Freelancer Training on How to Find Direct Clients
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Freelancer Training on How to Find Direct Clients
Ep 67. 🎙️ From Medical Translation to Roman Real Estate — with Marie-Hélène Hayles
This week on Freelancer Training, I caught up with my coaching client and multi-talented colleague Marie-Hélène Hayles—a certified Italian to English translator, former chemist, and founder of HelpmateRome, a consultancy helping non-Italian speakers navigate the complex Roman housing market.
Originally from the UK, Marie-Hélène spent a decade in the British chemical industry before relocating to Rome in 1999. She transitioned from English language teaching to freelance medical translation, building a successful 25-year career—and now expanding her entrepreneurial journey with a real estate consultancy tailored to expats in Italy.
She holds the CIOL DipTrans, is a Member of the Institute of Translation and Interpreting, and also a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
💡 Highlights from Our Conversation:
✅ How teaching English can be a strong gateway into freelance translation
✅ Why side hustles can offer income security and market resilience
✅ The power of business buddies for accountability and long-term growth
✅ Tips for navigating the Roman property market as a non-Italian speaker
📍 Connect with Marie-Hélène:
🔗 LinkedIn
🌐 HelpmateRome Website
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