This week, I’m diving into a topic that could be seen as controversial….— the intersection of being a sign language interpreter and a content creator in today’s digital world. Managing professional Boundaries. 

I’ve been creating social media content for over six years, and it’s become part of my identity — bold, raw, transparent, creative, and unapologetically myself. But working in a professional institution with an important code of ethics means constantly navigating what’s “acceptable” as the rules of professionalism shift in our digital era.

In this candid solo episode, I share my personal experiences:

 • The delicate balance between professional ethics and online authenticity

 • How having a public platform can shift how people see you in your professional role

 • Why I started creating content during lockdown (for both personal and professional reasons)

 • The importance of using and preserving your skills — for me, that means keeping my sign language and connection alive and strong after 12+ years of learning it to serve the Deaf community

This isn’t a lecture — it’s an honest, reflective share of one experience and perspective professional identity in the age of AI, livestreams, and global connection. Would love to hear the oppinions of spoken language interpreters to see if this applys to them also.

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Instagram: @HayleyBrown_andco

Podcast available on all platforms — with BSL-interpreted episodes on YouTube.

If you work in a professional capacity, create content, or have ever wrestled with where the two worlds meet, this episode is for you.

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