BEHIND THE SCENES

I hail from the Pinzgau region, nestled near the stunning landscapes of Zell am See. But as much as I appreciate mountain views, my path has taken quite a few unexpected turns. In 2019, fresh out of my apprenticeship as a bank clerk, I had a lightbulb moment: crunching numbers and analyzing financial formulas wasn’t the kind of problem-solving that excited me. What truly fascinated me was the human body—its complexity, resilience, and all the ways it can be healed. That’s why, after earning my paramedic certification, I spent four years with the Austrian Red Cross (two of them full-time), all while pursuing my dream of becoming a trauma surgeon.

But life has a way of surprising us. As someone with two left hands (seriously, you don’t want me serving your coffee), I quickly realized that working as a waitress to fund my medical studies was out of the question. So, I searched for alternatives—and stumbled across Fiverr and Upwork. What started as a side hustle to pay the bills rekindled an old love: writing. Back in school, I adored crafting texts, and my passion for the English language had only grown stronger over the years. Within months, what was once just a means to an end became a calling.

Since 2022, I have been working full-time as a freelance translator, proofreader, editor, and copywriter, collaborating with companies, organizations, and authors worldwide. And while I may have started this journey alone, since October 2023, I’ve had two very dedicated assistants by my side: my cats, Lilly and Lotti. Their contributions? Expertly placing themselves on my laptop keyboard to ensure my text formatting is truly unique and thoroughly testing the durability of my charging cables.