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Olga Smirnova  Published: September 27, 2007

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Global Language Solutions (GLS) globallanguages.com Smirnova’s firm provides translation and interpreting services in more than 100 world languages. The company recently landed a Hallmark account, so in addition to its technical projects, GLS now helps people say, “I love you, Mom” in Chinese and many other languages. Age: Not 40 yet. (Happily married with 3 stepchildren) A mountain cabin or a seaside cottage? Both, and more! My travels take me around the globe from Madrid to Marrakesh to Uruguay. Movie character you relate to most: Dagny Taggart from “Atlas Shrugged” A perfect evening: Motorcycle ride, romantic dinner, and a bit of dancing to rock and blues What you’re most proud of: Achieving balance between work, family, and play Biggest business faux pas: Letting an international business client use my credit card to rent a car, which took the rental car agency weeks to recover Smartest business move: Having my best friend as my business partner What you do to relax: Yoga, walks on the beach, cooking, reading, dancing Your favorite possession: My 480 hp Porsche and Lola, my Siberian cat Something you’d change about yourself: There is nothing to change, only to accept. Personal motto: “No crybabies,” and, “Take it to the max.”