Best Lacey the Expat Podcasts (2024)

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Shout Out - Short Term Missions Team! 9:33

1M ago9:33

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Recently a short term team joined our church in working together to share the gospel in Kobe, Japan. I was super thankful and amazed by what a blessing our time together turned out to be! Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on Instagram: @lifewithlaceywhi…

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How I Go Through the Psalms 10:58

2M ago10:58

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There's a lot of em. and they contain quite a bit of... well everything. History, emotions, praise, prayers, despair. Why do I like the Psalms? Why do I like reading the Psalms? Come along with me on today's chat! Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on In…

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We Moved! Again! Whoa, Buddy. 13:06

2M ago13:06

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Have you been wondering about the last 6 months over here? It's been a whirlwind, but a wonderful one. Let me tell you a little about moving, my one mistake (yes, I've only made one....... ..... ever.... right?) our new schools, and other blessings along the way! Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and fa…

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Episode 74 - Sophie Hargreaves on finding adventure and alpaca farming in Sanzay, Deux-Sèvres 37:26

7M ago37:26

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In episode 74 of Profiles in Franceformation, my guest is Sophie Hargreaves, owner of La Petite Ferme d'Alpaga - a small alpaca farm in Sanzay, located in the Deux Sèvres in the western French countryside. Sophie, along with her husband Will, moved to France to start their alpaca farm in the period between COVID and Brexit. They are now the proud p…

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Episode 73: Lacey Bertrand-Reilly talks about joining the Your Franceformation Team, and the ebbs and flows of life in France. 44:37

8M ago44:37

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In episode 73 of Profiles in Franceformation my guest is Lacey Bertrand-Reilly, the new Franceformation Team Member. In this episode, we discuss how Lacey ended up living in France, and why they have opted for Countryside living over the Big City Lifestyle. You will also hear: 💜 Why a courtesy robe or scarf is a top tip for people using the healthc…

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Episode 72: Michael Yuille explains how to avoid financial mistakes during the relocation process that can cost you thousands. 47:30

8M ago47:30

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In episode 72 of Profiles in Franceformation my guest is Michael Yuille, a British financial advisor living in the south of France near Toulouse. After deciding to move to France with his family, Michael became aware of the many challenges people face when trying to do retirement and financial planning while living abroad. British and American clie…

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Episode 71: How Jacqueline Menoret and Maria Laura Ribadeneira are giving opportunity for different voices to express themselves in France. 41:46

9M ago41:46

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In Episode 71 of Profiles in Franceformation. Allison is joined by Jacqueline Menoret and Maria Laura Ribadeneira. Jacqueline studied abroad in Montpellier and then at the London School of Economics before marrying her French husband and working in higher education in Paris. She founded the Immigrant Book Club in 2020, where she was soon joined as …

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17. What I Would and Wouldn't Do Again - Furlough, Part 3 12:26

9M ago12:26

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After having a little time back from our trip to the states, I sat down to think of 2 things I want to ensure we do again next go-round and 2 things I want to change! I just hope I remember to listen to this before our next trip :) If you've ever taken a furlough trip, I'd love to hear your do-agains and avoid-at-all-costs! Support the Show. Please…

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Episode 70: Spiritual forces and Admin Challenges - Author John Frederick recounts the trials and tribulations of moving to Paris 37:46

9M ago37:46

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Welcome to Episode 70 of Profiles in Franceformation. I'm your host, Allison Grant Louness, and this week our guest is John Frederick. John worked in government and lived many lives in the U. S. before coming to France as a visitor to follow his dream of living in Paris. Since arriving, he's written multiple books, including Prosperity Now and Pari…

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16. 3 ~Reverse~ Culture Shocks - Furlough, Part 2 11:28

9M ago11:28

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Culture shock happens when a person leaves their home culture to live somewhere else recognizes the differences (often difficult) between the new culture and their home culture. Reverse culture shock happens upon returning to one's home culture and one realizes there are things about the culture that, well, shock them. We visited America this summe…

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15. Welcome "Home" - Furlough, Part 1 9:38

10M ago9:38

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Home - oh, what an interesting concept for anyone that's ever moved. Let's talk about home and feeling multiple emotions at the same time! And thanks for all of you who waited patiently over the last few months as I was out and about in non-podcast-world. I'm really excited to be back :) Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any …

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Episode 69: Joanna from Happy Hugs Explains How To Navigate The Maternity System In France 1:02:22

10M ago1:02:22

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Welcome to episode 69 of Profiles in Franceformation. I'm your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week my guest is Lounes, and this week my guest is Joanna of Happy Hugs. Joanna is originally from Romania, and she moved to the UK, where she trained as a doula, and then to France with her French husband. She now helps pregnant women navigate the F…

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Episode 68: Fabricio Carminati On How To Buy Your Dream French Home With Ease 33:02

10M ago33:02

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Welcome to episode 68 of Profiles in Franceformation. I'm your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week my guest is Fabricio Carminati, a real estate agent and creator of French Riviera House Hunting. His goal is to help English-speaking property hunters find the right property and navigate the process of buying their new home in France with ease.…

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Episode 67: FUSAC Founder Lisa Vanden Bos On Bridging The Culture Gap 42:27

10M ago42:27

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Welcome to Episode 67 of Profiles in Franceformation. I’m your host Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I’m back with Lisa Vanden Bos, who has been a pillar of the American community in France, since she arrived three decades ago. Lisa launched FUSAC in the 90's, a print magazine that was the go-to resource for English speakers in Paris to help th…

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Episode 66: Expat Author Erin Zhurkin releases novel Plus-Size in Paris 45:58

1y ago45:58

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Welcome to episode 66 of the Profiles in Franceformation podcast. I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and today my guest is author Erin Zhurkin. Erin moved to Paris to follow her husband’s job and has lived in 6 different countries, including France, and she now lives in Seoul, South Korea, with her family. Her novel, Plus-Size in Paris, is out th…

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Episode 65: Organizing Life in Paris with Robynne Pendariès 46:05

1y ago46:05

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Welcome to episode 65 of Profiles in Franceformation. This week’s guest is Robynne Pendariès, a professional organizer and ADHD coach who found her calling after joining Message, the Paris-based group for English-speaking parents in France. Robynne followed love to Paris after school and discovered her knack for organizing during the early years of…

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14. The Music Episode 12:37

1y ago12:37

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How often do you sing? Is music constantly rolling around in your head? It definitely is in mine! I've even found that the types of songs in my head can be little clues for me to see what's going on in my emotions. Luckily for you, I don't do almost ANY singing in this episode. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and…

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Episode 64: Finding the Perfect French Home in 3 Days with Mark & Kim Jesperen 44:50

1y ago44:50

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Welcome to episode 64 of Profiles in Franceformation. This week’s guests are Mark and Kim Jesperen, an author and artist from Maine who fell in love with their home and village in southern France and purchased their French house in 3 days when their trip was unexpectedly extended. Mark Jespersen - Author www.facebook.com/lapetitefantome www.mark-je…

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Episode 63: Transferring Dreams and Transferring Currency with Fiona Warren of Currencies Direct France 45:57

1y ago45:57

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Welcome to episode 63 of Profiles in Franceformation. This week’s guest is Fiona Warren, a currency transfer specialist with Currencies Direct who moved from the London suburbs to southwest France in 2009. In this episode, we talk about how transferring money has evolved significantly and become much easier and cheaper since the early days, and the…

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Episode 62: Immigration by Trauma & by Choice: How Marta Hobbs's Move to Paris Prompted an Unraveling and a Spiritual Healing Journey 50:29

1+ y ago50:29

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Welcome to Episode 62 of Profiles in Franceformation! This week, my guest is Marta Hobbs, author of Unraveling: A Woman's Search for Freedom and the Journey of Coming Home, a memoir about her spiritual healing journey. Marta has been an immigrant twice, in very different circumstances. The first time, she was a young girl fleeing communist Poland i…

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13. Our Moving Story - Japanniversary #3! 11:05

1+ y ago11:05

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Last week we celebrated the fact that we've been in Japan for 3 years. To say it was hard would be an understatement and to say it's been amazing just wouldn't suffice. Let's talk about mask recommendations in an honor shame culture and hearing the voice of God calling you where you should go. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show wit…

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12. Life Abroad - Schools in Japan 13:58

1+ y ago13:58

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My daughter is starting elementary school soon! Come along with me and let's chat about some of the goofy, different, and wonderful things we've experienced and have heard about in the local school system. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on Instagram:…

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Episode 61: Magic that Comes from Creating a Life in a Different Place, with Ally McDonald-Bull 1:07:02

1+ y ago1:07:02

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By Allison Grant Lounes

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Episode 60: Sarah McGrath of Women for Women France Helps when the Dream Becomes a Nightmare 48:40

1+ y ago48:40

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Welcome to Episode 60 of Profiles in Franceformation. I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with an episode on a very important topic that can affect any woman moving to France. Sarah McGrath is an Australian woman who volunteered as a advocate for domestic violence survivors at home, before…

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Episode 59: If You're Not Failing, You're Not Growing: How Charlotte King Keeps Finding New Opportunities in France 1:06:20

1+ y ago1:06:20

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Welcome to Episode 59 of Profiles in Franceformation! I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I’m speaking with Charlotte King, my friend, an art history and wine expert, and the co-owner of two companies in France. Bacchus and Clio offers customized tours of France focusing on wine, gastronomy, and French history and culture, while Kir…

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Episode 58: Communication Consultant Amy Gruber regales us with Tales of Brittany 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

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Introduction: Welcome to Episode 58 of Profiles in Franceformation. I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, my very special guest is Amy Gruber. Amy is a former educator turned communications consultant who made the decision to begin her Franceformation in January 2020 - right before covid closed the borders. She finally received her Pr…

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11. 3 Things I Love About Living in Japan 10:00

1+ y ago10:00

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I made the mistake of recording this podcast before lunch and man my stomach was grumblin’ by the time I hit stop. So grab a snack and let’s chat about 3 of my favorite things about Japan! (psst: one is Japanese food, so I’m not kidding about listening with a full belly!) Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and frien…

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10. Life + Toddlers = Guilt Galore 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

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Life is crazy sometimes. There are seasons where the habits I worked hard to form just simply cannot be part of my daily life anymore. There are seasons where I can be very disciplined. Am I a bad Christian when I don't read my Bible every day? Have I replaced love for God with love for family when I spend hours a day changing diapers and (trying b…

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Episode 57: Becoming a French Immigration Attorney with Daniel Tostado 48:00

1+ y ago48:00

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Introduction: Welcome to episode 57 of the Profiles in Franceformation podcast! I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I’m interviewing Daniel Tostado, an American attorney who was a teaching assistant with TAPIF in La Réunion, before attending law school in France and becoming an immigration attorney registered with the Paris bar. Dan…

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Episode 56 Retiring in Montpellier with Maquita Guild-Schwarz 1:03:20

1+ y ago1:03:20

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Welcome to episode 56 of the Profiles in Franceformation podcast! This week, I’m interviewing Maquita Guild-Schwarz, a retired pediatrician who moved to Montpellier, France, with her husband in 1998 after living in Nairobi, Kenya, and 5 other countries. Throughout her time in France, Maquita has joined several volunteer organizations, such as the A…

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9. Our Moving Story - Learning Japanese in the Summer of 2020 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

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Language learning is SUCH an endeavor! It's taxing emotionally, relationally, and even physically. I'd love to chat with you for a bit about my experience as my family and I began learning Japanese a few years ago. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on I…

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Episode 55: Learning the charms of the French countryside life with Kylie Lang, an English copywriter 53:52

1+ y ago53:52

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Welcome to Episode #55 of Profiles in Franceformation, I'm your host, Allison Grant Lounes and in this episode, I'm speaking with Kylie Lang, a British copywriter, author, and amateur line dancer who lives in the Charente region, and who runs Life in Rural France on Facebook and Instagram. Kylie talks about… The reasoning behind her decision to mov…

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8. Daily Bookends - The What, Why, and How 10:06

1+ y ago10:06

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We all know consistency and habits matter - but what about creating habits among a whole group of people? Every single day? Our family has been *trying* for a few years to create daily routines and it has been a wonderful pillar for us to rely on. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of …

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Episode 54: Finally Finding Home in Strasbourg with Franceformation Client Ashley Sorci 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

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Welcome to Episode #54 of Profiles in Franceformation, I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes and in this episode, we speak with one of our Franceformation clients, Ashley Sorci, who pursued her dream of moving to France and who runs a student exchange program between France and the US. Ashley also tells us about… What initially inspired her to move t…

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7. Christmas Quarantine, Christianity, and Culture 10:55

1+ y ago10:55

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New Year New Season! Welcome to Season 2 of Bike Chats with an Expat! It's been a slow couple of weeks around here, and I've had time to gather a few precious thoughts about *all* the things. Can't wait to share just 10 minutes of those thoughts with you now! Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family…

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Episode 53: Introducing Kim Mousseron, International Mobility Consultant with Your Franceformation 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

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Today’s very special guest is Kim Mousseron, the very first full-time member of the Franceformation team, as she began her permanent role as an International Mobility Consultant on January 2nd. Kim has a Master’s from Middlebury College, and a rich and varied professional history of teaching, office and administrative work and most recently, as a h…

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6. Merry Christmas and ... wait it's already 2023? 5:37

1+ y ago5:37

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What. A. Year. Anyone else feel that way about 2022? We sure had a wild one. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on Instagram: @lifewithlaceywhite Bike Chats is a part of Nozomi Today Ministries, a ministry devoted to proclaiming the gospel in Japan. Your…

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Episode 52: Moving 2 Paris and more with Laura McIntyre 46:09

1+ y ago46:09

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Welcome to Episode #52 of Profiles in Franceformation! I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I’m speaking with Laura McIntyre, an Arkansas native who left corporate America to follow her dream of moving to Paris. After deciding to stay, Laura changed from a visitor status to a profession libérale visa status and put her passion for he…

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Episode 51: Getting into the swing of things in Paris with Brian Bailey 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

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Welcome to Episode 51 of Profiles in Franceformation. I’m your host Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I’m speaking with one of our Franceformation VIP clients, Brian Bailey, who moved to Paris for a year after covid to work as a professional swing dance teacher, before deciding to go even further and travel the world. And, just so you know, we'r…

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5. Greetings, Kindness, and Misunderstood Condescension 11:02

1+ y ago11:02

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Greetings are so important in Japanese culture! As is kindness. Not gonna lie, though, sometimes my American-ness can get in the way of interpreting kindness as such... It's really a bummer! Given the many many stories I've heard from other expats I know I'm not the only one that has misinterpreted someone's kindness as condescension or conversatio…

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Episode 50: The Psychology of Moving to Paris, with Dennis Roberts 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

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This week, I’m interviewing Dennis Roberts, a psychologist with the Paris Psychology Center who moved to France in August 2021 from Chicago with his spouse and two big dogs. He’s certified in the UK and 5 US states, and in the process of working on his Profession Libérale visa application, he used Foolproof French Visas as a guide, and also went th…

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4. That in This or This in That? ...and other issues with language learning. 8:54

1+ y ago8:54

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Have you ever made a big, embarrassing language mistake? I have. Have you ever made dozens and dozens of language mistakes over the course of weeks and months? I have. Let's talk :) Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on Instagram: @lifewithlaceywhite Bik…

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Episode 49: Not in Kansas Anymore: How Abby Héraud Followed Love to France 54:33

1+ y ago54:33

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Welcome to Episode 49 of Profiles in Franceformation. I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and today, I’m speaking with Abby Héraud, who moved from Kansas to France in high school, and then came back after college to marry her French husband after their long-distance relationship. Throughout her time in France, she’s navigated working as a teacher,…

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3. American Thanksgiving in Japan, An Extremely Brief History 10:33

1+ y ago10:33

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Happy Thanksgiving! This year our family will celebrate our third Thanksgiving in Japan. The first two were ... different ... to say the least. But maybe this year there's hope for a more "traditional" celebration. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on I…

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2. Our Moving Story - Moving to Japan in March of 2020 11:50

1+ y ago11:50

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Let's talk about the logistics of moving to Japan in March of 2020. It probably went about like you're imagining: hectically. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on Instagram: @lifewithlaceywhite Bike Chats is a part of Nozomi Today Ministries, a ministry…

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1. Introduction 6:16

1+ y ago6:16

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Hello, hello! My name is Lacey and I'm an American living in Japan. Let's talk expat life, bike life, all things life. Support the Show. Please be sure to share this show with any expats and friends and family members of expats. Connect with me over on Instagram: @lifewithlaceywhite Bike Chats is a part of Nozomi Today Ministries, a ministry devote…

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Episode 48: Living out a childhood dream with Vashti Joseph, an entrepreneur and small business owner 1:11:11

1+ y ago1:11:11

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Welcome to Episode #48 of Profiles in Franceformation. I’m your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I’m speaking with one of our Franceformation clients, Vashti Joseph. Vashti grew up in Puerto Rico, lived in the DC area and the UK, and has had several C-suite positions in startup companies before deciding to launch her own business and fulf…

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Episode 47: Finding Humor in the Bureaucrazy with the Only American in Paris, Sarah Donnelly 1:02:23

1+ y ago1:02:23

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Welcome to Episode #47 of Profiles in Franceformation, I'm your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, we're speaking with Sarah Donnelly, a standup comedian who moved to Paris in 2012 and who has been finding the humor in the bureaucracy ever since. Her current show, The Only American In Paris, is at Théâtre Bo, near République, and is hilario…

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Episode 46: "There’s always a way": how Kate Plummer moved her yoga business online to relocate to France 44:23

1+ y ago44:23

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Welcome to Episode #46 of Profiles in Franceformation, I’m your host Allison Grant Lounes and in this week’s episode, I’m speaking with Kate Plummer. Kate, and her husband Marc, are full time senior Yoga teachers who lived and worked in Cheltenham, England for ten years. They bought a house in France 5 years ago with a view to retiring there in 10-…

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Episode 45: Embracing courage and following your reason “why” with coach Patricia Brooks 55:32

1+ y ago55:32

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Welcome to Episode #45 of Profiles in Franceformation! This is your host, Allison Grant Lounes, and this week, I’m speaking with Patricia Brooks, who moved to France on a visitor visa in 2018 to learn French and write her book, before deciding to stay and launch her business as a life coach. In this episode, we talk about the courage it takes to le…

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