Best Sophie Bertrand Podcasts (2024)

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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#23. Innovations in Nutrition: A Conversation with Dr. Emily Leeming about working in industry 31:42

6M ago31:42

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In this episode, join us as we dive deep into the dynamic world of health tech, research, and private practice in the nutrition industry with the insightful Dr. Emily Leeming. In this weeks conversation, Emily shares valuable insights into how she successfully manages her roles. We'll explore her approach to structuring her week as a business owner…

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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

6M 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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Episode 70: Spiritual forces and Admin Challenges - Author John Frederick recounts the trials and tribulations of moving to Paris 37:46

6M 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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Episode 69: Joanna from Happy Hugs Explains How To Navigate The Maternity System In France 1:02:22

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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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#22. Building Client Connections: the Power of Content Creation with Chris James (aka SalesGuyChris) 44:27

10M ago44:27

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In this exciting episode we sit down with the renowned Chris James (aka SalesGuyChris), to delve into the world of content creation and its pivotal role in securing clients. As a highly accomplished sales expert and content creator, Chris reveals the secrets behind his content creation success, providing practical tips on crafting compelling narrat…

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#21. Press Pass: Unlocking PR Strategies for Nutrition Experts 35:30

10M ago35:30

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In today's episode, we dive into the world of PR for nutrition professionals with guest expert Lucy Gornall. Lucy is a freelance health & fitness journalist and copywriter with 10 years of experience writing for a number of magazines and newspapers. Previously Editor of Woman & Home’s lifestyle title, Feel Good You, and Health Editor across a numbe…

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#20. Boosting Business Growth: The Power of SEO Optimisation 48:28

10M ago48:28

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Chris at BrisTechTonic about the world of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). Discover how SEO can transform your business. In this episode, we delve into the strategies, techniques, and best practices that can elevate your online presence and drive significant growth. Our expert guest shares his expertise …

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#19. Unlocking the secrets of effective time management 36:11

11M ago36:11

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In this episode, WellConnect co-founders Jo and Zoe dive into the realm of time management and its impact on your business. In this episode, we'll explore different strategies for effective time management and highlight the importance of having clearly defined goals to optimise your productivity. We discuss: the significance of setting specific and…

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#18. Using AI to Boost Your Business Game 28:27

11M ago28:27

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Get ready to dive into an exciting conversation about the incredible ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking up the business world! In this episode, we're exploring the mind-blowing possibilities AI brings to the table, but how we need to keep our critical thinking hats on to stay savvy and trustworthy. We'll chat about how AI can be used to l…

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#17. The Power of Brand Collaborations for Nutrition Professionals, with Sophie Bertrand 34:48

12M ago34:48

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Welcome to "Nutrition Business Secrets"! In this episode, we sit down with Nutritionist Sophie Bertrand, uncovering her career journey and valuable insights. Topics of discussion include: working with brands creating memberships knowing when to outsource staying authentic on social media building a business around family Sophie shares her expertise…

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

12M 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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#16. Finance basics every nutrition professional needs to know, with Patrick Scotchmer 34:54

12M ago34:54

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Get ready for an insightful episode where we delve into the world of accounting basics and how they can be your business's best friend. Join us as we chat with Patrick Scotchmer, a chartered accountant with over 17 years of experience. Here's what you can expect in this episode: Bookkeepers vs. accountants: We'll break down the difference and show …

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

12M 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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Episode 64: Finding the Perfect French Home in 3 Days with Mark & Kim Jesperen 44:50

12M 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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#15 Unlocking Opportunities: Combining Your Nutrition Business with an Academic Career with Dr Kathy Redfern 34:10

12M ago34:10

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Welcome to today's podcast where we sit down with Dr. Kathy Redfern, program lead for the nutrition, exercise and health BSc at the University of Plymouth. In this episode, we delve into the world of academia and learn about the ins and outs of working in a university setting. Dr. Redfern shares her personal experiences as a lecturer and provides v…

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#14. Building a Successful Nutrition Business: Insights from Health Psychologist Sula Windgassen 44:41

12M ago44:41

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Join us on this episode of Nutrition Business Secrets as we sit down with Sula Windgassen, a health psychologist specialising in gut disorders and pelvic, gynae, and bladder issues. We discuss with Sula the importance of diversifying your business activities beyond just one-on-one consultations, and she shares how she built additional revenue strea…

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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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#13. Building your nutrition career within your niche with Pixie Turner 46:38

1y ago46:38

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In this episode, nutritionist and psychotherapist, Pixie Turner, joins us to share details about her professional journey, as well as her top learnings along the way. We cover: What motivated her to start her own nutrition business Expanding her qualification to become a nutrition counsellor The role that social media has played in her career The i…

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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

1y 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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#12. Developing a product in the nutrition space with Sasha Watkins, co-founder of Field Doctor 40:16

1y ago40:16

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If you’re thinking about working in industry or food production, this is the episode for you! In this episode Registered Dietitian Sasha Watkins talks about her career journey and how it has led to her being co-founder of Field Doctor, a company that delivers nutritious meals, with no nasties, right to your door. Find out what her “why” is, and lis…

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#11. Dreaming BIG in business with Kelly McCabe, co-founder and CEO of Perci Health 38:23

1y ago38:23

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For many, once they qualify as a dietitian, the standard route is to work in the NHS and work your way up the ladder, perhaps running a freelance practice on the side. Sound familiar? In this episode we talk to Kelly McCabe who did just that, but she didn’t stop there. Kelly has big ambitions to make a difference in the oncology space and it is tru…

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

1y ago1:07:02

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By Allison Grant Lounes

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#10. The importance of personal branding photography with Hannah Lovemore 45:29

1y ago45:29

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#10. The importance of personal branding photography with Hannah Lovemore Personal branding and photography can be powerful for your business. But how can you set up a successful shoot? Personal branding photography specialist Hannah Lovemore joins us today as we talk about: Why having photography that represents you is so important Building human …

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

1y 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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#9. Empowering women in business with Hannah Morris, founder of Let’s Trailblaze 42:17

1y ago42:17

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It’s International Women’s Day and we’re joined by coach to creative female founders, Hannah Morris. Empowering women in business is so important and something we’re incredibly passionate about. We’ve all had unique experiences and challenges, and what’s key is that we can support each other, set big goals and back ourselves to grow our businesses …

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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

1y 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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#8. How to write engaging nutrition content with Andy De Santis 35:06

1y ago35:06

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#8. How to write engaging nutrition content In the nutrition industry, the translation of scientific nutrition information into understandable content for the public plays an important role for many in their careers. Whether it’s to raise your profile and credibility on social media, or to drive organic traffic to your website which can generate re…

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

1y 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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#7. Getting your pricing right 33:17

1y ago33:17

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Getting your pricing right can be a challenge. If we set our prices too high, we might miss out on valuable sales, but set them too low and we’re potentially missing out on earning more revenue and profit. In this episode, we dive into how you - as nutrition professionals - should go about setting your prices to make sure you’re meeting your busine…

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#6. How to manage your energy and beat burnout as a business owner with psychologist Suzy Reading 34:53

1y ago34:53

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As nutrition professionals, we want to be a calm, safe place for our clients, so keeping our energy topped up is essential for us to show up and be effective. It’s crucial for building a successful and sustainable business for the long-term. In this episode, chartered psychologist, coach, author and mother Suzy Reading shares her best secrets that …

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

1y 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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#5. How to plan a month's worth of Instagram content in 1 day 19:29

1y ago19:29

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Success on social media is all about giving value in your content, showing up consistently and reaching the right audience for your business. But this is one of the BIGGEST challenges we hear from dietitians and nutritionists. Where do you start? How do you come up with ideas for social content every week? How do you stay on top of social media as …

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

1y 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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#4. How to build a thriving private practice with Sophie Medlin, founder of CityDietitians 33:55

1y ago33:55

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Leading UK dietitian Sophie Medlin joins us to share her top secrets, stories, learnings and challenges on the way to building a successful private practice. Sophie is dropping so many golden tips in this episode to help you navigate through the noise and focus on what matters most when it comes to setting up a thriving nutrition business. Listen i…

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#3. 3 things you need to know to start your nutrition business 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

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2023 is the year to nail your nutrition business. If you’ve ever thought “I’m too late” or “there’s too much competition”, let us tell you you’re not and there’s not! It’s even more important right now for qualified professionals to stand out, get noticed and position themselves as leaders. In this episode, we’re diving into the details with practi…

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#2. Go for goals: How to set your goals for success in 2023 26:05

1+ y ago26:05

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Ready to set your nutrition business up for success this year? Dive into this episode where we get into the nitty gritty about goal setting, so you can start reaching your potential. Smart and healthy goal setting all starts with you. What are your values? What do you want to achieve in life? And how can your business help you do that? Listen to We…

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#1. How to master your mindset and nail your niche 17:47

1+ y ago17:47

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There’s a huge need for business and marketing coaching from credible experts, to empower dietitians and nutritionists to grow their business in a scalable and profitable way. Welcome to the Nutrition Business Secrets Podcast. Brought to you by WellConnect, the platform for ambitious nutrition professionals ready to build and scale a thriving nutri…

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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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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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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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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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What the Fork is Mamamade? ft. @SophieBaron 34:19

1+ y ago34:19

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Here we are… Our last episode of Season 4 and we are talking to BOSS BABE Sophie Baron, Founder of Mamamade. As well as creating the incredible range of baby and toddler meals, Sophie is a Mum of 2 and delves deep into how she started her brand, how she is raising her kids, their relationship with food and running a business. We are truly inspired!…

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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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Bonus Episode: What did we think of the new BBC documentary 'Disordered Eating'? 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

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*Trigger Warning - we are talking about eating disorders and disordered eating behaviours in this episode. Influencer and ex love island contestant Zara McDermott has been working on a series of documentaries, one of which includes delving into the world of social media and its affects on the development and maintenance of eating disorders. We brea…

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