Art & Style

Molly Wilkinson is a pastry chef in Versailles. Originally from Dallas, Texas, in 2013 she changed careers to follow her passion by moving to Paris, France and studying pastry at the legendary Le Cordon Bleu. After working at several bakeries in both France and the US, she now teaches pastry out of her 18th-century apartment just a 5 minute-walk from the splendid Château de Versailles. Her method is all about making French pastry easy by breaking down recipes and showing lots of tips and tricks to help any baker achieve extraordinary results.

In this episode, Molly and I chat about her passion for baking, her work as a content creator, teacher and cookbook author, what it's like to move to France and live next to a château, and so much more. Tune in for a super fun conversation!

Find Molly online:

Instagram:
@mollyjwilk

Website:
www.mollyjwilk.com

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Lena is a 25-year-old girl, born and raised in Paris. After completing her studies in fashion business in Paris and public relations in London, she now works in fashion event  planning and communications. She is also a content creator on Instagram and likes to use the platform as a microblog where she presents her personal interpretation of Parisian style. Through her social media presence, Lena likes to share her love for fashion and show a more inclusive image of the Parisienne.

Tune in to our conversation about what it means to be a Parisian fashionista today, Lena's favorite brands and designers, her journey in the fashion industry and much more!

Find Lena on Instagram:

@lenafarl

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Stephanie Champon is a French mom of 2 girls living in Portland, Oregon since 2016. Born and raised in the French Alps, she lived in Paris for 5 years at the beginning of her career while traveling around Europe & Asia. She then moved to Amsterdam, where her girls were born. 

After working for more than 15 years as a marketing executive in global FMCG & sports companies,  Stephanie found inspiration in Portland's creative vibes and  changed her course to found Belle Vie. Her online boutique is a place designed to bring beauty in daily life by offering a hand-picked selection of children's clothing, accessories and home decoration products. The collection focuses on small series of high-quality, durable products that are created and produced with a slow fashion mindset. Through Belle Vie,  Stephanie shares what she loves, from brands and designers she has discovered over the years in her journey as a parent and travel enthusiast. 

Tune in to listen to my conversation with Stephanie about being a French mom and creative entrepreneur outside of France,  her passion for travel and connection to Portland, her inspired approach to life and much more. 

Bonus: listen till the end of the episode to get Stephanie's incredible insider tips for your next trip to Portland!

Find Stephanie online:

Website:
www.bellevieparis.com

Instagram:
@bellevieparis

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Landen Kerr moved from Dallas to Paris in August 2018 and works as a bespoke travel planner, writer, photographer, content manager, and a French antiques dealer.  In this episode, Landen talks about her decision to leave her hometown and a job in fashion to pursue her lifelong dream of living in Paris. We talk about food, photography, walks along the Seine, "biscuits", brocantes  and more. You'll love this one!

Find Landen online:

Website:
www.landenkerr.com 
www.laportebonheur.com

Instagram:
@pariswithlanden 
@laportebonheurantiques

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Welcome to Art & Style Inspiration Corner (are we calling it that? let me know in the comments!).

Here's what I talk about on the show:

1. The New Parisienne by Lindsey Tramuta

2. Fashion Portraits by Camille Charrière

3. FF Channel

4. Eats Thyme, 44 Rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris, France

5. Koché

6. Ellie aka @slipintostyle

7. Mathilde Polidori


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A true cosmopolite, Alexandra de Curtis was born in Los Angeles to a German mother and an Italian father, and raised in Rome, Italy. She graduated from Santa Clara University with a BA in Art History and Communication. In 2006, after seven years in the advertising industry and an inspiring job at Vogue UK, Alexandra decided to take the plunge and set up her first business: the first luxury leather diaper bag. 

In 2011, she launched her eponymous label, an accessories brand aimed at accompanying the modern woman on her busy, exciting and unique life journey. Exceptional craftsmanship, a clean and simple aesthetic and her signature lightweight leather, are the hallmarks of an Alexandra de Curtis handbag. Each bag epitomizes functional luxury in premium materials. Her minimal designs embody an understated and simple elegance that is luxurious and effortlessly chic. 

In this episode, Alexandra and I chat about her multicultural background and international experiences from Italy to California to London and back; her transition from advertising and marketing to design and entrepreneurship; her beautiful connection with the city she calls home, and much more. Hang around till the end of the episode to get some bonus tips on Alexandra's favorite hangouts in Rome!

Find Alexandra online:

Website: www.alexandradecurtis.com

Instagram: @alexandradecurtis 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Alexandra.de.Curtis.Handbags

Pinterest: @AlexdeCurtis

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Kristen Black is a 23-year old graphic designer and illustrator living, studying and working in Paris, France. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in the US in Graphic Design and French. After graduating, she moved to Paris to perfect her French and study further. She was attracted to a particular type of Masters’ program in France, which allows one to study part-time and work in a company part-time as an alternant. She has now been in Paris for one year, completed half of her Masters’ and gained experience through her first internship. Tune into our conversation to learn more about her path, her experience as a graphic designer in Paris and her creative process. 

Here are some places you can find and follow Kristen:

Personal Instagram: instagram.com/kristenashleyblack

Design Instagram: instagram.com/kristenashleydesigns

Website: kristenblack.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-black-b6052a189/

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Emily Lester is a French wine correspondent and specialist based in France. She is an American sommelier, writer, and creative. Emily sold everything and moved to France in 2017 and goes by Paris Wine Girl. She draws on her artistic background to tell the stories of the people behind the great wines she discovers and the troubles she gets herself into in the process.

Tune in to learn about Emily's fascinating experience as an American sommelier in France, her love for Burgundy, her advice for wine enthusiasts and much more.

Find Emily online:

Website: www.pariswinegirl.fr 

Online Portal: www.pariswinegirlonline.com

Instagram: @pariswinegirl

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pariswinegirl

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-lester/

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Twitter: @devyaniagg
Email: [email protected]