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Welcome to our next new series where @kimberlyannwheeler is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work, motherhood, relationships, style and life overall. We'll have real conversations that go beyond cliches and offer perspective, advice and inspiration.

Our first guest is Julie Campistron, an entrepreneur from Paris who lived in Los Angeles for 18 years and now lives in Aix-en-Provence with her American husband and their teenage son.

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It's our final episode in this series! We've been diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their move, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you.

Our guest today, Nathalie Billard-Arbelaez, is a French/Columbian woman who has lived all over the world and is the founder of @bloomstudio_design. She discusses her incredibly interesting life story and her journey back to France as an adult with a family. She shares her perspective on the french school system, cultural differences and what it's like to be a TCK (third culture kid). Listen to her advice about moving to France and how important it is to have a realistic perspective.

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Join us in this series where we're diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you.

Our guest today, Bridget Teissier, is the founder of @provencalkitchen where she shares seasonal recipes inspired by French markets and the Mediterranean lifestyle. She's been living in Provence for 10 years with her French husband and two children. She shares how she discovered her passion for cooking and offers her "iceberg" framework for understanding life abroad.

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Join us on our third interview in this series where we're diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you.

Our guest today, Maria Raghall, is a Swedish woman who moved to France four years ago with her husband and two adolescent sons. She offers her advice on building community, immersing yourself in the culture and language and what you must say in France (besides Bonjour)!

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We're continuing our new series where we're interviewing guests to explore their journeys of moving abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice to guide and inspire you.

Our guest today, Claire Weiler, is a serial entrepreneur from Chicago and recently founded Madame Popcorn with her French husband in Aix-en-Provence, FR.

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Welcome to our new series, where we're interviewing guests to explore their journeys of moving abroad to France. You’ll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they’ve faced, the biggest rewards, and of course—the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you’re just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you’ll find stories, insights, and advice to guide and inspire you.

Our first guest in Carlie Lawrence, an Australian marketing executive who moved to France with her husband and twin sons from New York City.

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Kim has a special guest, Christine Cornetti, a native French woman who has lived in Paris, NYC and now Aix-en Provence, France. Together, we're discussing the biggest cultural differences between French and Americans, the things Americans (and other foreigners) do that make them stand out and annoy the French and advice for those visiting or moving to France - all from a French woman's perspective.

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If you are considering moving to France and would like some help adjusting to life here, please reach out to Christine:

[email protected]

WhatsApp: +33 7 67 96 67 22

Here are some helpful books as well:

Au Contraire! Figuring Out the French by Giles Asselin

Demystifying the French by Janet Hulstrand

The Bonjour Effect by Julie Barlow

Join us while we discuss the positive benefits of raising kids in France. We're sharing our experiences around the cultural differences of how the French raise their children compared to the United States. We'll give our biggest takeaways around boundary setting, intensity levels, parent vs. child led experiences, innocence, technology and consumerism.

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Have you ever wondered what kids in France eat throughout the day compared to the United States? Join us while we dive into school lunch menus in both countries as well as cultural differences in what kids eat and how they eat. We also compare and contrast kid's menus at restaurants and the perception of snacking.

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It's interesting to look back on your life and think about what you wish you would have known. Today, we're sharing our insights about "what we would have told ourselves in our twenties" that we think is important for others to hear. Even if you're no longer in your twenties, we're sharing our perspectives from life experiences and living abroad, so come join us and share this episode with your friends and family!

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SHOW NOTES:

- Boat Rental in Marsielle: Le Don Du Vent

- Wineries: Chateau de Beaupre, Chateau de la Gaude, Chateau La Coste, Chateau Gassier

- Museum in Marseille: Mucem