Maia Lepingwell - Tardieu is a PhD candidate with small town roots. Growing up in Bracebridge Ontario, Maia has always had French as a part of her life. From the immersion program to class trips to France and an incredible multi-year move there to teach, it almost seems inevitable that she would end up studying French literature as she gets ever more ingrained in French culture. The passion she shows for her work is immediately clear in this in-depth dive into the life and stories of one of the most dedicated and hardworking individuals we have had the pleasure of having on the show.