In this episode, I talk about my life journey, from being a teen in rural France to settling down in Canada. I revisit each important stage of my life which shaped me as a person. I also explain the reasons behind being here in Canada. I mention my  ex-husband, my two children and my partner. You will meet all of them (and more) in other episodes. This is my journey. I hope you will enjoy it! 

In this episode, I explain why I decided to create this series of podcasts. Being from France and teaching both French and English, I wanted to raise awareness about the importance of embracing different accents and of creating a comfortable space where non native speakers can express themselves freely without feeling judged. 

I also wanted to show English native speakers how important it is to acknowledge the courage that non native speakers have when trying to communicate in a second language and to show them empathy and encouragement. These are, in my mind, the pillars for communicating and creating human connections.