The second season of these lively and revealing podcasts opens with Patsi meeting up with Vanessa, a Canadian of Filipino heritage who has lived and worked on The Riviera for several years. Vanessa shares her journey to becoming a French citizen in Nice, having moved there from Paris. Despite initial citizenship rejection, Vanessa persevered. She talks about her work as a teacher and tour guide, and her new business venture to create inclusive, family-friendly tours of Nice for visitors with special needs. Reflecting on the cultural and linguistic dynamics of the city, Vanessa champions its beauty while also acknowledging its many challenges.