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Profiles in Franceformation

Profiles in Franceformation

By: Allison Grant Lounes
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Profiles in Franceformation is the podcast where we hear from inspiring people who have pursued their dream of moving to France. We learn about why they moved, how they overcame the challenges they faced, and what they love - and hate - about living in France. I hope that hearing their stories can help you to pursue your dreams and maybe, your very own Franceformation.© 2025 Profiles in Franceformation Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Episode 82 - Claire Naughton on Creating Balance Between Personal Happiness & Professional Growth
    Apr 11 2025

    In Episode 82 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by writer and marketing consultant Claire Naughton. Claire moved to Paris as an au pair in 2018, before joining her French boyfriend (now husband) in Strasbourg and starting her own business. Listen as Claire shares her experiences of cross-cultural dating, making friends through new hobbies, and how life in France has supported her quest for balance between personal happiness and professional growth.


    Follow Claire :

    Website: https://www.themillennialabroad.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-naughton/

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    46 mins
  • Episode 81 - Janeen Sonsie on Committing Wholeheartedly to Your New Life Abroad
    Feb 12 2025

    In Episode 81 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by Janeen Sonsie, breakthrough coach and admin for the Facebook group Expat Women in France. Listen as Janeen shares how she finally pursued her dream of moving to France in 2018, and the steps she took to establish herself both professionally and personally in her new home.

    Get in touch with Janeen
    https://janeensonsie.com
    https://getrealcommunication.com

    The Expat Women in France Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatwomenfrance/

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    34 mins
  • Episode 80 - Traci Tooman on Settling into a New Rhythm & Remembering Your "Why"
    Jan 29 2025

    In Episode 80 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by Traci Tooman, who relocated to France with her husband Billy and their teenaged son in 2022. Listen as Traci shares the highs and lows of moving abroad - from navigating the school system and understanding French bureaucracy, to turning her passion for the culinary arts into a dream job working at Julia Child's former villa.

    Learn more about Billy's yoga retreats at billy.yoga/retreats and on Instagram @sudandsea

    Find Traci and Billy's book "Your Ultimate Guide for Relocating to Portugal" here: https://a.co/d/bzJfZla

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    39 mins

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