In this episode of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with international student recruitment coordinator Isa Nungaray. After initially moving to France as a business school student, Isa succeeded in relocating permanently through strategic planning and a lot of perseverance.

Learn how she navigated the particularities of the French university system, the challenges of finding a job as a foreigner, and more.

In episode 90 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with former client Liz Oxhorn, who traded her political career in Washington DC for a new chapter as the owner of a communications consultancy in Paris. Listen in as Liz discusses the challenges of building a business in France, some surprising aspects of raising her young daughter in Paris, and how she cultivated the right mindset for creating her best life abroad.

Follow Liz:

On Substack
Sonnet Creative: https://www.sonnet-creative.com/
Instagram: @petitevalise_

In Episode 89, Allison sits down with Elina Sarazetdinova, the founder of Tell Me Panda, a company that helps international talents achieve their educational and professional goals in France.

Learn how a birthday trip to France led Elina to study abroad in Paris, discover professional networking opportunities, and eventually create her own business helping people reach their dream of working in France long-term.

Get Elina's FREE LinkedIn Diagnostic Here

Register to Attend our Webinar with Elina Here

Follow Elina and Tell Me Panda:

https://www.instagram.com/elina.sarazetdinova/

https://tellmepanda.com/

In Episode 88 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by author and communications professional Whitney Cubbison. Originally from Texas, Whitney built a high tech communications career in California before eventually transferring to Paris in 2008 to work with Microsoft International.

She is now the published author of two France-themed rom-com novels - “Will There Be Wine?” and “Will There Be Love?”.

Follow Whitney at www.datingdisasters.paris/

And on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook

For the first episode of our 2026 season, Allison is joined by culinary journalist and podcaster Emily Monaco.

After falling in love with France - and French cheese - during a year of study abroad in Cannes, Emily found her calling as a food writer and guide in Paris. She is now co-host of the podcast Fishwives of Paris, which serves listeners the real stories behind their favorite French cuisine.

Follow Emily on YouTube @fishwivesofparis

In Episode 86 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison Grant Lounes sits down with Judith Benamran, who initially moved to France as a student and now has a successful career as a buyer’s agent in Paris. Listen as Judith discusses her transition through various careers over the years, the complexities of the French real estate market, and what makes life in Paris so rewarding.

Follow Judith :

Instagram: @judithlisa.benamran

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/judith-l-benamran-0ab82ab

In Episode 85 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with The Rev. Michelle Wahila,  who moved with her family to France in 2012, where she now officiates English language spiritual services and ceremonies. Listen as Michelle shares how she created new traditions, built a sense of community, and learned to embrace the evolving nature of spirituality in her work with American couples getting married.

Follow Michelle :

Website: https://ruffledbygrace.com/

Instagram:: @ruffledbygrace

Facebook: Ruffled By Grace

In Episode 84 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison chats with Billy Potocnik, who moved with his wife Traci from Denver, Colorado to Nice, France in 2022. Listen as Billy retraces their journey from a canceled opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic, to the creation of a successful yoga retreat business in the Côte d’Azur.

Follow Billy :
Website: https://www.billy.yoga/
YouTube: @billyyoga8846
Instagram:: @billyyogaworldwide
Facebook: Billy YOGA