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/

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

In Episode 79 of Profiles in Franceformation, host Allison Grant Lounes sits down with Rick Jones, president of WICE (Where Internationals Connect in English).

Rick shares the story behind his decades-long love of France and his decision to move to Paris permanently in 2018. The conversation also touches on the value of networking, cultivating luck, and creating meaningful connections as key to a successful transition.

Learn more about WICE at wice-paris.org

In Episode 78 of Profiles in Franceformation, host Allison Grant Lounes is joined by Janice Deerwester, whose journey of a post-retirement solo relocation led her to Fontainebleau and a fulfilling new chapter as a content creator.

During the conversation, Janice offers practical advice for moving abroad, discusses the nuances of settling into a new culture, and touches on the everyday joys of French life.

Follow Janice:
janiceinfrance.com
Instagram: @janiceinfrance
YouTube: @JaniceInFrance

If you liked this episode, please leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe so you won’t miss our next episode!

In episode 77 of Profiles in Franceformation, host Allison Grant Lounes chats with real estate agent Andrew Guck, who relocated to France in 2011.

Andrew recounts his unique story of a long-distance love that ultimately led to a fulfilling life and career in the South of France. Along the way, he shares his experiences in language learning, his culinary and cultural adventures, and his advice on making a home in a new country.

Follow Andrew:
andrewguck.com
YouTube: @AndrewGuckLeggett
IG: @andrew_guck_leggett

If you liked this episode, please leave a positive review and be sure to subscribe so you won’t miss our next episode!

In episode 76 of Profiles in Franceformation, host Allison Grant Lounes interviews travel consultant and photographer Tadji Kretschmer, who relocated to Paris in 2021.

Tadji shares how the 2020 pandemic led her to create an Instagram account, "Inseinely Paris", and to follow her dream of moving to Paris. She also discusses the importance of embracing the local lifestyle and establishing a community, and the challenges she experienced with French bureaucracy.

Follow Tadji
www.travelswithtadji.com
IG: @inseinelyparis

In this first episode of the 2024-2025 season of Profiles in Franceformation, host Allison Grant Lounes shares practical advice for planning a successful move to France in 2025.

Join Allison as she talks through the finer details of some of the more popular visa types, including the various work visas available for self-employed and salaried professionals. The episode also touches on some of the recent changes in French immigration policies and common hurdles in the relocation process.

Gather helpful resources on preparing your move, and learn about some of the French admin procedures that allow both a smooth transition and a path to long-term residency in France. If you’re planning a relocation to France in 2025, you won’t want to miss this episode!

For more information about how Your Franceformation can assist you in your relocation to France, visit our website at www.yourfranceformation.com

In episode 74 of Profiles in Franceformation, my guest is Sophie Hargreaves, owner of La Petite Ferme d'Alpaga - a small alpaca farm in Sanzay, located in the Deux Sèvres in the western French countryside. Sophie, along with her husband Will, moved to France to start their alpaca farm in the period between COVID and Brexit. They are now the proud parents of a small herd of alpacas and, more recently, one human child.

La Petite Ferme d'Alpaga welcomes guests and parties, has an on-site gîte, offers glamping experiences, and also sells gorgeous products made from soft alpaca wool.

https://www.lapetitefermedalpagas.com/
Instagram: @lapetitefermedalpagas/