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