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On the eve of the season four premiere of “Emily in Paris” — and on the heels of the just wrapped Paris Olympics — Alyssa is joined by writer Marisa Meltzer, whose forthcoming book Non Moi Plus explores the life and times of Jane Birkin, to unpack the enduring mystique (and myth) of French girl style. An unabashed Francophile, Marisa goes long on the international cult of personality of the “French girl,” her firsthand fashion observations from a months-long reporting trip to Paris, why so many icons of Parisian style (including Jane Birkin) are expats, the lore of the Birkin bag, the French connection to indie sleaze, the unmatched magic of the French pharmacy, the deluge of fashion and beauty brands started by French influencers, the idea of the “European Summer” that's sold to us on social media and its effect on trends, shopping in Paris vs. shopping in New York, French “It” girls through the generations, what she's looking forward to from the Paris runways during fashion month, and her mission to bring Birkin's legacy to life beyond Instagram moodboards.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewgarde.substack.com

Seeing friends out in the wild, a rideshare conundrum, what disgusting parts of the animal kingdom are lurking in your food, top exercises for improving your sex life, is monogamy the default setting, and the French … It's all covered on this week's Nobody's Listening Right? Podcast. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Support NLR by supporting our amazing sponsors: Beis Get 15% off your first purchase! BEISTRAVEL.com/NLR    ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Support the show via Patron!  https://patreon.com/nobodyslisteningright Buy the Merch!  https://www.nobodyslisteningright.com/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobodyslisteningright/ Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nobodyslisteningright Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobodyslisteningright Shop with us: https://www.amazon.com/shop/nobodyslisteningright ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 The Tennis Client 09:15 This Is My Town 11:09 Uber and Lyft ratings 17:25 Beaver Butt Ice Cream 26:23 Red Bug Dye 35:02 NYT Best Exercises For Sex 48:40 Monogamy

French IT services and consulting firm Atos unveiled a refinancing plan on Tuesday that failed to fully reassure investors. In this edition, we take a look at how the company, which provides cybersecurity services to the Olympic Games and supercomputers for France's nuclear arsenal, accumulated close to €5 billion in debt.

Sopra Steria Ventures, the CVC unit of French IT giant Sopra Steria, has been around for half a decade. After a few years, however, the investment programme was not really yielding any tangible results. The structure was not quite there, the strategy was not quite aligned with the corporate leadership wanted, and the focus was too skewed towards M&A rather than venture itself. A change was needed. The post A portrait of Sopra Steria's CVC rebuild appeared first on CVC Unplugged.

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of resentment and anger, constantly battling your ex-spouse instead of finding peace, then you are not alone! If you're feeling like you can't move forward and create a positive co-parenting environment, constantly stuck in the past and unable to find happiness, then you are not alone! If you're feeling the weight of loneliness and isolation, struggling to let go and move on from your divorce, then you are not alone! If you're feeling like your efforts to find happiness and peace are constantly being derailed by negative emotions and conflict, then you are not alone! Jean Francis is a seasoned French IT technician with over 17 years of industry experience. Having recently transitioned to the school district, he brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. As a father of three children, JF offers a candid and insightful perspective on the challenges of co-parenting and moving forward following a divorce. His willingness to share personal experiences and provide valuable insights makes him a credible and relatable resource for divorced fathers grappling with feelings of disorientation and seeking to establish a positive co-parenting dynamic.   In this episode, you will be able to: Mastering positive co-parenting dynamics for a happier life. Enhancing relationship through effective communication strategies. Rebuilding trust and finding healing after infidelity. Embracing new beginnings and letting go of the past. Prioritizing children's well-being for a successful co-parenting journey. Mastering positive co-parenting dynamics Divorced fathers, like JF, commonly struggle with adjusting to the dynamics of co-parenting. The key to mastering this challenging situation is to place the children at the center of all decisions. This involves open communication, effective scheduling, and ensuring that emotional well-being is prioritized over personal grievance.

Each episode of Reorg's weekly EMEA Core Credit podcast series features detailed discussions on issues and companies across the credit lifecycle. This week's podcast includes discussions on: -Bondholder priming concerns surrounding French IT firm Atos; -The “new normal” in the primary market and other trends, ahead of Reorg's Nov. 2 London Credit Seminar; and -A roundup of the latest primary action that's taken place since last week. If you are not a Reorg subscriber, request access here: go.reorg-research.com/Podcast-Trial We're looking for feedback to improve the podcast experience! Please share your thoughts here: www.research.net/r/Reorg_podcast_survey For more information on our latest events and webinars: reorg.com/resources/events-and-webinars/ Sign up to our weekly newsletter Reorg on the Record: reorg.com/resources/reorg-on-the-record/ #leveragedfinance #highyield #restructuring #performingcredit #distresseddebt #debtrestructuring #leveragedloans

In this episode, Gaël Duez stayed home in France to discuss gender equity in IT and building sustainability teams in large companies. His guests Lucille Vannier is one of the strongest voices in the French IT sector for gender equality. She is also the Strategy Deputy Director of the Sustainable IT Institute, which is the academic body spearheading most of the research in France on Digital Sustainability. She provides serious advice for anybody who wants to follow her lead in advocating for a sustainable and equitable future in the IT space, with lots of resources to check out too!

Each episode of Reorg's weekly EMEA Core Credit podcast series features detailed discussion on issues and companies across the credit lifecycle. This week's podcast includes discussion of: - French IT consulting company Atos, which has seen its bonds come under pressure; - Luxembourg-headquartered metals and mining group Metalcorp which withheld a €70 bond principal payment on Monday of last week, triggering a 40-point drop in its 2026 bonds; - Non-Standard Finance and Morses Club, two subprime loan providers which are both looking to implement a scheme of arrangement; and - A roundup of the latest from the European primary market. If you are not a Reorg subscriber, request access here: go.reorg-research.com/Podcast-Trial. We're looking for feedback to improve the podcast experience! Please share your thoughts here: www.research.net/r/Reorg_podcast_survey.

Each episode of Reorg's weekly EMEA Core Credit podcast series features detailed discussion on issues and companies across the credit lifecycle. This week's podcast includes discussion of: French IT services company Inetum and Portuguese specialty crop nutrition provider Rovensa are expected to price this week; Extracts of last week's webinar covering the first use of the Part 26A Restructuring Plan in the SME market by Houst Ltd. If you are not a Reorg subscriber, request access here: go.reorg-research.com/Podcast-Trial. We're looking for feedback to improve the podcast experience! Please share your thoughts here: www.research.net/r/Reorg_podcast_survey.

My guest today is entrepreneur and investor, John Pfeffer. John was a partner at private equity firm KKR in the 2000s, Chairman of leading French IT company Groupe Allium in the 90s, and now invests his own money through his private family office, Pfeffer Capital. John is one of the smartest investors I know, and our conversation spans all of John's experience and investment ideas. We discuss the difference between value creation and wealth creation, why John has made such a big bet on one asset, and why adaptation is more important than ever. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.   For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.   -----   This episode is brought to you by Tegus. Tegus has built the most extensive primary information platform available for investors. With Tegus, you can learn everything you'd want to know about a company in an on-demand digital platform. Investors share their expert calls, allowing others to instantly access more than 20,000 calls on Affirm, Teladoc, Roblox, or almost any company of interest. All you have to do is log in. Visit tegus.co/patrick to learn more.   -----   This episode is brought to you by Lemon.io. The team at Lemon.io has built a network of Eastern European developers ready to pair with fast-growing startups. We have faced challenges hiring engineering talent for various projects and Lemon.io offered developers for one-off projects, developers for full start to finish product development, or developers that could be add-ons to the existing team. Check out lemon.io/patrick to learn more.   -----   Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.    Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more.   Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.   Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus   Show Notes [00:03:08] - [First question] - John's background and the experiences that shaped his worldview and sparked his curiosity [00:07:34] - Aspiring to grow with a lack of inertia  [00:10:31] - Why he invests primarily in technology and technology dependant businesses [00:15:22] - What it's felt like being a tech investor from 2011 leading up to today [00:19:26] - How he defines good and bad business [00:21:24] - Why good businesses don't often have technology disruption risks [00:22:26] - An (Institutional) Investor's Take on Cryptoassets; key points from his paper [00:35:28] - What else is interesting in the crypto space and potentially strong business models that exist outside of Bitcoin  [00:48:46] - How capital has changed over time and what makes capital efficiency or formation superior [00:51:51] - Value creation and why a shift in value can affect your returns [01:01:12] - Whether or not crypto and the founding protocols will fade out of the public eye [01:11:52] - A consensus on store of value in crypto and how it could change [01:18:03] - Why he is so heavily allocated to Bitcoin compared to other tokens [01:25:19] - General take on the nature of buying and selling capital and European markets [01:35:28] - The interconnectedness of the globe and the future of globalism [01:39:46] - Why he doesn't ask people where they're from and how he prefers to get to know people that can sometimes be unorthodox [01:41:59] - Market index investing and why it may not be the best strategy going forward [01:47:36] - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for him

We're into double digits now: it's episode 10 of Blended and we're flying! I'm so proud of the panelists we've featured so far, the topics we've covered, and the sometimes tough conversations we've had, and I just cannot wait to bring you more. Today in Episode 10, ‘Don't forget the ‘T': Talking Trans,' my co-host Madison and I are joined by a fabulous new group of supply chain and DEI professionals, who are overflowing with passion, insight and experience when it comes to all of the issues around diversity, inclusion, equity and community. And today, we're going to be diving specifically into the transgender and non-binary community, so that can we learn, educate and celebrate with our, often marginalized, friends.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [00.39] Introductions to our Blended panelists. Lori – Environmental Social Governance Services Canadian Lead at EY Kai – President at TransFocus Consulting, Inc. Brian – Founder and CEO at Chain.io Gabriel·le – Translator [04.25] The group dive into the importance of words, looking at definitions, and what they represent to the communities involved. “Understanding and appreciating the language is complex – we might have simple definitions, but they might not always fit for everyone.” Kai. Umbrella terms The difficulty in finding words to suit such a broad spectrum of people Asking people personal questions vs creating safe spaces for people to share naturally Making mistakes The constant evolution of language “It's more about respect than being an expert on definitions.” Brian [31.06] The panel discuss pronouns – why they're important, how to use them and why everyone should embrace them. Mis-gendering The importance of holding back on assumptions The effect of cumulative impact on trans people over time Give and take and shared responsibility between trans cis people The use of pronouns on social media Structural and cultural considerations within business Gendered structures within other languages, like French “It's not a political statement to put your pronouns out there – it's just a way to make communication more effective.” Brian [56.52] The group takes a closer look at bringing trans, and supporting the trans community, in the workplace. Why trans rights are lagging behind Stigma and resistance to change Intersecting ‘categories' of people – people aren't just one thing Expanding policy and being a conscious employer Internal education and communication "Language is the main way we communicate and connect with each other... and people refusing to use the right pronouns is people refusing to speak the same language." Gabriel·le [1.13.23] The panelists share their personal stories, and discuss allyship. Why it's not the responsibility of trans people to educate cis people Can you Google that?! Finding the balance, of silent support and speaking up, as an ally "The role of an ally is important... not just during the rainbow month, it's 24 hours." Lori [1.26.31] The panelists each give their sum-up from today's discussion. Identity is fluid, embrace it and commit to it – Madison Learn to make space for the messiness of being human; being curious, respectful and humble will get you far – Gabriel·le Be mindful – Lori Approach the issue from a place of compassion – Brian Re-frame trans people as a gift, who can bring so much through being allowed to be their authentic selves – Kai “There are going to be terms that are accepted by some and rejected by others – you have to treat people as individuals.” Madison   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: You can connect with Madison, Lori, Kai, Brian and Gabriel·le over on LinkedIn. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

We're into double digits now: it's episode 10 of Blended and we're flying! I'm so proud of the panellists we've featured so far, the topics we've covered, and the sometimes tough conversations we've had, and I just cannot wait to bring you more. Today in Episode 10, ‘Don't forget the ‘T': Talking Trans,' my co-host Madison and I are joined by a fabulous new group of supply chain and DEI professionals, who are overflowing with passion, insight and experience when it comes to all of the issues around diversity, inclusion, equity and community. And today, we're going to be diving specifically into the transgender and non-binary community, so that can we learn, educate and celebrate with our, often marginalised, friends.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [00.39] Introductions to our Blended panellists. Lori – Environmental Social Governance Services Canadian Lead at EY Kai – President at TransFocus Consulting, Inc. Brian – Founder and CEO at Chain.io Gabriel·le – Translator [04.25] The group dive into the importance of words, looking at definitions, and what they represent to the communities involved. “Understanding and appreciating the language is complex – we might have simple definitions, but they might not always fit for everyone.” Kai. Umbrella terms The difficulty in finding words to suit such a broad spectrum of people Asking people personal questions vs creating safe spaces for people to share naturally Making mistakes The constant evolution of language “It's more about respect than being an expert on definitions.” Brian [31.06] The panel discuss pronouns – why they're important, how to use them and why everyone should embrace them. Mis-gendering The importance of holding back on assumptions The effect of cumulative impact on trans people over time Give and take and shared responsibility between trans cis people The use of pronouns on social media Structural and cultural considerations within business Gendered structures within other languages, like French “It's not a political statement to put your pronouns out there – it's just a way to make communication more effective.” Brian [56.52] The group take a closer look at bring trans, and supporting the trans community, in the workplace. Why trans rights are lagging behind Stigma and resistance to change Intersecting ‘categories' of people – people aren't just one thing Expanding policy and being a conscious employer Internal education and communication "Language is the main way we communicate and connect with each other... and people refusing to use the right pronouns is people refusing to speak the same language." Gabriel·le [1.13.23] The panellists share their personal stories, and discuss allyship. Why it's not the responsibility of trans people to educate cis people Can you Google that?! Finding the balance, of silent support and speaking up, as an ally "The role of an ally is important... not just during the rainbow month, it's 24 hours." Lori [1.26.31] The panellists each give their sum-up from today's discussion. Identity is fluid, embrace it and commit to it – Madison Learn to make space for the messiness of being human; being curious, respectful and humble will get you far – Gabriel·le Be mindful – Lori Approach the issue from a place of compassion – Brian Re-frame trans people as a gift, who can bring so much through being allowed to be their authentic selves – Kai “There are going to be terms that are accepted by some and rejected by others – you have to treat people as individuals.” Madison RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: You can connect with Madison, Lori, Kai, Brian and Gabriel·le over on LinkedIn. Check out our other podcasts HERE.    

On this week’s Cyber Security Brief podcast, Dick O’Brien and Brigid O’Gorman discuss some of the biggest cyber security stories of the last few weeks. Among the stories up for discussion are the bugs in Accellion’s 20-year-old FTA product, which led to multiple companies worldwide reporting breaches related to it. We also talk about the reports saying the Sandworm group has been carrying out a long-running spying campaign against multiple French IT services providers by compromising an open-source IT monitoring tool called Centreon, and a Chinese APT group reportedly cloning an Equation group tool. Some interesting law enforcement activity in recent weeks is also up for discussion.

Today's podcast reports on the security of the file-sharing Android app ShareIt questioned, a new payment card skimmer found in the US and the hack of a French IT monitoring application discovered

Three things to know today   Microsoft partner program – co selling to SMBs https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2021/02/10/microsofts-partner-ecosystem-enabling-innovation-and-business-resilience/ French IT providers hacked https://www.reuters.com/article/global-cyber-centreon/update-1-french-it-monitoring-companys-software-targeted-by-hackers-cyber-agency-idUSL1N2KL1EC AND Another labor union https://www.theverge.com/2021/2/11/22278684/medium-union-unionizing-communications-workers-america https://www.ciodive.com/news/cloud-skill-demand-aws-azure-google-cloud/594961/  

The global communications holding companies have missed a prime opportunity to fast-track their digital transformation and tech credentials - instead, the French IT and consulting giant Capgemini is heading their way like Accenture Interactive and Deloitte Digital have already. RXP owns data, design and brand agency The Works, which it paid $33m for in 2018 to augment its capabilities in CX, digital transformation and the Salesforce, Microsoft and ServiceNow platforms. Capgemini CEO Olaf Pietschner and RXP CEO Ross Fielding talk what’s next after the merger.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the podcast is a trip report about running a trail race in the Alps with lots of details about how trail races go in France. We also talk about learning French as an adult and how to put together a great family vacation in France. Annie's Favs on Amazon   My guest is Mollie Cummins from the beautiful alpine city of Park City, UT. She's used to running trail races at altitude, and yet the Trail du Tour des Fiz in the French Alps was definitely a challenge. Let's talk about what made it so. Hint: the weather had something to do with it! Mollie's Trail Race in the Alps Mollie would love to circumnavigate around the Mont Blanc aka Tour du Mont Blanc. But that was difficult to organize with children because it takes 5 days and the kids are too young for it. They knew they could only come to France in July, so she looked for races taking place in the Alps in July and found the Trail du Tour des Fiz that starts in a ski resort called Passy. It's in an area just north west of Chamonix. The race itself is at very high altitude. You shuttle to the start of the race from a large store and parking area (Mountain Store Decathlon). There Are Multiple Distances Offered There are multiple distances you can enter. There is a lot of vertical gain, more than what runners in the US are used to, it's very steep.  But if you're not up to a long steep race, they also offer a kid's race, a 15K (9 miles) up to 84K (50 miles) which is the full tour plus other races in between. Those Races Fill Up Fast! Mollie normally runs ultra races, she intended to run one of the longer races but it was full. So, she had to go with the 15K. This is a popular event, the longer one fills up within a day or two of opening up for booking. She was on a wait list for the 8 refuge tour (39 miles or 64K), but she didn't manage to get in, possibly due to a computer problem. Balcon des Fiz 15K Race But there was still space in the Balcon des Fiz race, a 15K. Her husband decided to join her for that race as well. It's nice because it doesn't take up the whole day. It's still very steep, you run up the ski slopes and go the various chalets. It's lovely, for instance you get to see the cows with the bells around their necks. Bad Weather Bad luck, it was a muddy and rainy day. Mollie doesn't mind running in the rain and playing in the mud, but she didn't get to see the scenic landscape because it was overcast that day. Mollie and her husband Brendan were the only two Americans in the race. It is uncommon for Americans to sign up for this race so they fussed over them when they crossed the finish line, which was lovely. When you finish the race they give you a special beer for racers and there's a meal catered by a local restaurant called La Poêle Géante that was the best post-race meal she ever had. It was cheap too around 10€. Mandatory Certificat Médical for Racers In France you need medical clearance to enter a race. They take this very seriously. If you don't submit the medical paperwork you will not run. Mollie found the form here. Some of these races also have mandatory lists of gear. In this particular race they had a list of gear but they didn't get checked. But in the longer races they do get checked and if they don't have the gear that will keep them safe they are booted out of the race. Rating the Organization of the Race The race is really well organized, well-marked. There are a good number of people ready to jump in just in case runners experience difficulties. But this is a long race, anyone who stops running for any reason needs to get dry clothes and stay warm. Runners should not abdicate their own responsibility when it comes to running this trail race safely. They shouldn't rely only on markings. They need to look at maps  and get familiar with the turns and terrain. They must have proper equipment. Ravitaillement: Water, Fruits, Small Cakes In the shorter race there were points where you could get water, drinks to replenish electrolytes, fruits, small cakes (gâteaux). For longer races they probably provided hot drinks and hot food. This was similar to what you normally get in an American race. Trail Races Are a Great Way to See France and Mingle with Locals Mollie recommends English-speaking runners sign up for races in France for the following reasons: Trail races in France are affordable Running such races puts you around locals Races give you an opportunity to practice your French It's a great way to see a lot without worrying too much about the logistics Pay attention to how steep those races are in the Alps if you're not used to it (the terrain was similar to the Wind River Mountains in WY). You may need to power hike up with poles. Unlike what Mollie has seen in the US, hiking poles are allowed in the Alps. Learning French as an Adult Mollie's daughter is in a French dual immersion program at school. But it seemed strange that the only person who could speak French in the family was only 8 years old who is in the 4th grade. So, Mollie decided to learn French too and she started listening to the Michel Thomas French language learning series while she runs in the morning. Learning was really enjoyable and she kept it up. She also hired an on-line tutor. She learned enough French that the people she talked to in French in France did NOT switch to English. That was encouraging and she has continued with her lessons through the University of Utah where she works as well. All the Alliance Française classes in the US have switched to Zoom lessons and you can take classes from all over the country now. French Learning Resources There are so many resources to learn languages now! You can read French newspapers from anywhere in the world and if you get stuck you copy and paste into Google Translate. You may want to listen to News in Slow French that you can get as a podcast as well and they provide transcripts. France Inter podcasts are great. For example Le 7/9, a morning show with news and music. Hondelate Raconte is true crime. Ça peut pas faire de mal which Annie has since started to listen to and is WONDERFUL! Actor Guillaume Galliene reads classic novels. Family Vacation in France Their daughter wanted to visit Paris and see the Eiffel Tower. Her husband and sons wanted to see the landing beaches in Normandy. In the end everyone loved the landing beaches in Normandy. The kids were enthralled by the stories and the magnitude of the events. The capability of human beings to do unfathomable things in horrible circumstances. They hired a private guide who came along with them in their car and was fantastic. His name was Christophe Rault. Mollie and her husband read Steven Ambrose's D-Day so they were familiar with the events, but the guide brought so much more to it! They were staying at a small farm and the guide met them early in the morning and stayed with them all day.  This allowed them to accommodate the kid's needs. The children were tired after 9 hours of touring Normandy, so they dropped off the kids at the farm and the adults kept going with the guide. The farm was called Englesqueville-la-Percée – Ferme de la Rouge Fosse. Canicule in the Loire Valley The day they were in the Loire Valley was really HOT and they were staying in the 3rd floor attic of an old house. They went looking for a swimming spot and they found one called "Baignade Naturelle" it was a wonderful cold spring fed pool. They couldn't let them in the pool with board shorts, so the boys swam in their underwear. Pools in France mandate tight-fitting swimwear. At the beach nobody cares, but public swimming pools do care. This is definitely a French idiosyncrasy: no board shorts or baggy shorts in French public pools. About the Mont-Saint-Michel The Mont-Saint-Michel is mobbed during the day and it is not a pleasant experience. They arrived late in the day, toured the monastery right before it closed. They spent the night on the Mont and left in the morning. They expected that the food wouldn't be the best of the trip. Mollie realized starting at 2 in the morning why this is so. People have to haul hand-trucks full of food and drink up the mountain for thousands of visitors each day. It's great to experience walking around the ramparts for the kids. Annie recommends people do not sleep on the Mont because it's difficult to haul a suitcase up there. But for Mollie and her family that was not going to be a problem. It's also mobbed and noisy. There's a bus that will take you to hotels off the Mont until midnight. They walked on the sand in the evening and enjoyed it. They found a fairly hard surface. Favorite Place in Paris The kids loved the Musée de l'Armée and it's walking distance to the Eiffel Tower and it's good to combine the two. The collection of armor is amazing there! Ask for the treasure hunt for the kids, it's fun! The WW2 exhibit is wonderful too. As is Napoleon's Tomb.   More episodes about active vacations in France Email | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter   Did you get my VoiceMap Paris tours yet? They are designed for people who want to see the best of Paris neighborhoods and put what they are looking at into historical context. There are so many great stories in Paris. Don't walk right past them without having a clue what happened there! You can buy them directly from the VoiceMap app or click here to order activation codes at the podcast listener discount price.   Discussed in this Episode Tour des Fiz Balcon des Fiz French learning resources Swimming in France Support the Show Tip Your Guide Extras Patreon Audio Tours Merchandise If you enjoyed this episode, you should also listen to related episode(s): Tour du Mont Blanc, Episode 206 Read more about this episode Guest Notes  Category: Active Vacations in France

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Jean-Michel and Katerine. Katerine is originally from Colombia and moved to France in 2011 for her graduate degree in psychology. While studying there, she met Jean-Michel, a local French IT engineer that had spent a few years studying in Karlsruhe, Germany. Together, they decided to leave Paris and move to Berlin to get a fresh start for the next phase of their lives. They have experienced many ups and downs as a multinational couple continually exploring new countries and cultures, and today they will be sharing their learnings and advice for living and loving abroad.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to manage communication with your significant other in multiple languages - How to become a naturalized French citizen (and the benefits of getting EU citizenship!) - The benefits of getting making the jump to move abroad as a couple - Tips for finding long-term rental apartments quickly in overcrowded cities like Berlin and Paris - How you can get adjusted and acquainted to life in a new culture while still maintaining your mental health   ...and much more! You can find Jean-Michel on LinkedIn, his website, and on dev.to. You can find Katerine on LinkedIn and Expats Berlin. Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Expat Empire updates:   - Part 2 of the story of how my wife and I got our Portuguese visas during the coronavirus pandemic - Expat Empire Porto Vol. 5 event page - David appearing on the Moving Roadmap Podcast   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

How to ask a question in French? It is pretty easy to ask a basic question in French. It works the same way as it does in English. Continuez à lire. . . The post Ask a Question – Today’s French at FrenchHour appeared first on French Etc.

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John Pfeffer is an entrepreneur, investor and author of “An (Institutional) Investor’s Take on Cryptoassets.”  He is currently Partner of Pfeffer Capital.  In the 2000s, John was a Member at private equity firm KKR, and in the 1990s, he was Chairman of the Executive Board of leading French IT company Groupe Allium S.A. Before that, he advised on turnarounds while with McKinsey in Europe and Latin America. Our conversation jumps in the thought process and structure behind John’s family office portfolio, which combines building new businesses alongside fund investments in public equity, private equity and venture capital. We touch on common issues like active vs. passive, access and fees, but from a very different insider’s perspective. We then turn to his work in the crypto world and discuss his framework for incorporating crypto investing in a portfolio, conducting research in the space, defining the proposition for store of value and utility protocols, and valuing tokens and coins. John was the first investor I’ve come across that has both done a deep dive into the crypto world and is neither all-in nor all-out.  He connects markets and economics with the complex ecosystem just simply enough that a layman like me can follow along.   Learn More Join Ted's mailing list at CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com Write a review on iTunes Follow Ted on twitter at @tseides For more episodes go to CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast   Show Notes 2:38 – How John thinks about managing his own capital 2:51 – Process to find a business to build 5:08 – Sizing of thematic deals 5:50 – New project copying a European retail model 7:18 – Core of the portfolio 9:02 – Biases of investment alternatives 11:18 – How will tax changes impact the private equity business 11:49 – What does he know about GP’s as an insider that other LP’s might not know 13:53 – How do they tackle venture capital investing 16:25 – Fees 17:40 – First involvement in looking at cryptocurrencies             17:46 – Institutional Investors Take on Crypto Assets 19:40 – Where do crypto assets fit in the structure of the portfolio 21:20 – Holding period for an asymmetric option 22:07 – What else did he do in cryptoassets after that first investment 24:54 – Store of value and utility protocols 29:51 – Valuing crypto assets 31:51 – Velocity of crypto exchange 40:12 – Gold replacement value of bitcoin 45:21 – Closing questions

Join Us in France Travel Podcast, Episode 192 Full Show Notes at https://joinusinfrance.com/192 *** In this episode Claire and Annie chat about how Claire and her husband moved to France on a long stay tourist visa. Because Claire was born in France and moved to the US at age 4, she thought she could to move to France as a French citizen and apply for a visa for her husband. But the French Consulate in Chicago told her she wasn't really French (we never elucidate why!) and she applied to move to France on a long term tourist visa instead. Moving to France on a long stay tourist visa worked perfectly and on today's show we go through all the steps she had to go through. Things went smoothly, and like we found on Episode 131, Moving to France on a Talents and Abilities Visa, things go smoothly if you are prepared with all the necessary paperwork! Some of the questions we address are where do you start? How do you get an address in France? How do you get a bank account in France? What about moving your dog or pets to France? How fast can you get access to French healthcare? Do you have regrets since moving to France? *** Subscribe to the email extras and bonuses Ask a question or leave a voicemail comment: +1 801 806 1015 To learn about Join Us in France Tours, visit Addicted to France Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon Show Merchandise including shirts, totes, phone cases and more! Click here for show notes with time stamps for this episode. https://joinusinfrance.com/192 Click here to review the show on iTunes. See Annie's photos of France on Instagram Join Us in France Book Group on Goodreads Send email feedback: annie@joinusinfrance.com Follow the show on Facebook *** Timestamps for this Episode [2:21] Claire was born in France, but the French Consulate didn’t consider her to be a French citizen when she applied for her national identity card. The rules are explained here, in French. We’re not lawyers or relocation specialists, please don’t ask us about your particular case. List of Papers Needed to Move to France on a Long Term Tourist Visa [05:32] How to get your Consular appointment and list of paperwork they will require for a long term tourist visa. [06:46] Health insurance requirement and how to easily fulfill that. [07:31] Proof of residence requirement is harder to get and how to do it the easy way: rent a Gîte. If you speak French, another great tip is to use Le Bon Coin, there are lots of rentals by owner listed there. [12:39] Proof of sufficient means to support yourself for the time you’re going to be there. Details of what that means exactly. [15:30] Signed statement that indicates what you intend to do while in France and another one that states that you will not work in France. [16:10] Application Fee. They do not accept credit cards even though their site says they do! This whole thing happened in one day because they had all the paperwork ready. They left their passports behind and got their visas a couple of weeks later in the mail. [17:18] Filling with the OFII when you get to France. Medical exam and sticker. [19:14] They will give you an appointment at the Préfecture that you cannot change. Providing the paperwork all over again for the yearly renewal and getting an actual card. [21:53] In France, never take no for an answer. Plead your case! Restate your reasons. Don’t give up too fast! Qualifying for the French Health Card [23:42] Dealing with French health care and getting a carte vitale. [25:08] Reasons why French health care is so wonderful. Opening a Bank Account in France [26:58] Opening a bank account in France. [27:18] Start with getting an address and proper proof that you have an address (i.e. a lease or deed of ownership). [28:00] You can't walk into a bank and open an account in France. They will want you to make an appointment and come back 2 weeks later. [28:43] Some French banks will not open accounts with Americans. [29:53] Americans living in France are supposed to file and pay taxes in the US. Dealing with filing for taxes in France also. Move Your Stuff or Sell It? [35:18]  Moving your stuff over to France and what to pack, what to sell? [36:00] Bringing American appliances to France, worth it or not? [37:45] The sticker shock of moving companies and all the paperwork you will need to keep. Moving a Dog to France [39:24] Moving a dog to France: use Air France, your dog can fly on the same plane as you do. [43:04] What was the most painful part about moving to France? [44:48] Life in a French village is really slow. [46:48] What was a pleasant surprise about moving to France? Rural areas in France are cheap, and French people are not big consumers. [49:11] When people around you don't understand why you'd want to move. [50:47] Resources recommended, see list above. Those books were good because they provide checklists and steps of what you need to do to establish your household in France. [52:22] Container showing up late, very late. It's important to get the timing right. Is It Important that You Speak Some French? [54:58] How important is it to speak French? It's vital! At least one of you needs to have decent French or life will become so full of misunderstandings, you'll get discouraged and hate it. [56:08] How do you decide where to move to in France? How did you pick your place? [59:52] Can you share any tips for buying a car in France? Again, things take time. You won't drive off the lot with the car the day you choose it. You have to line up the payment and paperwork, even if you're paying "cash". [62:17] What do you wish you knew before you moved to France? [63:09] Get involved locally and integrate. Find associations for sports or hobbies or volunteer opportunities. [65:17] Life in small villages in France: how small is too small? Small places don't have enough businesses. [68:18] Why didn't you move to France when you were still working? [69:16] Finding work in France is very difficult. Come as a retiree, or get your job to transfer you, or if you're a freelancer who can work from anywhere. [70:04] Even freelancers get health insurance in France, so if you can pull it off, it's great. And if you pay for medical care out of pocket in France, it's still crazy cheap compared to the prices in America. [71:08] When French people complain about our health care (which we do!) it's usually because some medicine has been taken off the list of reimbursed drugs due to the fact that enough studies have shown that it does nothing. Making Payments in France [72:50] Direct withdrawals in France, "prélèvements", the need to have a Relevé d'identité bancaire with you. Different ways to conduct transactions in France. [74:47] French administration is very picky and paperwork hungry. Set up your utilities bills in both names if you have a significant other! [76:39] Because French administrators are prickly, if you show up for your visa meeting without all of your documentation, they will make you come back two months later or whenever another appointment opens. [77:31] If you hate papers, France is not for you. But Claire thinks that living here is so nice, it's worth putting up with the red tape!

In this episode, Ken Plume has another chat with the co-creator of FATHER TED & creator of THE IT CROWD, Graham Linehan, about motivation, restroom attendants, French IT, proper exits, and killing little old ladies.