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In this exciting new episode, you'll learn more about Goddess Mary Magdalene's presence in Paris and what it means for the collective unfolding at this time. I also share:More details about Le Madeline Details about Goddess Mary Magdalene's epicenter in Paris How this Goddess Light is broadcasting to the world through ParisHow to best honor your call to travel at this timeWho is leading the Ascension and taking us into the Golden AgeWhy Mary Magdalene is so popular these days What it means when you're called to Mary Magdalene & YeshuaHow you can be involved more fully at this time in the Ascension into the Golden AgeThe most important reason you're on Earth at this timeHow to connect with Dr. Kristian 1:1And so much more!So...Grab your journal, your favorite organic drink and enjoy today's special episode.Resources mentioned in this episode:Love Territory Guide TrainingGolden Age Goddess SummitLove Letters From Mary Magdalene: The Book

From the Moulin Rouge to the virtual set of She Sells He Sells, this conversation is proof that professional dancer, content creator and Founder Allie Goodbun is every bit as real, down to earth and talented as you'd imagine she'd be!   From her early dance training in Canada to her current role at the world-famous Moulin Rouge in Paris, Allie shares her inspiring journey of persistence, passion, and business savvy.   Listen in as Allie reveals: - How resilience helped her overcome rejection - including auditioning SEVEN times for the same TV show before finally landing the role - Her unexpected path to viral TikTok success (her very first video reached 3.2 million views!) - The behind-the-scenes reality of performing at the historic Moulin Rouge in Paris - How she co-founded Ready Freddy, a successful dancewear brand born from solving a backstage problem - Her balanced approach to content creation without sacrificing authenticity or privacy   Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, content creator, or simply someone with big dreams, Allie's practical wisdom on taking action before feeling "ready" will inspire you to make your first move. As she puts it, "If you're waiting for the opportunity to be handed to you, it may never come."   This conversation is a masterclass in pursuing your dreams while staying true to yourself. Allie's journey proves that with persistence, authenticity, and willingness to jump in and learn as you go, you can build a life and business that feels genuinely fulfilling.   Follow Allie on IG and tik tok @alliegoodbun Shop Ready Freddie at www.readyfreddieshop.com and follow on social media @readyfreddieshop   ---   What's Your Sales Style? Find out here! https://www.kristademcher.com/sales-style-quiz   Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQNMxt1N_x6vO_dnizVu2g   Follow SHE SELLS HE SELLS on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shesellshesellspodcast

Episode SummaryOn this episode of Terror Talk, we're diving into our recent watches, sharing personal reviews of horror films and TV series that have kept us entertained—and occasionally unsettled! We discuss Tony Todd's impact on the horror world and how we will miss him immensely. We start with movies like Strange Darling, The Substance, Heretic, Caddo Lake, The Beast Within, and Time Cut, analyzing their acting, direction, and storytelling while giving our honest takes. Then, we move to the small screen, reviewing series like Hysteria, The Diplomat, The English Teacher, Emily in Paris, Nobody Wants This, and The Bear. Whether it's atmospheric horror or binge-worthy drama, we've got thoughts on all of it. And don't miss our Horror Facts with Cath trivia game to test your knowledge of horror's weirdest and most fascinating facts! What You'll Hear in This Episode:Horror Films: Strange Darling: An intense dive into unique storytelling and character arcs. The Substance: What worked, what didn't, and our overall impressions. Heretic and Caddo Lake: Breaking down the direction and suspenseful elements. The Beast Within: Is it a hidden gem or an over-hyped horror flick? Time Cut: An unexpected twist on a familiar trope. TV Series: Hysteria: A comedic new thrill ride worth dissecting. The Diplomat and The English Teacher: Balancing drama and intensity. Emily in Paris: How does this feel-good series hold up? Nobody Wants This: Yay or Nay? The Bear: Raw, emotional, and surprisingly intense—our verdict. Trivia Game: Horror Facts with Cath: Can you beat our knowledge on the creepiest and quirkiest horror trivia? Why You Should Listen:This episode is perfect for horror fans and TV junkies alike. We share thoughtful reviews with a side of humor, blending analytical insight with conversational fun. If you're looking for your next binge-worthy show or creepy flick, we've got you covered. Join the Conversation:What are your thoughts on these movies and shows? Did you have a favorite scene, or do you disagree with our takes? Share your reviews using our hashtags:#TerrorTalkPodcast #HorrorPsychology #StrangeDarling #HysteriaReview #HorrorFactsWithCath --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/terrortalk/support

The recent Paris Olympics has just passed and may already be fading into memory. This year Team Taiwan won 2 gold medals and 5 bronze at the Olympics. Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/my-conversation-with-mike-chinoy-award-winning-journalist-on-his-new-film-decathalon-ep-290/ Do you know when and who won Taiwan's first Olympic medal? It happened at the 1960 Rome Olympics, which was the first Summer Olympics that was televised in North America. The man who was known as the “Iron Man of Asia,” C.K. Yang won a silver medal in the decathlon. C.K. was of the Amis indigenous tribe from southeastern Taiwan. His Amis name was Maysang Kalimud, but then Japan colonized Taiwan he had a Japanese name when, and then after the Chinese Nationalists the Kuomintang lost the civil war in China to the Chinese Communist and fled to Taiwan, his father gave him a Chinese name, Yang Chuan-kwang.  Like many Amis, he used his athletic prowess to gain status and success that might otherwise have eluded him. But not much is known about how heavily he identified as Amis.   The gold medal winner at the Rome Olympics was Rafer Johnson, an African American.   Rafer and C.K. trained together under the same coach at UCLA and then competed against each other in the decathlon at the Rome Olympics. They were not only rivals but also the best of friends.   Their extraordinary and unlikely friendship inspired the making of a documentary film and I sat down recently to speak with Mike Chinoy, the co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer of that film which is called "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story,”   Mike Chinoy is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the University of Southern California's US-China Institute and is based in Taipei. Previously, he spent 24 years as a foreign correspondent for CNN, serving as the network's first Beijing bureau chief and as Senior Asia Correspondent.   "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story" is currently streaming on the Taiwan Plus Docs YouTube channel.   Here's a little preview of what we talked about in this podcast episode: ·       Team Taiwan's performance during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris ·       How flags and signs in the shape of Taiwan or with the word Taiwan on them were confiscated from fans during the men's doubles badminton finals at the Paris Olympics ·       How China's state-run broadcaster CCTV cut the feed during parts of the men's badminton doubles match and did not broadcast the medal ceremony ·       Why Taiwan has to compete under the name “Chinese Taipei” at the Olympics ·       The “Iron Man of Asia” ·       The man that won Taiwan's first Olympic medal ·       C.K. Yang was Amis and had three names, an Amis name (Maysang Kalimud), a Japanese name and a Chinese name (Yang Chuan-kwang, 楊傳廣) ·       How C.K. first met Rafer Johnson at the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 ·       How C.K. and Rafer were trained by the same coach at UCLA and became close friends ·       The International Olympic Committee (I.O.C) told the government of Chiang Kai-shek that the team sent to participate at the 1960 Rome Olympics could not be called the Republic of China ·       Chiang Kai-shek almost boycotted the Olympics but didn't because he realized that C.K. Yang could possibly win a medal and bring glory to Taiwan ·       How Taiwan competed under the name Formosa during the 1960 Rome Olympics ·       C.K. Yang was the first person with a Chinese surname to win an Olympic medal ·       At the opening ceremony of the 1960 Rome Olympics Rafer Johnson was the first African American to carry the American flag at the Olympics ·       At the opening ceremony of the 1960 Rome Olympics, the Taiwan team marched in carrying a placard that said under protest, which was the first overt political protest by a team in Olympics history ·       Where the idea for "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story" came from ·       How Mike's co-creator, co-writer, and co-producer, John Krich sought out, befriended and interviewed C.K. Yang in 2006 ·       How Mike met and befriended Rafer Johnson and C.K.'s widow Daisy in Los Angeles ·       Taiwanese Canadian film director of "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story," Frank W. Chen also directed “Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story” ·       How C.K. Yang, Rafer Johnson and athletes have become political symbols ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson were intense athletic rivals and close friends ·       The close personal friendship between C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson had the same coach, Ducky Drake at UCLA ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson joked that they were the “Two-Man United Nations” ·       How C.K. Yang's story tells the story of Taiwan in an unconventional way ·       Why C.K. was sent to UCLA to train for the Olympics ·       The 1958 Kinmen Matsu Crisis (aka The 1958 Taiwan Strait Crisis) ·       How C.K. Yang and Rafer Johnson's coach, Ducky Drake showed no favoritism ·       When U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, Rafer was next to him, Rafer grabbed the assassin, tackled him and grabbed the gun ·       Rafer's involvement in the Special Olympics ·       What happened to C.K. at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics ·       C.K. later became the coach of the Taiwan track team for the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, Canada ·       Why the team from Taiwan was barred from participating in the 1976 Olympics in Montreal ·       Rafer Johnson lit the flame at the 1984 Olympic games in L.A. ·       How C.K. went into politics briefly in Taiwan, switching from one party to another ·       The Iron Man house that the government of Taiwan built for C.K. ·       How statues of C.K. are in a locked fourth floor room of the National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung ·       There cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in 1963 with the headline “ C.K. Yang, the world's greatest athlete.” ·       The tremendous sportsmanship and loyalty that C.K. and Rafer exemplify ·       C.K.'s performance at 1954 Asian Games in Manilla ·       The use of animation in "Decathlon: The CK Yang and Rafer Johnson Story," ·       The National Sports Training Center in Kaohsiung ·       How the film addresses the Taiwan, China conflict, and the fight for social justice and equality in the United States;  64 years later the world is still wrestling with these issues ·       Mike's future projects   Related Links: https://talkingtaiwan.com/my-conversation-with-mike-chinoy-award-winning-journalist-on-his-new-film-decathalon-ep-290/

THE FOUR FOUR-LEGGED ADVENTURERS + ONEOn the outskirts of a big city, there lived four little dogs who took a walk around the neighborhood every day to stretch their legs with their owners. They spent the rest of the time on armchairs or lying in the sun in the garden.In a corner near the wall, behind the house, hidden by a tree, there were some old used and slightly broken objects. One of the dogs, named Tachi, decided to go exploring to see if there was anything interesting and found what seemed to be an old ball — but a bit strange, with a kind of leg."What could it be? It looks like a suspicious object!" she thought. "Better call reinforcements immediately. Woof, woof, woof!"The other three rushed over, barking — just in case there was someone or something to scare off."A ball, a ball!" they shouted and got into position to play.The most mischievous and smallest in size, Pippa, started to kick the object with her little paws but stopped immediately exclaiming, "Oh, but how hard this ball is!""It's hard indeed, silly, can't you see it's a globe?" said Luca and Lillo, the other two members of the family, while Tachi remained thoughtful and not entirely convinced.But once it was clear what it was, they all started to observe it as, magically turning on itself, it showed distant countries they had heard about from their owners who, to tell the truth, were great wanderers!At the end of the day, after many adventures, naps, a walk at sunset, and a good dinner, they all went to bed; but thinking about the globe, none of the four could sleep much. As soon as they closed their eyes, they began to travel with their imagination and thought of exciting adventures that transported them to unknown and fantastic places to visit.In the morning, there was a lot of whispering. "Slept well?" they asked each other. "No, I traveled to unknown countries," "I thought of flying," "I of sailing the oceans," "I climbed very high mountains."Thinking and thinking, they decided it would be really nice to turn these dreams into reality. They continued to chatter, and after a few hours, they all agreed and pronounced the fateful words: "We will be the four four-legged adventurers, traveling the world, all for one and one for all." The decision was made; but how could they start the adventure?Luca thought of the old wise dachshund Ettore, who lived in the neighborhood and was a storyteller wizard by trade. They met him almost every day during their sunset walks. Ettore, sitting in front of his house, would narrate with sparkling eyes stories of fantastic travels to a group of puppies with their owners; all intent on listening.Once they heard him tell about Paris and its majestic Eiffel Tower rising into the sky above the clouds, the imposing monuments, the huge gardens to visit and then, attention attention, croissants with butter and jam for breakfast, baguettes filled with all sorts of things for lunch, and succulent and tasty bones for dinner."Here's who could help us: Ettore the Wizard Dachshund!” they exclaimed with joy.Immediately, sneaking out of their garden, they passed through a small gap in the fence and headed towards Ettore's house. They arrived at five o'clock sharp, and Ettore invited them in for tea with cookies. The four adventurers, between one cookie and another, told him about the globe they found by chance and their desire for adventures.The wizard dachshund, who had already guessed everything, said, "With a spell, I can accompany you around the world and visit a place of your choice."The fantastic four four-legged adventurers shouted in unison, "Let's go to Paris!"“With pleasure," replied Ettore.All ready for departure, the wizard dachshund took his super magic wand, which he tapped three times on the ground "toc toc toc", and at the words "Woofwoof and Woofwoof" small glowing stars came out; each one took a dog by the paw, lifting them into the air, and following the wizard, they set off for the adventure.At first, they closed their eyes in fear, but: "Look, look!” said their guide, and opening their eyes they saw they were flying over oceans, seas, mountains, lakes, cities, and enchanted forests: "How wonderful!”Soon, suddenly, in the distance appeared the city of Paris. Floating like feathers in the wind, in a flash, they arrived almost touching the Eiffel Tower, which with its height, pierced the clouds passing through the middle. The group landed on the roofs of Paris: “How wonderful, Paris is really magical and fascinating!"As they strolled through the streets of Montmartre, they decided to send a postcard to their owners to let them know about their trip.Address:To our house on the other side of the ocean.Third street on the right.Ninth on the left.Garden with lemon tree.Squirrels running around.Possible hummingbird sighting.City of who knows, go find out.Shipping method: Fast and magical light beam.Insured.Signature required upon delivery.After sending the postcard, they saw the famous Ferris wheel and without hesitation got on. On the second round, while enjoying the view of the city, an unexpected gust of wind made them spin in the air and fall into the water of the Seine with a splash, a "plop", and then a great movement of paws and a collective barking: "Woof help, woof help, woof help, woof help, save us, we can't swim!”Luckily, a boat was slowly sailing right at that moment in the river. The crew rushed to save them all by throwing the lifeboat and pulling them on board.At the same time as the rescue, a big trouble arose. The sailors were none other than pirate dogs. Black flags with skulls and crossbones waved on the boat.The boatswain arrived on the deck of the ship and, scratching his nose, observed the scene, incredulous and also worried. The boat was on a special mission and carried a large treasure well hidden in the hold. Removing his round glasses, he said: “Oh, are you 007 spies?”In doubt, the four dogs were taken prisoners and tied to the back of small chairs.In that hubbub, the captain appeared on deck. He wore a bandana with skulls, a belt with pistols, a sword and boots, and an eyepatch over his right eye, but he didn't look threatening. He advanced towards the four prisoners with determined steps on the creaking wood of the deck. Staring at the four prisoners, he raised his sword and shouted authoritatively to his crew: "Stop everyone! I know these four dogs, they are my friends. Untie them immediately and offer them bones and croissants at will."The pirate captain, approaching, said: “Oh, don't you recognize me? I am Odi, my owner is a friend of yours." So, Tachi, Pippa, Luca, and Lillo, remembered him. They did somersaults with joy for being saved and for having found a great friend. Addressing the crew, he said, “I lived in their house, across the ocean, hosted by their owners and treated like a king.”Late as a broken clock, the wizard dachshund, like a lightning bolt, arrived on deck ready to fight to defend the four four-legged adventurers, but he could do nothing but breathe a sigh of relief and greeted Odi the Pirate with a paw shake.All happy and content, they spent a few hours of joy admiring Paris from the boat with their pirate friends. In the evening, Ettore the wizard dachshund organized the return trip, which included the pirate captain, Odi.The five four-legged adventurers, once home, across the ocean, stretched out warmly by the fireplace, recounted their fantastic Parisian adventure. Woof, woof, woof, woof, and woof.

THE FOUR FOUR-LEGGED ADVENTURERS + ONEOn the outskirts of a big city, there lived four little dogs who took a walk around the neighborhood every day to stretch their legs with their owners. They spent the rest of the time on armchairs or lying in the sun in the garden.In a corner near the wall, behind the house, hidden by a tree, there were some old used and slightly broken objects. One of the dogs, named Tachi, decided to go exploring to see if there was anything interesting and found what seemed to be an old ball — but a bit strange, with a kind of leg."What could it be? It looks like a suspicious object!" she thought. "Better call reinforcements immediately. Woof, woof, woof!"The other three rushed over, barking — just in case there was someone or something to scare off."A ball, a ball!" they shouted and got into position to play.The most mischievous and smallest in size, Pippa, started to kick the object with her little paws but stopped immediately exclaiming, "Oh, but how hard this ball is!""It's hard indeed, silly, can't you see it's a globe?" said Luca and Lillo, the other two members of the family, while Tachi remained thoughtful and not entirely convinced.But once it was clear what it was, they all started to observe it as, magically turning on itself, it showed distant countries they had heard about from their owners who, to tell the truth, were great wanderers!At the end of the day, after many adventures, naps, a walk at sunset, and a good dinner, they all went to bed; but thinking about the globe, none of the four could sleep much. As soon as they closed their eyes, they began to travel with their imagination and thought of exciting adventures that transported them to unknown and fantastic places to visit.In the morning, there was a lot of whispering. "Slept well?" they asked each other. "No, I traveled to unknown countries," "I thought of flying," "I of sailing the oceans," "I climbed very high mountains."Thinking and thinking, they decided it would be really nice to turn these dreams into reality. They continued to chatter, and after a few hours, they all agreed and pronounced the fateful words: "We will be the four four-legged adventurers, traveling the world, all for one and one for all." The decision was made; but how could they start the adventure?Luca thought of the old wise dachshund Ettore, who lived in the neighborhood and was a storyteller wizard by trade. They met him almost every day during their sunset walks. Ettore, sitting in front of his house, would narrate with sparkling eyes stories of fantastic travels to a group of puppies with their owners; all intent on listening.Once they heard him tell about Paris and its majestic Eiffel Tower rising into the sky above the clouds, the imposing monuments, the huge gardens to visit and then, attention attention, croissants with butter and jam for breakfast, baguettes filled with all sorts of things for lunch, and succulent and tasty bones for dinner."Here's who could help us: Ettore the Wizard Dachshund!” they exclaimed with joy.Immediately, sneaking out of their garden, they passed through a small gap in the fence and headed towards Ettore's house. They arrived at five o'clock sharp, and Ettore invited them in for tea with cookies. The four adventurers, between one cookie and another, told him about the globe they found by chance and their desire for adventures.The wizard dachshund, who had already guessed everything, said, "With a spell, I can accompany you around the world and visit a place of your choice."The fantastic four four-legged adventurers shouted in unison, "Let's go to Paris!"“With pleasure," replied Ettore.All ready for departure, the wizard dachshund took his super magic wand, which he tapped three times on the ground "toc toc toc", and at the words "Woofwoof and Woofwoof" small glowing stars came out; each one took a dog by the paw, lifting them into the air, and following the wizard, they set off for the adventure.At first, they closed their eyes in fear, but: "Look, look!” said their guide, and opening their eyes they saw they were flying over oceans, seas, mountains, lakes, cities, and enchanted forests: "How wonderful!”Soon, suddenly, in the distance appeared the city of Paris. Floating like feathers in the wind, in a flash, they arrived almost touching the Eiffel Tower, which with its height, pierced the clouds passing through the middle. The group landed on the roofs of Paris: “How wonderful, Paris is really magical and fascinating!"As they strolled through the streets of Montmartre, they decided to send a postcard to their owners to let them know about their trip.Address:To our house on the other side of the ocean.Third street on the right.Ninth on the left.Garden with lemon tree.Squirrels running around.Possible hummingbird sighting.City of who knows, go find out.Shipping method: Fast and magical light beam.Insured.Signature required upon delivery.After sending the postcard, they saw the famous Ferris wheel and without hesitation got on. On the second round, while enjoying the view of the city, an unexpected gust of wind made them spin in the air and fall into the water of the Seine with a splash, a "plop", and then a great movement of paws and a collective barking: "Woof help, woof help, woof help, woof help, save us, we can't swim!”Luckily, a boat was slowly sailing right at that moment in the river. The crew rushed to save them all by throwing the lifeboat and pulling them on board.At the same time as the rescue, a big trouble arose. The sailors were none other than pirate dogs. Black flags with skulls and crossbones waved on the boat.The boatswain arrived on the deck of the ship and, scratching his nose, observed the scene, incredulous and also worried. The boat was on a special mission and carried a large treasure well hidden in the hold. Removing his round glasses, he said: “Oh, are you 007 spies?”In doubt, the four dogs were taken prisoners and tied to the back of small chairs.In that hubbub, the captain appeared on deck. He wore a bandana with skulls, a belt with pistols, a sword and boots, and an eyepatch over his right eye, but he didn't look threatening. He advanced towards the four prisoners with determined steps on the creaking wood of the deck. Staring at the four prisoners, he raised his sword and shouted authoritatively to his crew: "Stop everyone! I know these four dogs, they are my friends. Untie them immediately and offer them bones and croissants at will."The pirate captain, approaching, said: “Oh, don't you recognize me? I am Odi, my owner is a friend of yours." So, Tachi, Pippa, Luca, and Lillo, remembered him. They did somersaults with joy for being saved and for having found a great friend. Addressing the crew, he said, “I lived in their house, across the ocean, hosted by their owners and treated like a king.”Late as a broken clock, the wizard dachshund, like a lightning bolt, arrived on deck ready to fight to defend the four four-legged adventurers, but he could do nothing but breathe a sigh of relief and greeted Odi the Pirate with a paw shake.All happy and content, they spent a few hours of joy admiring Paris from the boat with their pirate friends. In the evening, Ettore the wizard dachshund organized the return trip, which included the pirate captain, Odi.The five four-legged adventurers, once home, across the ocean, stretched out warmly by the fireplace, recounted their fantastic Parisian adventure. Woof, woof, woof, woof, and woof.

Baptiste Prevot is your go-to French-American travel advisor, expert in all things French and fabulous! With a passion for travel and a love for his homeland, Baptiste's Instagram account, @theFrenchmanGuide, showcases the beauty and culture of France. Join him on Instagram as he shares snapshots of his travels, from exploring iconic landmarks to indulging in delicious pastries. Based in Utah where he lives with his family, Baptiste plans and prepares curated tours of Europe with an emphasis on unique tailored experiences in France.   He also offers travel consulting for those in the planning stages of their own personal itineraries. Baptiste has guided well over 1,000 travelers in Europe for over 10 years. He encourages people to not only see the famous tourist sights, but also explore less-touristy areas and to experience the local way of life, including culture, cuisine, and history. Most recently, he has guided groups in Paris, Alsace, Provence, and Brittany, as well as Amsterdam and the Dutch countryside. With Baptiste as your guide, you'll discover the magic of Europe and maybe even pick up a few French phrases along the way!   In this episode we will cover everything you need to plan your perfect trip to Paris France. In this episode we will cover:   Best time of year to visit Paris How to avoid crowds in Paris Tips for the metro in Paris How to get around Paris Where to stay in Paris Food to try in Paris How long should you stay in Paris Top things to do in Paris Itinerary for Paris Other areas in France to visit    

In this episode, seasoned travelers Robin and Raymond take listeners on an exhilarating journey through the French Alps. With Robin's expertise as a middle school French teacher and Raymond's multiple visits to the area, they share invaluable tips for a 10-day trip that promises adventure and culture. Starting with a heart-pounding paragliding experience off Le Brévent, they emphasize the importance of safety and share their awe at the stunning views. Snowboarding on the glaciers of La Vallée Blanche is another highlight, where they stress the need for hiring guides and making advanced bookings. The couple also dives into the local culture, enthusing over street music and the Poil O'Brass Band, an unexpected delight on a Saturday. For skiing or snowboarding, Robin and Raymond advocate for ICON and EPIC passes, sharing how their $60 upgrade reaped benefits worth hundreds of dollars. Foodies will appreciate their dining experience at Bivouac, where Chef Chris serves up both culinary delights and homemade wildflower liqueur.  A multicultural encounter on a gondola ride adds another layer to their adventure, and they cap off the episode with practical tips on border control, local etiquette, and busting myths about the cost of travel in France. Whether you're into thrills, food, or cultural experiences, this episode is a comprehensive guide to making the most of your trip to the French Alps. Table of Contents for this Episode Today on the podcast Podcast supporters 2024 Bootcamp is Confirmed! The Magazine part of the podcast Robin and Raymond interview When Did They Travel to France? Speed tickets? Parapente off Le Brévent Snowboarding La Vallée Blanche Street music and Chamonix Dinner and conversation with Chef Chris at Bivouac Gondola ride home with boys in ski school at the Le Brévent Lets's talk about food Snowboarding in Zermatt PBJ and bubbly on veranda Snowboarding Grande Montet Part 2 La Calèche in Chamonix. Car rental Tips for Other Visitors Service continu restaurants Adventurous, Relaxing, and Pleasurable How did the podcast help you prepare for your trip? What's the best time of the year to go to the French Alps to ski? Thank you Patrons Zoom meetings with patrons The Bonjour Service The VIP Service VoiceMap App Review of VoiceMap tour of Saint Germain des Prés Trip through the French Atlantic coast Email from Brittany Erikson What to wear in Paris How to handle visits to large museums Things you should know about hotel rooms in France Bugs Next week on the podcast Copyright

Today, Monica's giving it to you straight — the REALITY of real relationships. Like not the fluffy stuff you see on Instagram… but the real-deal of what healthy relationships look like behind-the-scenes [and you might be surprised just how *normal* your relationship actually is!?]. Whether you're single or in a relationship, this episode has GOLD for you! Monica's dishing out secrets and giving you an insider scoop on her relationship with her fiancé, and she's naming the things that others seem to be too afraid to say, but ummm… we're ALL thinking them!?

Action on climate financing is long overdue. Inadequate mitigation and adaptation have already led to substantial loss and damage in the most vulnerable countries. But the scale of investment required to mitigate global warming is beyond the capacity of rich governments, far less developing countries. To square this circle, Barbados's prime minister, Mia Mottley, last year made a bold proposal: the Bridgetown Initiative. In this episode of Europe Listens, ECFR's Rafael Loss and Jana Puglierin welcome Avinash Persaud, special envoy on climate finance to Mia Mottley. How can the Bridgetown Initiative prevent nations on the climate frontline getting trapped in endless cycles of disaster and debt? What role can private-sector capital play in combatting climate change? And how can transformative ideas succeed in international climate diplomacy? This podcast was recorded on 4 April 2023. Further reading: Breaking the deadlock on climate: The Bridgetown Initiative by Avinash Persaud Speech at the opening of the COP27 World Leaders Summit by Mia Mottley The 2022 Bridgetown Initiative We'll always have Paris: How to adapt multilateral climate cooperation to new realities by Anthony Dworkin and Mats Engström

BONJOUR MES AMIS! Get ready because today Im bringing you the GOODS! Paris is my absolute favorite city in the world, and after spending over a month there this spring, I wanted to dedicate an episode to everything I truly love (and dislike too lol) about this city. I've been to Paris 6 times and from my experiences I've put together this episode with everything you need to know, if its your first time visiting or your fifth! I hope you fall as in love with the City of Lights as I have xx In this episode we'll cover: -My overall thoughts on Paris - How to get around the City Walk Metro Velib Bikes Lime E-Bikes/ Scooters - Must See Things for your 1st Time in Paris Palace of Versailles Paris Museums Eiffel Tower Picnic Seine & Canal Boat Cruise - Canauxrama Discover Walking tour of Montmartre Wandering around Les Marais -Things to SKIP in Paris The Louvre Going up the Eiffel Tower Trocodero Pink Mama Moulin Rouge Champs Elysees -5 Free Things to Do Wander through Marais Galleries - PERROTIN, Musee Carnavalet Self-guided walking tours of neighborhoods - download an app Galerie Vivienne Palais de Tokyo Petit Palais -5 Arts and Culture Things to See/Do Visit Notre Dame Concert in Sainte Chapelle Museums - Centre Pompidou, Pablo Picasso Museum, Musee L'Orangerie, Musee D'Orsay Versailles See the Ballet at Palais Garnier -5 Food/Restaurants/Bars to Try LouLou Chéper Creperie GiGi Chez Julien Les Marche des Enfants Rouges Mademoiselle Mouche (Bar/Club) -My Secret Places to Hangout Place Des Voges - Boulangerie Sainte Gilles xoxo Merci Les Nautes Parc Buttes Chaumont - (+ Pavillion Puebla) Jardin de Luxembourg Palais Royale -My Personal FAVORITE Things to Do in Paris Walk with NO Agenda - "Flâneur". Pick a neighborhood to start and just keep going from there! Bike along the Seine at night Sunrise hour (5-8am) in Paris Parcs - Place des Voges, Luxembourg, Jardin des Plantes Sit at a bistro on the side of the road for happy hour or coffee Watch sunset from the Sacre-Coeur in Montmartre Have drinks & snacks down at the edge of the Seine in the evening Listen to street performers on Ile-St-Louis and Ile-de-la-Cite If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and leave a review below - and stay tuned for more inspiring episodes weekly every Tuesday. 1:1 PURPOSE & BUSINESS COACHING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! - Book a consult today . If you have any questions, fire them away in the DM's on Instagram. In case you missed my last episode! Follow along with me online on IG @iammelissakeh or TikTok @melissakeh or send me an email at melissakehbareham@gmail.com - let me know what you think about today's episode!

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Welcome back to Curious About monthly culture series. We discuss cultures in multiple contexts, whether in life, work, or personal growth. In this episode, Diana Shih and Manon Couzin, the founder and CEO of Braining Agency discuss Manon's opinions on the popular TV show - Emily in Paris. Show highlights:Why do people think French people are all from Paris?Manon's opinions on Emily in ParisHow foreign media painted Paris/French culture vs what a French person think about Paris/French cultureAre French people more romantic?Are French people are more sexually open?You have to speak French when you Iive in FranceHow does the French language impact the culture?Can't you text about work on weekends/off work hours? Are French people lazy? French food culture Cultural inaccuracies in Emily in Paris How stereotypes affect people's knowledge of the foreign cultureWhy do French people protest all the time? Manon's American dream

Have you ever had a really bad breakup and thought to yourself ‘Now What?'   This week, we're talking to Jami Monte about the time she got broken up with in Paris, leaving her dreams of what she thought her life would be like behind.   Jamie shares about the winding road that brought her from heartbreak to purpose, and how learning to trust her intuition was a game-changer in having landed where she is today.   Listen in as we talk about: What sparked Jamie to leave her corporate job and condo in Toronto to travel the world Why she moved to Paris The story of how she got dumped in Paris How coming home from Paris was humbling as she moved back in with her parents Jami's uncertainty about her future and her career How she get back onto her feet and started a business she loves   Jami is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who is passionate about educating entrepreneurs. She is the creator of the Bookkeeping Bootcamp - a course that helps solo entrepreneurs create a bookkeeping system so they can feel more confident in their finances, minimize their taxes and increase profitability. Resources mentioned in this episode: What the HST Am I doing? Guide: https://montecpa.ck.page/a0c25cc24f  Bookkeeping Bootcamp Information: https://www.montecpa.com/bookkeeping-bootcamp    Connect with Jami Instagram Facebook www.montecpa.com    I'd love to connect with you: https://www.instagram.com/jess.loves.life/  https://jessicastephens.ca 

A special focus on Belarus following the forced diversion of a commercial plane and the arrest of a dissident blogger - Turkey is gripped by a mobster’s allegations against the government - The pandemic leads to a surge in pet ownership. But is that really good news for our furry friends? Taking a ride on a new driverless bus in Paris - How the pandemic has impacted pilots and planes - and more

In a conversation with Perri Pierre, Jimmy Jean-Louis goes into detail about: - His childhood in Haiti - Growing up in Paris - How modeling led him to acting - His journey to getting cast in Fat Girls with Monique - The different film industries he's worked on, Hollywood, Nollywood, Haitian's, French's, South American's, and more. - What makes him say yes to a film Jimmy Jean-Louis is a Haitian-American actor and producer best known for his role as "the Haitian" on the NBC television series Heroes.

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!

The 107th Tour de France is underway.  Will it make Paris? How will organisers manage Co-Vid? This years race is going to be wall to wall drama and i'm delighted to be bringing you a daily Tour de France podcast for the next 3 weeks.  Support this podcast: All the bits & bobs I recommend are here www.roadmanresources.com

In this episode we're joined on Skype by Catherine Norton of Seize The Trek. A businesswoman, wife and mother, she’s travelled extensively around the world (49 countries and counting) and will offer her insights on managing travel, family and “The Employment Dilemma!” Follow Seize The Trek online by visiting https://www.seizethetrek.com/ or Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter Follow I Rather Be In Paris on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iratherbeinparis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iratherbeinparis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/irbippodcast Listeners can support the podcast and get access to exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IRatherBeInParis Mentioned on the Podcast Watch the video HOW TO: Work 100% Remotely from Welcome to the Jungle or visit https://www.welcometothejungle.co/en/articles/how-to-work-100-remotely. Le Diplomate, Washington, DC https://lediplomatedc.com P.S. For a list of charities supporting the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris visit https://www.iratherbeinparis.com/blog/ and look for the post entitled Notre-Dame de Paris How to Support Our Lady. P.P.S. Special thanks to Catherine's husband Javier and the kids! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/i-rather-be-in-paris/message

In this episode we welcome American expat and property consultant Adrian Leeds. Adrian is known to television viewers around the globe for her appearances on HGTV's House Hunters International. She joins Juan from Paris, via Skype, to discuss her journey to Paris and the challenges she faced establishing herself as an expat, single mother and business owner. For almost two decades Adrian has represented many an #aspiringexpat in their quest for a home in France. Her candid insight is a must for those contemplating the expat life! Learn more about Adrian, her company Adrian Leeds Group and the services it offers by visiting http://adrianleeds.com/. Sign up for Adrian's Newsletters at http://adrianleeds.com/publications Adrian's interior designer, mentioned in the episode is Martine di Matteo. Her work can be found at https://www.martinedimatteo.com/ For the Aspiring Expat Follow I Rather Be In Paris on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iratherbeinparis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iratherbeinparis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/irbippodcast Listeners can support the podcast and get access to exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IRatherBeInParis or visit our new shopping site at https://www.iratherbeinparis.com/shop To leave a message for the show, download the Anchor app. Visit https://anchor.fm/ for more information. P.S. For a list of charities supporting the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris visit https://www.iratherbeinparis.com/blog/ and look for the post entitled Notre-Dame de Paris How to Support Our Lady. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/i-rather-be-in-paris/message

Canadian expat April Pett of April In Paris Tours is back with Juan via Skype! She gives us her French faves, from A to Z (literally)! This is an EXTRA LONG bonus episode, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the fun!  For more information on April in Paris Tours visit AprilInParisTours.com. Follow I Rather Be In Paris on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iratherbeinparis/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iratherbeinparis/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/irbippodcast  Listeners can support the podcast and get access to exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IRatherBeInParis or visit our new shopping site at https://www.iratherbeinparis.com/shop P.S. For a list of charities supporting the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris visit https://www.iratherbeinparis.com/blog/ and look for the post  entitled Notre-Dame de Paris How to Support Our Lady. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/i-rather-be-in-paris/message

[button link="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-self-help-podcast/id663490789" bg_color="#2d7ec4"]Subscribe to The Self Help Podcast in iTunes[/button] What's Coming This Episode? Terrible news from Paris this week as a thing of history and beauty was damaged in a quite horrific fire. The incident was witnessed by thousands in realtime, millions more across our networks of TV and online. Tragedy and disaster can take many forms so Sean and Ed decided to have a chat about how we start to rebuild our lives. Enjoy the show and take care, it's The Self Help Podcast! Show Notes and Links Sean has written a blog post to accompany this episode History of Notre Dame de Paris How to rebuild your life from within 3 ways to rebuild when you've hit rock bottom Resource of the Week Ed demands that you watch this short film about wasabi! Stay in Touch We're all over the web, so feel free to stay in touch: Follow Live in the Present on Twitter and Facebook for daily doses of inspiration Follow presenter Edward Lamb on Twitter Follow therapist Sean Orford on Facebook and Twitter Subscribe to our weekly podcast on iTunes Leave us an Honest Review on iTunes We'd be amazingly grateful if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It will really help us to build our audience. So, if your like what you hear (and would like to hear more great free content) then visit our iTunes page and leave us an honest review (all feedback gratefully received!).

As one of the world's top specialists in counter terrorism, kidnap and personal security Will Geddes, aka ‘the Real James Bond or the real bodyguard’, has worked in hostile environments including Iraq, Afghanistan and… Hollywood. He felt most scared on the road from Basra to Baghdad, most happy in New York City and a relaxing break form work turned into a search and rescue operation in the 2004 tsunami. With close and personal connections to so many famous people, none of whom he can tell us about it’s an insightful yet delightful conversation with Will Geddes.   On this episode we cover:   Will having just come from breakfast with an action movie star Celebrities’ failed disguises Reece Witherspoon in the gym A-listers blending into the crowd Security needing to blend into the crowd The ‘man mountain’ bodyguard Policemen looking a lot smaller Chubby police! Accidental fat shaming Being a child of the 70s being brought up on Spam Mince and potatoes and flying saucer sweets How to get into the bodyguard business Always wanting a Blue Peter badge How to get into the Moulin Rouge Fighting with Legionnaires in Paris How most Legionnaires are Scousers Being ‘the real James Bond’ And the ‘the real Bodyguard Roger Moore versus Daniel Craig and Idris Elba Ian Fleming and Jamaica Being good at diverting the conversation Cloning Lisa’s identity to go shoe shopping for his wife Being invaded by the security service as we speak Not being in the military Military men going into security Taking him a long time to get some credibility Studying martial arts from age 7 His Dad being a boxer and in the army The brutal nature of Judo at school in the 70s Training in Hong Kong, Japan and Indonesia Leaving school with only four o-levels Getting involved with an ex-parachute regiment partner Developing corporate self defence training Female-dominated industries like PR and advertising Dar Es Salaam, Cape Town Recruiting legendary ex-military and SAS for bodyguards Growing in international corporate protection Now having bases in over 42 countries Bad timing when travelling How a relaxing holiday turning into a tsunami rescue in Thailand in 2004 The force of the the tsunami sweeping him off his feet The Amanpuri and The Laguna Beach in Phuket Being on Sky News live from the tsunami Watching the waves come in from the top of the hill Searching for the missing and the dead Escaping death in the hotel where everyone was killed Identifying bodies in temples Becoming hardened working in his industry ‘What is seen can never be unseen’ The traumatic recording of the Christchurch terrorist attack Fearing for his own safety Training executives for dangerous encounters overseas How the veterans are often a bigger risk than the newbies The danger of becoming complacent West Africa’s risk of kidnapping The six month rule The importance of ‘situational awareness’ Emboldened travellers in India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia How corporations keep quiet about kidnapping How companies keep quiet about having kidnap insurance! The most hostile environment he’s been in Balham in London and Stretford in Manchester Growing up in Catford and Forest Hill Having safe havens in Iraq in 2003 How the Iraq liberation was the beginning of the chaos Travelling from Basra to Baghdad on a weekly basis Driving the MSR Tampa (like the M1!) Running away from highway bandits waiting to ambush them Like being in a scene in Mad Max 2 Stopping at Pizza Hut in Basra SAS scoffing pizza John Simpson’s and Levison Wood’s tales from Iraq How the liberation process was ridiculous The Art of War by Sun Tzu  Lawlessness amongst all sides leading to shallow graves The Blackwater incident raising the profile of private contractors Some of the shameful activities of private contractors in Iraq Understanding how potential extremists were influenced Owning Bengal cats Being nursemaid and father confessor to Hollywood stars Not being able to admit to knowing Matt Damon Working with very big names Working on movies with Gerard Butler Trading movie stories with Andy McNab London has Fallen with Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman, Aaron Eckhart, Angela Bassett, Charlotte Riley (Tom Hardy’s wife) Threatening Gerard Butler into coming on the podcast (well, Lisa wants him to) Gerry – we’re coming after you Rebuilding St Paul’s Cathedral in Bulgaria Gerard Butler persuading Will’s wife on the phone Quick fire Whether he has a gun Having a ‘grab bag’ by the door so he fly abroad at any given moment How all you need is a passport and a credit card How travelling with hand luggage in insecure markets is a good idea How to spot a criminal at an airport Lisa carrying flowers and chocolates Using your instinct to identify threats Being ‘situationally aware’ not paranoid How we are too absorbed in our devices Evasive driving techniques Look at the furthest point down the road ‘Tyres on tarmac’ for a quick getaway Feeling most happy in New York Channelling Princess Di Taj Mahal Being happy to lie on a sunbed for two weeks in the Maldives Doing the Marathon de Sables ultra marathon through the Sahara His top tips for travelling safely Getting through the secure areas as quickly as possible His brilliant overhead compartment tip! Lisa’s travel PR’s bikini tip Photos of Will in a bikini What is seen can never be unseen The Colombo question Being a soul boy at heart How the music question really reveals who Will is (you HAVE to listen to this one)        

Paralympian Swimmer Liz Johnson often she says how fortunate she is. She IS of course fortunate in many ways, she’s won golds, silvers and bronzes all over the world, competed for her country and been able to turn her passion into her life. But it hasn’t been without its challenges and heartaches from being born with Cerebral Palsy to the sad loss of her mum. A truly inspirational conversation about the challenges and joys of travel with one of the UK’s most impressive athletes. On this episode we cover: How she started as a professional swimming Being born with cerebral palsy ‘half of my body doesn’t work properly’ Not envisaging a career until age 8 or 9 (!) Retiring at 30 How her mum’s support made her join the team Not feeling she belonged in a disabled team Playing football, rugby and cricket Not being able to compete for the school Her first national championships age 10 Being inspired to become a Paralympian How her mum was her rock Joining a real swimming club How travel has been one of the best things she’s got from sport Her first Paralympics in Athens in 2004 Travels to sporting competitions and Olympics in Athens, Beijing, London, Berlin, Australia, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa Being excited yet disappointed about London getting the bid Swimming encouraging her to travel in her downtime Being the only students with disposable income at university Travelling from Montreal to Toronto and Vancouver, Vietnam, Tokyo, Iceland to Rio de Janeiro Impairments to travel meaning she has to plan ahead Not being cut off to go back-packing Being limited with footwear How swimming never felt like work Missing a connection in South Africa Abseiling down Table Mountain in Cape Town The Brazil World Championships Meeting her partner who swims for Brazil Exploring Rio and the North East of Brazil Feeling lucky to have had the disability How an able bodied person would find her impairment a struggle How everyone has a struggle Growing in confidence in being good at swimming Being physically strong through swimming How the systems in place don’t cater for people like her ‘I don’t think there’s any better education than travel’ How Britain is very well equipped for support in compared to other countries Electric tin openers, left-handed scissors How travel helps you evaluate what makes you happy Travel being a theme in her life for swimming and pleasure Being able to make a difference to other people Her work as a patron to charity Dream Flight Taking 192 seriously ill or disabled children to Orlando How going on the same trip changed her way of seeing things Always choosing something to eat that didn’t need cutting Dream Flight having taken over 6000 children to Florida so far How such trips change people’s lives How the trip changed her own life How her mum becoming ill with cancer made her feel very helpless Her mum passing away when Liz was on the plane on the way to the Beijing Paralympics How her mum was ‘her person’ Making the most out of the time she had left with her mum Swimming in the Paralympics ten days after her mum passed away Winning the Gold How her mum’s death put racing into perspective and ‘revolutionised my training and my life’ How her hard work ultimately paid off Swimming quicker in London 2012 than Beijing but only getting the bronze How London 2012 made a huge difference to Paralympic sport How Channel 4 did a great job in showcasing the Paralympics The disability classification system Lisa working on the Olympics and interviewing Oscar Pistorius The London 2012 opening ceremony Being the athlete that read the oath! Her partner reading the oath at the games in Rio Going to Swansea university business school Going to India and Portugal for weddings Experiencing India with the locals Trying to meet local people for an authentic experience Not just seeing the guide book stuff Climbing Mount Fuji and visiting Tokyo Falling over every 20 seconds on the way down Mount Fuji Taking herself off to the loo to ‘give myself a slap around the face’ Inspiring other people to achieve things Being blessed with having great people in her life Struggling with abseiling with just one side of her body ‘More limbs would be better here’ Trying to make the most of what you’ve get Retiring and now running an employment agency Swimming from Alcatraz to San Francisco Bay How swimming is a lonely pursuit Cycling from London to Paris How life is physically harder now she’s not training as the impairment is exhausting Needing more of an adaptable lifestyle Not forgoing what everyone else has Her recruitment co The Ability People How people with disabilities are resourceful and brilliant problem solvers The employment gap for disabled people How Whitney Houston got the swimming team dancing around a hotel room in Durban          

Do you love musicals? Do you love Paris? How about the 1900s? Yes? Perfect. Than this week’s movie is for you! Learn who originally sung Lady Marmalade, because Rose had no idea. She also may have gotten a little too drunk this week and it may lead to some hijinks – like Gin coming out her nose. We may also have a special appearance from Rita the Potato Cat, if that is something you are interested in. Just saying.

Tessa Lunney's party girl hero Kiki Button poses for Pablo Picasso in Bohemian Paris in the first book of a mystery series that gently prods at serious questions – like how to be a ‘modern woman.' Hi there I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today Tessa talks about  why she's obsessed with 1920s Paris, how her doctorate on war literature helped shape Kiki's character, and why Harry Potter saved her in the early days of motherhood. But before we talk to Tessa, just a reminder that the show notes for this episode can be found on the website, the Joys of Binge Reading.com  that's where you'll find links to Tessa's website and  work, as well as details about how to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes. Where to find Tessa Lunney:  Website: https://tessalunney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tessa.lunney Twitter: https://twitter.com/tessawynn Instagram:  @misskikibutton  and @tessawynn Six Things You'll Find Out   Why she's obsessed with Anglophone 1920s Paris Partying with Pablo Picasso and Kiki Button Aussie nurse and hero Kiki Button's relevance to Me Too How Harry Potter saved her sanity as a young Mother Where to go in Kiki's Paris How her doctorate on war trauma informed the story What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Jenny: But now here's Tessa.  Hello there Tessa and welcome to the show it's great to have you with us . . Tessa Lunney: Paris mysteries Tessa: It's great to be here. Jenny: Beginning at the  beginning - was there a "Once Upon A Time” moment when you decided you wanted to write fiction?  And if there was a catalyst, what was it? Tessa: There was a moment when I decided to write fiction, and that was about two years after I realized I was never going to be an actress. I wanted to be an actress so much from when I was a very little girl. When I was about 21 or 22, I realized that I didn't have the success that my friends who were actors had already had, but also it didn't suit me. It didn't suit my personality and it didn't suit me intellectually. I looked at the decisions I'd made in my life, and I realized none of these were pointing towards an acting life. I told myself  "you have to be honest with yourself, you're not going to do this". A couple of years later, I finished university and I did an honors year, which is an extra year added on to my three year degree. I was surrounded by highly intelligent, passionate, eloquent book readers. And I thought 'these are my people!' I thought, 'you're going to have to go with books. It's you're first love and you're true love, so maybe you can tell a story... maybe you should start to try?' And so I started to try when I enrolled in a graduate diploma of creative writing. I enrolled because my boyfriend at the time was enrolling in his Bachelor of Music, and I was bored and had nothing better to do. I had three or four classes a week, and I thought this is it. This is what I'm going to do. That was like a long moment that ended in a flash of revelation. Jenny: It's great that you had such self awareness at such an early age! Tessa: Well, it was sort of forced upon me because I was quite unhappy trying to do this and trying to do that. It was all failing and not working. It should have worked; it worked in my mind but I just couldn't perform, I couldn't do anything. I tried out the drama schools and hadn't got in and I just thought this is a series of failures. But more than that- I wasn't even enjoying it. I didn't even enjoy being up on stage. I didn't want to do it, so why are you pursuing this if you hate it? So I had to think about it. It took a long time because I went overseas and had affairs and finished my degree. I did a lot of thinking, so the self awareness came slowly. Jenny: April in Paris 1921 is a mystery set in that period when the expat artists and writers were taking over Montparnasse!

The conventional wisdom is that traditional Japanese companies can't innovate. And traditionally, that's been true.  Hosoo, however, might be carrying on a 1200-year-old tradition, but they are hardly a conventional company. Today we talk with Masataka Hosoo, who is the 12th-generation leader of Hosoo, one of Japan's most famous kimono silk makers. And while the company used to provide kimono fabrics to emperors and shogun, times have changed. Masataka explains how he is changing with the times and working with not only fashion brands like Dior and Chanel, but companies like Panasonic to develop user interfaces that involve textiles rather than simple lights and buttons. We also talk about a possible innovation blueprint that Japan's other small businesses can follow. It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjoy it. Show Notes How ancient weaving techniques are used in modern fashion When Japan hit peak-Kimono (it’s not when you think) Bringing kimono fashion to Paris How to retrain a 300-year old company to be innovative Why textiles should be seen as jewelry How traditional Japanese crafts can go global How other 300-year-old companies are reinventing themselves Why Kyoto might be Japan's next startup hub The 80/20 Rule for innovation in Japan Links from the Founder HOSOO global website This year's Hosoo Collection Hosoo's current design projects Videos of the fabric and the production process Kyoto's Go On project Panasonic's Kaden Lab Leave a comment Transcript Welcome to Disrupting Japan, straight talk from Japan’s most successful entrepreneurs. I’m Tim Romero and thanks for joining me. Who says traditional Japanese companies can’t innovate? Well, okay, actually, a lot of people say that. I mean, yeah, to be honest, almost everyone says that, but the point is, those people are wrong. Now, I have talked before about my work at Tepco and other large companies and the progress of they’re making their innovation programs, but today, we are going old school and I mean really old-school. Masataka Hosoo is a 12th generation leader of Hosoo, the company that bears his family name. Now, Hosoo is one of Japan’s most famous kimono makers. They used to provide fabrics to emperors and Shogun, but times have changed, and today, Masataka explains how he is innovating and changing with the times. Hosoo still makes kimono fabrics, of course, but they are also working with companies like Dior and Chanel to create new design ideas, and also with companies like Panasonic to change the way people interact with electronics. It is a great conversation, not only about fabrics and fashion, and the unexpected way that they affect our lives, but one of a unique approach to innovation and of punk rock, but you know, Masataka tells that story much better than I can, so let’s get right to the interview. [pro_ad_display_adzone id="1404"  info_text="Sponsored by"  font_color="grey" ] [Interview] Tim: Cheers! Masataka: Cheers. Tim: So, I’m sitting here with Masataka Hosoo of Hosoo, one of the most innovative textile manufacturers in Japan. So, thanks for sitting down with me. Masataka: Thank you. Tim: Hosoo is a very different kind of company than the startups that usually come on the show. I mean, you were founded 330 years ago, but you are doing really new things. So, why don’t you tell us a little bit about who Hosoo is and what you are doing today? Masataka: Okay, now, Hosoo is a family business and we had been making kimono more than 300 years in Kyoto. Of course, Kyoto is a 1000-year-old chapter and our textile called Nishijin textiles. Nishijin is a district’s old name in the center of Kyoto about 3 km², and this area had been making textile more than 1200 years, and before, our client is Imperial Kyoto, Shogun at the top of a samurai. Tim: So, Nishijin-ori, I mean, you mentioned its 1200 years old.

Greg James, Felix White and Jimmy Anderson answer all the big questions including; Does London and Edinburgh equal Paris? How can you make money out of merchandise? And is it easy to make a dating App based around cricket?

Continuing with the timeline of the Pre-Trojan War years, this episode focuses on events surrounding Helen of Sparta. How old was she when she was "taken" by Paris? When was she "taken" by Paris? How old was Helen compared to Achilles and Paris? These questions and several others are answered in this second episode.

Pensioners before Paris? How about kids before coal? The case for solar, and interviews with an installer, a large scale solar developer, and a financier.

Leah Walker is a Texan woman with a heart for France. Leah first experienced solo travel when she went to Costa Rica as a college student. Fast forward to now, Leah is living in France and works as a brand ambassador and social media expert. Leah knows there’s a lot of blogs out there telling you how to quit your job and travel the world. They make it sound easy, but it’s not! It takes time to build a career and it takes time to save the money you need to see the world. You just have to make it a priority.   Key Takeaways: *What inspired Leah to leave Texas and travel solo? *The first place Leah ever went to solo was Costa Rica in 1997. She and her friends got chased by a guy wielding a machete. It was very rural back then. *Later in life, Leah really loved to travel and didn’t want to wait for her then-husband’s schedule to see the world. She was bitten by the bug and ready to go. *Unfortunately, Leah mother was diagnosed with cancer at 60 and she ended up passing away at 65. This had a profound effect on her. Life really is short. *Leah used travel to heal from her mother’s passing and to escape the pain. *Leah ended up winning a month-long trip to Europe from a writing competition and she could choose which cities she wanted to go to. *Leah’s ex-husband really encouraged her to take her writing seriously and to follow her dreams. She could not have done it without his support. *There’s a lot of blogs out there on how to quit your job and travel the world, but it’s not easy. *Why did Leah decide to live in Paris? *How has travel evolved for Leah over the years? *What does Leah’s lifestyle look like in France? *How can someone start and get a career as a brand ambassador? *Oprah once said, “If it’s on your ass, it’s not an asset.” This phrase made Leah re-think her shopping habits. *Some people keep ‘wishing’ to travel. Stop wishing! Start saving! *Leah understands that there are people out there who really can’t afford to pay rent and are struggling. Get your basics covered first before travel. This message is for the people who have a disposable income and still ‘wish’ they could travel … while buying those $$$ designer bags. *On social media, people may make it look rosy, but the reality is it took Leah some time to set herself up in France. For example, it took her a year and a half to get a French bank account.   Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Patreon.com/gosololive   Connect with Leah: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #182 ~Subscribe to The Simple Sophisticate: iTunes | Stitcher | iHeartRadio "Paris was always Paris, and the French were . . . well, the French. But because of what happened —j'avais mûri, I had 'ripened,' as they say." —David Lebovitz, L'Appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home (released Tuesday November 7, 2017) In today's episode of the podcast, food blogger, renowned pastry chef (having worked for 13 years at Alice Waters' Chez Panisse) and best-selling cookbook author David Lebovitz joins me to talk about his new food and Paris destination memoir L'Appart: The Delights and Disasters of Making My Paris Home.  Having called Paris home since 2004, it was after eight years of renting that he decided he wanted to put down roots, and thus the journey of delights and disasters began. Tune in to my conversation with David Lebovitz and discover: How the real estate market works in Paris The one item he wanted for his kitchen that didn't exist anymore (until David went on the hunt for it) What he discovered about Paris and his move to the City of Light while writing this book How much butter the average French person eats each year What advice he gives to people who are visiting Paris How he is surviving the current butter shortage in France What the French consider a terrible insult One of the challenges that arose while writing the book Why his partner Romain is his hero Visit David's blog DavidLebovitz.com   As mentioned in the conversation: My Sweet Life in Paris, David's best-selling Parisian memoir a post from his blog: Fall at the Market in Paris (2017) Instagram — @davidlebovitz (view a few pics below) Find out how to join David's tours in Paris during your next visit to the city Facebook — facebook.com/davidlebovitz Twitter — @davidlebovitz David's French farm house sink (second image below)   ~images from David's Instagram, and be sure to check out his IG Stories as well~   ~the French farmhouse sink worth the search as discussed in the episode~ More books by David Lebovitz: ~My Sweet Life in Paris, David's best-selling Parisian memoir ~My Paris Kitchen: Recipes & Stories by David Lebovitz (a cookbook to have in your kitchen and the cookbook he was working on during his apartment's renovations) ~Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes ~Recipe for David's Quiche aux petits pois, lard fumé et estragon (Bacon, Green Pea, and Tarragon Quiche) ~Click here for the recipe ~Tune in to more French-Inspired episodes of The Simple Sophisticate below: episode #4 — 10 Ways to Unearth Your Inner Francophile episode #32 — The Francophile's Style Guide: The 14 Essentials episode #127 — 20 Ways to Live Like a Parisienne episode #144 — 20 Ways to Incorporate Your Love for the French Culture into Your Everyday  episode #151 —10 Style Tips to Embrace the French Woman's Approach to Effortless Chic episode #168 —French Everyday Living with Author & Blogger Sharon Santoni episode #169 —Understanding the French Culture: My Interview with Géraldine Lepere of Comme une Française This episode was sponsored by the following: ~Swap.com Save 40% with code SIMPLE40 on your first order through November 30th Receive free shipping on orders over $10 Free shipping code: C4Y7FP4XJERY ~Simply Earth Click here to subscribe to the monthly box with 6 recipes and everything you need to make them. 4 – 5 full size essential oil bottles Enter the coupon code “SIMPLE” to receive a $40 giftcard emailed to you after you subscribe to this fun essential oil recipe box. Click here to begin! Each box comes with 6 recipes and everything you need to make them. 4 – 5 full size essential oil bottles, 100% pure goodness all for $39.   Download the Episode  

Bonjour mon amis! In this episode Ashna and I come to Paris for me to do a show and we stretch it out into a week long visit with summer in full swing. We start the episode with the update on the crazy downstairs neighbors we have who got in Ashna's face and challenged me to a fight right before we left for Europe. If you arrive in Paris we are jet lagged and walking the streets until sunrise. Learn why the apartment we are staying in Ashna describes as the Horror Toilet. We have books on philosophy and jazz records but one theme keeps repeating itself over and over of our Parisian home for the week. In this episode you will learn the best travel tips we have discovered like Rue Montorgueil otherwise known as Tasty Street. Learn how we made an art out of collecting items and perfected the joy of picnicking in Paris. Where are the best places to picnic in Paris? We reveal the feature of our neighborhood in Paris that reminds me of every Henry Miller book I have ever read. My show in Paris was in a sweltering hot room and I performed while soaking with sweat. We discuss how the meaning of jokes can change and the best response to this persistent problem. How do you create timeless comedy? How do you choose the best cheeses and pastries in Paris? Where is the best place to watch the Super Bowl in Paris? When is the worst time to try to visit the catacombs in Paris? How best to visit the Pere Llachaise cemetery? After answering these questions I read to Ashna the best quotes by the most famous authors who are buried in Pere Llachaise cemetery. If you can't afford to travel this summer or are planning a trip to Paris you can take a trip with Ashna and I now to the city of love while in the full bloom of summer. I have a long history with Paris and in this episode I try to give all the knowledge nuggets on Paris that will enrich your life, like the secret hidden latin phrase on Jim Morrison's grave. As an insult my brother once said to me "You know Tom, you just want to hang out in cafes in Paris and read books that no one else understands." He was correct and now I'm back and sharing my thoughts on this magic city with you. Bonne Journee!

Nearly 200 countries have pledged to go on a carbon diet. But does what happens in Paris, stay in Paris? How does the US plan to keep its climate promises? Ernest Moniz, U.S. Secretary of Energy Hal Harvey, CEO, Energy Innovation Danny Kennedy, Managing Director, California Clean Energy Fund Lyndon Rive, Co-founder and CEO, SolarCity This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on January 26, 2016.

Main Topic: Have you ever wondered what all the other Disney Theme Parks are like? Can you imagine going to Hong Kong, DCA or Paris? How about doing all the Disney parks around the WORLD in 80 hours or less??? Our guest this week is Christopher Wing and he did just that! Listen to his story!  Christopher Wing Bio:  His day job is fighting online payment fraud. He was born in Michigan, has lived all over (his dad was USAF), including a ghost town in the NV desert. He grew up mostly on the Central Coast of Calif. Lived abroad in UK and Canada, Currently in Seattle. He’s been a lifelong Disney parks fan. His Mom worked as "friend" of Snow White in the 60s.(OMG!!) Hung out at the Disney Archives in High School, went to the 35th, 50th, 60th at DL, and has been to all parks! He owns just about every book written on Disneyland. Chris’s website is Mouse around the world, where he shares some great video on Disney history! Ears the News:  Disney Springs Town Center Opens The New Sprinkles Cupcakery in DS opens a cupcake ATM! Now it's time to say goodbye to all our.... Dollars?? No more Disney Dollars!! Magical Merriment: This is our Game section where you'll find out which Diva earns her EARS this week!  Let's Make a Deal ~ Disney Style Need more Dish on our Guest? Twitter: @mouseATW www.mousearoundtheworld.com Facebook/Instagram: MouseAroundTheWorld Media: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/disney-fan-travels-globe-to-visit-every-disney-theme-park-in-75-hours/   Divas Dish Diz Sponsors:  Upon a Star Travel &Concierge ~ Customized Disney travel planning for your family! Let our team customize a magical vacation for your family - there is no additional cost to you when you book a package with our team! Sugar Fox Flowers ~ Customize your wedding/event cakes with our made to order edible Sugar Flowers. Turn your DIY cakes into ShowStoppers!  Upcoming weekly Guests:         Stacey Aswad ~ Must See & Must Do Disney channel Scott Parker ~ www.TakingThePlunge.com ~@FloridaPlunge Joseph B. of @TalkTheMagic podcast And many more!!!  Need more Dish from our Divas??? You can find them at: Co-Host: Jennifer Novotny: Upon A Star Travel &Concierge ~ www.disiningmemories.com  Co-Host: Christine Fox: @ChristineFox @SugarFoxFlowers@Foxmomof4 ~ www.sugarfoxflowers.com Social Media: Kally Lavoie: @Miss_K_Lavoie  Katrina Rios: @katrinarabbit87  Ashley Brady: @wdwsthrnbelle ~ Disney SouthernBelle Megan Corcoran: @MegsMagicTravel~ Megansmagicaltravelblog.wordpress.com

How much can you pack into one week in Paris? How ambitious can you get? Sergio shares his experience and it turns out you can do and see a lot! Click here for show notes and photos. Click here to support the show when booking your hotels. Click here to support the show when you shop on Amazon. Click here to review the show on iTunes. Click here to leave us a voice mail question or comment. Follow the show on Facebook

Nearly 200 countries have pledged to go on a carbon diet. But does what happens in Paris, stay in Paris? How does the US plan to keep its climate promises? Ernest Moniz, U.S. Secretary of Energy Hal Harvey, CEO, Energy Innovation Danny Kennedy, Managing Director, California Clean Energy Fund Lyndon Rive, Co-founder and CEO, SolarCity This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on January 26, 2016.

This podcast is ideal to anyone who wants to learn the French Language and/or the French Culture. / / You will find in this podcast: / / - Some information about French Culture. How to save money on your trips to Paris? / -How to memorize French Verbs. Some French Words and Expression with their translation in english