Shine in Provence

Teaching English: Door or Destiny to Provence

Door or Destiny to Provence: Many expats land in Provence, following the sun and its beautiful landscapes. And often, teaching English is one of the most popular solutions to employment. But is it just a way to Provence, or does it become their destiny? And how do the companies hiring these teacher value this skill?
 
Listen to an insightful interview with David Milne, Service Manager and long-time resident at Wall Street English in Aix en Provence, who describes his experience with Wall Street English and the teachers who come to him, looking for opportunities. 

Create your ideal La Vie en Provence!

2023 has arrived, and with a new year, comes resolutions, wishes, successes and failures. 
 
A wish that many expats dream of is creating a beautiful life under the brilliant Provence sun. 
Though that may be easier said than done, I speak with 2 American women who have managed to do just that - but in very unique ways! 
 
One straddles her life between France & America as a writer and tourist planner, and the other has created her base in Marseille with a marketing agency. 
 
Listen to how they made that possible to inspire you on your very-near future journey! 

Episode 3: Bah, C’est Noel!

Christmas time is here! If you’re living here in the south of France, I’m sure you can already taste christmas in the air, no matter which part of Provence you’re in! Since I’m sure you can buy or make different traditional french desserts and meals thanks to your friends, family or our dearest google, I instead wanted to taste what christmas is like as a feeling for expats living here.
I’ve found that it’s quite a sensitive subject with two rather opposite perspectives. For one, Christmas represents joy and the lucky conflict of choosing with whom to spend it with, whereas for another it’s a time of some pain where loneliness has a seat at the table. 
No matter which category you relate with, it’s a significant period in Provence where we reflect on our years that have gone and will come, and celebrate its arrival in our own unique way. 
Listen to my interviews with two unique women, one near Nice and one in the Bouches-du-Rhône and let me know if you were surprised, inspired or touched by their stories. 

Episode 2 - The Brave and The Crazy

Like the title describes, this episode speaks with people who have left everything to pursue their dream country life in Provence. 
Listen to my interviews with  Ashley Tinker, creator of @CuriousProvence, who moved to Mollégès in the Alpilles region 9 years ago with her British partner. With no real job, home or friends, their story is riveting and nerve-wrecking! As well as Rudy Giuseppi, a French man living near Manosque in the Alpes-Haute Provence who convinced his Irish partner to move with him to Provence just before Covid. I ask him what pressures he faces as the person for whom someone has left their comfort zone for. 
We talk about love at first sight, snakes, scorpions, and faux pas in France. If you're looking for real insight into life in France as well as laughter, you won't be disappointed! 
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Shine in Provence episode 1

An introduction to rose-tinted Provence through a different lens: SCIENCE. I figure out that it’s not just the sun or wine that pulls people towards moving to Provence, but rather how science plays an important role in being one of the reasons why people gravitate here in search for a better quality of life. Speaking with Agathe Mattei, the regional coordinator of Fete de la Science, Laban Coblentz, Communications Director of ITER, Romain Bourgue, a special volunteer with Les Petits Débrouillards & officer at ITER and best of the all, the one that it all boils down to, Maxim, a 10-year-old science lover who will validate whether or not what the big organizations are trying to do hold weight. 

Shine in Provence

A new podcast & radio show (available on World Radio Paris radio station (http://worldradio.fr/) with antennas in Paris, Nice, Monaco & more) that speaks to not only English-speaking Expats & “Frenchpats” about their real lives, challenges and wins but also organisations and businesses here that affect the lives of all who call Provence their home. Whether you are a student, retiree, trailing spouse, working parent, or creative soul looking for a better quality of life, this show offers a place of resource with authentic conversations (and generous doses of inspiration) with people from all walks of life that are aspiring to not only survive, but SHINE in Provence. Coming soon on Youtube & a podcast channel near you! Really near you. Because we see your phone. Right there. Don't forget to subscribe!