The French Ingredient is a journey of personal transformation through the streets of Paris. The experiences of an expat who exchanged the corporate world for the life of an entrepreneur in the City of Light.

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An American transplant to the City of Light. With more than twenty-five years living and working in Europe,

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Thoughts on ‘La Pause’….this beautiful time of year in Paris. Why it matters, and how to integrate a ‘petite pause’ into your everyday life. You can find the link to my newsletter in the profile. I’d love to know
In my last Prompts from Paris Newsletter, I talked about learning to become a Dream Dula. It’s been the source of a number of chats with friends. I think the most beautiful gift someone can give you is insight into their dreams. It’s th
People keep asking me what my perfectly Parisian summer plans are…. Needless to say I’m going to be very busy preparing for La Rentrée. Sharing all the secrets for you.
A little Sunday read for you. Thoughts on one of our most important roles, being a ‘Dream Dula’ (Ok, I just made that up…but hopefully you’ll get it.) For others, and most importantly, for yourself. Link in profile.
This past week, in Prompts from Paris, I wrote about finding friendship in France…and all the things I have learned in trying to do so. While those lessons have been so important (making friends is hard!), I realize what I have learned about
As I sit here in Paris this Monday daydreaming about the months ahead, I’m starting to think about one of the most beautiful times of the year : La Vendange (the Harvest). So there is no time like the present to share that applications are off
Not sure I call it a fountain of youth - but I can certainly call it a fountain of ideas….
Sharing some of the lessons I’ve learned about building friendships (or trying!) in France. I have many more than five, and certainly many, many more ways these lessons have had an impact on my life in general. But it’s a start. I&rsq
Joyeuse Fête Nationale 🇫🇷 I found these ‘magazines’ in an old brocante here in a small village. Obviously a difficult time in France’s past - WWI. The world was different back in 1918. But one thing that I hope forever re