A woman with long red hair, glasses, wearing a blue pinstripe blazer over a white shirt, black pants, and black loafers, standing on a city sidewalk with a beige wall behind her.

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Bonjour, I’m Jane.

Author, Founder, Speaker, and your Paris-based guide to personal and professional reinvention.

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For more than 20 years, Paris has been my home and an endless source of inspiration—its energy, creativity, and beauty have shaped how I approach life and transformation.

I’ve lived across countries and navigated major career shifts, including leaping from corporate work into entrepreneurship in entirely new landscapes. With an Executive Master’s from INSEAD, focusing on Psychodynamics—the study of how we navigate change—I’ve seen firsthand that real transformation begins with investing in ourselves.

A woman with long red hair, glasses, wearing a beige trench coat, and a patterned scarf, walking on a city street in front of a black iron gate and building with classical architecture.

Writing my memoir, published in 2024, introduced me to a vibrant community of women inspired to step into their own personal transformations.

That experience inspired me to share and create experiences to guide and support women as they embark on their own journeys. I can’t wait to share this experience with you.

A view of the Seine River at sunset in Paris, with three swans swimming in the water and historic buildings along the riverbank.

I build communities of women, both in person and online, creating spaces where they can think clearly about who they are, what they want to build, and what's actually standing in their way.

My work includes retreats, workshops, public speaking, and coaching — all designed to help women make clear decisions and take real action on what matters most to them.

Daily, I’m engaged in facilitating conversations, mentoring, creating content, and curating experiences that inspire growth, connection, and self-discovery.

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Paris bridge with ornate lampposts and sculptures, featuring a golden statue of a winged figure on top of a tall pedestal at sunset.

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This is about bringing everything I’ve learned—over decades living in Paris, navigating major life transitions, and writing my memoir—into direct service for women.

I see the ripple effect of women stepping into their power, shining authentically, and creating meaningful change in their lives and communities.

I believe every woman has earned the right to reinvent herself — at any point, at any age — building on the foundation of what she's already accomplished. I create spaces and experiences infused with French culture that help women get honest about what they want, make a plan, and start building.

A castle with turrets and spires across a river, with autumn-colored leaves on trees in the foreground.

Whether in retreats, online gatherings, or personalized coaching, I guide women to stop circling and start building — whatever that looks like for them.

A woman with red hair, glasses, and a beige trench coat is sitting at a table, smiling, with a pen and open book in front of her. Surrounding her are other women, some reading, with a large stack of books on the table, in a bright room with a window showing tall buildings outside.

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Prompts from Paris

Prompts from Paris is a bi-weekly newsletter direct from Paris.

Reflecting on life, transformation, and the nuances of French culture, each letter weaves together observation and story, ending with a prompt—an invitation to see your world a little differently.

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Book cover titled 'The French Ingredient' by Jane Bertch. Features watercolor illustrations of a wine glass, croissant, baguette, cityscape of Paris, a woman with a hat, and a bottle.

The French Ingredient is a memoir of moving to Paris and building a life and business from the ground up.

It’s a story of resilience and reinvention - despite the odds. For anyone who has ever dreamed of beginning again, whether to rediscover themselves or to create something of their own. Above all, it’s a reminder that the magic lies within.

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Bonjour, I’m Jane.

For more than 20 years, Paris has been my home and an endless source of inspiration—its energy, creativity, and beauty have shaped how I approach life and transformation.

Writing my memoir, published in 2024, introduced me to a vibrant community of women inspired to step into their own personal transformations.

I build communities of women, both in person and online, creating spaces where they can think clearly about who they are, what they want to build, and what's actually standing in their way.

My work includes retreats, workshops, public speaking, and coaching — all designed to help women make clear decisions and take real action on what matters most to them.

This is about bringing everything I’ve learned—over decades living in Paris, navigating major life transitions, and writing my memoir—into direct service for women.

Whether in retreats, online gatherings, or personalized coaching, I guide women to stop circling and start building — whatever that looks like for them.

Prompts from Paris

Prompts from Paris is a bi-weekly newsletter direct from Paris.

The French Ingredient is a memoir of moving to Paris and building a life and business from the ground up.

Prompts from Paris

Straight from Paris, thoughts and reflections from La Vie Française

Based in Paris, France