Episode 97: William McMillan, on Discovering France Through Its Regional Languages
In Episode 97 of “Profiles in Franceformation”, Allison is joined by post-graduate student William McMillan. Originally from Minnesota, Will...
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Profiles in Franceformation is the podcast where we hear from inspiring people who have pursued their dream of moving to France. We learn about why they moved, how they overcame the challeng...
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Episode 96: Kameron Bryant-Sergejev, on Writing Her Own Story of a Quiet Life in Alsace
In Episode 96 of “Profiles in Franceformation”, Allison Grant Lounes is joined by joined by freelance book editor and former Franceformation...
Episode 95: Eliza Bacot, on Learning to Redefine Wellness While Raising a Family in France
In episode 95 of "Profiles in Franceformation", Allison Grant Lounes is joined by Certified Wellness Practitioner Eliza Bacot. Listen as Eli...
Episode 94: Dufflyn Lammers, on Transatlantic Love Stories and the Life Lessons that they Teach
In Episode 94 of "Profiles in Franceformation", Allison is joined by writer and love coach Dufflyn Lammers. Discover how a childhood promise...
Episode 93: Emily Ravoire, Our Newest Franceformation Team Member on the Path that Led Her to France
In Episode 93 of "Profiles in Franceformation", Allison sits down with Your Franceformation's newest member, Emily Ravoire, who recentl...
Episode 92: Bret Graham on Welcoming the Joys and Challenges of Retirement in France
In Episode 92, Allison sits down with one of our Franceformation VIP retirement clients, Bret Graham. After considering several different re...
Episode 91: Isa Nungaray on Choosing Study Abroad as a Path to Life in France
In this episode of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with international student recruitment coordinator Isa Nungaray. After ini...
Episode 90: Liz Oxhorn, on Going from Campaigns to Croissants, and Building a Life Beyond Borders
In episode 90 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with former client Liz Oxhorn, who traded her political career in Washington...
Episode 89: Elina Sarazetdinova, on Creating Smart Strategy for Professional Success in France
In Episode 89, Allison sits down with Elina Sarazetdinova, the founder of Tell Me Panda, a company that helps international talents achieve...
Episode 88: Whitney Cubbison on the Rollercoaster of Dating in the Language of Love
In Episode 88 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by author and communications professional Whitney Cubbison. Originally from...
Episode 87: Emily Monaco on Brie-ing True to Her Passions (and Making Her Whey to Paris)
For the first episode of our 2026 season, Allison is joined by culinary journalist and podcaster Emily Monaco. After falling in love with Fr...
Episode 86: Judith Benamran on Learning to Navigate Life and Real Estate in Paris
In Episode 86 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison Grant Lounes sits down with Judith Benamran, who initially moved to France as a studen...
Episode 85 : Michelle Wahila on Embracing Change Through Spirit and Ceremony
In Episode 85 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with The Rev. Michelle Wahila, who moved with her family to France in 2012,...
Episode 84: Billy Potocnik on Saying Yes to Big Dreams & Creating Your Own Opportunities
In Episode 84 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison chats with Billy Potocnik, who moved with his wife Traci from Denver, Colorado to Nice...
Episode 83 - Doris Speer on French work culture & the importance of expat advocacy
In Episode 83 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison Grant Lounes sits down with Doris Speer, the president of AARO - the Association of Am...
Episode 82 - Claire Naughton on Creating Balance Between Personal Happiness & Professional Growth
In Episode 82 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by writer and marketing consultant Claire Naughton. Claire moved to Paris as...
Episode 81 - Janeen Sonsie on Committing Wholeheartedly to Your New Life Abroad
In Episode 81 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by Janeen Sonsie, breakthrough coach and admin for the Facebook group Expat...
Episode 80 - Traci Tooman on Settling into a New Rhythm & Remembering Your "Why"
In Episode 80 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison is joined by Traci Tooman, who relocated to France with her husband Billy and their te...
Episode 79 - Rick Jones on the Value of Creating Meaningful Connections
In Episode 79 of Profiles in Franceformation, host Allison Grant Lounes sits down with Rick Jones, president of WICE (Where Internationals C...
Episode 78 - Janice Deerwester on the Challenges and Joys of Embracing New Experiences
In Episode 78 of Profiles in Franceformation, host Allison Grant Lounes is joined by Janice Deerwester, whose journey of a post-retirement s...