Living la Belle Vie: Recent Episodes
Mundey Young
International Life Style & Business Coach. Helping people create the life they want no matter where they are.
Hey there, it's Mundey Young! In this exciting podcast episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the amazing Patricia Brooks, aka @thecouragecatalyst. We covered everything from building a support network and embracing a new culture to overcoming doubts and creating a purpose in a foreign country. But that's not all! Patricia also revealed her Carefree Expat Incubator Program, designed to empower single women to confidently move abroad. Plus, she shared insights from her inspiring books, "Growing Bold" and "Live a Bold Life," which offer practical exercises to boost confidence and courage. So, if you're dreaming of living la belle vie and want to learn Patricia's top tips for transitioning to France, this episode is a must-watch! Join us, gain valuable knowledge, and be inspired to pursue your own bold journey. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more engaging podcast episodes and hit that notification bell to never miss out on our exciting content! Let's embark on this adventure together!
Join me on this episode as I chat with Tiffany Vinson @tiffanyavinson about her incredible journey living with a chronic illness. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis forced her to step away from a successful career in finance, changing all aspects of her life. Against all odds, Tiffany defied expectations and continued to reimagine her life and with the love and support of her friends and family, She started a travel management business. We dive deep into the initial uncertainty and self-reflection that came with her diagnosis,and how she prioritized her own well-being during that time. Tiffany is now an ambassador MS and accessible travel advocate for people in wheelchairs.Listen to this inspiring episode as Tiffany shares her journey of resilience and embracing a wheelchair for mobility. info@tripwithtiff.com @tripwithtifftravel
Are you intrigued by the idea of freelancing in France? Whether you're considering a leap into the French freelance market or simply want to learn more about it, this episode is your ultimate guide! đđ
In this episode:
đ¸ We delve into the essentials of starting a freelance career in France. From legal paperwork to cultural nuances, we cover all the bases to get you ready for success.
đ¸ Hear from our special guest, ValĂŠrie Aston, a renowned French business advisor. ValĂŠrie brings her extensive experience and unique insights to help demystify the process of freelancing in France. đźđ
New Broadcast! Podcast Episode #34: Traveling: Always Saying Goodbye In today's episode we are talking about the constant goodbyes we have to face when living and traveling abroad with Oyku Api, who is a certified coach and She co-authored a book called She Dares with 36 other women around the globe. ĂykĂź is a wanderlust who has visited more than 55 countries and currently lives and works in Dubai. She has deep experience of this subject as she had recently two closes friends move away.
We going to be sharing our experiences and giving so tips on how to deal with those constant goodbyes.
New Podcast! How to Understand Silence as a Language. Hear from Jamie Gelbtuch about what silence means in different countries and how to use those differences.
Corporate Expat Moms & the Challenges They Face. â In this episode, I am speaking with Alena Gomes Rodrigues, a trauma-informed mental fitness coach, former corporate Human Resources leader, and a proud mom and wife. We will be talking about how to manage being a mom, working a corporate job, and still having time for that all-important self-care. She is the host of the upcoming Corporate Expat Mom Summit (May 9-13). Details below.â
In this episode I am speaking Krystal Kenney is an American living in Paris, France. She is an entrepreneur at heart. Her portrait photography business has exploded in Paris and she recently released her first book, entitled "Paris, a Life Less Ordinary", a memoir about her life in Paris. Krystal loves connecting with other artists and creatives through her podcast "La Vie Creative". We are going to be talking about how to explore your talents and your experiences to create a life less ordinary.
Social Media: Instagram: @missparisphoto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissParisPhoto Website: https://www.missparisphoto.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Paris-Life-Less-Ordinary-Memoir-ebook/dp/B08CL6FKSG Podcast: https://www.laviecreativepodcast.com/
Building a Life Abroad on Unstable Ground In today's episode I will be talking with Daniel De Biasi founder of the podcast, Emigrant's Life where he showcases the stories of people who venture to live abroad. He will be sharing his story.Â
Podcast Episode #29: Black History Parisđ§ In today's episode to celebrate the end of Black History Month I will be speaking with Kevi Donat founder of Le Paris Noir Tour Guide services that educates people from all around the world about black history in Paris.â
New Broadcast! Podcast Episode #28 : Raising Children of colour Abroad đ§ In today episode to celebrate Black History Month we are going to be talking about Raising Children of Colour Abroad. In this episode I will be speaking with Akofa Wallace who was born in Ghana but grew up in the UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At the age of 28, she moved to Ghana to experience living there for the first time in her life. Joining her on this new journey were her two children, Maia and Harrison. She raised her children in the UK, Ghana, Bangladesh and Vietnam. Akofa remains in Hanoi, Vietnam where she works as a communications specialist. We are exploring the challenges raising children of colour abroad from a multitude of perspectives.
It will be airing on World Radio Paris which broadcasts over the greater Paris area and on the French Riviera (Monaco, Cannes, Nice) on DAB+, Tuesday 12:30 pm and 16:00 (paris time) or you can listen on podcast just click link in bio!
Please join us in this conversation with your comments and experiences we would love to hear your perspective....
In this episode I am speaking with Juanita Ingram an award-winning attorney, filmmaker, author, fashion philanthropist, and actress. She is the creator on the THE EXPATS SHOW: INTERNATIONAL INGRAMS. That chronicles the international adventures and struggles of a black American family living, working, and learning abroad. The 20 episodes series covers everything from navigating new cultures, schooling, health scares, Black Lives Matter abroad, and even COVID-19 as experienced in Asia. Want more information on Juanita? Her contacts below G:@iamjuanitaingram /@theexpatshow websites: www.iamjuanitaingram.com / www.expatsshow.com
In this episode I will be speaking with Nyna Caputi about LinkedIn and how expats can leverage it. Nyna is the founder of The Expat Woman Group that provides an in-person and virtual platform for professional women across the globe to engage, educate, and empower them through community, content, events, and programs. https://www.theexpatwoman.com/ info@theexpatwoman.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/nynacaputi/
In this episode, I interview Ines Lluch Del Campo, a native french teacher and neurolanguage coach. She helps her clients improve their French, overcome their fears, and break through the language barrier to feel more confident using the language.
Carolina Principe, a popular Brazilian blogger of the blog called "Petit Paroles". She started her blog as a way to share with friends and family and then It grew into something else her culture joined in and started not only following her post but her footsteps on journeys abroad. You can find Carolina: Instagram: @carol_principe Blog: https://blogpetitesparoles.wordpress.com/
Broadcast! Episode #23 How to Travel Alone but Not by Yourself
In this episode I am speaking with Doni Belau is the founder of Girls Guide to Paris & Beyond, which is a blog and travel site for women only. It includes information about traveling in different parts of the world. You can even organise a trip to over 60 destinations. GGP focuses on engaging and supporting the local people and cultures in all of the places they visit. Where to find GGP: @girlsguidetoparis
In this episode I am speaking with Steffi Montague, she is a UK expat currently living in Bavaria, Germany. She never intended on being an expat, but a job opportunity for her boyfriend unexpectedly led her to Germany in 2019 and the rest is history! As well as her âday jobâ, sheâs also a passionate copy and content writer. Her own blog, Adventures of Steffi, explores life & language as a first time expat, with honest and frank stories about life in Germany, always with a dash of humour thrown in for good measure.
Website: www.adventuresofsteffi.com
Instagram: @theadventuresofsteffi
Facebook: @theadventuresofsteffi
In this episode we look at what we can do to support ourselves when we feel behind the curve, and it feels like the whole world is advancing but we are not at the place we think we should be.
In this episode, I speak with Amanda Bates, a career strategist with over 15 years of experience. Episode #20
"The Truth About Career Development Abroad"
In this episode, I speak with Amanda Bates, a career strategist with over 15 years of experience.
She spends her days helping individuals build careers they love. Amanda has traveled to five continents while calling 3 different ones home.
New Broadcast! Living la Belle Via WRP & Podcast #19 Expat to Expat: How to Build a Community In this episode I am speaking with Rossella Davi, Social Media Manager of Expat Magazine. The Expat Magazine is a blog from expat to expat with the aim to build a community where expats are all free to share their experiences, stories and top tips. This magazine is a great way for expats to support each other and for their voices to be heard. The blog: https://www.thexpatmagazine.com/ Instagram:https: @theexpatmagazine
In this episode, I will be talking with Leigh Bodin, who is an Internationally qualified personal trainer, nutritionist, and lifestyle coach with her company Fit Nutrition. She offers in-person and online personal and group fitness. She will be sharing her expat story and how fitness helped her deal with the struggles of living abroad.
In this episode I am speaking with Conny Lexa (Cornelia Asanger-Lexa) who is a Cross-Cultural Consultant specialised in Expat Spouses, and Third Culture Kids and has more than 25 yearsâ experience as a Coach of working with senior leaders, groups, teams and parents from more than 35 different countries. She has moved across Europe over the last 15 years while raising her three active daughters who are third-culture-kids (TCKs) themselves, which is what lead her on the journey to helping other expat spouse and families with they face challenges while living aboard.
New Broadcast! Living la Belle Via podcast #15 "Finding Your identity as a Woman in Franceâ In this episode I am speaking with AUGUSTINE BLAISDELL author of "WOMEN Ă LA MODE" which is a deeply personal memoir about writing a book about feminist in Paris. Stuck for answers in the States, she embarked on an impulsive journey to France. What she found would redefine femme forever. Blaisdell leads an international literary salon online as well as teaches the courses French Feminists on the Beach, Counterpoint, and Writing Into the Known.
Podcast #14 đ§ In this Episode âFocus on Progress Not Perfectionâ I am speaking with Dominique Narciso who is a Certified High Performance Coach, host of the Positive Success Show, and an international speaker on Success, Positivity, and Leadership. She is also the author of âLive Your New Story: Discover Your Best Self and Live Your Best Life.â She has lived and worked in Costa Rica, Venezuela, Indonesia, Washington DC, California, Peru, and South Korea. She will be sharing with us how she was able to reinvent herself, and continue to progress even when her location and circumstances kept changing. You can find Dominique on Instagram @domnarciso or Linked-In @DominiqueNarciso or @mundeyyoungcoaching
Getting a Handle on Your Finances Abroad In this episode I am speaking with Lisa R. Mitchell, MBA, she is Speaker, Writer and specialist in international personal finance. She has a very popular blog "Called Living a Global Lifestyle" Lisa is an innovative Global Executive and Consultant with over 25 yearsâ experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development. She provides people who live aboard the tools and resources to understand how to manage their finances. She will help you ask all the right question to be able to successfully handle your finances abroad.
In this Episode I will be speaking with Allison Grant Lounes. Allison is the Founder of France Formation, and has been helping foreigners move to France, get the right visas, and navigate French administration since 2012. She helps those who are struggling to navigate the French bureaucratic procedures, and provide them with all the tools and support they need. She is also the author of âFool Proof French Visasâ which helps you find the right visa if youâre looking to come to France. She will be sharing her expat story and she will be giving you some tips on how if youâre looking to come or stay in France to live and work how you can find your way.
Episode #11 In this episode I will be speaking with Alexandra Paucesau Diplomatic spouse and Author of "Just a Diplomatic Spouse" She gives us an inside look at the diplomatic life. The book is a collection of events that occurred over a period of more than ten years, showing the rules of diplomatic protocol, ranking, and advice for other people at the beginning of a similar journey and also a collection of valuable travel and even shopping tips! Here are the links
n this interview I will be speaking with Andrea Brankin who writes about mental health and expat issues, as well as lifestyle articles, for several expat publications, including The Finder Singapore, Living in Singapore magazine, and the Bamboo Telegraph. She is a self-published author of a book called Bipolar Phoenix which is about her life with bipolar disorder. She continues to share her story on Facebook LIVE web show, called Bipolar Phoenix Andrea. She also hosts the web talk show, Sceptrhood Talk, for Sceptrhood Group, a womenâs empowerment group. She is going to be sharing with us the importance of mental health as an expat and giving her top 3 tips of advice to make sure youâre taking care of your mental health while abroad.
Speaking with Tessa Drayton who is an award winning Saleswoman, Business Consultant & Business Growth Strategist. She has been featured in ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX News and more . She helps Women,Coaches and SME Business Owners create, automate and scale their businesses to 6 figures.
In this episode I will be talking with Yasmin Boland an astrologer, moonologer and best-selling Hay House author. We will be talking about how you can use astrology as a tool for transformation and manifestation. If you would like to learn more about moonology or astrology you can go to her site www.moonology.com or www.yasminboland.com. If have any further questions you can contact me on my site www.mundeyyoung.com
Speaking with Fernanda Kascher Xavier on how she went from student to citizen in France. Mundey and Fernanda discuss her journey from Brazil to France and how she was able to start her professional career here, and all the ups and downs that come with that when you are learning the language and finding your way. Fernanda is a certified psychologist and speaks 3 languages (Portuguese, French & English). If you are looking for someone in this area, you can find her information here: https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/invite-sent/fernanda-kascher-xavier-169503105/?isSendInvite=true
This show will help you prepare for starting your business in France. I give three steps that are essential to think about before going out and offering your services to the public.
In this episode, I speak with Lisa Anselmo, author of My (Part-time) Paris Life. They discuss how Lisaâs journey to Paris was a way of healing, becoming and starting a new. Lisa gives her insights, tips and advice on how to chase your dreams and what living a life walking and living in the streets of Paris is really like!
This episode is about how to get your career off the ground in Paris and France by using your anglophone skills to stand out and be unique. I will be interviewing Rebecca Devaney, a client I have been working with for a year now and is Parisâ go to person for haute couture embroidery. She will be giving insight and advice on her journey of how she broke into the Fashion world in Paris. So if your looking for tips on how to get started in the job market in France, this is great episode for you .If you would like more information on Rebeccaâs Tours and Classes you can find it here on her website: https://www.rebeccadevaney.ie/ or contact me at www.mundeyyoung.com
Welcome to Living la Belle Vie, with Mundey Young â Life and Expat Coach. The show will help expats with the problems they face living aboard. I will be giving tips and advice, sharing stories, interviewing expats and providing resources expats need to live their best life.
Create your vision for 2020. Today we are talking about why creating a vision for the year is important. Creating a vision can help you to set that road map to get you towhere you want to go in life.