Portraits

Portraits

Meet Sumner Hargrove: Fulfilling Dreams in Paris with Texas Grit and Savoir-Faire

An expat from Texas describes how she followed her passion to Paris and used her skills to reinvent herself four times over!

Meet Karine Bienfait: An Aspiring Ballerina’s Fall and Rise as a GYROTONIC® Coach

A former ballerina shares her story on how an injury before exams at the Opera in Paris shattered her dreams and changed the course of her life.

Meet Céline Tran: Leaving Corporate Law to BAKE the Best Bagels in Paris

Discover how a young corporate lawyer decided to pursue her passion, and open up her own bake shop in Paris known for its delicious bagels.

Dinner for One in Paris: When Exhilarating Love Becomes Excruciating Pain

A New-Yorker moves to Paris for love, but when the fairytale romance falls apart, she saves herself by making dinner for one.

Meet Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee: Discovering Paris with Joy, Curiosity, and Fun!

Oliver Gee and Lina Nordin Gee take a break from their busy lives to discuss their creative process and what they love about exploring Paris.

Decrypting the World of Crypto, Blockchain and NFTs with Trang Le Bozon

What are blockchain, crypto, and NFTs and why should you care? We deep dive into these disruptive technologies and their impact with blockchain advisor Trang Le Bozon.

Meet Ana Galeli: A Parisian at Heart Who Found Her Voice in the City of Light

A young Brazilian woman draws her inspiration from Parisians and the city she now calls home as she pursues her studies and music career.

American Author Gia de Cadenet on Living in France and Her Second Romantic Novel

American author Gia de Cadenet shares insights on pursuing her lifelong dream to live in France and publishing her second novel.

Meet Sacha Lajer: a Hypnotherapist Debunking Myths and Transforming Lives in Paris

Longtime expat and certified hypnotherapist Sacha Lajer explains how hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool to transform your life.

10 Reasons Why Josephine Baker Belongs in the Pantheon

France's hall of greatness celebrates iconic entertainer and activist Josephine Baker for her lifelong dedication to making the world a better place for all.