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Profiles in Franceformation

Profiles in Franceformation

By: Allison Grant Lounes
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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 challenges they faced, and what they love - and hate - about living in France. I hope that hearing their stories can help you to pursue your dreams and maybe, your very own Franceformation.© 2026 Profiles in Franceformation Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Episode 92: Bret Graham on Welcoming the Joys and Challenges of Retirement in France
    Mar 26 2026

    In Episode 92, Allison sits down with one of our Franceformation VIP retirement clients, Bret Graham. After considering several different regions of France for their relocation, Bret and his wife Karen decided to settle in Lille in 2022.

    Listen as Bret shares some of the unexpected challenges and delightful surprises of his life in Lille.

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    38 mins
  • Episode 91: Isa Nungaray on Choosing Study Abroad as a Path to Life in France
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with international student recruitment coordinator Isa Nungaray. After initially moving to France as a business school student, Isa succeeded in relocating permanently through strategic planning and a lot of perseverance.

    Learn how she navigated the particularities of the French university system, the challenges of finding a job as a foreigner, and more.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 90: Liz Oxhorn, on Going from Campaigns to Croissants, and Building a Life Beyond Borders
    Feb 25 2026

    In episode 90 of Profiles in Franceformation, Allison sits down with former client Liz Oxhorn, who traded her political career in Washington DC for a new chapter as the owner of a communications consultancy in Paris. Listen in as Liz discusses the challenges of building a business in France, some surprising aspects of raising her young daughter in Paris, and how she cultivated the right mindset for creating her best life abroad.

    Follow Liz:

    On Substack
    Sonnet Creative: https://www.sonnet-creative.com/
    Instagram: @petitevalise_

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    42 mins
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