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After three years in France, Kim is reflecting on the American habits she did not fully notice until she had enough distance to see them clearly. In this episode, she talks about rushing through the day, measuring life by productivity, feeling pressure to “keep busy,” overthinking parenting, buying too much, delaying rest, and treating pleasure like something that has to be earned. France has not...

In this episode of Conversations From Paris: Kim sits down with Oliver Gee, the creator of The Earful Tower , one of the most beloved English-language podcasts about Paris. Oliver shares how he went from Australian journalist in Paris to storyteller, podcaster, walking tour host, author, and unofficial expert on the city’s hidden corners. Together, Kim and Oliver talk about what visitors often get...

After three years living in Provence, Kim is sharing the things she’d like to say to the French, respectfully, as an American living in France. From the quiet intimidation of speaking French as an adult to the structure, rules and rhythms that shape daily life in France, she reflects on what it feels like to live between two cultures. She also shares what France has taught her about slowing down,...

Kim is answering listener questions about what life in France really looks like day to day, from summer camps in Provence and her slower morning routine to motherhood, making friends, style, fitness, writing, and the question everyone asks: will her family stay in France? She shares how living in Aix-en-Provence has changed the way she thinks about work, parenting, creativity, and raising third-cu...

Living abroad is not one big romantic leap. It is a process, and Kim is breaking it down into the stages she has experienced after moving from California to France. In this episode, Kim shares what life is like in the first year. She shares how these can often feel like the “toddler years” of expat life, when everything feels magical, confusing and slightly humiliating, from speaking in broken sen...

Kim is in Paris for another conversation in her special series, Another Way to Live: Conversations from Paris , exploring how living in France can shift the way we think about work, identity, time, and what really matters. This week, Kim sits down with Pamela Clapp, a Belgian-American writer and marketing strategist who has lived in Paris for more than 14 years. Pamela shares her story of growing...

After a solo trip to Paris, Kim is sharing the little cultural habits that suddenly stood out to her after three years of living in France. From giant water bottles and coffee to-go to loud conversations, overscheduled weekends, smiling at strangers, and eating on the run, this episode is a funny and honest look at the everyday things other cultures do that can feel completely bizarre to the Frenc...

Kim is interviewing Sammy Royal, a Paris-based travel, hospitality and editorial photographer. Originally from New Zealand, she has lived in Paris for three years with her husband and two children.  Together, Kim and Sammy discuss how important it is to be present, embrace daily rituals and enjoy your own company. They dive into freelancing, building a network from scratch, learning to market your...

After more than 20 years in corporate America, Kim shares the honest story of what happened when she finally stepped away from the career path she had spent years building. From Harvard Business School to brand marketing roles at Kraft, Victoria’s Secret, Sephora and beyond, she had followed the “right” steps, earned the titles, and kept climbing, until the life she had built no longer felt like h...

Do you find your mind racing? You might be falling into a mental trap. Kim is reflecting on the quiet mental traps that keep so many of us feeling rushed, stuck, and disconnected from the life we actually want. In this episode, she shares six mindset traps she’s noticed in herself, from tying self-worth to productivity to waiting for happiness to arrive someday in the future. She also compares the...

After a family trip to Mallorca, Kim found herself sitting between two women at very different stages of life: one seemingly longing for the future, and one quietly remembering the past. That moment made her wonder whether the life she’s living right now, with young kids, a marriage, ambition, uncertainty, chaos, and gratitude all tangled together, might actually be one of the prime seasons of her...

Rosé season has officially arrived in Provence, and Kim is reflecting on something French women seem to understand so well: balance. In this solo episode, she shares what she has observed about the way French women approach food, work, motherhood, friendship, and everyday life with more steadiness, intention, and less pressure. From the idea of just enough to letting go of perfection and prioritiz...

After more than three years living in the south of France, Kim is sharing the honest side of what it really means to move abroad. In this solo episode, she reflects on the emotional highs and lows of leaving home, building a new life in another country, and learning that even a beautiful life abroad can still feel disorienting, lonely, and deeply stretching. From culture shock and homesickness to...

In this final episode of our series, Kim is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work, motherhood, relationships, style and life overall. We’ll have real conversations that go beyond the cliches and offer perspective, advice and inspiration. Our guest today, Melanie Forsinetti, was born in the southwest of France, built her early care...

In this series, Kim is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work, motherhood, relationships, style and life overall. We'll have real conversations that go beyond the cliches and offer perspective, advice and inspiration. Ludivine Lombard-Taverne, our guest today, was born in Lille, moved to Japan at 19, later built a life in Hong...

What can Americans learn from French culture? After nearly three years living in Aix-en-Provence, Kim reflects on the lessons she’s learned as an American living in France. In this episode, she shares the cultural insights and mindset shifts that have changed the way she thinks about work, time, family, and everyday life. From the French approach to balance and enjoyment to the subtle differences...

In our new series, @kimberlyannwheeler is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work, motherhood, relationships, style and life overall. We'll have real conversations that go beyond cliches and offer perspective, advice and inspiration. Our guest today, Helene Bouche, is the Global Head of eCommerce and Digital Marketing at @boucle...

In our new series, @kimberlyannwheeler is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work, motherhood, relationships, style and life overall. We'll have real conversations that go beyond cliches and offer perspective, advice and inspiration. Our guest today, Camille Hart, is a French hairdresser at @gil.rouah and lives in Aix-en-Provenc...

Welcome to our next new series where @kimberlyannwheeler is interviewing French women to gain a rare and honest window into how they think about everything from work, motherhood, relationships, style and life overall. We'll have real conversations that go beyond cliches and offer perspective, advice and inspiration. Our first guest is Julie Campistron, an entrepreneur from Paris who lived in L...

It's our final episode in this series! We've been diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their move, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, i...

Join us in this series where we're diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories, insights and advice...

Join us on our third interview in this series where we're diving into the journeys of women who have moved abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stori...

We're continuing our new series where we're interviewing guests to explore their journeys of moving abroad to France. You'll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they faced, the biggest rewards, and of course - the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you're just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you'll find stories,...

Welcome to our new series, where we're interviewing guests to explore their journeys of moving abroad to France. You’ll hear what inspired their moves, the challenges they’ve faced, the biggest rewards, and of course—the funny and sometimes embarrassing moments along the way. Whether you’re just curious, planning a visit, or dreaming of a move yourself, you’ll find stories, insights, and advic...

Kim has a special guest, Christine Cornetti, a native French woman who has lived in Paris, NYC and now Aix-en Provence, France. Together, we're discussing the biggest cultural differences between French and Americans, the things Americans (and other foreigners) do that make them stand out and annoy the French and advice for those visiting or moving to France - all from a French woman's per...