GenerateHER

In this episode of GenerateHER, we return to the metaphor of the Jardin Secret, your inner secret garden, to explore what it really means to grow with intention. From nurturing the right environment and community to embracing unexpected ideas, we reflect on the courage to evolve, even when the path leads somewhere entirely new. If you've been wondering whether it's time to cultivate the next versi...

In this episode of GenerateHER, we welcome Barbara Diggs - writer, entrepreneur, longtime Paris resident, and certified divorce coach. Together, we explore how life transitions, career reinvention, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and personal growth can lead us toward unexpected new chapters. Barbara shares how she left a successful legal career, built a life in France, embraced the challenges of st...

Creativity, growth, and reinvention rarely happen in perfect conditions. In this episode of GenerateHER, we explore why the messiness of building something new—whether it's a business, a project, or a new chapter in life—is often a sign of meaningful progress. Through reflections on creativity, experimentation, and transformation, we uncover how embracing uncertainty can lead to greater clarity, r...

In this episode, we reflect on the art of creation, not just what we build, but who we become in the process. We explore why clarity comes through action, how community shapes every meaningful creation, and why evolution often requires letting go of old versions of ourselves. From spectacular mistakes to inspired reinventions, we remind ourselves that creation is never final, it is a living, evolv...

In this episode, we explore how we build meaningful friendships in Paris, reflecting on cultural differences that shape connection and trust. We learn that friendship here isn’t rushed, it’s something we earn over time through consistency, discretion, and shared values. As we navigate this, we’re encouraged to slow down, be genuine, and focus on depth over quantity, understanding that true friends...

In this solo episode, we explore the unexpected power of being “delulu”, daring to believe in dreams that feel unrealistic, irrational, or even impossible. Through reflections, examples, and a transformative journaling exercise, let's find a way to reconnect you and your inner curiosity, rediscover your past achievements, and reimagine what’s possible for your future. This episode is a gentle but...

Today we sit down with author and creative entrepreneur Ajiri Aki for a heartfelt conversation about cultivating joy, embracing life’s transitions, and living with intention. Ajiri shares her journey to Paris, her philosophy of “joie de vivre,” and the powerful lesson behind her story about using the “good china”, a reminder not to wait for special occasions to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The c...

We’re back for Season 3 of GenerateHER, stepping into a season of action, growth, and bold beginnings. Inspired by the energy of spring in Paris, this new chapter invites you to move beyond reflection and start planting, pruning, and nurturing your “Jardin Secret.” This season is all about becoming the butterfly: embracing change, seizing opportunities without waiting for perfect conditions, and r...

In this Season 2 finale of GenerateHER, it's time to reflect on a year of reinvention, courage, and creative growth. We revisit the most meaningful lessons of the season: from trusting intuition to cultivating our personal “Jardin Secret.” We share daily miracle practices, reframing magic as presence, connection, and openness. We close with a heartfelt invitation to embrace risk, community, and th...

In this episode of GenerateHER, Jane Bertch sits down with longtime Paris-based journalist, author, and storyteller Lindsey Tramuta. Together, they explore how finding a voice is a lifelong, evolving practice shaped by experience, courage, and curiosity. Lindsey reflects on living through cultural change, creative reinvention, and the importance of community as a source of grounding and growth. Th...

Today’s episode of GenerateHER is a reflective New Year conversation about intentionally choosing what to carry forward, and what to leave behind, as we step into 2026. We explore values like strategic procrastination, reciprocity, discretion, and the importance of real human connection. We reflect on balancing analog and digital living, honoring time, and resisting the pressure to constantly perf...

Today’s episode is a reflective pause to close out the year. We look back on a full season of conversations, lessons, and questions, sharing what we’ve learned about growth, creativity, courage, and the power of showing up consistently. Rather than offering answers, this episode is about holding space: for reflection, for evolving voices, and for honoring the small steps that quietly shape our liv...

In today’s episode of GenerateHER, we pause together from Paris as we near the end of 2025, taking a breath to plant early seeds for the year ahead and search for our fil rouge, the red thread that quietly connects our joys, strengths, and purpose. As we explore the themes of reinvention, community, creativity, and the courage to begin again, we’re reminded that growth is both exhilarating and ten...

Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Lili Barbery—a woman many of you may already know from Instagram, where her presence radiates warmth, wisdom, and generosity. I met Lili about a year ago and, through the small glimpses she shares online, I’ve had the chance to discover more of who she is. You know how cautious I am with social media; I don’t believe in showing off, only in sharing....

In this episode, we dive into the lessons I’ve learned from living and working in France: how confidence, transparency, and relationships shape the way we do business. We explore the value of knowing our worth, protecting what’s sacred in our connections, moving beyond transactional exchanges, pursuing excellence, and honoring true expertise. Reflecting on how these insights can guide us into a ne...

Today I am happy to welcome Davina MacPhail — a global impact professional, community builder, and founder of Naturally Connected. In this episode, Davina shares her journey across continents and careers, from corporate banking in Paris to building impact ventures in Cambodia and Canada. She reflects on the beauty of transitions, the courage to reset, and the power of showing up authentically. Wit...

In this episode of the GenerateHER podcast we reflect on the idea of personal and seasonal growth through the metaphor of the harvest season in France. From Paris, we explore how the French concepts of récolte (harvest) and vendange (grape harvest) remind us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the fruits of our efforts—whether personal, professional, or emotional. Drawing lessons from champagne-makin...

In this episode of GenerateHER, we reflect on the “sweet sixteen” milestone of building a business in France and the lessons that come with longevity. Business and life intertwine, reminding us that relationships are everything, change is inevitable, and resilience is essential. From learning to let go in order to grow, to recognizing that coral doesn’t grow in still water, we explore how progress...

Paris reminds us that reinvention is always possible. In this episode of GenerateHER, we explore how the seasons of nature mirror our own cycles of growth, rest, and transformation. From role models like Edith Piaf and Marie Curie to everyday signals in our lives, we see that reinvention isn’t about erasing who we are but building upon it. Discover five timeless lessons to help us embrace change w...

Paris is humming with a special kind of energy right now. It's La Rentrée, a time of year for new beginnings and the perfect chance to reinvent yourself. That's why I'm so excited to announce that Season Two of GenerateHER is back! Get ready to discover five reasons La Rentrée isn't just a Parisian tradition—it's a mindset we can all embrace.   Welcome: 00:00:00 Lesson 1 - La Pause: 00:02:22 Lesso...

Reinvention doesn’t require a grand plan. For me, it starts with curiosity, creativity, and the willingness to plant something new.   As I wrap up season one of GenerateHER, I’ve been thinking about what it means to grow as a woman in business, and as someone who’s built a life in Paris. This episode is my chance to reflect on the stories we’ve shared, the lessons I’ve learned, and the practices t...

A single journal Natalie Valmary carried on a family trip through Asia sparked one of the most beautiful brands I’ve ever encountered, and reminded me how important it is not to wait on your dreams.   In this episode, I sit down with Natalie, the founder of Louise Carmen, to talk about creativity, reinvention, and what it looks like to build a business that’s deeply personal. Natalie shares how he...

Feeling stuck might have less to do with your circumstances and more to do with only seeing one version of who you are.   As May rolled in, I realized I hadn’t made the progress I hoped for this year, and that left me feeling stuck. I’ve heard the same thing from so many smart, accomplished women in business who are committed to personal development but still feel like something’s missing.   I sta...

Writing cracked open a new version of me that reshaped my identity, my community and my business.   For years, I didn’t think of myself as a writer. But when I started journaling, just a few sentences each morning, it became one of the most important tools in my self-development. Writing helped me make sense of what I was feeling, especially during hard times. It reminded me of the strength I’d al...

Building a business that actually feels like you starts with knowing the season you’re in and letting go of who you think you’re supposed to be.   I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Molly Balint for a conversation that felt equal parts grounding and eye-opening. Molly is the founder of the SOFT business movement, and someone I’ve admired for years, not just for the work she does, but for...