Mom Life in Luxembourg

Diane Elsen is a certified menopause coach specialising in menopause education. Susanne Folschette-Tomaszewski is a GP, certified menopause coach, mother of two and just recently finished her specialisation in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales (UK) . She is convinced that understanding hormonal changes is key and that women must actively engage in their own care, working in partn...

Carmen Baustert is originally Luxembourgish and a mom of two boys. In addition to her corporate job, Carmen runs the Instagram accounts @lazyperfectionistmom and @mom_luxembourg. She has always been interested in nutrition and has been making sugar-free food a big pillar of her content over the last year. To learn more about her, visit her Instagram profile.

Victoria Wells-Wei, is a Strassen resident and passionate foodie who turned the daily "mission" of toddler mealtime into a vibrant community celebration. Like many parents, Victoria found that despite her love for cooking, putting healthy meals on the table for a three-year-old was a constant challenge. This sparked a simple but powerful question: What are other families cooking, and how can we sh...

Patricia is the wife to a very understanding husband and proud mom to an energetic 8-year-old. Originally from South Africa, now happily rooted in Luxembourg. She's an educator, psychologist and works as the Assistant Principal for Students at the International School of Luxembourg. She ‘balances’ motherhood, work and life by rotating crises and is fueled by strong coffee, good humour and cake. Be...

Polina is a mother of two, both born in Luxembourg, a postpartum doula, and an avid birth enthusiast. With a background in marketing, her own transition into motherhood led her to focus on supporting mothers locally. For the past four years, she has been running birth circles and mama meets in Luxembourg. To learn more about Polina, please check her out on Instagram @mama.leopard. Below are some o...

Zenia Dutta Roy is the founder and creative director of Les Sûtras, a lifestyle brand that celebrates handcrafted fabrics and timeless design. Originally from India, Zenia has called Luxembourg home for almost 18 years. She is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who works closely with artisans to create clothing inspired by traditional techniques and natural fabrics. A die-hard optimist, Zenia strong...

Why you might be in Perimenopause and What to do about it with Dr. Folschette, Founder of LetzMenopause Susanne Folschette-Tomaszewski is a GP, certified menopause coach, mother of two and just recently finished her specialisation in Menopause Medicine at the University of South Wales (UK) . She is convinced that understanding hormonal changes is key and that women must actively engage in their ow...

Joanne Olivier was appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on 23 April 2025, after presenting her credentials to HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume. Joanne has served in a wide range of roles in the FCDO since 2009. She was most recently the Deputy Head of Mediterranean Department from 2022 until 2025. Overseas, she has served in Pretoria and Paris. In London she has s...

Susa is a pediatric nurse, chef, and UX designer dedicated to humanizing maternal health. After navigating the stress of gestational diabetes herself, she co-founded ZenZen, a Luxembourgish startup building the future of pregnancy support. ZenZen moves beyond data-heavy tracking to provide a 24/7 "knowledgeable friend" in the pocket of every expectant mother. By integrating AI-driven reassurance w...

Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. We are so grateful for her to share her personal story with us. You can find Maud...

Diana Reid is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist / Diététicienne Agrée, licensed in both the United States and Luxembourg. She has a Masters in Public Health & Nutrition and specializes in nutritional counseling & support for patients with eating disorders, food allergies and intolerances and gut disorders, and the unique challenges related to women’s health, especially during midlife and the men...

Heather Rand is a working mother of two with a truly international background and a strong passion for fitness and healthy living. Originally from the United States, she has been living in Luxembourg for over two years, as well as spending four years previously in Southeast Asia – experiences that shaped her global perspective on family life, wellness, and balance. A former certified personal trai...

Spending Christmas at home in Luxembourg this year? For the season finale of Mom Life in Luxembourg, Hayley sits down with local creator Sally Wagner to explore how Luxembourgish families really do the holidays and why it’s often calmer, simpler, and far less consumer-driven than the traditions many of us grew up with.

Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. You can find Maude on IG or TikTok. Photo by Luna Wang on Unsplash

Christos Floros is the founder of Monnett. He has spent years advocating for digital independence, civil rights, and democratic participation. Christos believes Europe must shape its own digital future, one built on privacy, and human connection, not surveillance and algorithmic control. To learn more, please visit: https://monnett.social/

Three years into expat life, Cullen Bass shares what it really takes to build a new home abroad by doing the homework on parenting in a new culture, keeping your identity alive through sport, and heading back to school to retool for a return to the corporate world. Honest lessons, practical tips, and a playbook for starting over without starting from scratch.

Becky moved to Luxembourg from London 5 years ago. She loves life in Luxembourg and is currently in the process of applying for Luxembourgish nationality. When not attempting to learn French or helping children learn to read, Becky can be found sharing family adventures in Luxembourg and beyond at @beckswhatsnext on Instagram. Below are some links that helped Becky get citizenship. https://play.rt...

Corinne Koenig is the first dual-citizenship President of the American Women’s Club of Luxembourg. Born in Milwaukee and living in Luxembourg since 1971, she brings humour, heart, and a deep sense of community to everything she does. Married for over 43 years, with an amazing husband, three wonderful grown children, two adored grandchildren, and a fabulous daughter-in-law, Corinne believes strongl...

Anneke Hudson is Half English, half Dutch; born in Kenya; raised in Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Oman, USA and England; and now lives in Luxembourg. She understands what it means to be both a "3rd Culture Kid" and, as a married mother, an expat parent. She is a Registered Career Development Professional with the Career Development Institute in the UK and hold a Masters in Career Development and Co...

Caroline Fazeli is a wine expert living in Lyon, France, where she owns Lyon Wine Tastings. From California, Caroline has spent over half her life abroad in the UK and France. Beyond welcoming tourists to explore the wines of Lyon, she is a content creator as Wine Dine Caroline, and co-hosts the new podcast all about French gastronomy, the Real Fishwives of Paris, with culinary journalist Emily Mo...

Justina is a single mom from Poland. She is currently raising two little girls in two different countries! To find out more about Justina, please visit her profile on Instagram @pole_in_luxembourg

Justina is a single mom from Poland. She is currently raising two little girls in two different countries! To find out more about Justina, please visit her profile on Instagram @pole_in_luxembourg

Angela Vitiello is the founder and owner of the Expat Parenting Collective. She moved abroad in 2010, an expat parent since 2018, lived in 4 countries on 3 different continents and traveled to almost 40. She's passionate about experiential learning, leadership development, transitions, intercultural communication and deep dives into understanding more about who we are as humans. For the past seven...

For the season finale, Hayley invites her two oldest boys to discuss what it was like moving from California to Luxembourg, and how they're liking their new life three years in.

Dr Valeria Giannuzzi is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences with a specialisation in Migration Studies and is the founder of The Magic Stork, a community-focused organisation based in the UK providing culturally sensitive mental health services. Having lived and worked in five countries before settling in the UK, Va...