School of Self-Image

In a world that is going harder and faster, a proper dinner party seems to have become a thing of the past. In this podcast, Tonya shares the stories of inspiring dinner parties in Paris and South of France that left a huge impression on her and why she's made a commitment to bring back dinner parties to her modern life. She debunks many of the excuses that people have as to why they don't make ti...

While I am deeply grateful for what technology allows us to do, it's not how a true bon vivant thrives. (FYI: a Bon Vivant = one who knows how to live well.) In the French Kiss Life community, we adore face to face interaction fueled by luxurious surroundings. We want our creative flutes to be filled to the rim with possibility, beauty and love. We deeply desire to transcend the ordinary and tap i...

Are you afraid of not being liked? Do you try to win people's affection? In this podcast, I share the shift I made that released me from the need to be liked and the reason why this is the best way to operate in the world. What if you just walked away from people who you have to work hard to convince? Get full show notes and more information here:  https://frenchkisslife.com/85  

If you're struggling or feel like you can't create results in your life, learning to cultivate elegance is key, because elegance is a mindset. Learn 3 truths that Tonya learned from women who came into her life at the right time to teach her core principles that changed her life. Go to frenchkisslife.com/elegant to gain instant access.

Do you ever feel like your clothes don't match the woman you've become? Does it feel difficult to wear things that you're not accustomed to seeing yourself wearing? It's so easy to get in a style rut (or any life rut for that matter) and just continue to do and wear the same things day after day. If you want to get out of any life rut, you must be willing to shake things up and be uncomfortable. I...

You can start creating an elegant mindset right now regardless of the balance in your bank account, the number on a scale or your relationship status. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://frenchkisslife.com/83  

How do I combine ambition with ease? This is a question I've been asking for almost a decade, experimenting with creating a mindset, along with inspired actions to create a life that is truly fulfilling. I don't think we were born to just work, pay bills and die. Yet, far too many people go through life, doing the same things day after day and wondering, "Where did my life go?" In this podcast, I...

Travel is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. To travel alone is an even greater gift. In this podcast, Tonya shares the 8 exuberant and heart wrenching ways that traveling solo made her a better woman. If you are a woman seeking to evolve, you may find yourself booking that ticket after listening to Tonya's story of how solo travel changed her life for the better. Don't forget to gra...

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Do you obsess over your weight? Do you pinch, obsess over and curse your fat? That was me years ago. When I looked in the mirror, there I stood 75 pounds more than my ideal weight. That's when I went on a mission to get rid of my fat. For the next decade, I dieted, exercised and went to even more extreme measures to lose weight. Yet, the harder I tried, the harder it became. Finally, I tried somet...

All too often, women give all of their time, energy and resources to others and leave nothing for themselves. Then, we wait for someone else to rescue us or give us the things we deeply want. When others don't read our minds, we can become resentful and bitter. In this podcast, Tonya tells the story of the Christmas gift that inspired her to stop waiting for others to give her the life she wanted....

Santa's been listening. And, he's bringing you more love, joy & style. 

Can we "create more time"? Of course not. We all have the same 24 hours a day. But a few years back, after completing a (disturbing) in-depth analysis of how I was spending my time, I made a startling discovery and came up with a simple workaround. In this podcast, I will share the things that I have discovered are not worth my time, plus offer you a tool to help you discover where you may be wast...

Sweet music wafting over the Seine, a balmy Parisian night, and a glass of Bordeaux. Why, merci, don't mind if I do. Everyone should make a trip to the City of Light and Love, but not to see the sights (although they are gorgeous). "Doing Paris" is about more than finding a great cheese place – it's about finding yourself. I went in with some serious preconceived notions about who I was and how mu...

Are you exhausted from this political season and all of the hate, fear and personal attacks? Do you have family members or friends who see things very differently? Are you personally angry and scared about what's happening in the world? If so, Tonya has finally given in to her commitment to NOT talk about this political season after being asked by so many people, "How are you handling these emotio...

Life can get hectic. There are deadlines to meet. Children to raise. A job to show up for. Business to run. Bills to pay. We live in a society that drives ambition and success over time and quality, which can make a woman afraid to stop for five seconds to appreciate a sunset, much less an entire day at the beach. Our feminine hearts crave everyday beauty, yet we don't take the time or create the...

Do you constantly pressure yourself to be happy? Do you avoid uncomfortable emotions? Are you feeling like you'll never "be there?" If so, it's time to get some French inspiration and discover why chasing happiness is the worst advice ever, and what to do instead. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://frenchkisslife.com/74  

Do you constantly feel overwhelmed? Is time something you never seem to have enough of? Are you not taking care of yourself? In this episode, Tonya shares how the French culture inspired her to start taking time for leisure. And, when you do, the world doesn't fall apart. If anything, it becomes more rich and full. Ready to take the challenge? Get full show notes and more information here:  https:...

Have you created a vision board, only to find that your vision is still just a dream? While it's fun to cut and paste your dreams onto a sheet of paper, vision boards are a waste of time if you don't do show up for your vision. While Tonya does firmly believe in the law of attraction, she equally believes in the law of action. Listen to this episode to hear Tonya's story of her first and last visi...

If you don't like standing in long lines with a big group of other tourists, discover ways to experience Paris like a local. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://frenchkisslife.com/71  

There's so much written and taught about the concept of self-love. But, have you stopped to consider why it's so important? In this powerful podcast, Tonya explains why cultivating self-love is the most determining factor in a person's success. She shares not only the internal aspect of cultivating self-love, but also gives you samples of way you can treat yourself as your own lover. And, when you...

Have you ever tried to put on your favorite jeans and find that they no longer fit? If so, do you, like many women spiral into doom and gloom? Tonya shares her story of tight jeans and how she was able to find her "sweet spot" that allowed her to slide back into them with ease without dieting or drama. In this podcast, you'll learn what the "sweet spot" is and why it's so important for a woman to...

The word bikini can bring up feelings of anxiety, dread and hopelessness. Each year, women around the world try and fix their bodies so that they can feel worthy of enjoying their summer. In this podcast, Tonya shares how a summer in St. Tropez inspired her to create the perfect bikini season. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://frenchkisslife.com/68  

In this podcast, Tonya describes what she is fiercely committed to. There are two "F" Words, she believes, which embody what the French Kiss Life-style is all about. In a world that tells women to go harder and faster, Tonya relies on these two words to entice us to slow down, touch pause and inject our everyday lives with a little more...listen to find out. Get full show notes and more informatio...

Is your life lacking passion? Are you constantly looking for your passion? In this podcast, Tonya reveals how a dinner party in the South of France changed the way she thought about passion. She reveals why searching for your passion is not the answer, and what to do instead. Get full show notes and more information here:  https://frenchkisslife.com/66