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GenerateHEREP 37: Season Two Finale - Your Jardin Secret d’HiverIn 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 the next chapter of becoming.
Episode Breakdown:
Intro - 00:00:00
Welcome - 00:01:19
Reinvention has no cap - 00:06:10
Miracles - 00:07:04
Jardin d'hiver - 00:11:16
Strategically mediocre - 00...
2026-02-0923 min
GenerateHEREP 36: Finding your own voice - with Lindsey TramutaIn 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. The conversation also touches on setting boundaries with media and protecting creativity in a noisy world.
Episode Breakdown:
Welcome - 00:00:00
Intro - 00:01:18
Finding your voice - 00:04:13
Community - 00:12:32
H...
2026-01-2643 minGenerateHEREP 35: My 2026 NEW YEAR GreetingToday’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 perform or overshare. This episode also looks honestly at the “dark side” of every value, reminding us that moderation and self-awareness matter.
Episode breakdown:
Welcome - 00:00:00
Strategic procrastination - 00:03:57
Can we have a q...
2026-01-1219 minGenerateHEREP 34: My message to you as we close 2025Today’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 lives. A thoughtful invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and step into the next chapter with intention and community.
Episode breakdown:
Welcome - 00:00:00
Why podcasting is impor...
2025-12-2919 minGenerateHEREP 33: Taking my own advice for starting anything newIn 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 tender, and that we don’t have to navigate any of it alone.
Episode breakdown:
Welcome - 00:00:00
First lesson - Practicing in public...
2025-12-0722 min
GenerateHEREP 32: Leaving space for magic - with Lili Barbery-CoulonToday 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. I believe in using our voices to uplift, inspire, and offer hope. Lili embodies all of this.
In today’s conversation, we explore...
2025-11-2439 minGenerateHEREP31: Five business lessons I will carry forward with me into 2026In 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 new chapter with authenticity, courage, and purpose.
Episode breakdown:
Intro - 00:00:00
Reinvention - 00:03:00
The Power of Relationships - 00:05:11
First Lesson - Knowing your value - 00...
2025-11-1022 min
GenerateHEREP30: Finding your North Star - with Davina MacPhailToday 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. With warmth and wisdom, Davina reminds us that every change — whether chosen or unexpected — is an invitation to reconnect with ourselves and create the life we truly want.
Episode Breakdown:
Welcome - 00:00:00
I...
2025-10-2731 minGenerateHEREP29: It’s time for your personal HarvestIn 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-making, we discover that pressure creates brilliance, blending past experiences shapes a brighter future, and imperfections give us our sparkle. This episode invites us to assess what has grown in our own “Jardin Secret,” to rest, plan, and drea...
2025-10-1219 minGenerateHEREP28: Sixteen in the CityIn 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 often comes through challenge. Along the way, we discover that happiness is a daily choice, the pace is always forward, and sometimes miracles arrive in the form of people.
Episode breakdo...
2025-09-2823 minGenerateHEREP27: Five Lessons in Reinvention Thanks To FranceParis 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 with authenticity, curiosity, and courage.
Welcome: 00:00:00
Lesson 1 - Turning weaknesses into strengths: 00:16:39
Lesson 2 - Remaining authentic: 00:18:20
Lesson 3 - Elevating others by elevatin...
2025-09-1525 min
The Earful Tower: ParisMeet the woman behind the top cooking classes in ParisMeet Jane Bertch, a Chicagoan who has called Paris home since 2005. She started her life here as a banker, but made the unusual pivot to running a cooking class (which is now the hugely popular La Cuisine Paris). And now, she has written a memoir about it all: The French Ingredient. She joined me in the studio to talk about the book, how to make a croissant, and even how to make a croissant class (plus a whole lot more). Follow La Cuisine on Instagram and follow Jane herself here. Book a cooking class at La...
2025-09-0230 min
GenerateHEREP26: Five lessons from the Paris ‘La Rentrée’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
Lesson 2 - La Rentrée: 00:06:12
Lesson 3 - Connection: 00:07:27
Lesson 4 - Culture: 00:09:43
Lesson 5 - Back to School: 0...
2025-09-0116 minGenerateHEREP25: Season One Recap - And Your Summer School!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 that continue to guide me.
I talk about nurturing your “secret garden,” those dreams and ideas you’ve planted...
2025-05-2624 minGenerateHEREP24: The Amazing Woman Behind Paris’s Most Popular Journal Company: Natalie ValmaryA 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 her idea took shape during a year of travel with her husband and daughters, and how it grew into a beloved journal company based right here...
2025-05-1941 minGenerateHEREP23: You’re Feeling Stuck Because You Forgot How Multidimensional You AreFeeling 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 started asking myself: are we stuck, or are we just seeing ourselves through too narrow a lens? So often...
2025-05-1222 minGenerateHEREP22: The Magic of Writing - And How It Can Change Your LifeWriting 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 already shown and helped me reconnect with parts of myself I’d almost forgotten.
In this episode, I’m sharing ho...
2025-05-0518 minGenerateHEREP21: Molly Balint and Soft BusinessBuilding 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 how she does it. From her family farm in Maryland, where she’s raising four daughters and running her own business, Molly bri...
2025-04-2832 minGenerateHEREP20: I’m Still Finding My Voice(s) in ParisWe contain multitudes, and learning to honor every version of ourselves might be the most honest kind of authenticity.
After living in Paris for more than 20 years, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about identity, why we feel different in certain places, how we show up in different roles, and what it really means to find your voice.
In this episode, I’m sharing some of my own reflections, what it’s like to be an introvert who thrives professionally but needs quiet to recharge, and how I’ve come to un...
2025-04-2116 minGenerateHEREP19: The Beauty of Parisians Is Their Ability to Turn the Mundane Into the ExtraordinaryWe often wait for big moments to feel joyful. But what if the magic is actually in the small ones?
In this episode, I reflect on how living in Paris has taught me to find beauty in the everyday. While my life might sound glamorous from the outside, the truth is it’s quiet, simple, and wonderfully routine. And yet, something about the way Parisians move through the world has shifted how I see my own day-to-day.
From how they introduce each other with intention to the way they arrange produce at t...
2025-04-1415 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS12:Ep255 - Six Walks with Guest Ben Shattuck + Books Recs for Walking - 4/9/25Our website - www.perksofbeingabooklover.com.
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This week we chat with Ben Shattuck, author of Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau published by Tin House Books in 2022. Amy knew this book would appeal to Carrie because she is nothing if not a literary weirdo, and...
2025-04-091h 04GenerateHEREP18: Life Lessons From A French Dinner PartyA French dinner party has taught me more than I ever expected about French culture, personal discovery, and the way we connect with each other.
After two decades of living in Paris, I’ve come to see these dinners as so much more than a meal. What strikes me most is how much thought goes into who’s invited, where they sit, and how the evening unfolds. Why does that matter? Because conversation is the heart of it all. And sometimes, real connection requires a little tension. Disagreement isn’t something to avoid. It’s often whe...
2025-04-0723 minGenerateHEREP17: The Power of Meditation with Eugenie Lambert BucksteinThe boldest move I’ve seen isn’t building a dream life. It’s walking away from one when it no longer feels like yours.
When I met Eugenie Lambert Buckstein, I knew I wanted to share her story. She started in law, built a career in journalism, landed a job at CNN, and then walked away from all of it. Not because she failed, but because she started listening to herself more than anyone else.
In our conversation, Eugenie opens up about what it really felt like to make that shift. S...
2025-03-3147 minGenerateHEREP16: Why I Wrote My Memoire, “The French Ingredient”As I celebrate the one-year anniversary of “The French Ingredient,” I’ve been reflecting on how book writing became an unexpected tool for personal development. What started as a guide to doing business in France turned into something much bigger: a memoire of reinvention, resilience, and the lessons hidden in life’s detours.
Writing through the uncertainty of the pandemic helped me process past experiences and recognize my own growth. It also made me realize that sharing personal stories isn’t just for writers. Writing can be a way to reflect, heal, and connect.
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2025-03-2420 minGenerateHEREP15: Tips to Get You Through Challenging TimesStrength is built in life’s toughest moments, but I’ve learned that those moments can also reveal something beautiful. Challenges shape us, resilience grows, and meaning can be found even in adversity.
March has always been a month of change for me. It’s a time of renewal, but it also carries reminders of hardship. Five years ago, the world changed in ways we never expected. That experience made me reflect on how joy and struggle often exist side by side. So how do we move forward when life throws the unexpected at us? I’ve fo...
2025-03-1723 minGenerateHEREP14: What Is Your ‘Jardin Secret’ and How to Care for ItYour dreams are a secret garden; how you care for them shapes what flourishes and what fades.
I’ve learned that personal growth and transformation are a lot like tending a garden. After leaving Chicago and building a new life in Paris, I realized that our inner dreams need patience, care, and the right environment to thrive. In this episode, I share the idea of a jardin secret, a secret garden where we plant our hopes and nurture them until they’re ready to bloom.
I walk through eight key insights on how...
2025-03-1018 min
HeartracersAuthor Jessica Joyce and the art of finding your voiceJessica Joyce is the author of the USA Today bestselling novels You, With a View and The Ex-Vows. She lives in the Bay Area with her family. On this episode we discuss people pleasing, fan fiction, and finding your voice.Books discussed:The Ex -Vows by Jessica JoyceYou, With A View by Jessica JoyceWhere You Are Planted by Melanie SweeneyThe French Ingredient by Jane BertchBeg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah AdamsHeartbreak Hotel by Ellen O’CloverFirst-time Caller by B.K. BorisonWater Moon by Samantha Sotto YambaoNightwatching by Tracy SierraListen to Your Sister by Neena Vi...
2025-03-041h 00GenerateHEREP13: The Magical Brain with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhDRethinking success starts with a simple shift: experiment, stay curious, and let learning lead the way.
I’m sitting down with neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff to talk about neuroscience, creativity, and personal transformation. What happens when we stop chasing a predefined version of success and start treating life as a series of experiments? Anne-Laure shares how a health scare pushed her to leave corporate life, study neuroscience, and build Nest Labs, a community that helps people stay productive and creative without sacrificing mental health.
She introduces the “experimental mindset,” a way to...
2025-03-0332 min
How We GrowMost people make offers that get ignored.Most people make offers that get ignored.They drop a link and hope.They slap a price on something and pray.They assume people will just know why it’s worth it.That’s why they don’t sell.Here’s how I make an irresistible offer:I stack the value.I don’t sell a newsletter. I sell results.✅ Growth challenges that get you more subscribers.✅ Live workshops with step-by-step guidance.✅ A community that helps you grow faster.I remove the risk....
2025-02-2413 minGenerateHEREP12: What It Really Means to Be FrenchWhat does it really mean to “be French”? Is it about the way I tie my scarf, the handbag I carry, or how I order my coffee? Or is there something deeper?
After more than two decades of living in Paris, I’ve wrestled with these questions myself. As an American woman running a business here, I’ve felt the pressure to fit in. But over time, I realized something surprising—my strength came from not trying to.
In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about French culture and mindset, fro...
2025-02-2419 minGenerateHEREP11: What France Has Taught Me About the Word ‘Success’Success isn’t a finish line. It’s a long, unpredictable road filled with setbacks, small wins, and lessons along the way.
After completing a long-awaited renovation for my business, La Cuisine, I felt uneasy with the word success as people congratulated me. The glossy finish doesn’t tell the full story. This journey took seven years of struggles, delays, and setbacks that tested my patience and perseverance. I see this milestone as a réussite, a hard-earned achievement, but real success? That’s still unfolding.
In this episode, I reflect on what suc...
2025-02-1716 minGenerateHEREP10: On Creativity with Jessie Kanelos WeinerCreativity isn’t reserved for artists—it’s how we solve problems, express ourselves, and reimagine what’s possible. But what happens when self-doubt creeps in or inspiration feels out of reach?
Jane Bertch sits down with illustrator and author Jessie Kanelos Weiner to talk about the creative process, embracing imperfection, and the unexpected paths that shape our work. Jessie shares her journey from Chicago to Paris, where she arrived as an au pair with a sketchbook and a dream but no clear roadmap. Over time, she found her voice through watercolor, eventually working with brands like Vogue an...
2025-02-1034 minGenerateHEREP09: What You Need to Know About Role Models, and Why You Need One at Any Age!Role models shape how we see ourselves and who we become, yet many women hesitate to claim that title. Why do young women confidently identify their role models while seasoned professionals shy away from the idea?
Jane Bertch unpacks this disconnect, sharing insights from her research and personal experience. She breaks down the difference between mentors, sponsors, and role models, explaining why all three play a role in personal and professional growth. She also challenges the modern idea of an “influencer” and makes a case for seeking out role models who inspire action, not comparison.
2025-02-0323 minGenerateHEREP08: The Four Things You Need to Help You Take RisksTaking risks and embracing change are essential for personal transformation, and in this episode, Jane Bertch shares how curiosity, creativity, courage, and community serve as powerful tools for personal development.
Drawing on her own leap from Chicago to Paris and her journey of building a business, Jane offers her view on what it really takes to embrace change. How does curiosity help you take that first step? Why does creativity fuel your confidence? What role does courage play in everyday decisions? And how can the right community push you further than you’d go alone?
2025-01-2719 minGenerateHEREP07: Five Things I Have Learned About Asking for Help - Thanks to Life in FranceThoughtfully asking for help isn’t just about solving problems, but also about building meaningful relationships. For Jane Bertch, this practice has been a cornerstone of her personal and professional growth. Drawing from her years as a business owner in France, Jane contrasts the shallow, one-sided act of “picking people’s brains” with the enriching experience of fostering reciprocal relationships that allow both parties to grow and learn.
In this episode, Jane shares five practical strategies for approaching help with intention that turns it into a mutually beneficial exchange. She focuses on the importance of clear com...
2025-01-2025 minGenerateHEREP06: Things I Have Learned From Living and Working In France for the Past 20 YearsBuilding trust and thriving in France means embracing patience, cultivating meaningful relationships, and balancing confidence with humility. Drawing from 20 years of life in France, Jane Bertch shares insights and life lessons that show the unique cultural values shaping her experience.
Jane reflects on the deep investment required to build relationships, where trust and understanding take precedence over quick connections, and offers a poignant nod to “Le Petit Prince.” Jane also explores how the French reverence for expertise influences business, where contracts are rooted in reputation and trust rather than mere transactions. What does it take to nav...
2025-01-1322 minGenerateHEREP05: 6 Tools to Create a Flourishing 2025“Winter for me is never the end. It’s preparation for the beginning.” Jane Bertch offers a refreshing perspective on growth, as she draws inspiration from the quiet resilience of winter. For her, it’s not a season of endings but a time to reflect, recharge, and prepare for new opportunities.
In this episode, Jane shares her tools on personal development and transformation, and weaves in lessons from her life in Paris and experiences as a woman entrepreneur. How can we begin our journey to meaningful growth this 2025? Jane suggests starting with a single word to guide...
2025-01-0622 minGenerateHEREP04: 4 Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick“Reinvention isn’t a one-time event. It’s a journey we take one step at a time, and we can take that journey whenever we choose.”
Joyeuses fêtes! With 2025 just around the corner, Jane Bertch invites us to embrace a kinder, more intentional approach to personal development and New Year’s resolutions. Wouldn’t it be better if resolutions felt inspiring rather than overwhelming? In this episode, Jane shares four meaningful rituals to help us reflect on the past, dream about the future, and set the tone for a fulfilling year ahead.
From refl...
2024-12-2316 minGenerateHEREP 03: 8 Tips to Get Out of Your Idea Desert“If you don’t know where you’re going, you cannot officially be lost.”
In this episode, Jane Bertch reflects on the art of idea generation and how to spark inspiration when you feel stuck. She shares her personal journey of reinvention and offers a renewed perspective on those moments of uncertainty we all face. What if not knowing your next step isn’t failure, but an opportunity to pause and reset?
Jane offers eight tips to generate ideas, from the power of mentoring and meaningful conversations to embracing creativity through reading and...
2024-12-1621 minGenerateHEREP 02: Your Ideas Are the Crystal Ball of Your Future“I do firmly believe that ideas are a psychological view into the future.”
In this episode of GenerateHER, host Jane Bertch, a Chicago native now thriving in Paris, invites us to reflect on the power of ideas. Sharing her journey from corporate life to launching a cooking school in the City of Light, she reveals how even the smallest ideas can lead to personal transformation and reinvention.
Jane encourages listeners—especially women in business—to see their ideas as more than fleeting thoughts. Could your next breakthrough already be within reach? Drawing on...
2024-12-1623 minGenerateHEREP 01: Welcome to GenerateHER“Reinvention isn’t a one-time event. It’s a journey we take one step at a time, and we can take that journey whenever we choose. Let’s do it together.”
Bonjour, les amis! Welcome to GenerateHER! Host Jane Bertch opens the door to conversations about personal transformation and the unique challenges faced by women who mean business. She kicks things off with her journey from the corporate grind to entrepreneurial freedom. With two decades of life and work in Paris shaping her story, Jane shares how reinvention became a driving force in her life—and how it ca...
2024-12-1611 minGenerateHERGenerateHER - TrailerWelcome to GenerateHER, the podcast designed to reignite your energy and ambition straight from Paris. Join best-selling author and former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, Jane Bertch, as she shares inspiring insights, real-life stories, and transformative tools to help you unlock your hidden power.
In each episode, we’ll dive into the magic of embracing your unique strengths, tapping into creative curiosity, and discovering the courage to reinvent yourself. Together, we’ll explore themes like harnessing your differences, overcoming self-doubt, and building a life fueled by purpose and possibility.
If you’re ready to...
2024-11-2201 min
Just Getting BetterDaring to Say Yes: Jane Bertch, La Cuisine Paris
Every version of yourself is Every version of yourself is worth exploring. There’s always another branch waiting to be born. exploring. There’s always another branch waiting to be born. – Jane Bertch
Michelle and Julia sit down with Jane Bertch, the inspiring founder of La Cuisine Paris and author of The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris, One Lesson at a Time. Jane shares her transformative journey from her roots in Chicago to building a successful business in Paris, a city she has called home for nearly 20 years. This conversation is packed with candid reflections on emb...
2024-11-1342 min
Just Getting BetterDaring to Say Yes: Jane Bertch, La Cuisine ParisEvery version of yourself is Every version of yourself is worth exploring. There’s always another branch waiting to be born. exploring. There’s always another branch waiting to be born. – Jane Bertch
Michelle and Julia sit down with Jane Bertch, the inspiring founder of La Cuisine Paris and author of The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris, One Lesson at a Time. Jane shares her transformative journey from her roots in Chicago to building a successful business in Paris, a city she has called home for nearly 20 years. This conversation is packed with candid reflections on emb...
2024-11-1342 minJust Getting BetterWhat We’re Drinking This Week: Jane BertchMichelle and Julia sit down with Jane Birch, the inspiring founder of La Cuisine Paris and author of The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris, One Lesson at a Time. Jane shares her transformative journey from her roots in Chicago to building a successful business in Paris, a city she has called home for nearly 20 years. Tune into the episode here.
With every episode, you’ll have an opportunity to meet two new fabulous wines to explore.
This season, we’re excited to introduce you to the global portfolio of wines by Palm Bay Inte...
2024-11-1308 minJust Getting BetterWhat We’re Drinking This Week: Jane Bertch
Michelle and Julia sit down with Jane Birch, the inspiring founder of La Cuisine Paris and author of The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris, One Lesson at a Time. Jane shares her transformative journey from her roots in Chicago to building a successful business in Paris, a city she has called home for nearly 20 years. Tune into the episode here.
With every episode, you’ll have an opportunity to meet two new fabulous wines to explore.
This season, we’re excited to introduce you to the global portfolio of wines by Palm Bay Inte...
2024-11-1308 minJust Getting BetterDaring to Say Yes: Jane Bertch, La Cuisine Paris
Every version of yourself is Every version of yourself is worth exploring. There’s always another branch waiting to be born. exploring. There’s always another branch waiting to be born. – Jane Bertch
Michelle and Julia sit down with Jane Bertch, the inspiring founder of La Cuisine Paris and author of The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris, One Lesson at a Time. Jane shares her transformative journey from her roots in Chicago to building a successful business in Paris, a city she has called home for nearly 20 years. This conversation is packed with candid reflections on emb...
2024-11-1342 min
Courageous Dreamers Win59. Jane Bertch - La Cuisine Paris"We all have the right to try something different, to express ourselves, to challenge ourselves," says Jane Bertch, owner of La Cuisine Paris and author of the memoir "The French Ingredient." In this episode, she joins Nesha Pai to share her journey from banking to entrepreneurship in Paris. Jane explains how a vision during a low point in her life led her to create La Cuisine Paris, overcoming skepticism from her family and the French community. She emphasizes the importance of listening to the universe and dreaming big, even in challenging times. This episode also d...
2024-07-2435 minJust Getting BetterWTF: Julia and Michelle Talk Pop Culture, Current News and Events
In this final episode of Season 1, Julia and Michelle tackle a full range of topics from the Olympics, hot tv shows, politics, skincare trends and as always. the books and wines they’re currently crushing on.
EPISODE HOT TOPICS
Olympics Viewership
Must-See TV
The Current State of Politics
Tweens, Skincare and Self-Esteem
Great Books We Love
EPISODE LINKS
READS: A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva| Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand |The French Ingredient, A Memoir by Jane Bertch | Democracy Awakening, Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson | The Atlan...
2024-07-151h 03Just Getting BetterWTF: Julia and Michelle Talk Pop Culture, Current News and EventsIn this final episode of Season 1, Julia and Michelle tackle a full range of topics from the Olympics, hot tv shows, politics, skincare trends and as always. the books and wines they’re currently crushing on.
EPISODE HOT TOPICS
Olympics Viewership
Must-See TV
The Current State of Politics
Tweens, Skincare and Self-Esteem
Great Books We Love
EPISODE LINKS
READS: A Death in Cornwall by Daniel Silva| Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand |The French Ingredient, A Memoir by Jane Bertch | Democracy Awakening, Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson | The Atlantic: The Irony...
2024-07-151h 03
Women Who Travel | Condé Nast TravelerMoving to Paris for a Life in FoodEver dreamed of swapping your current life for a brand new one in Paris? That’s what Jane Bertch did, who chronicles her own journey, and the French cooking school she subsequently opened, in her new memoir The French Ingredient. Lale chats with Jane about the lessons she’s learned (culinary and otherwise) from her years spent in Paris, her tips for shopping the city’s many boulangeries and fromageries, and all the characters she’s met along the way.
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2024-06-2726 min
Your Next ChapterBook Review “The French Ingredient” By Author Jane BertchIf you are a women in mid-life you will want to learn how to build your next chapter from someone who has already done it, like Jane Bertch. Jane’s experience offers a relatable and practical roadmap for transformation. Having successfully navigated her own midlife reinvention, she provides valuable insights, proven strategies, and the inspiration needed to make meaningful changes. Her journey demonstrates that it's possible to embrace new opportunities, cultivate passions, and find fulfillment at any stage of life, making her guidance especially relevant and motivating for those seeking to redefine their paths.Ja...
2024-06-1026 min
Storytime in ParisEp. 70 - Jane Bertch, “The French Ingredient”Who on earth would be brave/crazy enough to move to Paris, quit their secure job in finance, and open a cooking school? The answer, of course, is Jane Bertch, founder of the iconic La Cuisine Paris, and author of “The French Ingredient.” In her beautifully-written memoir, Jane details how she transformed from banker to business-owner, all while navigating the inevitable cultural differences she faced as an American expat, and the countless curveballs life threw her way. In our conversation, Jane shares whether her vision of moody café-writing matched her reality, how owning a cooking school changed her r...
2024-04-1031 min
Totally Booked with ZibbyJane Bertch, THE FRENCH INGREDIENT: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A MemoirPurchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4ajfY09Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books.
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2024-04-1024 min
Unlock The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Inspiring!The French Ingredient by Jane BertchPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/89506to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The French Ingredient
Author: Jane Bertch
Narrator: Barrie Kreinik
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
Release date: 04-09-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 60 ratings
Genres: Culinary
Publisher's Summary:
When Jane Bertch was seventeen, her mother took her on a graduation trip to Paris. Thrilled to use her high school French, Jane found her halting attempts greeted with withering condescension by every waiter and shopkeeper she encountered. At the end of the trip, she vowed she would never return.
2024-04-097h 22
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentThe French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir by Jane BertchPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702329 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir Author: Jane Bertch Narrator: Barrie Kreinik Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 22 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The inspiring and delicious memoir of an American woman who had the gall to open a cooking school in Paris—a true story of triumphing over French naysayers and falling in love with a city along the way “An engaging, multilayered story of a woman navigating innumerable cultural differences to build a life in P...
2024-04-0910 min
Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsThe French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir by Jane BertchPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/702329 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time; A Memoir Author: Jane Bertch Narrator: Barrie Kreinik Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 22 minutes Release date: April 9, 2024 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: The inspiring and delicious memoir of an American woman who had the gall to open a cooking school in Paris—a true story of triumphing over French naysayers and falling in love with a city along the way “An engaging, multilayered story of a woman navigating innumerable cultural differences to build a life in Pari...
2024-04-0910 min
Nothin' But Fine: with Emily TrotterLet's Talk with Jane BertchSo glad that I can call Jane Bertch my friend! Not only does she have a great business that I really enjoy, she also has really enviable, glorious hair. My friend in Paris is so chic. About Jane: When Jane Bertch was seventeen, her mother took her on a graduation trip to Paris. Thrilled to use her high school French, Jane found her halting attempts greeted with withering condescension by every waiter and shopkeeper she encountered. At the end of the trip, she vowed she would never return.Yet a decade later she found herself back...
2024-04-081h 10
David Lebovitz podcastPodcast: A Chat with Jane Bertch, author of The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a TimeCan I tell you how much fun it’s been getting to know Jane Bertch over the years? I’m not exactly sure how we met, but it may have been when I was leading tours and brought our guests for a day-long market tour and cooking class at La Cuisine, her cooking school in Paris. Everyone enjoyed the day very much, including me, and over the years, we’ve shared stories about relationships, and some of the quirks involved in cross-cultural connections, working and living in France, and, of course, we’ve shared several glasses of wine and...
2024-04-0648 min
The New Paris Podcast129: Running a Cooking School in Paris with Jane BertchRunning a business in Paris is a dream for some, a hardship for others. But for today’s guest, Jane Bertch, it has been a variety of things including life changing. 15 years ago she confounded La Cuisine Paris, a French cooking school that is still going strong. She talks about the journey to Paris and running a cooking school in her book: The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time which hits shelves April 9. Our conversation covers the Jane from Chicago to the Jane of Paris, starting and running a business, lessons from locals, an...
2024-04-0139 min
Völlerei & Leberschmerz#71 Eine amerikanische Köchin in Paris und eine geliebte Köchin im KinoMit 27 landete Jane Bertch in Paris – als Mitarbeiterin einer US-Bank. Doch schnell entstand The post #71 Eine amerikanische Köchin in Paris und eine geliebte Köchin im Kino first appeared on Völlerei & Leberschmerz.
2024-03-011h 06
Völlerei & LeberschmerzEine amerikanische Köchin in Paris und eine geliebte Köchin im Kino
Mit 27 landete Jane Bertch in Paris – als Mitarbeiterin einer US-Bank. Doch schnell entstand ein Traum: eine Kochschule in der französischen Hauptstadt für Menschen aus der ganzen Welt. Das Ergebnis heißt „La Cuisine Paris” und wird in diesem Jahr 15. Bertch selbst ist so bekannt, dass im April ihre Memoiren unter dem Titel „The French Ingredient” erscheinen werden. Wir sprachen mit ihr über Kochen, Frankreich, Amerika und den ganzen anderen Rest.
Derweil läuft im Kino ein neuer Film über Essen an: In „Geliebte Köchin” spielt Juliette Binoche eine Köchin im 19. Jahrhundert, die seit langem bei einem Gastr...
2024-03-011h 06Völlerei & Leberschmerz#71 Eine amerikanische Köchin in Paris und eine geliebte Köchin im KinoMit 27 landete Jane Bertch in Paris – als Mitarbeiterin einer US-Bank. Doch schnell entstand
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2024-03-011h 06
Navigating the FrenchEp 28 - Navigating “Doux” with Jane BertchIn a land known for its pastry, one word seems to carry a lot of weight. Doux can mean sweet, unsalted, mild, or even soft. To discuss why this is – and what the French expect in terms of both taste and texture when it comes to their food – Emily is talking with Jane Bertch, founder and owner of La Cuisine cooking school in Paris.Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/parisundergroundradioFind Us OnlineWebsite: https://www.parisundergroundradio.com/navigatingthefrenchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/parisundergroundradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisun...
2022-07-0329 minYour Next ChapterEpisode 84: Wrinkles, Sunspots and Cellulite, Oh My!Wish you could wake up every morning excited for the day and look forward to what you're doing? What if you started with believing you've earned every wrinkle, sunspot and cellulite you have? Being proud of your age and how there is purpose to your life and business really comes down to loving who you are and what you're doing. So many of the women Sharri speaks with describe the joy their business gives them because they interact with others with purpose, and bring something to the world that the world needs (even if they aren't the o...
2022-04-2523 min
La Vie CreativeEP 160: Founder of La Cuisine Paris, Jane Bertch shares her Paris storyLa Cuisine Paris, founded in 2009, is the Capitols top rated leisure French cooking school specializing in French Culinary experiences in English. Located in the heart of Paris, and welcoming visitors from all over the world, we share the passion of French cuisine and culture. A small international team, with different backgrounds and experiences, who all work with a common value: the desire to share their "savoir faire" and passion with you. Jane Bertch is an American with European roots with over 20 years of living and working in Europe. Having geographically diverse international experiences, Jane st...
2021-11-0331 min
La Vie CreativeEP 160: Founder of La Cuisine Paris, Jane Bertch shares her Paris storySend us a textLa Cuisine Paris, founded in 2009, is the Capitols top rated leisure French cooking school specializing in French Culinary experiences in English. Located in the heart of Paris, and welcoming visitors from all over the world, we share the passion of French cuisine and culture. A small international team, with different backgrounds and experiences, who all work with a common value: the desire to share their "savoir faire" and passion with you. Jane Bertch is an American with European roots with over 20 years of living and working in Europe. Ha...
2021-11-0331 min
Still Loading: A podcast all about Leadership for the Digital Age#2 - What happens when you have a cooking school and a pandemic?In this episode I am chatting to Jane Bertch, Entrepreneur, Consultant and Founder of La Cuisine Paris a French cooking school in Paris offering a variety of cooking classes in English, anything from Croissant Classes, Macaron Classes, Traditional French Pastry Classes, Technical Skills Classes, and a French Cheese Workshop in addition to Food Tours in Paris and Versailles! She runs a small international team, with different backgrounds and experiences, who all work with a common value: the desire to share their "savoir faire" and passion with you.
We chat about the pivot Jane had to make to he...
2021-07-0634 min
FrancoFilesLa Cuisine Paris — An Epicurean ExchangeGo behind the pastry counter and into the kitchen with La Cuisine Paris!
This English-language cooking school seeks to immerse Francophiles in the French savoir-faire with curated, hands-on cultural experiences. Founded by small-business supporter, Jane Bertch and her staff have curated a fine selection of classes covering everything from savory to sweet, taught by French chefs for a variety of skill levels. La Cuisine Paris even takes to the streets to teach newcomers how to appreciate and navigate outdoor markets, participate in food tours, all while supporting small businesses and artisans! Explore with FrancoFiles and Jane Bertch the meaning of...
2021-05-0429 min
Lockdown EconomyLockdown in a Cooking School with Jane BertchIn this interview, Jane Bertch, the Founder of La Cuisine Paris, shares the story of the lockdown in a company that works on the intersection of the restaurant, tourism, and events industries, that have been affected the most. As soon as the news started spreading in January the flow of clients decreased. Jane and her team of eight chefs applied ‘strategic procrastination’ instead of immediately reacting, they took a pause to reflect and see how the things would be developing. The part of the business model around building the community became very important. The team kept on sharing recipes and...
2020-07-0716 min
The New Paris PodcastEpisode 9: Image vs Reality in the City of LightHow much of our image and understanding of Paris is shaped by what we see in the media? Or even more relevant to a younger generation, how much is shaped by social media? Do locals have a responsibility to present all sides of the city? To discuss the old vs new and the cliché vs the real, we chat with Arash Hajianpour, cofounder of design firm Optimistic Future, and Jane Bertch, co-owner of La Cuisine Paris cooking school.
Mentioned in this episode:
Optimistic Future https://optimisticfuture.today/
La Cuisine Paris https://lacuisineparis.com/
The Paris Syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
2017-09-2028 min
Nikita CanoPheoru – QuartzМузыка глубокого проникновения. Специально для моего проекта label.FM.Задействованные в миксе релизы label.FM:
Lem Bertch – Theater;
Pheoru – Darklands;
Lem Bertch – Dark Blue Dress;
Pheoru – Murashki;
Ekstendia – Sand of Time;
Pheoru – #we;
Tidlös – Tell Me;
Lem Bertch – Twenty Nine Lines.
00:00 Seekae – Gnor
05:49 Tiga – Make Me Fall In Love
09:49 Colo – Holidays (Christian Löffler Remix)
13:09 Lawrence – Manhattan
17:09 Bob Moses – All I Want
22:13 Chaim – Can't Wait To C U
25:09 Lem Bertch – Theater (Strogova Remix)
30:45 Pheoru – Deep Well
36:37 Lem Bertch – Dark Blue Dress (Until 33 Remix)
39:33 Bonobo – First Fires (Maya Jane Coles Remix)
43:17 Pheoru – Weekend
45:41 R-A-G – Repression (Spaventi Tape Edit)
50:41 Wolfey, Project Pablo – Duatang
53:05 Nici Frida, Sergio Collado – Undiscovered (Simone M. Remix)
56:01 Ekstendia – Sand of Time (Pheoru Remix)
1:00:17 Pheoru – We Gonna Have
1:05:37 Damian Lazarus, The Ancient Moons – Vermillion (&Me Remix)
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