Rocky Mountain Rendezvous: Stories from the French-American Business Community

France in the American West: A Conversation with the Consul General of France in Los Angeles, Adrien Frier

Colorado is turning into one of the most interesting places in the US for French professionals and families, and the numbers are starting to prove it. We sit down with the Consul General of France in Los Angeles to unpack what’s driving the rise of the French community in Denver and across the Front Range, from post-COVID relocation patterns to the pull of a fast-growing economy built on tech, aerospace engineering, energy, research, and innovation. In this episode of Rocky Mountain Rendez-vous, Fiona Dumas, Young Professional Committee Member of the French-American Chamber of Commerce - Rocky Mountain Chapter, sits down with the Consul General of France in Los Angeles for a conversation on France’s presence in the American West and the growing French community in Colorado. During his visit to Denver, the Consul General shares insights on the rapid growth of French nationals registered in Colorado, the appeal of Denver and the Front Range, and the role of consular services across a vast region that includes Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The conversation explores community engagement, French language education, economic ties, aerospace and innovation, and how the Consulate works to remain accessible and connected beyond Los Angeles.

Transforming Data into Cultural and Emotional Experiences with Marthe Viallet

What happens when you stop treating data as a tool for analysis and start treating it as a medium for storytelling, emotion, and culture? In this episode of Rocky Mountain Rendezvous, we sit down with Marthe Viallet — Paris-based exhibition curator, artistic director, and founder of Wake Up Dataviz and co-founder of Data To Art [https://www.data-to-art.com/] — to explore that exact question.  Marthe’s career took her from public finance law to the Musée du Quai Branly, through a consulting firm where she turned 100-page expert reports into large-format visual posters for French industry leaders, and eventually into the world of data art. She is co-founder of Data To Art, an international online gallery launched in January 2026 that archives and showcases the work of data designers, artists, and researchers from around the world. This conversation covers the ethics of data visualization, the difference between a dashboard and a work of art, what a data exhibition for the Paris 2024 Olympics actually looked like from the inside, and why Marthe believes data literacy — even for children — may be one of the most important cultural investments we can make.

Building a Jewelry Brand That Blends French Elegance with American Spirit with Marie Hart of Marie + Charlie

In this episode, we sit down with Marie Hart, founder of Marie and Charlie, a Colorado-based jewelry brand inspired by her French roots. Marie shares her journey from a long career in real estate to following her true passion in fashion and jewelry. She talks about the story behind the brand’s name, the influence of her French upbringing, and how she curates timeless and trendy pieces by collaborating with top French designers. Marie also opens up about the challenges of being a small business owner, especially building visibility in a crowded market, and offers valuable advice for entrepreneurs and creatives. We explore her upcoming collections, community involvement, and even dive into a fun quick-fire round to learn more about her personality. If you’re passionate about fashion, entrepreneurship, or French-inspired style, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to follow your own creative path.