Fairly Fluent

Fairly Fluent in the Future of Sustainable Travel

What if your next trip could actually make the world a better place? We're diving into that question with Hilary Matson, the founder of Yugen Earthside [https://www.yugenearthside.com/], a company at the forefront of sustainable travel. Hilary shares the story of how she built Yugen Earthside after her studies at HEC Paris, creating a company that connects adventurers with authentic, community-focused experiences.  In this episode, we dive into how Hilary is building a company that's not just successful, but also driven by a deep sense of purpose. You'll hear about: * The story behind starting a company focused on ethical, small-group travel. * The key difference between sustainable, ecotourism, and regenerative travel (and why it matters). * Practical tips on how to plan your next trip with a positive impact. Tune in for a conversation that will inspire you to be a more intentional traveler and a more impactful globetrotter.

Fairly Fluent in Parisian Pampering: Building a Beauty & Wellness Community for Expats in Paris

Want to know how to actually build a brand, business, and international career in France? Fairly Fluent is your insider’s guide, bringing you the raw and inspiring stories of expats who've already paved the way. Join us this month on Fairly Fluent as we chat with a dynamic expat entrepreneur, Kiana Tiese, owner of KT Wellness & Pampered in Paris, who's creating beautiful wellness-focused experiences for fellow international women. We delve into the inspiration behind her events, her strategies for forging valuable partnerships in the City of Lights, and the realities of building a thriving business while embracing life in France.

Fairly Fluent in Dating the French (& other cultures!) in Paris with Chris Williams

On this Fairly Fluent episode Chris is back to talk about cultural nuances in the dating scene in Paris, the comical misunderstandings that arise from language barriers on dates, and how the cliché of French romance unfortunately has much more to do with romanticizing life than it does with you...

Fairly Fluent in Grieving from Abroad

Today's bonus episode is a solo episode where I share a little what it is like to experience loss while living abroad, how to take care of yourself & honor your loved ones if you are unable to travel home.

Fairly Fluent in Fête de la Musique, with guest Chris Williams

February’s Fairly Fluent episode features a fellow Wake Forest Alumni (Go Deacs!), Chris Williams, sharing all about the catch 22 reality of settling in Paris and how intentionally building a community is one of the conditions to setting yourself up for living a meaningful life abroad. Come back for part 2 in March where we talk all about dating in Paris & all the things that can get lost in translation despite being fairly fluent…