EP 39: The Joy of Ajiri Aki of Madame de la Maison

EP 42: Creation and its many layers

In this episode, we reflect on the art of creation, not just what we build, but who we become in the process. We explore why clarity comes through action, how community shapes every meaningful creation, and why evolution often requires letting go of old versions of ourselves. From spectacular mistakes to inspired reinventions, we remind ourselves that creation is never final, it is a living, evolving journey that asks us to keep growing, testing, imagining, and becoming.   Episode Breakdown: Intro - 00:00:00 Happy Mother’s Day & Planting Seeds for Growth - 00:01:02 Why Creation Requires Action, Not Perfection - 00:03:40 The “Gastro Vous” Story & The Power of Community - 00:06:42 Letting Go to Evolve Into New Versions of Ourselves - 00:12:11 Connect with Jane Bertch: Website: www.janebertch.com [http://www.janebertch.com] https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/ [https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/]   Add us to your favorite audio platform: https://linktr.ee/generateher [https://linktr.ee/generateher] Produced by Jane Bertch. Edited by Taisa Echterhoff.

EP 41: This is why you are not making friends in Paris

In this episode, we explore how we build meaningful friendships in Paris, reflecting on cultural differences that shape connection and trust. We learn that friendship here isn’t rushed, it’s something we earn over time through consistency, discretion, and shared values. As we navigate this, we’re encouraged to slow down, be genuine, and focus on depth over quantity, understanding that true friendships grow quietly but last deeply.   Episode breakdown: Intro - 00:00:00 Reflecting on our journey together and friendships with locals - 00:00:58 Lesson One - Do not treat people like calendar slots - 00:09:26 Lesson Two - Name Dropping - 00:11:11 Lessons Three - Longlasting Relationships - 00:15:39 Gossip - 00:17:52 Final reflection - 00:19:43   Connect with Jane Bertch: Website: www.janebertch.com [http://www.janebertch.com] https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/ [https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/]   Add us to your favorite audio platform: https://linktr.ee/generateher [https://linktr.ee/generateher] Produced by Jane Bertch. Edited by Taisa Echterhoff.

EP 40: The importance of being delusional

In this solo episode, we explore the unexpected power of being “delulu”, daring to believe in dreams that feel unrealistic, irrational, or even impossible. Through reflections, examples, and a transformative journaling exercise, let's find a way to reconnect you and your inner curiosity, rediscover your past achievements, and reimagine what’s possible for your future. This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder that innovation, reinvention, and fulfillment all begin with the courage to dream beyond your current reality, and to find the community that helps those dreams grow.   Episode Breakdown: Opening & The Idea of Being “Delulu” - 00:00:00 From Impossible to Reality (Example on Why Delusion Drives Innovation) - 00:03:47 Exercise: Your Personal Harvest (Past Achievements) - 00:06:34 Exercise: Your “Delulu” Dreams (Future Possibilities) - 00:08:31 Community, Curiosity & Bringing Dreams to Life - 00:15:09   Connect with Jane Bertch: Website: www.janebertch.com [http://www.janebertch.com] https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/ [https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/]   Add us to your favorite audio platform: https://linktr.ee/generateher [https://linktr.ee/generateher] Produced by Jane Bertch. Edited by Taisa Echterhoff.

EP 39: The Joy of Ajiri Aki of Madame de la Maison

Today we sit down with author and creative entrepreneur Ajiri Aki for a heartfelt conversation about cultivating joy, embracing life’s transitions, and living with intention. Ajiri shares her journey to Paris, her philosophy of “joie de vivre,” and the powerful lesson behind her story about using the “good china”, a reminder not to wait for special occasions to enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The conversation explores writing as a tool for self-expression, the importance of nurturing personal growth, and finding beauty in everyday moments.    Episode Breakdown: Intro - 00:00:00 Finding your Joie de Vivre - 00:03:17 The “Good China” Lesson - Don’t Wait for Special Occasions - 00:04:54 Writing, Creativity & Authenticity - 00:12:14 Tending Your “Jardin Secret” & Living in the Present - 00:18:38   Links: You can find Ajiri on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ajiriaki/ Or via her website: https://madamedelamaison.com/   Connect with Jane Bertch: Website: www.janebertch.com [http://www.janebertch.com] https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/ [https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/]   Add us to your favorite audio platform: https://linktr.ee/generateher [https://linktr.ee/generateher] Produced by Jane Bertch. Edited by Taisa Echterhoff.

EP 38: Le Printemps - Welcome to Spring in your Jardin Secret

We’re back for Season 3 of GenerateHER, stepping into a season of action, growth, and bold beginnings. Inspired by the energy of spring in Paris, this new chapter invites you to move beyond reflection and start planting, pruning, and nurturing your “Jardin Secret.” This season is all about becoming the butterfly: embracing change, seizing opportunities without waiting for perfect conditions, and recognizing both the people who shape our paths and the impact we can have on others. Let’s grow, evolve, and bloom together.   Episode Breakdown: Intro - 00:00:00 Butterfly season begins - 00:02:37 Jean La Quintinie - 00:05:46 The butterfly effect - 00:13:36 Be someone’s butterfly - 00:16:07   Connect with Jane Bertch: Website: www.janebertch.com [http://www.janebertch.com] https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/ [https://www.instagram.com/janebertch/]   Add us to your favorite audio platform: https://linktr.ee/generateher [https://linktr.ee/generateher] Produced by Jane Bertch. Edited by Taisa Echterhoff.