Fairly Fluent

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, 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.

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.

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... 

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. 

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…

Bonne Année ! We are celebrating the new year with a fun episode with my fellow Georgia Peach, Catherine Dodd, to discuss studying abroad, finding a Master's program in Paris, nannying & interning in fashion - making friends, finding an apartment, and overall figuring it out as she got to Paris and started this new chapter. 

Bienvenue au premier épisode avec une invitée anglaise ! Welcome to our very first episode with a guest from England! In this episode, Laura will share her experiences finding an apartment in Paris, some interesting stories at the French doctor's office & the French pharmacy, and as many of us experience when we are new in France: our mistakes with French "faux amis" - words that appear to mean the same in another language but actually have completely different meanings.Listen, Download & Share! Instagram: @fairly.fluent

In part 2 of Corinne’s episode we discuss everything from finding her first job from posting on Facebook, her current role in luxury & fashion, to considering visa implications when taking time off or switching jobs, and the different levels of settling in a new country and making Paris her home.Follow, Share & Subscribe!Instagram: @fairly.fluentTikTok: @fairly.fluent.pod

Fairly Fluent est de retour avec notre première invitée ! The "Diet Coke version of Emily in Paris," herself, Corinne Mosher. We talk about her journey from the Rotary Youth Exchange to university in the Champagne Region, rocking the fashion world in Paris and figuring out how to avoid needing a visa (aka - becoming a french citizen - le rêve !)

Welcome back! This episode is all about my experiences falling in love with France and eventually moving to Paris. It starts with my Rotary International experience in 2014 & continues to today. Listen, Subscribe & Share! Instagram: @fairly.fluentGet in touch: [email protected]