Welcome to the home of What The French?! Podcast, a podcast where we dive in to the unique and often unexpected experiences of life as an immigrant in France.
I’m Sarah and I’m your host of this podcast. I’m an American who moved to France for love but found myself quickly exclaiming “What the French?!” as I navigated the cultural quirks, administrative woes and everyday surprises of my new life in Paris. Now, I knew what I was getting myself into when I moved over here. This wasn’t my first rodeo.
Setting up life in another country is not always a piece of cake, there are many challenges and struggles that come along with it. There are also just as many victories and successes (if not more) as well ! I knew full well what I was getting myself into. Now, I count myself lucky because I moved over to Paris already a few steps ahead of the game: I had a friend group, I was fluent in the language, and I knew what I would be up against when it came to administrative tasks because I had lived here before.
What The French?! came to fruition one weekend when I realized that not many people who move to France realize the difficulties that come with it. I wanted to share to be able to spotlight and share the stories of others who’ve gone before and made the trek. I wanted to bring to the light the reality of moving to France and what that means and entails. Not everything you see or hear is like the curated social feeds of Parisian expat influencers.
So, if you are an expat, a Francophile, looking to make the big move, or just curious about what it’s like to live in France, this podcast offers an authentic and honest look into the immigrant experience. Join us for candid conversations, insightful stories, and plenty of laughs as we spill all the tea on what it truly means to call France home.
Hi! I'm Sarah and I'm the hostess of What the French?! Podcast. I also hold down the fort at @abuckeyeinparis , where I share all my tips & tricks about life as an American in France and whatnots about making the most out of Paris if you're coming to visit (I've also got a blog with way more information too)!
I figured it only appropriate that I introduce myself and give a little insight into why I started this podcast. This was an idea that had been floating around for a while and I finally pulled the trigger on it. We've all got a story to tell, especially when it comes to moving and setting up life in France. It's not always la vie en rose or champagne and cheese. The struggle can be real folks. And I wanted to showcase that. Social media has a funny way of only showing the perfect, curated moments of life abroad, but there's so much more to it. The struggle is real folks!
After some points from my husband, dad, and brother, I've successfully registered, cut, edited, and put together the first episode. It's not perfect, there are some blips, but it's not too shabby (nothing like learning another skill).
You can find the first episode at the link in the bio.
Happy listening! Et à bientôt ! 🎙️🇨🇵
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Life in France.
Are you an immigrant living in France?
Ever have a moment where you're a bit unsure of what's happening or what's going to happen?
A moment where you just feel like a deer in the headlights?
Or a moment where you came, you saw and you conquered?
Then I want you! 🫵 I'm looking to tell all the stories, share the expériences. Every story/experience counts. Sounds like something you want to do? Drop me a line and we'll get something set up!
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Welcome to "What the French?!," the podcast where we dive into the unique and often unexpected experiences of life as an immigrant in France. Join me, an American who found herself repeatedly exclaiming "What the French?!" as I navigated the cultural quirks, administrative labyrinths, and everyday surprises of my new life in Paris. In each episode, we’ll share stories of adaptation, triumphs, and challenges as I chat with other immigrants who have also embraced the City of Lights and beyond. Whether you're an expat, a Francophile, or just curious about the ups and downs of living in France, this podcast is your passport to understanding the real immigrant experience. Tune in for candid conversations, insightful anecdotes, and a lot of laughs as we uncover what it truly means to call France home.
#whatthefrench #immigrantlife #lifeabroad #lifeinfrance #laviefrançaise #france