Living the Dream: Women Reinventing Their Careers Abroad | Stories from the French Riviera
Relocating to the French Riviera sounds idyllic. But how do you actually build a professional life once you arrive?
Hosted by Cecile Liconnet, Living the Dream: Women Reinventing Their Careers Abroad | Stories from the French Riviera, explores the professional journeys of women who have relocated to the South of France.
Through candid, in-depth conversations, the podcast looks at what it really takes to move abroad, build a career, and create financial stability as an expat.
Each episode shares first-hand experiences of career change, entrepreneurship, relocation, and professional reinvention — from navigating visas and local job markets to managing finances, seasonality, and cultural differences.
These are honest stories of expat life in France, revealing what it truly means to live and work abroad and build a sustainable life after relocation.
Authentic voices. Grounded stories. A clear look behind the postcard-perfect image of life on the Riviera.
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Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, a podcast discussing women, work & relocation on the French Riviera, we meet Lizzy Parks, a jazz musician who reinvented her professional life after relocating from London to Cannes.
Lizzy first arrived on the Riviera for a music conference, and within hours, she felt something shift. The sunshine, the atmosphere, the creative energy. It all sparked a life-changing realisation. Within three months, she had moved to France, started learning the language from scratch, and begun building a new life, both personally and professionally.
In this candid conversation, Lizzy shares how she went from feeling isolated and unable to express herself in French to becoming a well known figure in the region’s vibrant events world. She explains how she rebuilt a music career in a new country and a new language, the booming Riviera events scene and how she carved her niche, the power of community, visibility and confidence when starting again abroad, the cultural challenges that surprised her the most.
Lizzy’s story is warm, honest and full of practical wisdom. A testament to creativity, resilience and the courage to leap into the unknown.Living the Dream: French Riviera Women and their professional journey while relocating to the South of France.https://livingthedreampodcast.com
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
In this first episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, Cecile welcomes Jo, a real estate agent who has spent nearly two decades guiding international families through the complexities of buying property in France.
Jo shares what most newcomers never expect: the impact of French inheritance law, why buying under the wrong status can create long-term complications, and what actually happens from the first viewing to signing with a notaire. She also shares the unexpected challenges of settling into local life, from making friends to realising that the Mediterranean isn’t made for surfing.
Whether you’re dreaming of a house with a terrace, planning a move for work in Sophia Antipolis, or simply trying to understand how French property really works, Jo’s practical advice and personal experience offer a rare, honest guide to starting again in the South of France.Living the Dream: French Riviera Women and their professional journey while relocating to the South of France.https://livingthedreampodcast.com