This is the second part of my conversation with Marie-Louise Gay, award-winning Canadian author and illustrator of children’s books. Find out how Marie-Louise came to write for a young audience. We’ll also discuss how to encourage creativity in children, the benefits of reading with your child and how you can use a book to go deeper than its mere reading. This is a very important and inspiring episode for all parents and carers! Episode Timeline Part 1 Marie-Louise Gay’s early career How Marie-Louise came to write children’s books Part 2 How to encourage creativity in children A … Read More →
FV 076 : (Part 1) Marie-Louise Gay, author and illustrator for children
Meet Marie-Louise Gay, an award-winning Canadian author and illustrator of children’s book. This is the first part of a fascinating conversation between two book and language lovers: Marie-Louise and myself! In this part, Marie-Louise will tell you a bit about her childhood and to what extent it influences the adventures of the heroes she’s been creating. Do you know Stella and Sam, two very cute siblings? They were born from Marie-Louise Gay’s imagination! Marie-Louise is perfectly fluent in both French and English, so which language comes first when she starts writing? Are there any … Read More →
FV 075 : “Living Quantum”- Healing body and mind with French magnetizer Nathalie Ressiguier
Nathalie Ressiguier is a young French woman with a very special gift: she’s a magnetizer. When I was put in touch with her to do the interview I was, as always, very interested because I was going to learn a lot; but this time I had had a lot of trouble trying to think of some questions in advance! Why? Because I wasn’t sure what she was doing exactly! Luckily, Nathalie’s so passionate that the conversation just flew very easily. So, what’s a magnetizer? How did Nathalie found about and then develop this unique gift? In this episode, you’ll hear her story and you may find her experience … Read More →
FV 074 : La Fine Mousse – the world of craft beer
Meet Laurent Cicurel, a Frenchman passionnate about beer and craft beer. Laurent is the co-owner of La Fine Mousse, a bar and a restaurant in Paris which specialises in the tasting of unique beers. The restaurant offers to match dishes with beers, just like you would do with a wine. By the way, in a country where wine and champagne are so renowned, how big is beer culture in France? Find out in this episode and learn many more, interesting facts such as what the main ingredients in a beer are, or why the number of breweries underwent such a dramatic change in number in the last … Read More →
FV 073 : Florence Metgé, a French artist with a perspective on African art
Florence Metgé is a French artist based in the South of France. Florence’s art is colourful and vibrant. She finds her inspiration in the complexity of human relationships and will share some examples in the episode. Living in Western Africa for many years has also influenced her style. Listen in to learn more about it, as well as the condition and challenges faces by contemporary African artists! Episode Timeline Part 1 An overview of Florence’s background Westerners vs African people: hoe they react to art Definition of Arts Plastiques Part 2 Florence’s favourite theme Favourite … Read More →
FV 072 : Hannahpad – a product for women but an episode for everyone to enjoy!
In the last 2 episodes of French Voices, guest Jean-Benoît talked about his experience as an airline pilot. When we recorded the interview, he was working with his wife Julie to set up a very special business, Hannahpad. Now, Hannahpad products are exclusively used by women but this is not a female only episode! Proof is, Jean-Benoît is a man and the brand Hannahpad itself was originally created by a man too. So, stay tuned! Hannahpad sells washable sanitary pads made from organic cotton. Why would anyone go through the trouble of washing their pads when the supermarket ones make our lives so … Read More →
FV 071 : (Part 2) Life of an airline pilot
This is the second part of my interview with Jean-Benoît , a French pilot for a major Middle Eastern airline. In this episode, you’ll learn how a pilot’s body deals with night flights and jetlags, what turbulences are and whether they are dangerous. You’ll hear Jean-Benoît’s point of view regarding the strengthening of safety rules since the September 11th terror attacks and you’ll find out how many female pilots are in command of your plane journeys! If you missed the first part of the interview, listen to episode 70 Episode Timeline Part 1 How a pilot’s body deals with night flights … Read More →
FV 070 : (Part 1) Life of an airline pilot
Jean-Benoît is a pilot for a major Middle Eastern airline. In the first episode of our long and absolutely fascinating conversation, he will tell us how one becomes a pilot and he will also take us behind the scenes of the preparation for a flight: what are the roles of the captain, the co-pilot, the rest of the crew? What major changes have happened in the world of aeronautics over the past few decades? Listen to find out and learn so much more! Episode Timeline Part 1 When Jean-Benoît was little… How Jean-Benoît became an airline pilot The weather during a flight Part 2 The roles of … Read More →
FV 069: (Part 2) Discover the history of my hometown with greeter Marie-Christine Poisson
Marie-Christine Poisson used to be my school teacher when I was around 3 year old but in this episode she will share her passion for the history of my hometown, Montmirail. If you ever travel in the area (Montmirail is only an hour away from Paris, on the road of the Champagne), Marie-Christine can give you a free tour of the town because she volunteers as a greeter. You'll be in good company with this very energetic and extremely passionate (and chatty) woman! Recording this double episode was pretty special for me and I got to learn about 3 historical characters who played an important role … Read More →
FV 068: (Part 1) Discover the history of my hometown with greeter Marie-Christine Poisson
Marie-Christine Poisson used to be my school teacher when I was around 3 year old but in this episode she will share her passion for the history of my hometown, Montmirail. If you ever travel in the area (Montmirail is only an hour away from Paris, on the road of the Champagne), Marie-Christine can give you a free tour of the town because she volunteers as a greeter. You'll be in good company with this very energetic and extremely passionate (and chatty) woman! Recording this double episode was pretty special for me and I got to learn about 3 historical characters who played an important role … Read More →
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