About You are so French! Success stories à la Française
The podcast talking about success stories of French people in Australia.
I am Aurélie, I am from France and I have been living in Melbourne for many years.
Since my beginnings down under, I have always been passionate about hearing the stories of my fellow French who found their place, their mission or their purpose so far away from their homeland. Did they have a dream when they moved to Australia? Or did their aspirations develop with their new life here? How did they make “it” happen?
In every episode, our guests will share what it means to undertake a project out of their comfort zone, the cultural differences they faced and how being French in Australia has been a bonus, or a challenge, in their endeavours.
With this podcast, I invite you to follow inspiring personal journeys into different fields: entrepreneurship, personal development, relationships or career to name only a few.
The achievement of something positive, this is what success stories mean here and what we will discuss, with passion, honesty and of course a bit of an accent!
I hope you will feel inspired by these conversations.
I like hearing from you so don’t hesitate to share your feedback and suggest me new guests. You can find me on Instagram at Youaresofrench.thepodcast, or email me at youaresofrench.thepodcast@gmail.com
To finish, I would love it if you could help me makes this podcast my success story by rating You Are So French the podcast on your favourite streaming platform with stars, the more the better! You can also subscribe to never miss an episode and of course tell your friends and family about it!
À bientôt !
Ania Benhamadouche, Director of Bistrot Media: from Paris's fashion world to Sydney's hospitality scene – a journey into French Art de Vivre
Welcome to a new episode of You Are So French! I’m excited to share my conversation with Ania Benhamadouche, Director of Sydney marketing agency Bistrot Media. From working in Parisian luxury with renowned brands like Louis Vuitton and Chanel to making her mark in Sydney's hospitality scene, Ania has built a career that spans continents and industries.
Starting with a working holiday visa, Ania quickly made her way into the heart of Sydney's food scene, working behind the scenes with a range of restaurants—both new and established. She has developed a deep understanding of the industry and knows exactly how to connect with foodies across the city.
As a French woman, Ania also developed an expertise in the French-Australian hospitality scene, understanding the subtleties of each market and the successful niche created by the crossover of both worlds.
In this episode, we dive into Ania's journey and the lessons she's learned along the way.
I hope you enjoy the conversation!
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.
Bistrot Media: bistrotmedia.com
Contact Ania here
Ania's recommendations for French restaurants in Sydney:
Four Frogs
L'Heritage
Episode guide:
03:45: Ania’s life before Australia 05:44: A Parisian life: glamour and hard work 09:36: First step: Melbourne with a working holiday visa 17:52: Next step: Sydney and looking for a sponsorship 19:10: Shifting career path 25:06: Taking over Bistrot Media 30:10: Navigating cultural differences 32:13: The French hospitality scene in Sydney 39:57: Reflecting on the Australian journey 44:05: Les Mots de la Fin
Bonne écoute !
2 Mar 2025
Alliance Française French Film Festival: A conversation with new CEO Frédéric Alliod
In this special episode of You are so French!, I sit down with Frédéric Alliod, the CEO of the Alliance Française French Film Festival, to explore the cultural impact of French cinema in Australia. Recorded just before the start of the 36th edition of the festival, Frédéric shares insights into how it has grown to become the largest French film event outside France.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the selection process and discover some exciting highlights from the upcoming 2025 edition. Frédéric explains why this annual event is so important for both the local French community and Australian Francophiles, showing how cinema creates connections and promotes cultural exchange.
You’ll also hear about Frédéric’s personal journey, his passion for French cinema, and the unique challenges and joys of bringing it to an Australian audience. It’s a conversation about dreams, cultural synergy, and the vibrant life of the French in Australia.
Bonne écoute!
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Frédéric’s recommendations for the 2025 edition:
Before What Comes After
The Story of Souleymane
My Everything
No Chains No Masters
The Deluge
Niki
Episode Guide:
03:20 – Frédéric’s journey as an audiovisual expert with a global career08:50 – The biggest French film festival outside France12:42 – The unique Australian landscape that makes it a success18:12 – The film selection process23:42 – Films that spark conversation31:38 – The French, Francophile, and movie-loving audience – a festival that matters to people for different reasons34:05 – Cinema as a soft power, inspiring your love for France41:05 – Future plans for the festival
3 Dec 2024
Laurent Boillon, founder of Laurent Bakery: how a French pastry chef revolutionised the way Australia eats bread
Laurent Boillon, founder of Laurent Bakery, shares his trailblazing journey from French pastry chef to revolutionizing the Australian bakery scene with high-end French baking techniques and sourdough innovation.
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