Hi, it's Passport Jane recording live from Paris!

This episode is SO special because it features my dear friend Nathalie Marsan - and you're going to absolutely love our story of how we met. Picture this, I’m in the south of France expecting to meet a friend when I get a message that she unable to meet and gave me the number of her friend in the South of France... Nathalie.

But here’s the wild part, we ended up getting into club 55 yes, the club 55 without a reservation on my 50th birthday, talking directly to the owner and creating one of the most treasured memories.

Nathalie is a French-Canadian interior designer who studied at KLC School of Design in London and now splits her time between Paris and Montreal. She specializes in creating luxurious small spaces and has built an incredible real estate investment portfolio with her partner.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How to design luxury in tiny Parisian apartments
The 2025 design trends that matter: mocha tones, natural materials, and unexpected Memphis style pops
Why light direction can make or break your Paris apartment hunt
The economics of Paris real estate investing (spoiler alert: timing is everything)
Where to find the best flea markets and design inspiration in Paris
The hidden gem spa experience at La Mosquée de Paris that you NEED to try

This conversation reminds me why I started this podcast - to share stories of women living authentically, taking risks, and creating beautiful lives abroad. Nathalie's journey from HR to interior design, her move to Paris with young children, and her courage to completely reinvent herself is pure inspiration.

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