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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.

🛋️ Resources & Mentions

• Maison de Vacances
• Idaho Editions
• Margaux Keller
• Nate Berkus
• Maison Aurelys

Award-winning journalist Vivian Walt shares her journey from war zones to walking off a plane with Nelson Mandela. Based in Paris, Vivian is a Time, Fortune, and New York Times contributor, known for her bold reporting across the globe.

In this first episode of The Passport Jane Podcast, Vivian reveals how her restlessness became a passport to purpose. We talk about the thrills and dangers of foreign correspondence, raising a son on global assignments, and living boldly as a woman abroad. Whether you dream of expat life, crave courage, or want to thrive internationally, Vivian’s story will inspire you to leap.

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