US Expats in France: Real Life After 8 Years and What to Expect

What does it really take to build a life in France as an American expat?
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, we explore the practical and personal side of moving abroad, from navigating French visa requirements to finding meaningful work, building a career, and creating a sustainable long-term lifestyle in Europe.
Our guests share their journey from the U.S. to France, including the realities of adapting to a new culture, launching a consulting business abroad, and finding professional purpose while living internationally. We also discuss the growing trend of younger Americans and aspiring expats looking beyond traditional career paths and exploring entrepreneurship as a way to create more flexibility, freedom, and stability overseas.
Whether you’re dreaming of moving to France, already living abroad, or wondering how to turn a love of travel into a real life and career, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make expat life work.
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