As I celebrate the one-year anniversary of “The French Ingredient,” I’ve been reflecting on how book writing became an unexpected tool for personal development. What started as a guide to doing business in France turned into something much bigger: a memoire of reinvention, resilience, and the lessons hidden in life’s detours.

Writing through the uncertainty of the pandemic helped me process past experiences and recognize my own growth. It also made me realize that sharing personal stories isn’t just for writers. Writing can be a way to reflect, heal, and connect.

If you’ve ever hesitated to put your own experiences into words, I hope this episode helps you see storytelling in a new light. Every challenge holds an opportunity, and the stories we tell, whether in a book or in conversation, can inspire both ourselves and others.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 The Importance of April

02:23 The French Ingredient: A Year in Review

04:46 Writing During COVID

06:55 Writing as Therapy

08:03 Overcoming Difficult Moments

11:28 Embracing Differences

13:09 Accepting the Universe’s Plan

14:02 Sharing Your Story

15:07 The Impact of The French Ingredient

18:00 Share Your Story

Links

https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-french-ingredient-making-a-life-in-paris-one-lesson-at-a-time-jane-bertch/20258866?ean=9780593500422&next=t

Connect with Jane Bertch:

Website: www.janebertch.com 

Instagram @janebertch

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