Creating a Language School from Scratch: Women, Work and Relocation on the French Riviera - Catherine Aygen

What does it really take to build a sustainable career in France as a foreigner? In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, the podcast discussing women, work & relocation on the French Riviera, Cecile Liconnet sits down with Catherine Aygen, an English teacher who transformed her freelance work into a fully accredited training centre, now helping hundreds of professionals in France gain confidence in English. Cat shares her remarkable professional evolution: • arriving in France with no job and navigating the shock of French administration • piecing together freelance work in Paris’ top universities • relocating to the Riviera only to discover a very different job market • deciding to launch her own training company and later a full Qualiopi certified training centre • mastering the complexities of France’s adult-training ecosystem, including the Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF) • strategically using lockdown and an office location to scale her business Her story is a masterclass in career reinvention, entrepreneurship, and cultural integration. If you're dreaming of moving to France, or already here and seeking a sustainable professional path, Cat’s journey offers rare, expert insight into the real steps required to build a business and thrive. Living the Dream: French Riviera Women and their professional journey while relocating to the South of France.https://livingthedreampodcast.com