EP24: The Amazing Woman Behind Paris’s Most Popular Journal Company: Natalie Valmary

A single journal Natalie Valmary carried on a family trip through Asia sparked one of the most beautiful brands I’ve ever encountered, and reminded me how important it is not to wait on your dreams.   In this episode, I sit down with Natalie, the founder of Louise Carmen, to talk about creativity, reinvention, and what it looks like to build a business that’s deeply personal. Natalie shares how her idea took shape during a year of travel with her husband and daughters, and how it grew into a beloved journal company based right here in Paris.   Natalie also opens up about the stroke that changed everything, and the clarity it brought about what really matters. That part of the conversation hit me hard. What do we do with the time we’ve been given? Are we spending it in ways that feel true to who we are?   This episode is full of inspiration for women, whether you’re starting something new or finding your way back to what you love. We talk about personal transformation, the quiet power of journaling, and what it means to trust yourself in life and in business.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Natalie Valmary   03:48 How Louise Carmen Was Born   10:07 Family, Travel, and Creative Sparks   13:12 A Lifelong Love for Journals   17:08 Building a Brand with Purpose   24:26 A Health Scare Changes Everything   29:03 Growing the Business   33:57 Finding Strength in Hard Moments   39:10 Inspiration for Women    Links Connect with Natalie Valmary: Louise Carmen Website: https://louisecarmen.com Louise Carmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisecarmenparis/   Connect with Jane Bertch: Website: www.janebertch.com  Instagram @janebertch Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm