From Corporate Life to Pilates Studio: Finding Purpose and Clients in a New Country - Mel Morcom

What happens to your career when you relocate to the South of France after a major life change and have to start again from zero? In this episode of Living the Dream: Women, Work & Relocation on the French Riviera, Mel shares how she rebuilt her professional life after returning from London as a single mother of two. Her first move to the South of France was shaped by lifestyle and opportunity. Her second came after a major life shift with the need to create financial stability, redefine her career, and rebuild her life from the ground up. From a successful career in corporate events at Goldman Sachs to opening her own Pilates studio in Valbonne, Mel’s journey unfolds step by step through retraining, uncertainty, quiet beginnings, and steady growth. Her story offers a clear and grounded perspective on what it takes to build something sustainable in a new country. 🎙️ In this episode, we explore: Career reinvention after relocating to France Starting a business from zero with no existing client base Navigating French qualifications and professional regulations Building a bilingual business across cultures and languages The financial realities of starting again after a major life change The role of community, relationships, and local networks Creating a business that aligns with your life over time Mel’s journey reflects the reality behind many relocations: a period of adjustment, rebuilding, and gradual progress that leads to something deeply personal and sustainable. A conversation that captures both the challenge and the depth of creating a new life on the French Riviera. 🎧 Living the Dream shares the real stories of women who have relocated to the South of France and rebuilt their professional lives, navigating language, career shifts, and financial realities along the way. 📍 Riviera Highlight (Mel’s favourite places): The Promenade des Anglais in Nice, and the Presqu’île de Giens. Two very different expressions of the Riviera, from iconic coastline to wild, off-season beauty. Follow, share, and connect to help others discover these stories. This is the full-length episode. A condensed 28-minute version is available on Living the Dream – Radio Edition. 🎙️ Living the Dream: Women, Work & Relocation on the French Riviera Real stories of women building meaningful, sustainable lives in the South of France. https://livingthedreampodcast.com