Timing, Regulation and Strategy: A Move to France Planned to Perfection - Rachael Dickens

Women, Work & Relocation on the French Riviera: Rachael Dickens arrived on the French Riviera just days after osteopathy became legal in France: a move that could have been risky, but she treated it like a masterclass in strategy. In this episode, hosted by Cecile Liconnet, Rachael shares how meticulous planning, foresight, and sheer determination allowed her to turn a bold relocation into a thriving, high-end practice serving an international clientele. From carefully orchestrating her move and navigating French bureaucracy, to finding her first clients through clever networking and free advertising, Rachael demonstrates how to build a career abroad with precision and creativity. She opens up about the early months of emotional autopilot, the challenge of forging a professional identity from the ground up, and the lessons learned managing collaborators, contracts, and high-stakes situations, all while staying true to her values. Beyond business, she explores the nuances of integration, friendship, and connection, sharing how charity work expanded her network and led to unexpected opportunities. Rachael also reflects on the Riviera life, blending hard work with glamour, light, and the freedom that drew her here in the first place. This episode is more than a story of relocation, it’s a step-by-step blueprint for turning courage into sustainable professional success, packed with insights that anyone looking to start over or elevate their career will find invaluable. This is the full-length episode. If you would like to listen to a condensed 28-minute version, it is available on Living the Dream – Radio Edition. Living the Dream: French Riviera Podcast Women and their professional journey while relocating to the South of France. https://livingthedreampodcast.com