Riviera Firefly Podcasts
Stay up to date with our most recent podcasts and latest newsWe have covered many topics in this time from education, to health and lifestyle, coaching to wine tours, authors to yoga instructors, business and leisure .. we like to have guests where we can and listen to their top tips on Places to visit, setting up a business, making frineds, learning French, buying a house, dealing with paperwork dealing with administration and what brought them here in the first place.
Topical issues such as Brexit, Covid etc have of course impacted us along the way and our guests and I discuss these too.
Whether you already live her, plan to move her or just dream of visiting we hope that the Riviera Firefly gives you a little taste of the Côte d'Azur and the inside scopp on what it's like to really live here.
Thanks for tuning in and until the next time Au Revoir les Fireflies.
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Nutrition | Hormone Harmony | Menopause
Hormone Harmony midlife via nutrition – we get right into it in this podcast with important discussions around hormones, midlife, the menopause and this huge impactful phase in a woman’s life (and let’s be honest it impacts the whole family actually!) but it needs much more exposure and everyday discussion .
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Nutrition Immunity for balance during lockdown & beyond
Nutritional therapy Rocks | Find balance and boost your immunity through lockdown and beyond.
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Brexit transition paperwork France |Organise
The Brexit transition paperwork in France is a lot of paperwork that needs to be organised. The Carte de Sejour or WARP, French nationality and a driving licence are all important documents that help life in France.
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Relook an interior – bespoke furniture
Think interior differently. Update and remodel your home with taste and class thanks to this local small importer of bespoke furniture. In our interview we hear the story behind the company.
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Gift a fresh graze box
Setting up a small business as a new mum during a pandemic is no mean feat but with Yasmine and her background it is sure to succeed.
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Overcoming fears | Fitness & health
Many entrepreneurs will try their hand at many different projects until they find their true purpose. Building up essential skills , resiliance and an ability to conquer adversity. Join Sarah Smith the Miss Fit mentor as she shares her journey.
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Pandemic Wine tours France | France
What do you do if you can’t do physical wine tours ? You take them online .. great service dur
read moreRiviera Firefly Taster Series 6 – Support Local spotlight
We are back for the Spring 2021 with a spotlight showcase SUPPORT LOCAL .. interviews with local businesses who want to share some Côte d'Azur love with us all . Wine tours, furniture boutiques, life coach, reboot, snack boxes .. we have it all covered. Series 6 -...
read moreChildhood development flags | child avoids eye contact| Specialist educator
Raising children with success. You ask we answer with 5 minutes of specialist tips with our special guest Rebecca Leacock. Welcome to the latest series on the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for safe summer fun, Playgroup...
read moreParenting to success: Language delay issues in childhood
Raising children with success - language delays Welcome to the latest series on the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for safe summer fun, Playgroup Kindergarten and Forest school . In this series we chat with specialist educator...
read moreRaising children: My child bites | 5 minutes of tips to success
Raising children with success. You ask we answer with 5 minutes of specialist tips with our special guest Rebecca Leacock. Welcome to the latest series on the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for safe summer fun, Playgroup...
read moreRaising children with success | positive parenting | development disorders
Raising children with success. You ask we answer .. Listen in to our chat with guest Special Educator Rebecca Leacock. Welcome to the latest series on the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for safe summer fun,...
read moreRecycle Upcycle Repurpose
Recycle and upcycle your pool inflatables into bespoke, unique bags, pouches and pencil cases Get our French Economy boosted #staylocal #buylocal #supportlocal Welcome to the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for safe summer fun,...
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Discover Mougins
Mougins a perched village with lovely restaurants and cobbled streets to wander around also has come great canal walks, a chapel, lots of parks and more to discover
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Discover the big blue off Golfe Juan
Golfe Juan is a bustly port side town where Diamond Diving is located. Alex shares his top tips for enjoying this seaside town and also tells us a little about what we can expect if we get our into the big blue on a dive.
read moreFirefly with KidooLand Robert Bar Sur Loup
BAR SUR LOUP 5minutes of Fun Firefly Facts to discovering the French Riviera with guests. Get our French Economy boosted #staylocal #buylocal #supportlocal Welcome to the latest series on the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for...
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Mandelieu La Napoule
La Napoule Blue Beach a bustly little seaside town with an atypical castle to visit, a quaint port, quirky beach bar and beachfront walk – what’s not to love.
read moreEsteron Valley Revest les Roches with Tim Biscaye OpportunIT
Esteron Valley 5minutes of Fun Firefly Facts to discovering the French Riviera with guests. Welcome to the latest series on the Riviera Firefly podcast sponsored by KidooLand your childcare solution for safe summer fun, Playgroup Kindergarten and Forest school . The...
read moreValbonne medieval bustly village it’s picture perfect with Faye Villalba Yoga
Valbonne is a real treat of a village. A working village with a great variety of restaurants, original boutiques and the Friday farmers market on Friday it should be on everyone’s visit list this summer
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Vence: Provencal village 20 mins from Nice with Janeen Sonsie
Vence is a historic medieval walled village famous for its spring water, which can be collected from numerous fountains in the town. With a castle, are museum, cathedral, and famous art work by Matisse and Chagall – it’s not to be missed.
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Discover Vallauris Cote dAzur Enfants Cote d’Azur Stages Anglais
VALLAURIS home to 100 potters is home to ceramics, glass and the Bigaradiers bitter orange tree… and Napoleon. Picasso was one our famous residents. We also Learn some fast history facts and how best to visit the Picasso museum.
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Discover St Paul de Vence with Amanda Renar
St Paul de Vence one of our regions oldest medieval perched villages is a site to behold. Winding pedestrianized lanes, cute little boutiques, a multitude of galleries and a famous square to soak in the vibe and play petanque. This village is also very rich in history and art. Do not miss it.
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Grasse: 5 minute focus to stay local, buy local, support local
Grasse is known as the perfume capital of Europe but how did it get to be known for this .. you may be surprised. Join us for 5 fun minutes of facts and discover local treasures. Support the local economy, stay local and buy local 🙂
read moreNew Life in France
Do you want to move to France ? Are you thinking of settling on the Côte d'Azur ? Would you like to integrate and speak better French ? Pauline Mourrat joins Antonia on the Riviera Firefly to chat about her business New Life in France talks about learning French and...
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56: Ayurveda holistic health get body into balance with great habits
Balance your health and lifestyle with Ayurveda here on the Cote d’Azur. The right diet and exercise for your personality and body type can prevent disease.
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55: International Women’s Day – Balance for Better
It’s International Woman’s day and the theme this year is Balance for Better.
What does that mean to us .. well it’s about raising awareness .. challenging bias and influencing behaviour but it’s also about launching initiatives lobbying and fundraising.
Here on the Riviera Firefly we serve the community by raising awareness…we tell you about all the fab entrepreneurs, businesses and initiatives .. we share great spots to hang out and things to look forward to .. this time in this very a special edition the firefly asked for a couple of local entrepreneurs to contribute to an International Woman’s day special.. sharing their own mission and vision for bringing balance for a better life
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54: Increase your confidence with the right colours and styles that flatter
Are you ready to look at your life and give it an upgrade? Is your image dated and tired could you do with an injection of freshness a look, a style and colours that suit you ? Have you thought about setting up your own business or do you run one already but wish it...
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53: Writing & publishing a fiction book for Adults
Have you dreamed of writing a book ? Put off by how expensive publishing and printing a book can be ? The Firefly talks to local author James Vasey based in the Italian town Seborga just past Monte Carlo. We chat about his love for Italy and in particular Seborga and...
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52: Nick Boot UK DJS Abroad make provence your home
I love it when I meet someone who really makes the living in France dream work. Nick and his wife Lisa epitomise the home in the sun and moving abroad dream. After a holiday in the south of France they saw a sign as they were leaving that said "Why Not make Provence...
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51: Be Inspired set up a business in South of France – Pilates
Amanda joins the Riviera Firefly Podcast here in the South of France to talk to us about her business journey. She initially started her career in dance even treading the boards with Cilla Black in a performance of Aladdin. After traveling the world on cruise ships...
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50: Fitness Nutrition Being the best version of yourself
Leigh Bodin joins to chat about her Fitness and Nutrition business. She shares her journey to the South of France and how she set about studying for her Level 2 nutrition coach. Dedicated to learning she spent one year studying with precision nutrition for the master...
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49: Discovering Nice, Italy and the South of France
Robert Levitt is an American living in France. He has had a very unique approach to his career over the years. A former investment manager he actually would go and live in the country to truly understand how it worked , it's requirements and the opportunities...
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48: Review, renew, recycle, discard in 2019
Welcome to our first episode in 2019. As we say in France plein de bonheur et surtout santé -happiness and health. Above all health as this is the most important as someone in a nearby commerce said to me today without that we have nothing. In this episode I take a...
read more47: Counselling therapy and coaching with Gavin Sharpe
In this Riviera Firefly episode Antonia talks with Gavin Sharpe about relationships, issues that we encounter in life and how to get help and what kind of help is available . We cover a range of topics like social media, Life counselling, relationship coaching,...
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46: Smiley booth Lucy di Mora KidooLand Fete
The KidooLand Christmas market on the 2nd December 2018 hosts local companies and individuals who will be selling their festive wares and creating a fun and interactive environment for all the family. The inauguration of the loft is also the perfect moment to...
read more45: Healthy chocolate Le Bon Bean special offer for Christmas Fair
KidooLand will be holding an inaugural Christmas Fair on Sunday 2nd December from 10h30 to 15h30! KidooLand's traditional English Christmas Fair, will be full of activities for children, plenty of stands selling lots of different Christmas gifts and a variety of...
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44: Running a product business, network groups, simple cookery
Riviera Firefly podcast is your online show where we chat about living on and visiting the French Riviera and the Côte d'Azur. THIS EPISODE In this Riviera Firefly episode Antonia talks with Melanie Gulliver. Melanie is serial entrepreneur and shares her business...
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43: Etsy selling, creating jewellery, seaglass, christmas fair
THIS EPISODE In this Riviera Firefly episode Antonia talks with Rhonda Nicholl and chats Sea Glass and how she set up her business Sea Riviera. Sea Riviera will be at the KidooLand Christmas Fair on Sunday 2nd December 2018. Sign up to come to the event it's free and...
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42 feel the fear
Episode 43 Antonia shares what she is doing for self care, how she is facing her own mindset issues but pushing through, feeling the fear but doing it anyway. Listen to how they plan to grow and scale to the next level and join her community that is free! [iframe...
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41: Essential Dog Tips, toys, care , health, walks, medical emergency, refuges
Dawn Howard -Dog behaviourist from Dogs D'azur is our guest host this week sharing dog car tips and essential info for the South of France. You may remember Dawn from an earlier episode 12...
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40: Connect with your clients using effective Marketing PR Advertising
Listen to Marketing and Events expert Liz Menches from EAM International Global Marketing . She joins the Firefly podcast to share insight into planning a marketing and advertising campaign. We have a challenge for you too! "There is only one thing that makes a dream...
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Tiffany Butler Event Management
We interview Tiffany Butler Events organiser and planner on how she got into the industry, moving to France and getting to know the Côte d'Azur. Early career Advertising and the campaigns she worked on:Multiple Sclerosis, Volkswagen, The Guardian Moving into Events...
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Sleep training for baby and children
Gently to Sleep therapy for baby and children Louise's story - why she set up Gently To Sleep. A child is raised by the Village Louise's early days in Lancashire and Kent Choosing a business name and logo Setting up a new business (research, training, ) What age does...
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37: Chocolate superfood Grasse artisan shares her story
Chocolate is good for you! It's official and we chat all about why this handmade chocolate can help you in your day to day. Guest Hilly Mazija lebonbean.com Hilly is an artisan she produces stone-ground chocolate made with love from raw and organic, fair-trade...
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36: Top Tips Settling in and living in France (Part 2) avoid culture shock
Episode 36 settling in to an expat life in France. Moving to France can be a daunting experience. In this episode re-locators and expats can get some top tips on how to make it work Saving Money Language tips Meeting people - Join clubs and associations Making...
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35: Moving to France, planning, research, mindset, pitfalls, advice
THIS EPISODE So maybe you are sitting in the Rain in England .. or approaching retirement and wanting to come over from the US to Europe and you keep thinking let's do it let's make the move to a Life in France well then this episode 35 is for you. 10 tips and more...
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34: How Grit and resilience can change your odds educational consultant Dorothy Foster shares career and university guidance tips.
THIS EPISODE When grit and resilience and not accepting the cards you are dealt prove you can beat the odds. We chat with serial entrepreneur Dorothy Foster who after many business adventures now works as a consultant and advisor for students considering future career...
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33: Creativity for positive change, changing behaviour, habits, mindset,
Executive Coaching , Creativity & Positivity At home, work and play we need to be creative and positive if want to make great changes in our life. Firefly is thrilled to have had this great chat with our guest Barbara Wilson Executive Creative coach, leadership...
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32: Make this year count: Creativity, Environment, Thoughtful Eating
Welcome to 2018! In this episode we talk about creativity both professional and personal quieting you critical, negative inner self mood boards for goals Films & Theatre Books Environment Vegetarianism/Meat Easting goal setting Films I enjoyed: Murder on the...
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31: Organic in Valbonne, things to consider when opening your own shop
The final episode in our Festive series Katia from Bio Valbonne our first French interviewee pops on to reflect on her first year in business in 2017 and 2018. How do you go from an idea to setting up a shop to opening it, marketing and making the business work. ...
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