“Surviving Paris” with Robin Allison Davis

Flourish in the Foreign

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Robin Allison Davis, details her decision to move abroad, her experience of adapting to life in Paris, her battle with breast cancer, and the importance of community and support systems. Robin also touches on dating in Paris and gaining French citizenship. Her memoir, 'Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light,' is set to be released on September 16th, 2025.

Order it here*: https://bookshop.org/p/books/surviving-paris-a-memoir-of-healing-in-the-city-of-light-robin-allison-davis/27354523?aid=94836&ean=9780063353138&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2&next=t

This Episode Covers:

• The Decision to Move to Paris
• First-Year Challenges and Triumphs
• Navigating the French Job Market
• Navigating Medical Challenges Abroad
• Writing a Memoir: Surviving Paris
• Dating Experiences in Paris
• Becoming a French Citizen
• And much more!

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

ExpatWell: Financial Forum*-https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

Move Abroad with Intention

• Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
• Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
  • S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad
  • S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention
  • S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1
  • S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well Lived
  • S1 E 59: Financial Wellness Abroad
  • S2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft Life
  • S2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1
  • S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy Abroad
  • S2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1
  • S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th Episode
  • S4 E 21: Living in Spain

Build A Business Abroad

• "From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business" FREE Video Training
• Build a Business Abroad Guide ( https://www.christinejob.com/guides )
• Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist
  • S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad
• https://www.ChristineJob.com

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Join the Buy Me a Coffee Membership (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
• Check out the Flourish in the Foreign Bookshop (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/books)
• Be a Guest on the Show ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbc3624UV6qOJzxbqLENcsbJuiSTuXTc2Jii-c6Sz98Qq_dg/viewform?usp=pp_url)

Flourish in the Foreign is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Christine Job.