My journey

Serial Entrepreneur - Coach - Published Author

In this photo, we had just taken the oath and had become Americans in addition to being French. My daughter was born in the USA and was already American and French. After obtaining the green card or permanent visa, we applied for the citizenship and six years later, to the day after we set foot on American soil, we took the oath. A great moment of happiness. A new life. Dual culture.

Of French origin, I speak English and French fluently. Bicultural and with dual nationality, I have lived in the United States for almost 20 years after also living in Canada. I have demonstrated my expertise as an international legal advisor and entrepreneur in France as well as in Canada and the United States.

Founder of the company USAFrance, LLC, I have assisted and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs and managers to successfully establish themselves with their families in the United States. Since 2008, I have also led intercultural seminars in international companies, notably Essilor, Bio Mérieux, Thales, Airbus, etc.

Author

Writing has always been a semi-dormant passion. I became a lawyer, an international legal advisor and then an entrepreneur because I had always been told that there were many called and few chosen in the field of writing, which remains an art.

This passion has caught up with me and I hope with the books that I am going to offer whether they are professional guides and/or semi-fictional novels that I can provide knowledge, encourage a desire to live your own dreams and fight for your convictions.

Looking forward to coaching you, meeting you during a seminar or through your reading.

West Coast Ambassador of the USA, Rencontres des Auteurs Francophones

Created in 2020 in New York to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Francophonie, the network brings together 360 authors from 52 different countries. Sponsored by iconic figures such as Marc Levy, Yasmina Khadra and Amanda Sthers, the network's mission is to make Francophone culture accessible to all, and to shine a spotlight on French-speaking authors around the world.

Vanina J.B.

Events in Pictures

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DES AUTEURS FRANCOPHONES©
May 15 -18, 2024
New York
5th Edition

For those who did not see, we've just experienced four marvelous and intense days orchestrated by Sandrine Mehrez Kukurudz, author, enthusiast and founder of the Rencontre des Auteurs Francophones, an organization supported by the Organization International of the Francophonie, an organization with a heart that promotes Francophones and Francophiles by showcasing Francophone authors and writers from all over the world, as well as Francophone culture and Francophone art worldwide.

In a nutshell. The first day, a meeting in the offices of the Organization International of the Francophonie, in the presence of its representative and Permanent Observer of the Organization International of the Francophonie to the United Nations, Madame Ifigeneia Kontoleontos, a wonderful person, who vigorously supports the Francophonie throughout the world. A warm welcome. Rich and enriching exchanges. On the second day, we were received by the Maison de l'Occitanie in New York, with Mr. Paul Cousin, Executive Director, who welcomed the Festival des Auteurs Francophones. La Maison de l'Occitanie not only supports the Francophonie and the arts, but also provides invaluable support to entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in the United States.

Once again, a warm welcome, and outstanding entertainment by Mona, who brought to life and helped us rediscover Albert Camus and Romain Gary, two “monsters” of the Francophone literature and humanists known all over the world. On the third day, it was the turn of the Alliance Française of Westchester to welcome us in an idyllic setting in Mamaroneck, in the presence of Mr. Christopher Weissberg, Député des Français à l'Étranger, who had come especially for the event. A meeting with a French-speaking community, warm and rich in exchanges. The last day took place at Ocabanon, a French space in the heart of New York, with an outstanding restaurant and a boutique offering the most sought-after products by the Francophone and Francophile community. All this in the presence of the formidable Benoit Cohen as guest of honor. Benoît Cohen's humanity and kindness are a reflection of the network. We met the visitors and other authors, enjoyed a humorous and generous interview and listened to texts read by the actors of Atelier Théâtre New York.

Throughout this event, with my book Réussir aux USA, I understood that I had just reached my dream in the USA, no longer as an entrepreneur, but as a member of a community of the Heart, led by people of the Heart, passionate about spreading literature, Francophone humanism and Francophone culture throughout the world. A world full of humanism. Thank you Sandrine Mehrez Kukurudz! VaninaJB.com

We will see you next year in New York and California!