141: Taking a Risk In Order to Have It All: Author Isabelle LaFleche
The Simple Sophisticate - Intelligent Living Paired with Signature Style
Shannon Ables
4.7 • 944 Ratings
🗓️ 6 February 2017
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
~The Simple Sophisticate, episode #141
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Montreal author Isabelle LaFlèche has been an inspiration to me for many reasons. One of which is her tenacity to let go of what she knew and leap into what she loved. All it took was a nudge from an unexpected stranger to remind her of the creative talent patiently waiting to be released. J'adore New York was first published in 2011 to great success and was immediately followed by her second novel following the journey of her protagonist with a conscious when it came to fashion and ample intelligence in J'adore Paris. Two more J'adore journeys have followed taking her readers to Rome and Montreal.
Tune into the interview where Isabelle shared the fateful meeting that changed her life in a matter of months, what it means to have it all, the gift and discovery of taking a risk and much more. Quotes, books and other ideas discussed during the interview:
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."-Anaïs Nin
Learn more about author Isabelle LaFleche::
- Website: Isabelle LaFleche
- Instagram: @isabelle.lafleche
- Discover more about her chance encounter with the psychic in this article
~Discover more interviews with inspiring women on The Simple Sophisticate podcast:
- Paris, Relationships & Our Truest Selves: My Interview with Eleanor Brown
- A Discussion About Quality Over Quantity in Fashion & Life: NYC Stylist Tiffani Rogers
- Everyday Living in France: My Interview with Sharon Santoni
Petit Plaisir:
~Hidden Figures
Book: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly Film: see trailer below https://youtu.be/5wfrDhgUMGI ~Sponsor of today's episode is Plum Deluxe teas. Based in Portland, Oregon, and offering handcrafted, fresh, organic fair trade teas. Join the monthly tea club and receive an exclusive seasonal tea, free shipping and more for only $10/month. Learn more here. 
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the simple Sophisticate Podcast, where intelligent living is paired with signature style. |
| 0:16.2 | I'm your host, Shannon Ables. |
| 0:18.8 | And whether you're listening on your commute, exercising, working in the garden, or sitting down with a hot cup of tea or a |
| 0:25.0 | cafe ole, thank you for tuning in. Let's get started. Welcome to the Simple Sophisticate, episode 141. I'm excited for today's episode |
| 0:49.4 | because I get to welcome and introduce to you an author who I have been following for quite some time |
| 0:56.4 | as she has since 2011 shared her talents with the world, her passion for fashion, her love for all things French, and her appreciation for living |
| 1:06.0 | intelligently. Best-selling author of Jador New York, Jador Paris, and now Jador Rome. Isabel La Flesh. But before I get to that I will also have a |
| 1:20.4 | patie pleasure for you And it is a film that if you're looking for |
| 1:26.0 | inspiration, if you're looking for a reminder to never let go of exuding what |
| 1:31.6 | you're capable of and doing your best. |
| 1:34.4 | This film is the film for you. |
| 1:36.3 | So stay tuned for the end of today's episode |
| 1:38.4 | when I'll talk you a little more about it |
| 1:39.8 | and share with you the trailer. |
| 1:41.8 | But now back to my interview with Isabelle LeFlesch. We're going to talk about her |
| 1:46.6 | unexpected encounter with a psychic that helped her find something that was already within her and trust it. |
| 1:56.0 | We're also going to talk about having it all, what it feels like, |
| 2:00.0 | vintage shopping, one of the things about fashion that she's most embarrassed about, and much |
| 2:06.5 | more. |
| 2:07.5 | I think you're going to enjoy it. |
| 2:09.8 | And now for my interview with author Isabel La Fleshch. Joining me today on the podcast is |
| 2:15.7 | best-selling author of novels focused on fashion with a conscience Isabel La Flesh |
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