How to Become a Creative Entrepreneur Abroad with Jessi Raulet of EttaVee
SEASON 1 EPISODE 20 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
Jessi shares how her love of art has taken her from southern Indiana to Florence, Italy to San Francisco, and now it has become a bustling global business in France. Jessi chats about how moving to Paris for love and Strasbourg for family has been a journey deeply rooted in wellness.
Did you know that Strasbourg is one of the defacto capitals of the European Union (with Brussels, Luxembourg, and Frankfurt)? [Source]
Meet Jessi
Born and raised in Indiana, Jessi Raulet is an American artist and designer currently living in Strasbourg, France. In 2013, she moved from the U.S. to Paris for love, where she launched her colorful lifestyle brand, EttaVee. Seven years and one kid later, Jessi's brand, EttaVee, has gone on to become a global brand with products available at Target, Barnes & Noble, Wayfair, Pottery Barn Teen, HomeGoods, Michaels and more! With its ups and downs, she has embraced this life-changing journey of living as an American abroad.
Connect with Jessi
https://www.ettavee.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ettavee/
In This Episode We Cover:
Studying abroad in Florence, Italy
Becoming an Art Director in San Francisco
Moving to Paris for love
Landing a job in Paris
San Francsico vs. Paris Work Culture
The origin of the EttaVee brand
Prenatal care in France
French Childcare
Being a Black American woman in France
Moving to Strasbourg
Advice for expats wanting to start a business abroad
Resources
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Episode Credits:
Christine Job-Creator & Host
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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