Welcome to another episode of You Are So French! Today, I’m joined by Eva Bonnet, better known as Bonjour Mate on social media. With over 500,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, Eva brings the quirks of French culture and language to life through her engaging and humorous videos.
Eva’s Australian’s story began in Melbourne with love and a corporate job. Passionate about pastry, she created a small side business of choux to cater for local sweet enthusiasts.
Her life took a major turn when she was diagnosed with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic, facing treatment while being unable to see her family in France.
On her way to recovery, Eva became a mum and now, as a mother of two sons, she is dedicated to building a strong connection to French culture for them. A creative soul, Eva’s passion for sharing her French heritage led her to start engaging videos online, which quickly attracted a loyal community eager to learn-and laugh- about French language and culture.
In this heartfelt conversation, we explore her journey through resilience, creativity, and the love for her heritage. Enjoy this genuine and inspiring conversation where you can hear smiles along the way.
Bonne écoute!
Episode Guide: 03:57 Life Before Australia: St Tropez and Dordogne. 10:57 First steps in Melbourne. 15:00 Finding Love and a Reason to Stay. 19:06 The Choux Pastry Business. 23:12 Navigating Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment during COVID-19. 29:12 Re-Discovering French Culture and Heritage through Motherhood. 36:22 Balancing Life and Content Creation. 50:43 Reflections on Success. 52:00 Les Mots de la Fin.
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