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Bernadette

Bernadette

Paris, France

English, French, Basic Spanish....smatterring of Chinese

#Long distance swimming and Bikram (hot) yoga

Hello and Bonjour! Originally from Los Angeles I am of Irish, German, and French descent and have lived and worked in Asia, Europe and the US. Wherever I call "home" I am always curious about the local cuisine, not only in sampling (I will try anything at least once) but in re-creating myself with the help and guidance of local experts and cooking classes. Here in Paris for example I have taken classes at the Cordon Bleu. In fact professionally, I give workshops at the Cordon Bleu on"Personal Branding for Chefs" and have two clients who are chefs. They advise on menus and recipes. Here in Paris I live just across the street from the largest fresh food market in Paris....near Bastille ...where I find fresh and quality ingredients. I host two types of events. On an adhoc basis I host formal sit-down dinners that are special occasion or theme based such as Thanksgiving. However, on a regular basis, once a month, I host a Storytelling Evening & Dinner where dinner is followed by a storyteller (author, entertainer, artist, musician, author, magician, opera singer, dancer, actor, expert in a particular field) who tells a story around culture, lifestyle, entertainment, travel or the arts. The idea is to entertain, amuse, educate, enlighten or any combination thereof. I have hosted more than 20 of these events which are a delightful extension to what I do during the day. The menus for these events vary and have ranged from Mexican, Italian, Lebanese, Thai, Canadian, French, Cajun, French and often times fusion. Vegetarian options are available. Wine, juice, and other beverages are served as well as a selection of teas and coffee with a delightful dessert.
 Please refer to the FAQ below for more details. Professionally, (my day job) I am Founder of Visibility Branding where I help professionals identify, clarify and message their personal brand (online & offline) using STORYTELLING. I am Author of "Storytelling about Your Brand Online & Offline". If you are interested in leaning more I invite you to visit my site. www.visibilitybranding.com Having lived in Paris since 2002 I feel truly "Euro-American". A long distance swimmer (former long distance runner) and Bikram (hot) Yoga practitioner I find my "zen" in the H2O doing endless laps. My favorite Tibetan proverb, "Happiness is not at the end of the road, it's the road that brings happiness". Yours in story and good food, Bernadette FAQ on the STORYTELLING EVENINGS & DINNER 1) WHAT ARE THESE STORYTELLING EVENINGS? 
Events at a private residence where a storyteller (author, entertainer, artist, musician, author, magician, opera singer, dancer, actor, expert in a particular field) tells a story around culture, lifestyle, entertainment, travel or the arts. The idea is to ENTERTAIN, AMUSE, EDUCATE, ENLIGHTEN or any combination thereof. 
2) WHO ATTENDS? 
25-30 Storytelling aficionados who hail from across the globe and understand English. 
3) WHAT IS THE DINNER MENU?
 This varies with cuisines from the “four corners of the globe” and have ranged from Mexican, Italian, Lebanese, Thai, Canadian, French, Cajun, French, regional French and oftentimes fusion. Vegetarian options are available. Wine, juice, and other beverages are served as well as a selection of teas and coffee with a delightful dessert.
 4) WHAT IS THE COST?
 28 Euros which includes presentation, dinner, wine, beverages, juice, dessert, coffee 5) HOW OFTEN ARE THESE STORYTELLING EVENINGS? 
Once a month usually on a Saturday 
6) DO YOU WELCOME SUGGESTIONS FOR STORYTELLERS?
 Yes! This could be you, someone you know in Paris or someone who may be passing through.
 6) WHO HAVE BEEN THE PREVIOUS STORYTELLERS? 
For a full list and description go to this link under past events www.visibilitybranding2015.eventbrite.com 

\ 7) WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY? FULL refund 48 hours in advance or if event is cancelled by organizer.

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Silvia
Silvia

This was my third time at a Story-telling evening. The food is always delicious, but that's just a side attraction. What really draws people to these events is the quality of the speakers and the fascinating lives they have lived and stories they have to tell. Plus the warm and friendly people - starting from the host, Bernadette.