Since childhood, I have been driven by a deep curiosity about the diversity of the world and of human beings.

I remember in particular a book called Exploring the Mysteries of the World, which I have carefully kept. It explored the pyramids of Egypt, the monumental statues of Easter Island, the Maya and the great civilisations. I was fascinated by what gives a person the desire to preserve a tradition, a skill or a culture.

Alongside this, I practised classical dance, world dances and Burgundian folk dance. The latter led me to take part several times in the Vine and Wine Festivals organised by the city of Dijon. For me, these celebrations offered a unique opportunity to exchange with folk groups from around the world. We did not speak the same language, yet we understood one another.

Looking back, I know that these first moments awakened my interest in people, cultures, traditions and skills.

I began my professional life in hospitality and gastronomy, working on four- and five-star barges along various French rivers, with English-speaking crews and predominantly American guests.

My studies in international business then led me to join an American high-tech company, where I held roles in export, communications, marketing and project management across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. During this period, I held positions of responsibility while continuing my studies in international economics and then corporate communications.

This rich experience gave me a sound understanding of the industry and its quality standards. It taught me to strive for excellence, develop a wide range of skills and, above all, gave me the opportunity to gain a global view of a company and its organisational, strategic and relational challenges.

These early experiences have proved fundamental and formative. They form the foundation on which I have built my way of working, taking responsibility and approaching entrepreneurship.

After ten years in the corporate world, I decided to leave my job and set off alone to travel around the world.

From 2013 to 2014, I travelled through Turkey, Uzbekistan, Siberia, Mongolia, New Zealand, several Pacific islands, the United States and Mexico. I met potters in Cappadocia, discovered Samarkand and the Silk Road, slept in Mongolian yurts, shared the daily life of Kanak tribes and toured California’s vineyards.

This journey allowed me to experience unique moments, discover magnificent landscapes and share extraordinary moments of everyday life with people from around the world, who also gave me access to their cultures, traditions and skills.

This period of my life will remain etched in my memory. It marked a transition and a time of introspection. When I returned, I was no longer the same. I knew that my skills, interests and aspirations needed to come together in a single professional activity.

Without really knowing how I would get there, I knew I wanted to preserve my freedom while valuing what matters to me most: people, cultures and skills from around the world.

Entrepreneurship is a journey of hard work, perseverance, self-questioning and humility.

To achieve my goals, I have had to show great patience and endurance. Between wanting to make a living from a passion and actually doing so lies an immense gap.

After founding my company, I continued to take on a range of assignments, notably in human resources, wine tourism, event management and training.

These experiences kept me moving, learning and building my business.

Work has never held me back.

Ten years after founding my company, I can say that I have worked hard. Although I am grateful for this journey today, it has nevertheless demanded considerable sacrifice.