At 27, following the end of a long-term relationship, Charline found herself back at her father’s home in France, asking a life-changing question: What am I going to do now?

Her answer took her to the other side of the world.

Leaving behind the familiarity of her small hometown, Charline travelled alone to Aotearoa New Zealand—despite the fear, uncertainty and challenge of communicating in English. What began as a working holiday became a much deeper journey of finding herself, reclaiming her freedom and learning to put her own happiness first.

In this heartfelt conversation, Charline speaks about losing herself in relationships, protecting her energy, challenging the expectations placed upon women and discovering the confidence to live on her own terms. She also reflects on the influence of her grandmothers, the unexpecte ...