The end of a year and the beginning of a new year is a natural time for self-reflection. In this episode, Tonya reveals her 2018 Word of the Year, and shares ideas to help you find yours. French Kissing Life is all about living in the possibilities and seeing the world as your playground. In order to do that, you must chisel away all that keeps y0u shackled. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/94
Dec 28, 2017•15 min•Ep. 94
Another New Year is around the corner. And, you know what that means? Time for resolutions... or not! Let me give you some startling statistics. 42% of us make New Year's resolutions. 9% actually keep them. Think about that: Out of almost half our humankind, only 9 out of 100 people actually follow through on their goals. Pretty startling, right? All I can think about is how many people end the year feeling super disappointed and like they've wasted another year. The worst part of this whole fia...
Dec 27, 2017•9 min•Ep. 93
Instead of dragging across the finish line of 2017 with yet another holiday of exhausting hustle, absolute regret, and being completely drained..... Let's make sure that you Sparkle Bright this Holiday Season. These Mind Makeover audios are yours to keep.... forever! It's Tonya's no strings attached Holiday Gift to You! Pick up your gift at http://frenchkisslife.com/sparkle
Dec 14, 2017•3 min
Tonya moved in with her man in his "little cabin in the woods." She recalls the day she started packing up my things to move in. It didn't feel so heavenly in her head. In fact, her mind went a wee bit insane. Tune in to find out how to she overcame her fear, and how you can French Kiss Life anywhere. In a little cabin in the woods. Or in a penthouse on Madison Avenue. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/92...
Dec 09, 2017•13 min•Ep. 92
People love to talk about the past. The downside is that it holds you back. You cannot create a new future while also hanging out in the past. In this podcast, Tonya shares her attitude when it comes to the past and the only thing you need to know about it. Get ready to be inspired to let go of "past thinking" so that you can create a future full of joy and abundance. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/91...
Nov 29, 2017•6 min•Ep. 91
There is something magical about our American tradition of gathering for a day to give gratitude with the air starting to chill and the scents applex of spices in the air. Unfortunately, far too many women approach the holidays the way they go about their lives – hurried, pressured and overwhelmed. I know, because I used to be one of them. I want to make sure that this year, your Thanksgiving holiday is filled with elegance, style and joie de vivre. So I have put together a list of 22 ideas just...
Nov 21, 2017•15 min•Ep. 90
You're invited! Chocolate, Chanel, & Champagne: How Indulging in Parisian Hedonism Creates Lasting Personal Success
Sep 25, 2017•4 min
Ever wonder why French women can eat rich food, drink wine every day, and still stay slim and elegant? It's a paradox that perplexes most Americans. But the answer isn't about how many calories or what types of food they consume, how much they walk or whether they smoke cigarettes! Listen to Tonya sharing the story of her revelation about why French women can stay so slim and elegant while eating croissants and drinking wine, how it completely changed her life, and how it can change yours! Ever ...
Sep 18, 2017•17 min•Ep. 89
There are lessons in everything. In this podcast, Tonya shares the tough lessons she learned from a very interesting time in her life: as a Pageant Queen. She also discusses the discomfort we feel when we go after our dreams, the fears that pop up along the way, the jealousy that we feel or that may be directed towards you and so much more. These life lessons are what she applies every single day to live fully and on purpose. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife....
Aug 13, 2017•28 min•Ep. 88
Confession time (especially from you that work from home): do you ever spend all day in your pajamas or sweatpants because no one sees you? We've all done it. It's easy to become lazy and create a habit of dressing like a homeless woman when you've got so many other things to do. But, what if dressing with intention would positively impact your life? Your clothes speak your story. What story do you want to tell, most importantly when no one's watching? Listen to Tonya sharing her chic awakening ...
Aug 02, 2017•10 min•Ep. 87
In a world that is going harder and faster, a proper dinner party seems to have become a thing of the past. In this podcast, Tonya shares the stories of inspiring dinner parties in Paris and South of France that left a huge impression on her and why she's made a commitment to bring back dinner parties to her modern life. She debunks many of the excuses that people have as to why they don't make time to host and entertain and why you may want to reconsider not making room for such a fun and elega...
Jul 19, 2017•18 min•Ep. 86
While I am deeply grateful for what technology allows us to do, it's not how a true bon vivant thrives. (FYI: a Bon Vivant = one who knows how to live well.) In the French Kiss Life community, we adore face to face interaction fueled by luxurious surroundings. We want our creative flutes to be filled to the rim with possibility, beauty and love. We deeply desire to transcend the ordinary and tap into something greater. For these very reasons, I am SO excited to present. The French Kiss Life 2017...
Jul 10, 2017•5 min
Are you afraid of not being liked? Do you try to win people's affection? In this podcast, I share the shift I made that released me from the need to be liked and the reason why this is the best way to operate in the world. What if you just walked away from people who you have to work hard to convince? Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/85
Jul 04, 2017•7 min•Ep. 85
If you're struggling or feel like you can't create results in your life, learning to cultivate elegance is key, because elegance is a mindset. Learn 3 truths that Tonya learned from women who came into her life at the right time to teach her core principles that changed her life. Go to frenchkisslife.com/elegant to gain instant access.
May 26, 2017•4 min
Do you ever feel like your clothes don't match the woman you've become? Does it feel difficult to wear things that you're not accustomed to seeing yourself wearing? It's so easy to get in a style rut (or any life rut for that matter) and just continue to do and wear the same things day after day. If you want to get out of any life rut, you must be willing to shake things up and be uncomfortable. In this podcast, Tonya tells the story of how one outfit began to change how she saw herself as a wom...
May 24, 2017•13 min•Ep. 84
You can start creating an elegant mindset right now regardless of the balance in your bank account, the number on a scale or your relationship status. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/83
May 19, 2017•22 min•Ep. 83
How do I combine ambition with ease? This is a question I've been asking for almost a decade, experimenting with creating a mindset, along with inspired actions to create a life that is truly fulfilling. I don't think we were born to just work, pay bills and die. Yet, far too many people go through life, doing the same things day after day and wondering, "Where did my life go?" In this podcast, I turn to the French for inspiration on practical tips for living a passionate, driven life while not ...
Mar 21, 2017•30 min•Ep. 82
Travel is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. To travel alone is an even greater gift. In this podcast, Tonya shares the 8 exuberant and heart wrenching ways that traveling solo made her a better woman. If you are a woman seeking to evolve, you may find yourself booking that ticket after listening to Tonya's story of how solo travel changed her life for the better. Don't forget to grab her free travel audio guide at frenchkisslife.com/solotravel Get full show notes and more informat...
Feb 22, 2017•18 min•Ep. 81
Join my free video program: The 3 Truths of Elegant Women. Elegance isn't about how much money you have in the bank or the clothes you wear. It's a state of mind. Learn 3 mindset shifts you can practice to go from struggling to creating your life. JOIN HERE: www.frenchkisslife.com/elegant
Jan 16, 2017•2 min
Do you obsess over your weight? Do you pinch, obsess over and curse your fat? That was me years ago. When I looked in the mirror, there I stood 75 pounds more than my ideal weight. That's when I went on a mission to get rid of my fat. For the next decade, I dieted, exercised and went to even more extreme measures to lose weight. Yet, the harder I tried, the harder it became. Finally, I tried something different, something that radically changed not only me weight, but my life. I listened to what...
Jan 12, 2017•15 min•Ep. 80
All too often, women give all of their time, energy and resources to others and leave nothing for themselves. Then, we wait for someone else to rescue us or give us the things we deeply want. When others don't read our minds, we can become resentful and bitter. In this podcast, Tonya tells the story of the Christmas gift that inspired her to stop waiting for others to give her the life she wanted. Plus, grab The French Kiss Life Holiday Guide, all hand curated picks by Tonya herself. Enjoy! Get ...
Dec 14, 2016•16 min•Ep. 79
Santa's been listening. And, he's bringing you more love, joy & style.
Nov 28, 2016•2 min
Can we "create more time"? Of course not. We all have the same 24 hours a day. But a few years back, after completing a (disturbing) in-depth analysis of how I was spending my time, I made a startling discovery and came up with a simple workaround. In this podcast, I will share the things that I have discovered are not worth my time, plus offer you a tool to help you discover where you may be wasting time and what to do about it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkissl...
Nov 14, 2016•23 min•Ep. 78
Sweet music wafting over the Seine, a balmy Parisian night, and a glass of Bordeaux. Why, merci, don't mind if I do. Everyone should make a trip to the City of Light and Love, but not to see the sights (although they are gorgeous). "Doing Paris" is about more than finding a great cheese place – it's about finding yourself. I went in with some serious preconceived notions about who I was and how much better I would be if I could be more continental (the oh-la-la kind of continental). In that resp...
Oct 24, 2016•22 min•Ep. 77
Are you exhausted from this political season and all of the hate, fear and personal attacks? Do you have family members or friends who see things very differently? Are you personally angry and scared about what's happening in the world? If so, Tonya has finally given in to her commitment to NOT talk about this political season after being asked by so many people, "How are you handling these emotional times with a positive attitude?" In this podcast, Tonya shares the 8-steps she's taking to remai...
Sep 11, 2016•19 min•Ep. 76
Life can get hectic. There are deadlines to meet. Children to raise. A job to show up for. Business to run. Bills to pay. We live in a society that drives ambition and success over time and quality, which can make a woman afraid to stop for five seconds to appreciate a sunset, much less an entire day at the beach. Our feminine hearts crave everyday beauty, yet we don't take the time or create the space to tend to this need. The result is stress, boredom, frustration and all sorts of other negati...
Sep 01, 2016•11 min•Ep. 75
Do you constantly pressure yourself to be happy? Do you avoid uncomfortable emotions? Are you feeling like you'll never "be there?" If so, it's time to get some French inspiration and discover why chasing happiness is the worst advice ever, and what to do instead. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/74
Aug 25, 2016•14 min•Ep. 74
Do you constantly feel overwhelmed? Is time something you never seem to have enough of? Are you not taking care of yourself? In this episode, Tonya shares how the French culture inspired her to start taking time for leisure. And, when you do, the world doesn't fall apart. If anything, it becomes more rich and full. Ready to take the challenge? Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/73
Aug 16, 2016•10 min•Ep. 73
Have you created a vision board, only to find that your vision is still just a dream? While it's fun to cut and paste your dreams onto a sheet of paper, vision boards are a waste of time if you don't do show up for your vision. While Tonya does firmly believe in the law of attraction, she equally believes in the law of action. Listen to this episode to hear Tonya's story of her first and last vision board. You'll gain inspiration about how to take your vision and make it a reality. Get full show...
Aug 09, 2016•16 min•Ep. 72
If you don't like standing in long lines with a big group of other tourists, discover ways to experience Paris like a local. Get full show notes and more information here: https://frenchkisslife.com/71
Aug 04, 2016•27 min•Ep. 71
