Episode 03: A Debut in Luxury

An American in Paris: The First Year in Luxury Consulting

Ever wondered what it’s really like to start your career in luxury — in Paris, surrounded by global maisons and real client work from day one?

 This week’s guest is living that dream: a full-time role at a boutique luxury consultancy advising some of the most recognisable brands in the industry.

 She’s our real-life Emily in Paris — just at the very start of her career.

 In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of her first year — navigating French office culture, learning the codes, and making the leap from business school theory to real-world brand work. And spoiler alert: some of her answers might surprise you.

 Whether you’re just starting out, planning your move into luxury, or mentoring emerging talent — this episode offers a rare, real-world glimpse at what getting your foot in the door really looks like, and what to expect on the other side.