Reinventing Yourself Abroad: From Creative Burnout to CEO in France
August 19, 2025
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Céline Flores-Tavukcuoglu, founder of Céline Concierge, to discuss her journey from Texas to Paris and how she built a thriving luxury concierge business abroad. Céline shares insights on moving to France, navigating visas, starting a business overseas, and building community as an expat entrepreneur.
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Céline Flores-Tavukcuoglu, founder and CEO of Céline Concierge, a bespoke luxury concierge service based in Paris. Originally from Texas, Céline shares how a one-way ticket to France turned into a 12-year journey building a thriving business and life in the City of Light.
Céline walks us through her transition from film production to entrepreneurship, the realities of French bureaucracy, and the visa challenges many Americans overlook when moving abroad. Together, she and Arielle dive into the complexities of cross-border taxes, self-employment, and starting a business as a U.S. citizen in France.
Whether you're a dreamer planning your move to Paris or already navigating expat life, this episode delivers real talk and expert insight.