Armchair Expat

In this episode of Armchair Expat, Shannon sits down with Jeannette Ceja, an award-winning bilingual travel journalist, international speaker, and fierce advocate for women and Latinos in travel. From her earliest passport stamp at 9 months old to speaking on stages around the world, Jeannette has built a career fueled by curiosity, courage, and connection. Now living in the south of France, she shares how she followed her intuition (and a few astrological nudges) to make the leap and relocate abroad. This is a story of reinvention, purpose, and saying yes to the life that’s calling you. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Jeannette’s childhood trips to Mexico sparked a lifelong love of travel Why a pivotal trip to Europe at age 15 lit the flame for her future in France Her move from California to Provence—and the moment she knew France was home How pursuing a Master's in International Relations was her ticket to move to France How she’s navigated people-pleasing, fear of success, and stepping fully into her w