Society & Culture
Bean Town. Boston. Home of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. And also my home for awhile, both times as a student. But this was years ago. That’s OK, some things in Boston haven’t changed in centuries.Today we are talking with Vanessa Bouvry, a Parisian who’s made her home in Massachusetts. Vanessa is Associate Director of Program Development at my alma matter, Emerson College, where I got my MFA in creative writing. Boston is known as America’s European City, and it’s a city of firsts in the United States: First public parkFirst subwayFirst public library First newspaper First telephone First post office And it’s home to the oldest pub and continuously running restaurant in the U.S.In this episode you will learn where to go to experience this history for yourself. We’re talking Freedom Trail, State House, and where to find the best treasure trove of Halloween candy in the entire city. You’ll also hear Vanessa’s unique story of how she, as someone born in France, can live and work in the United States, and the differences Vanessa sees in French and American culture. Enjoy the episode. Start your own podcastpostcardacademy.cosarahmikutel.comsay hi on InstagramFor the next two days, get 50% off my course Podcast Pitch Perfection. You don’t have to have your own show. This is about getting on other podcasts to share your message. Not only will you learn how to craft irresistible pitches, you’ll learn how to tell your own story, how to interview, and so much more. Visit https://sarahmikutel.com/maypitch and use code MAY2021 at checkout for 50% off. Valid for the next two days.