Portrait of Anne-Sophie Drouet

Une Blonde en Norvège: from blogging to television

Episode 16 · 32min 02sec

Anne-Sophie, creator of Une Blonde en Norvège, shares her journey from falling for Norway’s landscapes to actually moving here: early financial setbacks, the difficulty of finding work without Norwegian, and rebuilding a career through music, guiding and regional television. She offers practical ways to prepare for a move, challenge assumptions — yes, there are beaches — and create opportunities by bringing something useful, without being taken advantage of.

Watch in your language. English audio and multilingual subtitles are available on YouTube. If needed, choose Settings → Audio track → English. Turn on captions under Subtitles/CC. The original audio podcast is in French.

In this conversation

In this first part, we discuss why they moved, the local job market, the importance of language and ways to meet people through music, sport, dogs and children. Anne-Sophie also recalls the moments when it almost came to an end. An honest, warm conversation for anyone thinking about life in Norway.

Topics in this episode

Work & calling · Moving & settling in · Language & cultures