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Chasing Belonging: Growing Up French but Not 'French Enough
Belonging Beyond Borders: A Journey to Identity in JapanWelcome back to Behind the Yellow Curtain! In this episode, host Jess sits down with Rudy, a strategist from France. With roots in Algeria and the Caribbean island of Martinique, what led him to build a life so far from home in Japan?Despite graduating from elite schools and walking an enviable career path, Rudy always felt a sense of alienation. Then came the shocking words from a former boss: "You are not a cultural fit." The harder he tried to be the perfect Frenchman, the more his own sense of belonging slipped away. Ironically, he…
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