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Two Apprenticeships, One Bold Career Path
At 15, our family friend Lucien finished school and stepped straight into a life of hands-on learning outdoors. Growing up,…
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From Milking to Market — My Week on a Small Farm
After spending a week at “Ferme Arc-en-Ciel,” in Juriens, a small village in the Swiss canton of Vaud, I realized…
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Inside a 1960s Butchery Apprenticeship
The photos in this newsletter help bring the story to life, but most are not from our family archive. We…
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How to Braid Bread – Swiss Tresse Tutorial & 3 a.m. Bakery Lessons
✨ Stay with me until the end — there’s a little bonus video waiting for you. It’s 8 p.m., and…
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She’s 16. She Sews Suits. She Mentors Interns.
Two years ago, I couldn’t wait to finish school so I could start my training as a seamstress, Valentine told…
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Exploring curiosity close to home — and learning a lot along the way
📰 In today’s post: 🧰 A simple knock on a neighbor’s door leads to hands-on learning, community connection, and a lesson…
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What If You Could Start Your Dream Job at 15?
📰 In today’s post: 🇨🇭 Apprenticeships in Switzerland: Why so many teens skip high school to launch professional careers early Learning to…
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Selling with Trust — Swiss Style
📰 In today’s post: 🏡 Self-Service Shops & Swiss Simplicity: A direct way of selling that says a lot about trust We’ve…
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We’re Heading to Switzerland — Want Mail from Us?
🌞 Summer Break Ahead: A Swiss Adventure Awaits! Just a quick note to let you know that we’ll be slowing down…
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Selling from Home — Our Favorite Creative Setup
Business with Heart, Close to Home — by Solène We live in the Sunset District of San Francisco — three…
