Joy Studio,
A Community for International Women -
in Toulouse & online

Founder Community Joy Studio Internationally Women

Your global village for business growth and intentional joy

For the conscious, the curious, and the ambitious. We support internationally minded women to make money doing what they love, backed by a community that actually 'gets' the journey of building a life abroad.

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Three women standing on stage during a presentation or conference, with a large screen displaying text behind them. The woman on the left is speaking into a microphone, holding papers, wearing a black dress with red and white striped accents. The woman in the middle has reddish-brown hair, holding papers, wearing a dark floral blouse. The woman on the right has dark hair, glasses, wearing a brown jacket over a beige top.

Everything you need to grow your business and enjoy the journey.

Heartbeat Hub: Your space for support and celebration.

Member Directory: Find your next collaborator or business partner.

The Connection

Weekly Live Events: Online meet-ups and in-person (Toulouse) gatherings.

Resource Library: Tools for Wellbeing, Mindset, Business, and Creativity.

The Growth

Coaching Tools: Self-paced courses for time and energy

Monthly Reflection: Guided sessions to pause and move with intention.

The integration

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Conversations with Joy Studio Members

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008 Veronica on Curiosity, Connection & Creating a Life That Feels Like Yours
008 Veronica on Curiosity, Connection & Creating a Life That Feels Like Yours

From experimentation and “side paths” to protecting your energy, building community, and giving yourself permission to choose differently.

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007 Simone on Ego Death, Unmasking & The Art of Making the Decision Right
007 Simone on Ego Death, Unmasking & The Art of Making the Decision Right

From Panama to Toulouse, neurodivergent therapy, and why you can't make the right decision — but you can make the decision right.

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006 Kate Turner on Choosing Opportunities, the Value of Mentorship & The Power of "Doing"
006 Kate Turner on Choosing Opportunities, the Value of Mentorship & The Power of "Doing"

Navigating 13 years in Spain, remote work culture, and why "doing" is the ultimate form of support.

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005 Erica Fourie on Soft Power, Taking Up Space & Starting Before You Feel Ready
005 Erica Fourie on Soft Power, Taking Up Space & Starting Before You Feel Ready

For most of her life, Erica was comfortable in the background: supporting, observing, and staying unseen. But in recent years, something shifted.

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Is your business closer to obstacle course or river canoe right now? 👀 These are the 5 tools I used this morning to come back to alignment — and every single one of them took under 10 minutes.🥳 The thing about alignment is it’s not a
Many creative souls dream of moving to Paris to live the romantic artist life Not so many actually do it And even less do it on their terms! We talked to @morethanjust_views (also @emmalavelle.co first ever coaching client!) about how to take th
A pause to share the beautiful lessons that have been sown into the Joy Studio soil this winter. The thing we share and what drives us? Our passion for joyful impact. 👇Which lesson are you going to stay with? Drop the number in the comments!
Despite what your inner mean girl says — it’s not that you’re lazy. It’s not even procrastination. Have you ever known exactly what to do and still not done it? Here’s what most of us were never taught: thoughts create
What if the goal isn’t to make the *right* decision — but to make the decision *right*? That one line from this week’s guest Simone stopped us in our tracks. Simone is a neurodivergent psychotherapist and coach who has lived many
Building a business shouldn’t feel lonely. ❤️ Moving countries is one transition; building a business is another. At Joy Studio, we weave these worlds together. Whether you’re in #Toulouse or joining us online, we provide the strategy,

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Joy Studio is an online and in-person community for internationally minded women who want to build a business or grow a professional project — without burning out or losing themselves in the process. Founded in Toulouse, France, Joy Studio brings together women entrepreneurs, freelancers, and creatives from around the world for weekly events, coaching, and meaningful connection.

  • The Joy Studio community is hosted on Heartbeat, a private platform where members connect, share, and support each other daily. Members get access to weekly live events (online and in-person in Toulouse), open coaching sessions, co-working calls, a resource library, and a member directory to find collaborators. There is a 14-day free trial so you can experience the community before committing.

  • Joy Studio offers a monthly membership at €59.99/month or an annual membership at €599/year (equivalent to two months free). Both plans include full access to the Heartbeat community, all weekly events, coaching sessions, and the resource library. A 14-day free trial is available.

  • No, Joy Studio is a global community. While we host regular in-person events in Toulouse, France, the majority of our events and all coaching sessions take place online, welcoming members from across Europe and beyond. If you are based in Toulouse, you also get access to weekly in-person coffee meetups and monthly evening socials.

  • Joy Studio is not a networking group. It is a community built around the idea that sustainable business growth and personal wellbeing are inseparable. We combine practical business support — marketing, strategy, accountability — with wellbeing practices like breathwork, coaching, and intentional reflection. The women in Joy Studio understand the specific experience of building a professional life across cultures, which makes the connection and support genuinely different.

  • No. All Joy Studio events and content are in English. Our community is built for internationally minded women, many of whom are navigating life in France without being fluent in French yet. We also provide resources to help members understand the French business system — from URSSAF to setting up the right legal structure — in accessible, plain English.