Don't Miss the First-Ever Online Meet-up with La Flâneuse !
Join Me for an Inspiring Conversation about Living a Creative Life
Bonjour la compagnie !
Thanks to you, La Flâneuse is building such a beautiful, funny, delightful and marvelous community. In 2025 I’d like us to connect even more, with the goal of supporting each other in our pursuit of our hearts’ desires, whatever they may be and despite the obstacles that appear on our paths.
It’s a creative living club of sorts, and it starts now, with an hourlong free online event.
We’d love to see you there!
Reignite Your Creativity and Honor Your Dreams
Tuesday, February 11th at 12PM EST
(Scroll alllll the way down for time zone conversions and oh yeah, the results of last week’s poll about my singing with a French band on a dare from my husband)
A vulnerable one-hour conversation between women in varying stages of following their passions, developing their creative projects, living with inspiration and navigating it all amidst our busy and demanding lives.
Elle, C’est Moi.
In case you’re new around here, I’m Karen—une artiste de coeur (an artist at heart) with entrepreneurial tendencies. I’ve lived many lives, from leaving Ohio at 17 to become a globe-trotting magician’s assistant on a cruise ship, to creating four businesses, running a beloved NYC restaurant, planning parties for billionaires, writing a bunch of books, and now reinventing myself in my mid-fifties in Paris.
What am I doing in France? Well, it’s a long story, but click here for part of it if you’re curious.
It Is Possible to Live a Creative Life
And that’s what we’re going to talk about together. Une vie creative.
For the event, I’m assembling a small group of badass women from all over the world who’ll share some tips and advice from their own amazing journeys. You’ll come away with a spark, empowered with ideas that resonate and that you can really use.
All Creative Hearts: Bienvenue !
This event is not limited to writers—it’s for anyone who wants more joy and beauty in their lives. All artists of the heart are welcome—and that means you! Whether you’re trying to prioritize a project, preparing to make a bold move, or if you’re simply seeking a way to build more creativity into your daily experience, this get-together will be the beginning of good things to come.
Special Perks for Those Who Attend the First-Ever Online Event
In 2025, we’ll be announcing some exciting new developments at La Flâneuse, and you’ll be the first to know. Plus, as un grand merci for joining us at the online event, you’ll receive some special benefits to keep your momentum rolling.
Time Zones for Our Creative Meetup
In the US
Tuesday, February 11
New York — 12PM EST
Chicago — 11AM CST
Los Angeles — 9AM PST
In Europe
Tuesday, February 11
Paris — 6PM CET
London — 5PM GMT
If you’re in another time zone, you can calculate your timing with this tool, or you can click to register and your correct time will be shown.
If you have any questions at all, feel free to message me directly on Substack or send me an email at karen@karenbussen.com.
And Now, Last Week’s Poll Results: Should I Sing with a French Band on a Dare from My Husband?
If you want the whole story about this, you can check out last week’s post. But as far as what you all think, voilà les chiffres (here are the numbers):
So what’s the verdict? Well, I’m just over here on my own creative journey, and franchement (frankly) I’m still too terrified to make a decision. I have, however, been singing every day to help me figure it out, and that’s a real kick!
D’accord les malins (OK clever ones),
Can’t wait to see you at the event in February, and in your inbox with more fun stories very soon!
Bisous et bon week-end,
Karen
Would love to join you on the 11th but have to collect my grandchildren from school on Tuesdays. Another time perhaps. I’ll watch the recording 🤞🏼
Karen, I just invited my two lovely daughters, your contemporaries, and francophiles like me. I also invited a few amies. Hope they join your newsletter followers. A bientôt!