13 years ago, Johnnie took a massive step into the unknown moving to Los Angeles from London at the age of 51, not knowing that it would change his life in a very unexpected way.

Welcome to LaRealStory Podcast

Real stories. Real talk. Real people 

I am your host, Cécile Delepière.

I am a storyteller. I am a story listener.

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I was born a woman. And I’m still a woman. That’s part of my identity. Now, does it mean that I have to procreate? Because I have a uterus, does it mean that I have to have a baby? Because I come from a line of women having sometimes 14 pregnancies, does it mean that I have to be a mother? Because I have a very maternal personality, doesn’t mean that I want to be a mom? I guess for a long time that’s what I thought until...

Welcome to LaRealStory Podcast

Real stories. Real talk. Real people 

I am your host, Cécile Delepière.

I am a storyteller. I am a story listener.

To support my Podcast:

• Follow on Spotify & Apple Podcast.
• Share on social media: 🎙️ @cecile.delepiere 🎥 @la.real.story 
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We all lie. Lie to ourselves mostly. Big and little lies. Out of fear; to please our parents, then our teachers, our partners or friends...; to avoid confrontation and to face how we truly feel inside. It started early on for me. I became good at lying.

Welcome to LaRealStory Podcast

Real stories. Real talk. Real people

I am your host, Cécile Delepière.

I am a storyteller. I am a story listener.

To support my Podcast:

• Follow on Spotify & Apple Podcast.
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Some of you know me under the nickname Chacha and I will tell you that story on another episode but for now, know that it carries the love that I have for cats.The two cats that I have right now Harley and Lulu. What can I say? I’m a cat mama. I grew up with a lot of cats and I loved each and everyone of them. They were a big part of our family. But today, I want to talk to you about Taïn, my first dog and how his life impacted mine.

Welcome to LaRealStory Podcast

Real stories. Real talk. Real people

I am your host, Cécile Delepière.

I am a storyteller. I am a story listener.

To support my Podcast:

• Follow on Spotify & Apple Podcast.
• Share on social media: 🎙️ @cecile.delepiere 🎥 @la.real.story 
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Welcome to La Real Story Podcast!

Real Stories, Real Talk, Real People.

I am your host Cécile Delepière.

I am a story teller.

I am a story listener.

Today, in this second episode of La Real Story, I would like to tell you another personal story about taking a leap of faith, diving into the unknown and embracing the challenges. Soon, I will have guests on the Podcast but for now let’s explore just you and I. And this way, you are getting to know me a little better.

I used to sell shoes at Cole Haan on Bloor Street in Toronto, a shoe store. I was a sales associate. A fancy term to say that I was a salesperson. I didn’t last long. Though I was great at my job. Somehow it felt like acting....

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