[LUM#8] She realizes herself

Cendrine Genty's aim is to help women with their career transition plans. After a career in television journalism, she set up the start-up " L se réalisent ".

Carlotta Forsberg

There's no doubt about it, she's a pioneer. Cendrine Genty set the tone as early as her studies: when she learned that a new postgraduate diploma (DESS) in scientific and technical journalism had just been created at the University of Montpellier, she decided to join the very first class. It was a choice that launched her on an exciting 14-year career in television. " I discovered the world of TV during a DESS internship and then seized a number of opportunities. As a journalist, producer and editor-in-chief, Cendrine Genty took part in the creation of a number of programs and quickly gained in responsibility. At the age of 27, she was editor-in-chief of Pékin Express.

Almost 10 years later, another responsibility turned her professional life upside down: she became a mother. " I realized that there was no longer any point in pursuing the career I had loved, but I couldn't see myself doing anything else either.

"Combining work and private life

How to reconcile this new family life with a professional career? " I kept asking myself how other women managed to combine work and private life, and I wanted to chase them down and ask them." .... And so she did. Armed with a notebook and a pen, she embarked on a year-long investigation. Cendrine Genty discovered that many women were asking themselves the same question: " What do I really want

" Many of them were wondering about a possible career change, after maternity, burn-out, illness, redundancy...". How can we help these women, torn between family and work, to find a place that suits them? Cendrine Genty decided to put her skills as a journalist at their service. Another first began: the creation of L se réalisent, an action program designed to support women's career development throughout their personal lives. " We support women aged 35 to 50 in the second half of their careers, whether they are looking for a career change or setting up their own business, " explains Cendrine Genty.

And the audience is in for a treat: " the Femmes L se réalisent solidarity days have attracted almost 1,000 participants who come to share their experiences," enthuses Cendrine Genty. A real success for Cendrine, whose main aim is to "show that the horizon of possibilities is extraordinary ", and who is already filling hers with new projects and other firsts.

UM podcasts are now available on your favorite platforms (Spotify, Deezer, Apple podcasts, Amazon Music...).