Manon opens up about her upbringing in the south of France, growing up in a modest family, and watching her father dream bigger than the circumstances around him. That example plants the seed for her own hunger to create a different life. She shares how she starts working young, pursues real estate, and eventually realizes she wants more than stability. She wants freedom, creativity, visibility, and a life that feels fully her own. From there, we follow her leap into content creation and the bold decision that changes everything. What begins as a social media opportunity in Los Angeles quickly becomes far more complex and painful than expected, and Manon speaks candidly about the trauma, isolation, and survival instincts that shape her next chapter. Instead of going back home defeated, she decides to stay, rebuild, and bet on herself with nothing but grit, instinct, and a refusal to quit. We talk about her first roommate situation in LA, finding work however she can, building her own network, reaching out to brands and creators directly, and slowly creating the career and life she once only imagined from afar. She reminds us that success rarely arrives in a straight line and almost always comes with setbacks, reinvention, and hard truths. We also dive into social media, visibility, and what it means to be seen publicly in a way that is not always fair or complete. Manon shares her perspective on being portrayed on reality television, how she handles criticism, and why she chooses authenticity over trying to control everyone’s perception of her. At the heart of this episode is a powerful message: we do not have to wait for permission, perfection, or the right timing to start building. We have to trust ourselves, find our people, and keep going, even when the path looks nothing like we expected. This conversation is about resilience, identity, collaboration, and the bravery it takes to keep becoming who we are meant to be. 00:00 Welcome and why this episode means so much 01:00 Introducing Manon Berryman 03:00 How social media brought us together 07:00 Growing up in the south of France 11:00 Early ambition, real estate, and dreaming bigger 17:00 The leap to Los Angeles 20:00 Trauma, survival, and starting over 26:00 Building a career from scratch in LA 33:00 What resilience really looks like 36:00 Advice for anyone doubting themselves 41:00 Why slowing down matters too 44:00 Choosing deeper conversations over surface-level content 48:00 Reality TV, perception, and authenticity 56:00 Finding your people and trusting your path 00:00 Why this conversation matters 01:00 Meet Manon Berryman 03:00 From online connection to real friendship 07:00 Childhood, family, and ambition 11:00 Real estate and wanting more 17:00 Moving to Los Angeles 20:00 Surviving trauma and choosing herself 26:00 Building her brand and career 33:00 Reinvention and resilience 36:00 Advice for women chasing more 41:00 Slowing down without giving up 44:00 The power of real conversations 48:00 Reality TV and reclaiming your story 56:00 Final thoughts on courage and community Instagram | TikTok: @manonberryman Berry Brand Agency – www.berrybrandagency.com Massalia Beauty – www.massaliabeauty.com 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Instagram | TikTok: @patriciamuellen @builtthiswaypodcast @pmuellenandassociates P. Muellen & Associate – www.PMuellenandAssociates.com 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Built This Way is hosted by Patricia Muellen - entrepreneur, marketing strategist, and the voice behind P. Muellen & Associates. Patricia spends her days helping businesses grow and her nights having honest conversations about what it really takes to build something from nothing. If you liked this episode, follow the podcast, share it with a fellow builder, and come connect with Patricia online. Because around here we believe in hard work, real talk, and building things that last. After all… some of us are just Built This Way.
