Jean-Sébastien Texier

I need a certain balance to feel good: moving as much as slowing down. Sports are part of my daily life (as much as possible) : running, swimming, just like quiet moments: reading, meditating, letting my mind wander, where ideas, projects, and new desires take shape.

What really matters to me is connection. I’m very close to my friends and family. I love seeing them often, cooking for them, and sharing simple but meaningful moments : a good dinner, a spontaneous outing, or a board game.

I’m deeply curious and passionate about culture. Museums, art in all its forms, music… I play drums and saxophone !

And then there’s travel: discovering new places, stepping out of my comfort zone, and opening up to other ways of living. Even planning a trip makes me dream! Marc would probably say I was a travel agent in another life ;)

If I had to sum myself up: someone grounded but dreamy, sociable, able to enjoy calm, and always ready to share…

One of our favorite family stories goes back to when Juliette, our niece, was about five or six. Music was playing in my in-laws’ kitchen while we were cooking, and we started dancing together. Staying true to my clown role, I decided to dance a little too enthusiastically and jokingly shake my hips. I accidentally bumped into Juliette as I stepped back. In a moment that caught everyone by surprise, one of her already-loose baby teeth fell out! There was a brief pause where no one quite knew whether to laugh or worry… and then we all burst out laughing, Juliette included, happily copying our reactions. To this day, that memory still comes up whenever we gather at my in-laws’ house, and it never fails to make everyone smile.

Outside of work, staying active is one of the ways I keep both my body and mind in balance. Two or three times a week, you’ll usually find me lacing up my running shoes and heading out to clear my head, sometimes along the Garonne River that flows through our city, sometimes up in the hills when I feel like changing the scenery. I truly love these moments of physical effort that bring calm, perspective, and a sense of well-being.

Whenever his schedule allows, Jean-Sébastien joins me, and those shared runs are always special moments for us. And if the weather isn’t cooperating, no worries : I simply roll out my yoga mat at home, grab my dumbbells, and turn the living room into a mini gym!

I’m also a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoy taking my Kawasaki out for a ride, whether for daily transportation or for the simple joy of riding on two wheels instead of four. It’s my little dose of freedom and fun.

When we’re not traveling, visiting family or enjoying a beautiful Airbnb with friends, I reconnect with my very first profession. Each year, I dedicate a few days to supporting local police units through operational reserve missions (like US national guard). I put my uniform back on to relieve colleagues who serve full-time. As an officer, I now lead teams of non-commissioned officers during these missions. It’s a responsibility I take very seriously and one that reflects my values of commitment, teamwork, and service.

With all these activities, we don’t always spend long stretches relaxing at home, but that rhythm truly reflects who we are. We’re a proactive, curious couple who love being on the move, who never get bored by routine, and who are always excited by new experiences and discoveries.