France Active gives entrepreneurs a voice

DATE DE PUBLICATION 26/01/2026

France Active gives entrepreneurs a voice

Bold and committed – season 3

Creating a more socially conscious and environmentally friendly world requires a combination of boldness and commitment. That’s why France Active has chosen to give a voice to entrepreneurs who have taken on this challenge. Discover their inspiring stories. Supported by our network, they put people at the heart of their business model and tell us about their journeys in this 3rd series of videos entitled ‘Bold and committed’.

Espoir 73 – Esat Le Haber - Savoie

Espoir 73 helps people who have experienced a break in their career due to mental illness by offering them the opportunity to rebuild their lives and regain their self-confidence through a rewarding professional activity. Located in Entremont-le-Vieux, the organisation comprises a dairy farm, a cheese dairy and a restaurant, providing an environment promoting personal development and reintegration.

Mineka – Auvergne Rhône-Alpes

Joanne Boachon, an architect by training, faced the same difficulties as her colleagues: sourcing second-hand materials often proved to be complex. To meet this need, she created Mineka, an association that gives both individuals and professionals easy access to reusable materials. Open several times a week, the workshop offers them the opportunity to come and stock up with ease.

Nomade Coiffure – Franche-Comté

Nomade Coiffure’s mission is to reach out to residents who are unable to move around. To do this, the entrepreneur has converted a van into a fully-fledged mobile hairdressing salon. She travels around the small villages of Franche-Comté, offering a local service while enjoying greater freedom in her work. This innovative initiative meets the needs of residents while reinventing the hairdressing industry.

Défi production – Occitanie

Offering hope and passing on genuine expertise in the film industry: this is the mission that Défi Production has set itself for young people in the Reynerie neighbourhood on the outskirts of Toulouse. To achieve this, the association has launched the first film school in south-western France dedicated to teaching film production skills, offering 500 hours of free training. This unique initiative opens new career prospects for these talented young people.