A New Adventure Begins: Behind the Scenes of Building My Next Chapter ( With laughter, Grit, and plenty of espresso)

They say the best journeys begin the moment you decide you’re ready for something more.

Maybe you don’t know exactly what it will look like, or where the path will lead, but you feel that unmistakable

pull in your heart — the call to create, explore, and grow.

That’s exactly where I find myself now.

If you’ve ever tried to build something from scratch — whether it’s a website, a business, or simply a new chapter in your life — you probably know the feeling: equal parts excitement, dread, caffeine jitters, and the occasional “ Why on earth did I decide to do this again ? “

Well, welcome to my world these past few months.

I’ve been buried in login screens ( who knew there were so many ways to reset a password ), scribbling down ideas at 2 a.m., juggling tech glitches that made me question my sanity, and riding the emotional roller coaster of building something new, from the ground up. And in the middle of all that …I’ve learned a few things that I want to share with you — not just the polished version you might see in the highlight reels, but the real, messy funny, behind - the - scenes truth.

Why Start Over …Again?

Let’s rewind the tape a little.

A while back, I found myself staring at a blinking cursor, an empty website, and a thousand doubts.

Maybe you know the feeling: you’ve invested time, money, late nights, and pieces of your soul into something..

and then you hit a wall. Or maybe life hits you.

For me, the past year has been about reinvention.

Learning. Trying ( and failing ). Getting back up ( sometimes grumbling, sometimes with a smile ).

And the truth is, starting over isn’t just a business decision — it’s a life decision.

You choose to put yourself back out there. You choose to let go of old mistakes, old fears, old stories that no

longer fit. And you choose to believe ( maybe stubbornly ) that you can build something beautiful from the

rubble.

The Backstage Glitches Nobody Talks About

I wish I could tell you this new adventure has been smoothie sailing. That I had the perfect plan, and that

everything fell neatly into place. Spoiler alert: it didn’t

Just last week, I spent three days trying to fix a link. Three. Days.

At one point, I was whispering to my laptop like a medieval witch, begging it to just let me in.

Password after password failed. Support emails went unanswered. I even tried bribing the tech gods with

a second espresso… they didn’t care.

And when I finally broke through the digital wall? I did a small victory dance. Alone in my office, in my pjs.

This is the part of building something new nobody really talks about. The hidden, quiet moments when you

question your sanity, doubt yourself, and wonder if you should just go back to the “ safe “ version of your life,

the one where nobody criticises, nothing goes public, and everything stays comfortable small.

A Glimpse Into What’s Coming

But here’s the thing: I didn’t come this far to only come this far.

I’m building something new, not because it’s easy, but because it’s calling me.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll start to see it unfold: new offerings, new stories, new ways to connect.

I want to create a space where women ( especially those of us navigating our second act ) can feel

inspired, supported, and entertained — where we can laugh at our mistakes, share our dreams, and find

practical tools to build the life we want, on our own terms.

There will be guides, free resources, courses, and ( of course ) plenty of personal stories — the messy kind

and the magical kind.

Lessons Learned So Far ( With a Side of Humor )

While the new adventure is still under construction, here are few behind - the - scenes lessons I’ve learned that might help you too:

1. Nothing works until it does.

   You’ll spend hours troubleshooting something… and then one day it magically clicks.

   Celebrate when it does.

2. Nobody really knows what they’re doing.

   Even the most polished creators and entrepreneurs, they’re figuring it out as they go.

3. Coffee helps. A lot.

   Tea lovers… you do you.

4. You have to cheer yourself on.

   Especially in those moments nobody sees, when the wins are small, and the doubts are loud

5. There’s no “ perfect “ time to begin.

   Waiting fir everything to line up, means you’ll be waiting forever. In business as well as in your

   private life. Just start.

   
   

Why I’m Sharing This Now

I could have waited until everything was perfect — the new site flawless, the offers beautifully packaged, the social media feed curated and gleaming.

But honestly? That’s not real life.

And maybe what we need more of these days is truth. The messy middle, the imperfect beginnings. The stories

of women figuring it out, trying, falling down, getting back up — and refusing to give up on themselves.

That’s the heart of this new adventure: showing up as we are, and building from there.

So…What Exactly Is Coming ?

Okay, okay… a little teaser, but not too much, because I love a good cliffhanger.

Soon, you’ll see:

. A refreshed website designed to feel welcoming, hopefull, and yes — one that actually works when you click the link.

. Free guides and resources to help you navigate your own second act, from starting over after divorce, to solo travel inspiration and guidance, to building confidence ( even if it’s from scratch )

. A community space where we can connect, share, laugh, and support each other.

. Courses and digital products that combine practical advice with a dash of humor, because life is serious enough already. Unexpected travel packages made to measure.

And of course… blog posts like this one. Honest, raw, sometimes funny, always real.

Final Thoughts: Why Adventure Is Always Worth it

Starting over is never easy.

It requires courage. And grit. And sometimes learning how to swear in a new language…

But if there’s one thing I’ve learned in this process, it’s that the biggest adventure is often the one where you

say “ yes “ to yourself.

Yes, you’re worth the effort.

Yes, you have something valuable to share.

Yes, you can do hard things, and look good while you’re at it.

So here’s to us — to the women reinventing themselves, to the messy middle, to the adventures waiting just

around the corner.

Thank you for being here with me. The best is yet to come, and don’t forget:

Every beginning is hard, messy in the middle, and glorious in the end…

To quote Ed Sheeran

Be Original; Don’t Be Scared Of Being Bold !

From Athens,with love

Kati