About me...

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My dear friends hello,

I am thrilled to have you here at Mama Values, a blog dedicated to the challenging yet rewarding journey of balancing motherhood with work, partnership, and personal interests. Achieving a harmonious and fulfilling life is easier said than done, but through this blog, I aim to share tips that help me manage daily tasks, inspire you, and create a supportive community where we can exchange ideas and experiences. It's empowering to know we are not alone in this!

Mama Values has a dual meaning: it represents the values I strive to instill in my children as a mom, and it serves as a reminder that we, as mothers, should value ourselves. Taking time for ourselves is essential, as it replenishes our energy and makes us even better moms.

Let me introduce myself. I was born and raised in Greece, graduated from the Law School of Athens, and hold a Master's degree in International Financial Law. I spent many years working in the banking sector before feeling called to a different path after the birth of my youngest son. Since 2022, I have been exploring the fascinating world of travel as an advisor, helping families create meaningful memories around the world.

I have a genuine love for reading and traveling. In 2018 I moved to Canada, and I am grateful for this significant change in my life. I am married and have three children—two sons and one daughter. We often joke that we are an international family, as my husband is Moroccan, making us a blend of two cultures while embracing a third one in Canada. In upcoming posts, you will see how different elements can harmoniously combine when there is love and open hearts and minds.

Writing has always been one of my greatest passions, and I am proud to have recently published my debut novel, The Dilemma. The story explores love, personal growth, life-changing choices, and the complex dilemmas we all face at one point or another. For years, this novel existed only in my imagination and in countless pages of notes. Seeing it finally come to life has been one of the most meaningful journeys of my life, and I am excited to share it with readers around the world!

Being a mom is the greatest blessing in my life, and I am thankful every day for it. At the same time, I struggle to find time for myself, to shed the anxiety and guilt I feel when I am not the 'perfect mom,' and to rediscover myself after the profound transformation that motherhood brings.

The biggest transition of my life was not becoming a mom of two children or three children. It was becoming a mom for the very first time. Motherhood opened the door to a magical, wonderful, exhausting, anxiety-filled, sleep-depriving, love-filled world that transformed me forever!

Mama Values aims to provide an honest perspective on various aspects of life—from cooking to traveling, decorating, organizing, well-being, and more—through the eyes of a mom, but not exclusively for moms. I hope everyone finds something interesting in the posts to come, and I invite everyone to contribute their valuable experiences.

With all that said, let’s embark on this new journey together. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if there is a topic you would like me to explore in a post.

Let’s support each other, because… Mama Values!

Love, Katerina