Books, Babies, Balkan Roots & Big Feelings: A Raw Solo Catch-Up on Life, Legacy & What’s Next - The Life You’re Building While You’re Still HealingHey sis 🤍This is a real, unscripted catch-up episode — no guest, no script, just life lately.From Easter and family moments to big personal milestones, ancestry, motherhood, and building something meaningful in real time… this episode is a reflection on everything that’s been unfolding behind the scenes.It’s about showing up anyway, even when things don’t go to plan.It’s about legacy, identity, and creating a life that feels aligned with who you are becoming.Showing up and staying consistent, even when plans fall throughA powerful “welcoming happiness” message and what it means right nowThe emotional final stages of my children’s book At Baba and Dido’s HouseGrowing up as a refugee and how that shapes identity, creativity, and purposeEaster at home — traditions, family, and why these moments matterA beautiful Easter collaboration with Snežana ČalićCelebrating my husband’s 40th birthday and reflecting on nearly 20 years togetherThe wild connection of my dad and husband sharing the exact same birthdayGratitude, family, and being able to celebrate together after a difficult yearMotherhood, watching my kids grow, and the real conversations around a third babyBuilding a life that integrates family, business, creativity, and purposeMy vision for a Balkan women’s masterclass and global communityA special shoutout to Maida from Radio MostSupporting diaspora voices and why community media mattersMy cousin Ivan Knežević and the impact of Entourage TouringWhy Balkan representation in media and events is growing — and why it mattersThe journey of getting Croatian citizenship for my kids and passing on legacyNavigating paperwork, identity, and staying connected to your rootsDiving deep into ancestry and why documenting your story matters nowA future episode with Sofija Marić on tracing family historyWhy you should talk to your parents and grandparents while you still canThe importance of showing up to give, not just take, in your communityA Croatian returnee survey for those in Australia considering moving backCommunity love for Baba’s Milk and Burek on WheelsUpcoming pita workshops and preserving cultural traditionsWays to work with me through coaching, podcast ads, and collaborationsThis episode is about:Legacy. Identity. Motherhood. Healing.Belonging. Community. Creativity. Growth.It’s about building something meaningful while still figuring it all out.If you’re Croatian living in Australia and have ever considered moving back — this matters.📝 Anonymous📝 Quick to complete📝 Helps shape real research for our community👉 https://forms.gle/4vicyFcA1RSgrkb87If you want to collaborate, promote your business, or work together:• Podcast ads & sponsorships• 1:1 coaching for diaspora women• Upcoming group coaching & masterclasses• Guest opportunities📩 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram: @balkansispodcast @ivanastrbacalfonsoIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it.Leave a review, follow the podcast, and help this community grow.Thank you for being here.Volim vas. Pusa.