So I decided to share a story that I know I promised a few people a while back. Back in 2014, during my yoga teacher training in Spain, we had to teach a demo class at the end. I was first up. First day, first thing in the morning. I went to bed early thinking I’d be rested and ready. Then… I felt a sharp pain in my ankle. I pulled back the covers and found a big fluffy black-and-white caterpillar in my bed. I didn’t even know caterpillars could bite, but this one did. I completely panicked. I couldn’t even figure out how to unlock my door and ended up waking the person in the next room because I just needed to get out. There was no chance I was sleeping in that room after that. I sat in the communal living room trying to rest on the sofa, but I didn’t sleep at all. So I had to teach my assessment class the next morning with zero sleep. Luckily, I still passed because I actually knew how to teach… but wow, what a night. There isn’t a deep point to this story, but if there’s one thing to take from it, it’s this: trust your own abilities. Even when life surprises you in the most random ways, you still have what you need inside you. Hope this little story made you smile.

Hi everyone I’m Katja, a Spiritual & Intuition Mentor, Life Coach, teacher, and facilitator of women’s circles and spiritual events. In my work, I help people reconnect with their intuition, inner knowing, and spiritual guides so they can live, decide, and create from their highest potential. As a primary school teacher and a long-time explorer of life, I blend pedagogy, spirituality, and energy work. I lead 1:1 spiritual mentoring, women’s circles, teacher workshops, and events/retreats for intuitive awakening. I joined this challenge because I want to share my story and gifts with greater courage, become more visible and connect with others who create from the heart. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Today, we’re going a little deeper. This one’s all about showing up as your true, authentic self, no “business persona” needed. 😊 Here’s your task: 1️⃣ Think of a fun, interesting, or unexpected fact about yourself – something people don’t generally know about you. 2️⃣ Share it on social media and here in the group. 3️⃣ Also share in the comments how this exercise made you feel. 4️⃣ As a bonus task, to keep connections going, comment on at least 2 posts. This could be something quirky, a funny story, or a unique talent, whatever feels right to you. 🎉 When we open up and share real things about ourselves, we let people connect with us on a deeper level. Remember, when you are the business, you are the brand. There’s no need for a “business persona” here, just the real you. And once you’ve shared, take a moment in the group to reflect on how it feels to open up. Is it a bit nerve-wracking? Maybe even liberating? Sometimes sharing personal parts of ourselves can bring a new layer of connection that goes beyond business. Can’t wait to learn more about each of you and see your posts! 🌱 See you tomorrow

Thirty years ago, it was more or less expected that you chose a school, trained for a specific profession, and then worked in that same field until retirement. One path, one direction, one identity. Today, my friends and I were talking about where our children are enrolling — which secondary schools they’re choosing, what they might study afterward, what they’ll do in life, and what kinds of jobs await them. So many questions, so much uncertainty, so many possibilities… and also a fair amount of pressure. It made me think about my own path. During high school and university, I worked all kinds of jobs to earn some money — from picking potatoes, selling vegetables at a market stall, doing population and farm censuses, to working in production in various factories (Sava, Iskra, Gorenjske mlekarne), doing office work, milking cows, cleaning rooms, and tutoring. And I’m sure there were more. And then there were all the volunteer jobs as well… You’d think I studied until I was 30, but I didn’t. At 23, I started working at a primary school — the beginning of my adult life. Even though it was my full-time job, which I covered with great joy across many different areas, I was still interested in so many other things. And even today, my path hasn’t “settled” or narrowed down to just one field — and it probably never will. Looking back, I’m grateful for every single job I’ve done. I learned something everywhere, gained experience, and met wonderful people. All of this enriches me and gives me a wider understanding of people and of life. Back then, at the end of primary school, I never imagined that any of these experiences would be connected in any way. Today, I’ve long known that my journey is made up of all these pieces — like a mosaic that only reveals its full picture when you step back. I’m not afraid of the new. I look forward to new opportunities, new insights, new experiences.Who knows what awaits me — but I know I’ll continue with courage, curiosity, and gratitude. ✨

I’m sharing a more vulnerable post today for Day Four of the challenge. The task was to send a meaningful DM to someone we know. I haven’t actually done it, which feels strange to admit as the person running the challenge. And here’s why. I sent more than twenty DMs yesterday. Around twenty of them were outreach to people I don’t really know. Some were in my Facebook group and some were people I’m trying to connect with on Instagram. That felt easy because I didn’t need to put much of myself into it. When I thought about sending a genuine message to someone I care about, fear came up fast. I realised it’s because it asks me to open up and be vulnerable. And that’s the part that feels hard. This challenge brings up moments like that. We start to see where vulnerability feels uncomfortable, and that’s normal. For me, sending a DM to someone I care about feels much riskier than making a post or doing outreach where I expect some rejection. Being raw with one person feels different. It brought up a lot for me. I think it’s important to say that as we go through this challenge, we will hit parts that feel uncomfortable. It’s okay to name that. It’s okay to adjust how we do things. It’s okay if something feels too much today. I’m still building the confidence to make those deeper connections. Some of this might also be linked to neurodiverse challenges where I’m not sure if someone really wants to connect with me or not. That makes me worry about being annoying or unwelcome. It’s something I’m working through, and it’s part of my growth. If you’ve found today hard too, you’re not alone. Let’s keep going together. ✨