🌴 Why I’m Coming Back to Blogging: Real Stories, Real Life

For the past few years, I’ve been living on a small island in Thailand - Ko Samui, where I’ve built a life that’s far from perfect, but deeply mine. I’m an Indonesian woman, a single mom, a digital entrepreneur, and someone who has spent working internationally in affiliate marketing and partnerships. But beyond the career highlights and tropical backdrops, there’s a part of me that’s always needed a space to write, and more importantly, to share.

So... why am I back here?

Honestly? Because I have so many stories in my head, and in my heart, that are asking to be let out.

From the lessons I’ve learned navigating motherhood on my own, to the struggles of balancing career and personal life, to the quiet moments of clarity I’ve found in a café by the beach… these stories have shaped me. And I believe stories, when shared, can shape others too.

I’ve started and stopped this blog before (life gets in the way, doesn’t it?), but this time, it’s different. I’m coming back to this space with a clear intention:

To write freely. To speak honestly. To connect deeply.

And if even one person reads something here and feels less alone, more inspired, or simply seen, then I know it’s worth it.

What you can expect from Island Mamaya :

This blog is a reflection of my life, equal parts practical and personal. You’ll find:

• Stories of self-growth, healing, and becoming

• Tips on remote work, affiliate marketing, and building digital income

• Real-life moments from being a solo mom living abroad

• Island life reflections, travel tales, and lifestyle inspiration

Nothing here is perfect or filtered to fit a mold. Just a woman living, learning, and choosing to share what she can, in the hope that it helps someone else along the way.

If you’re new here…

I’m so happy you’re here. Truly.

If anything you read on this blog resonates with you, I’d love for you to stick around. You can follow my journey on Instagram @island_mamayaaa or drop me a message, I always love connecting with other women walking their own path with courage and heart.

Here’s to new beginnings, honest words, and the beauty of starting again.

With Love,

Catharina Maya