Kathleen O’Donnell is a freelance writer and former digital nomad who has lived in Greece full-time since 2022. Athens, with all its chaotic charm, has become Kathleen’s home, and her love for the country keeps getting stronger.
Kathleen started her writing business, secured a residency visa in Greece, and has grown her business into a sustainable and successful company.
In this episode:
- How Kathleen transitioned from a corporate job in Boston to freelancing in Greece
- Requirements for the Greek digital nomad visa and residency permit
- Why Athens is an amazing city — but not for everyone
- How Kathleen built a successful freelance writing business
- Greek bureaucracy and living with uncertainty
- Advice for women over 30 who dream of moving abroad but feel scared
Where to find Kathleen:
- Substack: American Girl in Greece
- Travel blog: mylonesomeroads.com
- Greek nomad visa/permit process
Thank you to our season sponsor, International Living!
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