Beyond The Grid

Beyond the Grid: Real Conversations on Self-Confidence, Self-Love, and Travel That Fit a 9–5 Life.

Jan 21, 2026

5 mins Read

By Supriya Sahu

Beyond the Grid is where real conversations happen. Two creators. Two hosts. Honest stories. BTG is a live, unscripted space where creators from across the world talk openly about how cities shape them, how travel quietly changes their inner worlds, and how those shifts show up in the content they create—and the lives they lead.

Beyond the Grid (BTG) exists for those in-between moments. This is where we pause the highlight reels and sit down for real conversations about self-confidence, self-love, and travel that fit into actual lives.

January 22 2026, 6:00 PM
Instagram LIVE

Why BTG conversations hit differently

Most conversations online are about what people do. BTG is about why they do it.

In this Beyond the Grid LIVE, we will talk about:

The confidence that comes after self-doubt – not instead of it
Learning self-love while living in fast-moving, high-expectation cities
Travelling meaningfully without turning life upside down
How environments influence creativity, mindset, and personal growth
Showing up honestly online when life offline is still a work in progress

Episode 06: When cities shape confidence, creativity, and choice

For this Instagram LIVE, we’re bringing together two creators whose journeys reflect different – but deeply connected – sides of modern life.

They come from different cities. Different experiences. Different creative paths. But they meet at the same truth: growth doesn’t have to be extreme to be real.

This conversation explores how the cities we live in - and travel through - shape:

The way we see ourselves
The boundaries we set (or unlearn)
The stories we choose to tell
The confidence we build quietly, over time
How to travel with 9-5 job

Meet the creators joining us LIVE

Stephanie Haddad (@stephaniehddd)

A Lebanese life coach born and raised in Abu Dhabi, Stephanie helps young adults reclaim control over their lives through self-confidence and self-love. Her approach is refreshingly honest – rooted in lived experience, cultural nuance, and practical tools that meet people where they are.

Stephanie’s perspective is shaped by growing up globally, navigating identity, and understanding that confidence isn’t loud—it’s steady.

Jessica Colaianni (@myredpassport_)

Based in London, Jessica creates travel ideas that fit a 9–5 life. Through itineraries, tips, and hidden gems, she shows how intentional travel can coexist with routine, structure, and stability.

Her work speaks to a generation redefining what freedom looks like.

Together, their stories offer a powerful reminder: You can build confidence, self-love, and a rich travel life – on your own terms.

Your hosts for the evening

HOST — Sneha Chamaria

An intrepid traveller and modern digital nomad, Sneha brings warmth, intuition, and perspective to every conversation. With a traveller’s instinct for the unspoken, she asks the questions that turn dialogue into discovery.

HOST — Aakash Khanwani

An avid explorer and thoughtful conversationalist, Aakash connects people through deep, meaningful travel conversations. Curious, insightful, and always human, he creates space for honesty, nuance, and connection.