- Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni reflects on motherhood, work, and personal growth in a new interview with Madame Figaro Greece.
- She says her children have taught her to appreciate the present moment.
- The minister speaks candidly about balancing family life with a demanding career.
- She also challenges the idea that people should never have regrets, saying reflection is part of personal growth.
Behind every public role is a private life, and in a new interview with Madame Figaro Greece, Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni offers readers a glimpse of the person behind the portfolio.
Speaking with journalist Eleni Karagianni during what she describes as “a lovely summer afternoon in the National Garden,” Kefalogianni reflects on motherhood, work, and the lessons she continues to learn beyond politics.
One of the interview’s most touching moments centers on her children.
“My children teach me to appreciate every moment and truly enjoy it. Children live happily in the present, and perhaps that is what real happiness is: simply being there.”
The minister also speaks openly about the challenge of balancing public service with family life, acknowledging that her experience is far from unique.
“I face the same difficulties as any working mother, like every Greek woman trying to combine motherhood with her professional path without losing herself in the process.”
Rather than presenting an idealized picture, Kefalogianni also embraces the value of reflection. She rejects the popular notion that people should never regret their decisions.
“I’m not one of those people who believe you should never regret anything. Sometimes it’s healthy to think that there were things you could have done differently.”
The interview offers a more personal perspective on one of Greece’s most recognizable political figures, focusing less on policy and more on the universal experiences of family, responsibility, and self-discovery.
Accompanied by elegant photographs by Olympia Krasagaki, the feature presents a thoughtful portrait of a public official who, despite the demands of political life, remains grounded in the everyday realities shared by many working parents.
Whether readers know Olga Kefalogianni as Greece’s Tourism Minister or simply as a familiar public figure, the conversation serves as a reminder that leadership is shaped not only by professional responsibilities but also by the experiences that unfold away from the spotlight.