First of all, I quite enjoyed my few days in Turin a couple of years back. It has a certain atmosphere...
It sounds like you are on the right track - building your brand, sharing your experiences and your lessons - and its interesting that you've bein interested in crypto-currencies for years.
Since you're new here however, a quick read through this post may prove helpful.
RE: Ciao Steemit!!! @tizswa introduced me!