About Me — Cristina B
Despite my fears, I choose to act!
Hello, everyone! 👋
I’m Cris, and I’m here to happily share with you a little piece of my journey.
Who am I? 🤔
A 30 year old Proud Cat Mom. A Sensitive Soul. A Spontaneous Initiator. An Enthusiastic People Geek. A Mental Health Advocate. A Youth Mentor. Animal welfare advocate with a soft spot for cats — I’m that person who’s always carrying cat food in her bag — you know, just in case I cross paths with a hungry feline friend. A Specialty Coffee Junkie. Knowledge seeker.
My Adventure Begins 🌱
At the age of 19, I decided to leave the comfort of my motherland, Moldova 🇲🇩 and set out to explore the world. It’s been quite a ride. I’ve had the privilege to have lived in six different countries (🇷🇴🇬🇧🇫🇷🇳🇱 🇵🇱🇧🇪), with Spain 🇪🇸 being my seventh and, hopefully, the place I’ll settle down. The thrill of new experiences and opportunities has always driven me forward.
What do I do? 🧰
I work in Human Resources, more specifically in the Talent Acquisition space and you and I will probably get along if you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle for anything less than work you love.
I mean, we spend 1/3rd of our lives at work, so we must make sure to make the most of this time, and make sure that we are professionally fulfilled. Fuelled by this conviction, in the corporate world, I’m on a mission to build workplace experiences that enable purpose-driven talents from around the world to thrive at work and beyond!
What lights me up? ✨
Bringing a smile on someone’s face. Making a difference, especially by working with youth and guiding them to build lives that align with their values, strengths, and interests.
As a values-driven people connector, I want to empower young professionals to tap into their unique strengths and confidently design purposeful and fulfilling careers. Why young professionals? Well, I’ve been working for years as a youth worker, dedicating my time to empowering the younger generation. My calling is to support future generations by helping them unleash their potential and be their best selves.
Further, being a millennial professional myself and having experienced my very own career rollercoaster 🎢 and still going 💪🏻, I love being a listening ear and asking powerful self-discovery questions. As a junkie for personal development and growth, I’m currently on a journey to become a coach, aiming to make an even more significant impact on the lives of young people, helping them navigate their journeys with confidence and purpose.
Greatest challenge I’ve faced 🧗♀️
Life hasn’t always been a bed of roses. I’ve battled with depression, which has etched resilience and compassion into the very essence of who I am. It’s a story I might delve deeper into someday.
Why have I decided to start writing? ✍️
I’ve decided to write on Medium to share my knowledge and insights from my work in the HR space and my experience mentoring and working with youth. My goal is to help people gain clarity and design a career they love.
Beyond Work 🧘♀️
In my free time, I find joy in power walking, hiking, grooving to the beat in Zumba classes, finding inner peace through yoga, discovering new specialty coffee places, diving into psychology/neuroscience books, and hosting dinner parties!
And my sanctuary? Embracing my inner child. I adore soaring high on a swing, gazing at the sky, and feeling the liberating sense of pure freedom. It’s my ultimate way to switch off and reconnect with the core of my being 🌠
Favourite Quote 💬
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much — Helen Keller
My role model 🌟
My mother, my best friend. An incredibly kind, brave, compassionate, determined, and inspiring woman. Her insatiable passion for what she does and her relentless pursuit for knowledge and self-improvement are truly admirable.
Best piece of advice I received 💫
Throughout my life journey, my mother’s unwavering belief has been my guiding star:
Только вперёд! — Only forward!
No matter what, the only path is forward! 🚀
Let’s Connect 🌐
I’m passionate about helping people build meaningful careers, as I’m a firm believer that Yes, You Can Love Your Job!
You deserve to stop doubting your abilities and start believing in your unique talents and strengths.
You deserve to discover your purpose, pursue your dreams, and unleash your full potential.
You deserve to become the best version of yourself possible and create the future you desire and deserve!
You’ll find career-related thoughts and tips on my Medium page, so let’s connect and inspire each other. I’d love to hear from you! 😊
