Ralu Enea's Linkedin Analytics

Did I tell you that I'm scared of butterflies? That's a real phobia that I have, which not many know about. But it wasn't this fear that made me follow my dreams. Before that, allow me to introduce myself. My name's Ralu, and I'm a Brand Designer. I started as a Graphic Designer and worked for a couple of years as an Art Director in the advertising industry. More than two years ago, I left Romania to follow one of my dreams: to travel the world. Surprisingly, what made me follow my dream, was fear. I was too scared of being stuck in the same routine: work, home, and talking to my friends about the same stuff (no hard feelings, friends, I'm included too). After visiting 16 countries, making dozens of new friends, living in over 40 accommodations, and experiencing hundreds of things, I wonder, "Why did I wait so long?" All I needed was a little courage, not more money like I thought. You might wonder, "What does this have to do with design?" Well... I couldn't have done it without being able to work from anywhere, set my schedule, and earn enough to fund this lifestyle. As an introvert, sharing personal things about myself isn't my superpower. But this post is about courage and turning fear into something positive. I don't want to live with the regret of not sharing parts of my journey as it happened in the past. And to prove that I'm serious about it, here are a few things that only a few people know about me, apart from the butterfly phobia: - My full name is Enea Raluca Geanina. - I have Turkish origins. - I had a bakery. - I'm not a fan of trends. - My ultimate dream is to go to space. - And, holy cow, I swam with sharks. If you are wondering why you should follow my profile well .. you can find here personal branding posts, introvert tips, and nomad life stories. Thanks for being a part of my "confession," and don't forget, courage is a decision! You're one DM away from making a decision.