We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Iuliia Chervonai a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Iuliia, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?
This is an interesting question. My mother and grandmother loved me very much and always believed in me. One day I wanted to buy red shoes, I was 7 years old, but it was very impractical, especially since at that time everyone in the country lived modestly and could not buy many shoes. But my grandmother said, yes, of course, let’s buy them, because you can do anything. I remembered these words for the rest of my life. I can do anything.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I never thought that I would be an immigrant. But we do not know where life will take us and how we will react to it. Moving to another country is always a big change for you as a person and a lot of stress. Everyone adapts differently. Someone closes themselves off from the world and does not want to accept this reality. Today’s reality is such that a person alone in a new country cannot cope. A person needs a person. This is inherent in nature, and in the case of my community, a woman needs a woman.
This is the main motto and message of my project.
I created it from the point of view of support and at least some kind of support for women who have found themselves in a difficult situation due to leaving their country. For many, this is a forced measure and an unplanned event. I want as many women as possible to reveal their potential and find a new life.
What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?
The goal of my project is to make as many women as possible believe in themselves. I try to motivate and guide them. I want women in immigration to find friends and be able to live a full life.
Have you ever had to pivot?
Yes, of course. It’s the time of moving to another country. You simply leave your past life and are reborn. You learn to speak English, get an education, find new friends. You completely change yourself and your lifestyle. Not everyone can cope with this.
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