Nadia Nardi

Background

About Nadia Nardi

Ok 2 dollars!” I replied. It’ll do, I thought to myself. I was 8 years old and began my first lessons in marketing, negotiation, setting objectives, managing a project and the meaning of charity. Sitting on my front porch, I created a showcase from cardboard where I placed small-sized toys I didn't want anymore in rows, divided by price and size. Any toy, even the smallest blue Smurf my older brother didn’t play with anymore, was mine to sell. My objective: to buy “I love it there, I want to move there after university and try getting a job” I explained. I was 16 years old and had my first experience in externalizing a dream and planning to make it come true. Eight years later, exactly 2 months after graduation, I moved to Italy with my own hard earned money, a secured job, and yes a huge luggage. leaving my immediate family behind. Why did I leave? It felt “I’m happy," I revealed to them and to myself. After living for one year in Italy, my leave of absence was up, my boyfriend was out of the picture, and I was faced with a decision. I had my first real experience with courage and reflection. The outcome: I still live in Italy, “What am I doing for others?” I asked and ask myself. To be continued…