Introduction to Kristina Segarra

I’m pleased to introduce myself to you…

My name is Kristina, and I’m very excited to be a contributor to Illumination-Curated Publication. I feel so grateful to be part of this community that keeps growing and evolving. I’m especially thankful to Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, who created this publication.

About Me

I’m a musician, writer, wife, mom of two boys, and educator. Since I’m a musician, music has always occupied a central stage in my life. I’ve done many things involving music, from playing the piano to composing and teaching piano to children and adults. I’m classically trained and have a B.A. in Music and a minor in psychology.

My life has been quite an adventure. In 1994, my family and I immigrated to the United States from Russia. Later, my life connected me with my husband, who is Italian American. Although we both came from two different cultures, we grew to love and appreciate our unique differences and values.

I had lived in New York until 2017. After I got married and had kids, my husband and I moved down to South Carolina for a more affordable lifestyle. Here we enjoy a relaxing environment, beautiful nature, and more space.

My Writing Journey

Writing has always been my secret passion and something that I always wanted to pursue. Being bilingual, I’ve always been fascinated with words. I speak both Russian and English, but English is my much stronger one.

My journey on Medium started in May 2020. Since the pandemic hit, I had a lot of free time, which led to self-discovery. That’s when I discovered the platform and began writing. I’ve been writing practically every day since I became a member — and I must say — I’m addicted to it.

Besides writing, I love playing the piano, reading, cooking/baking, and gardening. I’m a nature lover and enjoy spending outdoor time with my family.

Topics I write about

Most of my articles revolve around health and wellness, writing productivity, and parenting. Occasionally, I’d write articles outside of my niches if a particular topic piques my interest.

I love reading compelling stories of other writers from all over the world. It inspires and motivates me. The exchange of ideas, viewpoints, and perspectives enriches my understanding of the world and how people live, work, and function.

Even though I’m relatively new to writing, I believe anyone can learn the skills with regular and consistent practice. Writing on Medium gave me a chance to write what I’m passionate about and connect with my readers. It gives me tremendous joy when people read and clap for my articles.

My goal is to keep writing and keep growing on this platform. To me, learning never stops, and there’s always room for growth. I want to develop and hone my skills and take them to the next level.

Although I love contributing articles to Illumination, my goal is to also publish with big publications. So far, a few of my works have been accepted to Ascent, and I hope to reach other publications too.

My motto in life: Everything is possible if you put your mind to it.