This week on Dining with Dana, Dana is joined by Christina Ruiz, Orlando local and Founder of Purpose Project. Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation, exploring Christina's journey of self-discovery, career transitions, and the integration of faith and work. Christina's story is a rollercoaster of inspiration from sports to arts administration and corporate social responsibility. We'll uncover the power of networking and the significance of purpose and even throw in some intriguing TV show recommendations.

• In this episode:
• Facing intimidation and stress
• Experiencing disappointment and ways to deal with it
• Finding therapeutic value in hobbies
• Career transitions in hospitality and arts emphasize the importance of networking and transferable skills
• Integrating faith and business life

Christina is a values-driven advocate for the community, proud PANK to 5 precious littles, mama to sweet boy Bentley, and a people and workplace culture champion. She has a professional background in talent development, employee relations, community leadership and volunteerism, and corporate social impact.
Excited about how the corporate culture is changing and the role of employee and employer, she wants a front-row seat to how up-and-coming generations are changing the landscape… she thinks for the [much] better!
Each day she strives to live by her values of community, expression, and integrity and loves to design and facilitate ways she and others can realize their true selves and achieve their goals.

Because of that, she founded The Purpose Project Discover, Explore, Engage program designed to help professionals:

• Discover Purpose through insightful, thought-provoking assessments
• Explore Potential and dig deeper to remove mental barriers with facilitated discussions
• Engage Passion by providing a platform to share and cultivate professional connections

Fun fact: "the more uncomfortable I am, the more I smile."

Connect with Christina:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose.p/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chruiz/

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