article Backstage Intro - Meet Elena in Community Blog

article Backstage Intro - Meet Elena in Community Blog https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/Backstage-Intro-Meet-Elena/ba-p/5616321 <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-center" image-alt="backstage.png" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/160583iAD5CEC04239617F4/image-size/large?v=v2&px=999" role="button" title="backstage.png" alt="backstage.png" /></span></P> <P> </P> <P class="lia-align-center"><FONT size="2">Our Community Stars can be featured on Backstage Intros. To find out more about the Star Program <A href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/Rock-Stars/ct-p/superuserarea" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here.</A> </FONT></P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>Hey everyone, </STRONG></P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>This month, we're excited to introduce you to our brand new member of the Moderator team - <a href="https://community.spotify.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/25426857">@ElenaY</a>!</STRONG></P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>Hi Elena , can you tell us a bit about yourself, we’d love to hear your story? </STRONG></P> <P>I'm from Varna , Bulgaria, so I love the sea and I basically grew up on the beach so to speak, and I love it for that <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":beach_with_umbrella:">🏖</span>. But I also love hiking in the mountains, so whenever the mountains call me, I take that call <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":snow_capped_mountain:">🏔</span>. I love learning new languages. That's kind of my thing too. I've lived in Germany and Scotland when I was younger/not saying I'm old now, but I've learned a lot about communicating with different people in different languages and I really enjoy that. I was also a chef a while ago, but fate had something else in mind. So now I'm here. I love music. In fact, I love it so much that all my life I have been saying the same thing over and over - If I could sing, I would probably be on stage performing right now. You guessed it - I can't sing and howl like a wolf, but that doesn't stop me. Even though I am not blessed with this talent, at least I can appreciate those who have it.</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>We just learned about your love for music, so I guess this is how you came to work in Spotify, but how did you end up in the Community team? </STRONG></P> <P>The community team just asked for me to join. I guess I did a good a job in other Spotify areas so I was recommended as a good fit to the team. I wasn't really sure what the moderators do but I loved it when I started doing it <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":desktop_computer:">🖥</span>.</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>As a big music fan, can you tell us what is your most memorable concert/ party/ festival that you've ever been to?</STRONG></P> <P>That will be the Phil Collins concert in Glasgow , Scotland <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":musical_note:">🎵</span>. I got a marriage proposal during that concert <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":ring:">💍</span>. I definitely think it's a memorable experience.</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>Wow, that's definitely a memorable experience. Can you share a favorite song with us?</STRONG></P> <P>I have so many favorite songs. I have favorite songs for every mood. If I feel happy I would play something like this:</P> <P><A href="https://open.spotify.com/track/63OFKbMaZSDZ4wtesuuq6f?si=81a7d69af82f4cde" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/63OFKbMaZSDZ4wtesuuq6f?si=81a7d69af82f4cde</A></P> <P> </P> <P>If I am in a romantic mood I will play this:</P> <P><A href="https://open.spotify.com/track/10M2Ex445zw585Ducldzkw?si=ba503124fff64b08" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/10M2Ex445zw585Ducldzkw?si=ba503124fff64b08</A></P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG data-stringify-type="bold">What is your favorite thing about Spotify?</STRONG></P> <P>The choice and recommendations. The recommendations are spot on. I love it when Spotify just brings out songs I didn't think of. I even forgot that I have a radio in the car <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":sport_utility_vehicle:">🚙</span>.</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>Tell us a bit about your hobbies, pets or whatever you want.</STRONG></P> <P><SPAN>My hobbies are very random. </SPAN><SPAN>I love hiking, cooking, DIY everything including furniture, gardening etc. I just came home from mount Olympus in Greece. I was hiking for 14 hours to say 'Hi' to Zeus and go back. </SPAN><SPAN>I am laughing now, but I have never been more scared in my life. This mountain is scary if you try to climb it without proper equipment. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":dog_face:">🐶</span> I have two chihuahuas-Charlie & Marley. I love them and I love dogs , but if I had a cat I would be even happier</SPAN><SPAN>. Bottom line - I guess I love animals. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":cooking:">🍳</span> When I was younger I decided to become a world-famous Chef, so I worked in top French cuisine restaurants for years and then I realized I don't have any free time. I was working during most holidays and didn't have time to see my family. So I decided I needed a change.  As satisfying and rewarding a chef's job is, it is also difficult. I have nothing but respect for the ones who still pursue this dream. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN><span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":deciduous_tree:">🌳</span> The gardening was a surprise even for myself. All the flowers I have ever had have been mercilessly dried and forgotten in some corner of the room. Until one day something happened and started caring for them, a</SPAN><SPAN>s it happens with most things I get involved with. I started to expand my knowledge and do a lot of experimentation. So very soon the garden was full of flowers, trees , herbs and tomatoes. Oh how I love delicious home grown tomatoes.</SPAN></P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>Thank you, Elena! This was an amazing sneak peak into your story. We're glad to have you on the team!</STRONG></P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P class="lia-align-center"><SPAN>Thanks for sticking around, folks!<BR />Stay tuned for the next Backstage Intro coming soon.</SPAN></P> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:55:37 GMT Alex 2023-07-30T08:55:37Z Backstage Intro - Meet Elena https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/Backstage-Intro-Meet-Elena/ba-p/5616321 <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="backstage.png" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://community.spotify.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/160588iFFC97FAEC0359259/image-size/medium?v=v2&px=400" role="button" title="backstage.png" alt="backstage.png" /></span></P> Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:55:37 GMT https://community.spotify.com/t5/Community-Blog/Backstage-Intro-Meet-Elena/ba-p/5616321 Alex 2023-07-30T08:55:37Z