On March 24, in a special setting offered by MINA Museum, the “I’m fine, mom!” edition of the “Interactions and Connections” conferences took place — an event that brought together people, ideas and emotions in a sincere dialogue about well-being, beyond appearances.
It was more than a conference. It was a space where participants were invited to slow down, listen to themselves and give themselves permission to be authentic, both in moments of power and vulnerability.
The central theme of the conference started from a simple but profound question: what does it actually mean to be well?
In a society where the answer “I’m fine” often becomes a reflex, participants were invited to look beyond this mask and explore their own needs, limits and emotions.
Through the three thematic panels, the discussions touched on essential topics:
• the relationship between the inner state and the way we relate to others,
• the way in which the body and soul transmit signals that we often ignore,
• the power of untold stories — those personal experiences that, once shared, can become real sources of inspiration and change.
The entire dialogue was guided with sensitivity and empathy by Oana Gentiletza, who created a safe and open framework for conversations.
One of the most valuable elements of the conference was the openness of the speakers, who shared not only professional experiences, but also personal, vulnerable and real fragments.
They contributed valuable insights:
• Felicia Akkaya
• Olimpia Doru
• Virginia Steel
• Adela Vrinceanu Celebidachi
•Lawrence Chukwudi Nwabudike
• Cristina Schmidt
• Andreea Dumitrescu
•Ana Maria Bajan
• Delia Rus
• Delia Botea
•Emma Zeicescu
•Dana Chera
•Mona Nicolici
• Magda Popescu
Through their honesty and openness, they managed not only to convey information, but to create real connections.
They spoke about challenges, difficult moments, balance and the ongoing process of understanding yourself.
This authenticity also encouraged the participants to open up, to reflect more deeply on their own lives and to find the courage to face their fears, to introspect and to look at themselves with more kindness.
The atmosphere of reflection and emotion was harmoniously complemented by the artistic moments, which brought an extra sensitivity to the entire experience.
The piano recital by Andrei Irimia offered participants moments of peace and introspection, in which music became a universal language of emotions.
Also, the performance of the Arabesque Ballet Ensemble transposed, through movement, profound themes related to fragility, balance and inner expressiveness.
These moments managed to create bridges between the rational and the emotional, between words and feelings, amplifying the impact of the messages transmitted during the conference.
Beyond the panel discussions, the event also offered the opportunity for authentic interactions between participants.
In a relaxed networking setting, conversations continued naturally, and the ideas shared on stage turned into lively, personal dialogues.
It was, in essence, a space where people not only listened, but also met in spirit, connected emotionally.
Such an event would not have been possible without the support of partners and sponsors, who play an essential role in building experiences with real impact:
• MINA Bucharest – Museum of Immersive New Art
•Baitul cu Flori
•Route with Flowers
•Duraan – homemade cakes
•Jidvei
• Nazzuro Aqua
• Digital Barista
Through their involvement, they contributed to creating a context in which dialogue, reflection and connection could take shape.
One of the strongest messages of the conference was that well-being is not just an individual process, but a force that subtly and deeply influences the world around us.
Psychology calls this phenomenon emotional contagion: the way in which our inner states are transmitted, often unconsciously, to those around us.
A balanced person brings stability.
A person at peace conveys security.
A person who is at peace with themselves becomes, without intending to, a point of support for others.
This is all the more visible in the case of mothers — pillars of family balance, whose emotions and states inevitably become the foundation of the surrounding atmosphere.
But, beyond roles, each of us has this silent responsibility: not only what we do matters, but also the way we are.
The “I’m fine, mom!” conference was not just an event, but a beginning, an invitation to awareness, introspection and authentic self-care, because sometimes the most important good we can do in the world begins within ourselves.
The “Interactions and Connections” conferences go further, carrying the same simple and profound message: being good does not just mean
