🎙️ In this heartwarming episode of the Called 2 Serve Podcast, Our Host Reggie Hubbard sits down with Our Today's Guest Kitti Nalley

A Romanian-born wedding coordinator whose story blends shyness, strength, humor, and faith in an inspiring journey from Europe to the heart of the American South.

Kitti opens up about growing up shy but naturally friendly, making instant connections even as a child in Romania. After moving to the U.S., one of her biggest challenges was speaking English. She shares openly how weak her English was at first — and how she overcame language barriers with humility, courage, and a willingness to keep trying, even when she didn’t get it right the first time.

Now a skilled event planner, Kitti finds confidence and purpose in coordinating weddings, where structure and timelines help her shine. She also speaks about the emotional pain of having to cancel her dream wedding in Romania due to COVID, and how the outfits and plans she once carried back home remain there, untouched.

From that heartbreak grew other dreams — like someday owning her own wedding venue. And in a delightful surprise twist, Kitti reveals that she’s also a certified scuba diver, who swam with over 15 sharks on her very first open-water dive!

🔹 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

Why Romania still holds a special place in Kitti’s heart

How she overcame the fear and struggle of learning English

What gives her confidence in the chaos of wedding planning

The heartbreak of a canceled wedding during COVID

Her dream of creating and owning a venue of her own

How scuba diving became an unexpected passion

🔹 Why This Episode Matters:

Kitti’s story reminds us that true strength isn’t always loud. Whether it’s learning a new language, finding clarity in chaos, or daring to dream after disappointment — her quiet courage and humble heart show what it really means to serve with love, grace, and grit.

🔹 About Kitti Nalley:

Wedding coordinator and event planner

Romanian-born, now based in Georgia

Former shy kid turned natural connector

English learner turned confident communicator

Certified scuba diver

Future wedding venue owner (God willing!)

🔹 About the Called 2 Serve Podcast:

Hosted by Reggie Hubbard, the Called 2 Serve Podcast honors everyday heroes who walk in purpose — from educators and veterans to faith leaders and community builders. Each episode brings real conversations that ignite faith, courage, and healing.

📅 Timestamps:

00:00 – Kitti’s childhood in Romania

04:00 – Her early shyness and gift for friendship

07:30 – Learning English and pushing through fear

12:45 – Finding purpose in wedding coordination

17:50 – The dream wedding that never happened

21:30 – Big dreams of owning a venue

25:00 – Becoming scuba certified & diving with sharks

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