Hey there!
My name is Carmen Barbulescu-Sosoiu and I live in Bucharest, Romania. For 8 years, I’ve been a fitness instructor, all while having a full-time career in IT.
In 2016 I earned my Group Fitness Certification and also became a licensed Zumba® Instructor. Since then, I’ve kept my love for fitness and dance alive by teaching classes, attending exciting fitness events, and staying on top of the latest training every year.
In my IT career, I stand out for being not just your typical techie. I bring a mix of creativity and a good grasp of both tech and non-tech stuff. Because I’ve been part of a startup project that evolved into a established company, I’ve done more than just coding— I’ve dived into customer support, made cool videos, tried out new tech, and supported our team of 3D artists.
I’m not your usual software engineer — I’m a tech enthusiast with a creative twist, passion for fitness and a business mindset.
Now, let’s fast forward to 2020..
..when the pandemic reshaped our world, and I embraced motherhood. This unexpected twist provided a unique opportunity for me to blend my tech know-how with my passion for fitness. Teaching virtual and on-demand classes became my way of continuing what I love while caring for my baby.
However, the journey of teaching online was far more than just showing up and doing my thing.
It was like managing my own studio, handling all the behind-the-scenes work – marketing, client communication, admin tasks, and much more. It quickly became clear that balancing class preparation with business responsibilities was a major challenge. It felt overwhelming.
That’s why I needed to discover ways to simplify all these admin and tech aspects of my online business so I could manage my time more effectively.
During this time, I also embraced the role of a student in virtual classes. Experiencing the joy of taking classes from home, taught by instructors I admired and followed on social media from all around the world, felt absolutely amazing.
Then, in 2022, an incredible opportunity knocked on my door.
My Zumba® mentor, Steve Boedt, needed assistance managing his website, and I enthusiastically offered to help. What began as a virtual assistant role quickly evolved. Together, we upgraded the website’s features, embarked on a rebranding journey, and completely revamped the Inner Circle by Steve Boedt platform.
The outcome? Not only did we make the website more user-friendly, but we also streamlined the processes for booking the 1:1 coaching sessions and the Inner Circle In-Person Events, ensuring a seamless experience for both users and Steve.
Steve’s community has now grown, and his members are happier because I’m also taking care of customer support, keeping them updated with all our news and video recordings.
The joy and sense of purpose I discovered in contributing to the Inner Circle platform’s growth and success are immeasurable. This unique opportunity allowed me to apply what I learned from teaching my own classes on a larger scale and leverage my unique skills from my tech career.
I’m genuinely passionate about helping fitness pros succeed online. Why? Because I want their unique fitness magic to be experienced by people worldwide. They deserve it, and there are individuals out there, much like I was when joining classes as a student, eager to take sessions with instructors they’ve only seen on social media or a few times at live events.
That’s why Happy Fit Pro was born — to empower fitness professionals to confidently dive into the virtual fitness world. I serve as your guiding force, providing the essential technical and behind-the-scenes support you need. Let me handle the details, so you can boldly step forward and focus entirely on delivering your unique fitness magic.
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