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From Mixtapes to a Bachelor’s Degree: Credentials, Clarity, and Calling

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 Earlier this month, on the 6th, I was blessed to earn my Bachelor of Science in Music Business from Full Sail University. Graduation was always a goal of mine, but I promised myself I would never go to college just to say I went. If I was going to invest the time and money, it had to be for something I was truly passionate about. Music was never a hobby for me—it was a calling. Walking across that stage wasn’t just about a degree; it was about honoring a promise I made to myself years ago. I knew I wanted to be in the music industry before I even graduated high school. In fact, I removed myself from my school’s engineering-based magnet program because it wasn’t centered on music. The program director tried to explain how engineering skills would still apply, and she wasn’t wrong. But even in the 10th grade, I knew what I wanted. I compromised by staying in honors classes, but I refused to drift away from the gift God gave me. After high school, reality hit fast. I found myself wo...
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Refining My Professional Writing: Lessons Learned and Future Applications

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Over the past month, I’ve explored various forms of professional writing, from crafting complaint letters to refining direct messages and LinkedIn outreach. One of the most valuable lessons I’ve taken away is the importance of writing for the occasion—understanding that tone, audience, and context shape the effectiveness of communication. A pitch email isn’t the same as a casual DM, and a business proposal requires a different level of precision than a blog post. I’ve learned to ensure that every message answers the essential who, what, where, when, why, and how questions so that nothing is lost in translation. This skill will be crucial not just in my future classes but also in my career, where clear and impactful writing can open doors and create opportunities. One of the biggest shifts in my perspective has been in how I represent myself through writing. Whether it’s crafting an artist bio, responding to a business inquiry, or structuring a persuasive pitch, I now pay closer attent...
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