Entertaining the Next Step

This statement can be figurative, but it is truly a literal statement for me.  This is the last week of my program at Full Sail University.  If you haven’t been following my blog, I am pursuing my Master of Science degree in Entertainment Business.  The time has sailed passed so swiftly.  It is truly hard to believe that it is almost over.  I have just two assignments to complete the program (you’re reading one of them). 

Self-Doubt

I still remember the apprehension I had about enrolling in the program.  You see I am not a traditional student.  I have been married, divorced and remarried.  I am the mother of 5 girls.  I have 1 grandson.  I also have 2 stepsons and 1 step-grandson.  I have a full-time job, a small business, a house, bills, and completely lodged inside of life!  I just didn’t know if I could do it.  It had been 13 years since I had been in a structured higher education program.

Encouragement

Luckily, I had a strong support system.  My husband encouraged me to do it!  Surprisingly to me, I was accepted into the program.  It wasn’t easy and it took some major sacrifice, but I’ve made it!  I enrolled in the program so that I could gain knowledge about the industry.  I needed to be able to position the artists that recorded in my studio.  I felt I have a responsibility to them.  I should be able to provide them with sound direction for their careers.

Appreciation

I’m appreciative of all of my learning experiences.  I learned so much more than the industry.  I had some wonderful Professors and some amazing classmates.  I have a new network of professionals that I can access if I ever need them.  The program taught me how to become an effective leader.  It taught me how to work within a team and how to manage a project.  It taught me about laws within the industry, how to market my business and to brand the company.  It taught me how to develop a plan for my business and the financial makeup of a solid business.

I am truly grateful for the experience and hope that one day I can be a resource for Full Sail as an industry leader!