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What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

Curriculum, location, and prestige

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

Favorite show: Shameless

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

Using the IDEA fund to travel to conferences and developing my ideas to build a platform

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

Clive Davis – to understand the life of someone who was so successful in the music business from start to finish

What would you most like to win?

A recording studio

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

NYC, Tokyo, or Chicago!

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

The access to different specializations within the field of arts administration!

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

Dance Yrself Clean by LCD Soundsystem, but I also would love to participate in Jacob’s Pillow dance festival!

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

Internship and the Cultural Nonprofit Organizations class!

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

My grandmother!

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Curious, hopeful, and optimistic

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

New Zealand

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

The film industry is very weird right now, and I want to ground my artist education with something tactile. Additionally, I find an immense amount of satisfaction in helping others succeed with their creative projects

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

My favorite TV show is Barry and my favorite movie is High Fidelity

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

I’d want to get lunch with Lenny Bruce because he was a comedian who challenged societal norms and censorship in the 50s, and I’d think he’d have a lot to say about life today

What would you most like to win?

I would like to win a game of Monopoly, although I would be just as happy to finish one

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Wellington, New Zealand

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

The Yellowhammer Fund

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

I had so much fun in the classes that I attended back in October, and everyone was kind and open to working with my interests and experience. The program is super well-rounded and adaptable, and I love, love, love Chicago!

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

Step Right Up (Count Basie)

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

The Arts and Entertainment Law and Ethics class

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

Anthony Bourdain

What would you most like to win?

Grants for the organizations I care about

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Optimistic, grounded, and curious

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Chicago

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

Music education

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

I believe this program will help enhance my knowledge of the business perspective for the creative work that I do everyday. I would like to be more well-versed in how to conduct the best business practices for my business and the other businesses I would like to have

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

My interest is in TV/Film and my favorite movie Is Shrek. I love the animations and the storyline

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

I am most excited about the “power of pitching” and getting funding for projects

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

I would like to have lunch with Steph Curry, I believe he’s the best point/shooting guard to ever play basketball and he’s got some very good qualities as a person as well

What would you most like to win?

I would like to win the lottery

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Intelligent, assertive, and confident

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would like to live in an exotic place like Bora Bora or Thailand

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

I would choose to support homelessness and world hunger

If someone made a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?

It would be called “And she could”…I would like Keke Palmer to play me

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?

Michelle Obama influences me the most because even after her time in the white house, she still proves to be a figure of hope and decorum in a world of chaos.

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

After attending a liberal arts college for my undergraduate degree, I found myself drawn to a master’s program that would allow me to build upon the diverse interests I developed throughout my studies while honing in on my evolving career aspirations

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

Catch Me If You Can

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

I am most excited about the opportunity to meaningfully engage with my peers and professors, learning from their diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Copenhagen, Denmark

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

Portraits of Hope

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?

Walt Disney created a world in which he industrialized his imagination, innovating an ecosystem where ideas and creativity became the infrastructure

I love the exploration of the intersection between intimacy and politics that media encompasses, as well as practical and theoretical applications of media as an integrated part of society as opposed to an afterthought when discussing societal development

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition? I love love love the Pokemon Franchise

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

Internship

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

Pendleton Ward, the creator of Adventure Time. His ability to weave heavy adult themes within a lighthearted environment is something I adore

What would you most like to win?

A million dollars from Survivor

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Curious, adaptive, lighthearted.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

The farms of Jamaica

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

Project Onward. My friend told me about it recently so it may be recency bias but I genuinely do believe in its cause.

If someone made a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?

Why? Featuring Corbin Bleu as Dylan

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?

Toby Fox. I admire the idea of loving a game/concept yourself you do almost everything out of love and passion with no expectation of profit. And now he works for Pokemon

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

I had reached a point in both my professional and creative journeys where I realized I wanted to grow alongside other creative professionals and leaders. I was looking for a community that would challenge my thinking, expose me to new perspectives, and allow me to learn from people with experiences and career paths I aspire to.

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

Favorite TV show: Insecure for the storytelling and the lack of fear to tell stories about real life, and how life can get messy

Favorite Movie: Call Me By Your Name; also for the storytelling but as well as the cinematography, which adds a lot to the emotion of the storytelling.

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

I am most excited for the opportunity to learn alongside a diverse community of creative professionals.

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

Billie Holiday, she is someone I take a lot of inspiration from musically for both her skill and what her music stood for at the time. I would love the opportunity to hear her perspective on the world she experienced and how she navigated it. And given the social and cultural climate of today, I think her insights on resilience and creativity, and the power of music as form of connection or rebellion, would make for an unforgettable conversation.

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Introspective, Passionate, Open-minded

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

In George R.R. Martin’s Westeros

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?

Nina Simone is an artists and civil rights activist who I have longed been inspired by. Her talent for balancing her raw emoitons, musical gifts alongside the at times blunt commentary of time, has alwasy drawn me to her work. I am especially inspired by artists who are able to balance their craft with a meaningful message and use their platform to create cultural impact.

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

After several years working in advertising and paid media, I reached a point where I wanted to move beyond executing turnkey campaigns and become more involved in how creative ideas are developed, produced, and brought to life. I chose the MSLCE program because it brings together creativity, business, leadership, and entrepreneurship in a way that aligns with the next chapter of my career.

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

I’m most excited to explore the entrepreneurship opportunities through the Farley Center. Long term, I want to build my own creative studio, so I’m excited to learn more about how to turn a creative vision into a sustainable business.

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Resilient, curious, and intentional.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I’d love to live somewhere that would push me creatively, like Tokyo or London.

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

I would donate one million dollars to an organization that creates more access to creative education, mentorship, internships, and career opportunities for young people who are often underrepresented in media and entertainment. I’d especially want the funding to help emerging creatives gain the resources, exposure, and connections they need to turn their talent into sustainable careers.

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?

Issa Rae inspires me because she created her own path instead of waiting for the traditional entertainment industry to give her permission. She turned an independent project into a much larger creative career while creating opportunities for other people. Her career is a great example of the kind of creative leadership and ownership I hope to build.