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Grateful for the opportunity to serve as a panelist for the Minds Matter Social Career Incubator at USC Hybrid High School Prep, speaking on Creative Careers: Art, Animation & Graphic Design.

It was an honor to join fellow industry professionals Thomas Brillante, Sean Flinn, and Shawn Borsky to share our experiences and offer insight into navigating creative careers.

During the discussion, I reflected on my journey from studying Visual Development in college to working in the animation industry today. I spoke about the importance of embracing every stage of the journey, building genuine relationships through networking, seeking mentorship, creating your own opportunities, and remembering that there isn’t just one path to success in the creative industry.

I want to thank @freshest.produce for recommending me for this opportunity after seeing my work at the @hoodlinmania Mind Control event.

And thank you to @mindsmattersocal and @uschybridhighcollegeprep for creating a space where students can learn directly from professionals across the creative industry. It was a privilege to be part of such an inspiring conversation.

🎥: @director_jhawk