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📍Brooklyn, NY
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College graduation is not the end — it’s the beginning of a new journey. ✨

“Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Through every challenge, setback, sleepless night, and moment of doubt, God carried me every step of the way. I trusted Him with my journey, and He remained faithful.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”-psalm 23:4

Today, I am beyond grateful to have earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialization in Marketing. This accomplishment represents resilience, dedication, perseverance, and above all, God’s grace.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11
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A Letter To Myself,

I still can’t believe I finally get to say, “I did it.” The first in my family to earn a bachelor’s degree. 🎓

From July 2022 to May 2026, this journey tested me in ways I never imagined. Every obstacle, setback, sacrifice, sleepless night, and prayer led me to this moment. Through it all, God carried me when I didn’t have the strength to carry myself. Keeping Him at the center of my life is what got me here. His grace sustained me, His love never left me, and His timing remained perfect even when I didn’t understand it & even when giving up felt easier. Growing up, I never thought I would make it to college, but God allowed me to, and for that I am forever grateful. Now, I finally get to say… I did it.

As I walk across the stage today and earn my degree, I know this accomplishment is so much bigger than me. It represents perseverance, faith, healing, growth, and proof that no matter how heavy life gets, God’s plan will always be greater than the struggle. There were moments when the weight of everything I carried could’ve broken me, but instead, it built me into the strong, resilient woman I am today.

To my family, friends, and community: thank you for loving me, supporting me, encouraging me, and believing in me during the moments I wanted to give up. God placed the right people in my life at the right time, and I will forever be grateful for each and every one of you.
College taught me more than what could ever fit inside a classroom. Every person I met taught me something, whether good or bad, and every lesson shaped me into the woman I’m becoming. These past four years made me stronger, wiser, more intentional, and more confident in myself and my purpose.

This degree is not the end of my story… it’s only the beginning. I’m coming back bigger, stronger, wiser, and better than ever, so stay tuned 🤏🏾✨

Grace carried me here. Perseverance kept me grounded. And now, the world is mine to conquer.

Class dismissed 🎓

Kayla L. Sherman B.S. in Business Management Concentration: Marketing
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Pov: you keep getting asked “who’s your lash tech?!” because no one realizes you’re wearing @jadadidmyminks strips. Issa strip lash summer, for sure! 🤭

📧 If you’re a strip-lover, a DIY-er, or just want a break from traditional lash extensions, our mailing list is where you need to be! I can’t wait to see you all in these.

Photographer: @the.hdeffect
MUA: @looksbynicks

📱Follow @jadadidmyminks here and on tiktok @jadadidmy.minks for more lash content and updates!
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Strip lashes—but make them comfortable and look exactly like extensions. I’d want these too! Coming soon to the site 🩵

📧 If you ever considered getting on our mailing list… this is the time to do so! Don’t miss out on exclusive deals, lash course information, product drops, and more. Visit shopjdmm.com and become one of the girls.

MUA: @looksbynicks
Photographer: @the.hdeffect

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WE ARE READY🔥🔥🔥🔥

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My kids matter most because they see me as MOM… but the world sees me through the lens of my career. #happymothersday #mykidscookedmedinneronmothersday

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ahhhh finesse! 😮‍💨 #fyp #grwm #beginnermakeup #makeuptutorial
follow ya girl on tik tok! 🤍

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out with the old .. in with the new ☮️
hat by the talented: @e.moneey_ 💟

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We can have anything if our hearts are true💎
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#melanin #modelsearch
#printmodel #naturalhairstyles #vegan #modelsneeded #nycmodelcasting #nycmodelsearch #photography #photoshoot #classy

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God took her time 🥀
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Check Out PRISM’s 5th issue @buprism Featuring the stylist of bing! @summerssbeats @jadadidmyhair @djenedesigns @looksbynicks @adunniangelextensions
Be sure to check out all the articles as well!
Grab a copy inside of pipedream!

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