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Ms Young Black MBA

How a Stranger Changed My Life

Sometimes the best things in life are completely spontaneous. Sometimes the best connections are made on accident. Sometimes the best decisions are the ones you are afraid to make. When I say sometimes, I really mean most of the time. Last month, Seth Godin was a stranger to me. Now, I consider him a mentor, a true leader who is inspiring me to DO, take action and to SHIP my ideas to a finish. I am so grateful to have met him. I am honored to know him. Let me tell you how I met this stranger...... read more

Arriving to the Present, Part 2: Deliberation of Dreams

Continued from Arriving to the Present, Part 1: Pursue Passion-- Fast forward a year, I’m working for the world’s most admired company in consumer electronics and back at square one in my mind. I find myself in a position where I’m granted the flexibility I need to enjoy myself and travel, but my life is revolving in what feels like a sphere of slow progress. So naturally, I decide to go back to school. And the limitless option cycle began again! Maybe I should do skill-based? Massage Therapy!... read more

Arriving to the Present, Part 1: Pursue Passion

Before I get down to business with talk of UIC Liautaud's excellent programs and campus life stories, I'd like to share a bit about how I've arrived at UIC. I was the kid that changed what I wanted to be when I "grew up” every six months or so. There were some deeply rooted dreams that lasted while numerous surface dreams were constantly in flux. A few of the many thoughts that crossed my mind looked like this: I’ll be a private investigator... no, CIA agent. Though I wish the pink Power Ranger... read more