A brand collaboration that comes to mind is when popular athletic companies partner with universities' official apparel. For example, Nike and Jordans were recent partners with UCLA, which is the school I attended. The two companies truly aimed to reflect the school's spirit and culture. I believe this really generated benefits for both sides such as accessing a new market for Nike and Jordans (i.e. fans of UCLA sports, UCLA athletes, alumni) and definitely revenue!

To me, art is not just a hobby or a pastime; it's an integral part of my identity and a crucial aspect of my life: I eat, breathe, and sleep art. In the past, there were times where I was told that there was no value in art as a career path and I completely disagree with that statement. Art is often thought of as a separate, niche field, but in reality, it is integrated into many aspects of various careers. I have gone against the grain during the majority of my academic career with that stigmatized mindset of art, and just very recently, I realized that I was holding back so much potential. I'm happy to embrace fully a part of what makes me happy in life!

I'd like to think that I carry a "wild card" or hidden talent when it comes to planning the most memorable events, whether it's for family members, close friends, or family friends. I usually get invitations to difficult events to get admission to such as premieres, screenings, tapings, etc. and it's always priceless to see everyone's reactions when they see the surprise.