Students, how do you define your own path? How do you differentiate yourself? How do you create impact and effect change when you’re only just a student?
In this episode with special guests, Blessing Adogame, Michael Amoako, and Sevri Sovian, we answer all these questions and more. The reality is that “being just a student” is a social construct and mindset that constrains your potential. And though being a student may be an integral part of who your identity and associated with your innate curiosity, it does not fully encompass who you are. Cognizant of this, Blessing, Michael, and Sevri share how they break down this barrier, and in fact, leverage their position as students to thrive as young professionals and beyond.
This episode is part 1 to a Rise Regardless series called, “So You Think You’re Just a Student? Think Again.” The full episodes with each of these brilliant individuals will be released separately soon, so make sure to follow and subscribe to get notified when they’re out. In the meantime, you can connect and learn more about Blessing, Michael, and Sevri via LinkedIn:
Blessing: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blessingadogame/
Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-amoako-71b449113/
Sevri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sevri/
More about our featured guests:
Blessing Adogame is pursuing a BS in Information Systems, with minors in Security Technology and Business Administration at Drexel University. She is a community leader, woman in tech, co-founder of "Students of LinkedIn”, and global citizen who has lived in Nigeria, Germany, Scotland, and now, the US. Blessing is a vehement believer in the power of storytelling. She believes that stories and experiences pave the path that enhances a person's voice. She aspires to create a space, not only where she can continue to help other students around the world, but also where students can help students, ultimately creating a synergistic movement and mindset.
Michael Amoako is a recent graduate from MIT with a major in Business Management and minors in Computer Science and Mathematics. He is originally from Teaneck, NJ but grew up in a household with two Ghanaian parents. After MIT, Michael will be working as a PM at Microsoft in their two year AI Rotation Program in which he will seek to empower other teams at Microsoft using AI solutions. Michael plans to partake in Harvard Business School's MS/MBA program after his two years at Microsoft. His ultimate goal is to empower entrepreneurs who seek to make a positive impact on society and have strong interests in both social impact and technology-related entrepreneurship. Michael firmly believes in the value of mentorship and feels that a community will reach its full potential when those with desired experience and knowledge serve as mentors to others.
Sevri Sovian is an Emerging Solutions Engineer at Salesforce in Melbourne, Australia and has a Bachelors in Accounting & Finance and Master in Management. Having made his first foray into the tech industry as a product specialist at Apple, Sevri has since been devoted to helping others seize opportunities that are outside of the traditional business student trajectory by venturing out into fields such as tech. In doing so, he encourages students to leverage LinkedIn as he tells stories through video content.