Segment 1: The Hook & The Hustle Theme: Setting the stage, from small-town Flushing to full-blown financial independence. The Intro: A bubbly, high-energy greeting. Briefly cover your "elevator pitch" (Broad student, MHRLR admit, fitness instructor, brand partner). Leaving the Small Town Behind: Discussing the mindset shift from growing up in Flushing to wanting more out of life. Financial Independence as Fuel: How paying your own way through college wasn't just a burden, but the exact catalyst that made you ambitious. Takeaway for Spartans: You don’t need a safety net to succeed. Financial independence forces you to be resourceful, network harder, and say "yes" to opportunities that others might skip. Segment 2: Academic Grind Theme: Academic grind, strategic planning, and leveling up. The Undergrad Grind: What it takes to survive and thrive at Broad. The MHRLR Master's Acceptance: The strategy behind applying for the shared HR master’s program. Takeaway for Spartans: Success in a massive college like Broad is about finding your niche and planning ahead. Talk to advisors early. Segment 3: Finding Your Rhythm – Cycling & Community Theme: College, money, training, food That First Class at MSU: The story of walking into your first indoor cycling class and how it instantly clicked. Stepping up to the Podium: The transition from rider to instructor. How building a community in the cycling studio became your ultimate stress reliever and leadership training ground. Brand Partnerships ($) + Food (HUEL & BTFast): How promoting health and wellness authentically led to working with brands you actually love, money. Discussing the importance of protein and meal prep when your schedule is packed. Hotel (Marriott): Making many connections and furthering my interpersonal skills with my co-workers and guests. Takeaway for Spartans: Your campus experience shouldn't just be about academics. Find an intramural sport or a fitness class . Even consider getting a part-time job to find your people. Community is what grounds you when the academic pressure gets heavy. Segment 4: The Balancing Act & The Blueprint Theme: Time management, overcoming burnout, and handing the blueprint to the next class. The Reality of the Grind: Candidly discussing how I balance being a full-time student, working, teaching cycle, and maintaining brand deals. (Admit that it gets messy sometimes, but the discipline is worth it). Overcoming the Odds: Reflecting on the biggest hurdles you’ve faced and how being forced to fend for yourself early on gave you the grit to push through. The Spartan Blueprint: Your direct message to incoming MSU students who feel overwhelmed. Takeaway for Spartans: Time management is everything. Utilize your calendar, prioritize your physical health (like fueling properly with protein!) Segment 5: Branding Deal Side Hustle BTFAST: Talking Points Local + Young Entrepreneurial: every meal is produced here as Spartans in our Lansing community! Supporting an up and coming business (before its more $$) and bringing more business to Lansing! Macronutrient-Balanced: Every single meal is perfectly macro-balanced. No Seed Oils: This is a huge non-negotiable in the fitness space right now. BTFast uses absolutely zero seed oils. I am getting clean energy that actually sustains me through those brutal hill climbs in the studio, without that heavy, sluggish feeling you get from processed oils. Taste & Convenience: "And the best part? It tastes incredible. It’s like having a personal chef who knows exactly what your body needs to perform, packaged up and ready to go.”