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Rodney's work combines: Art, Education, and Being Creative
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Clearwater High School
Bachelor's Degree
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
St. Petersburg College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Art Directors:
High School
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Had a vision and never gave up
2.
realized I was important to society through what i had to offer the world
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
I was crazy and that I could never achieve my goal. To them, my vision was impossible because I come from a small town, and not everyone lives their dream.
How I responded:
Never take no for an answer. Remove all negative people from you life (family + friends). You have to learn how to trust your instincts and keep your inner circle small. Good vibes only.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I funded everything on my own, with no govt. or corporate sponsor support. I don't wait for anyone to hand me anything. I sacrificed numerous hours at my 9-5 to make sure the kids had the best experience (merchandise, choreographers, venue, etc.).
I am a black man, trying to go into an industry where it is white-dominated. With Janet Jackson being a black woman and blacklisted (Superbowl incident), it made getting my dream 10X harder to reach. I overcame it by realizing my worth.