Why We Love KSSU?

Every semester, KSSU brings together a unique mix of students, voices, and personalities. Behind every show, playlist, or station event is a DJ with their own story—one filled with creativity, growth, and uniqueness. Whether it’s a first semester or a final one, each experience adds something special to what makes KSSU feel like home.

In this blog, KSSU DJs reflect on what they’ve enjoyed the most about being part of the station. For some, it’s been a creative escape. For others, it’s where they found lifelong friends, unexpected confidence, or simply a space to be themselves. From favorite memories in the studio to unforgettable moments off air, these stories capture the heart of what KSSU is all about.

KSSU has meant something different to everyone, and this blog is a collection of those moments—unfiltered, honest, and straight from the heart.

DJ Sierra Stewart, Host of In Our Feels

What I love the most about KSSU is that I can share songs that wouldn’t always typically be played on other radio stations. KSSU gives me a platform to express my passion for music and combine it with mental health advocacy. 

In my show, In Our Feels, every week I play songs based on the emotion that they evoke in me. With this theme, I am able to shine a light on the fact that it is okay to not be okay. On my show, I frequently mention that it is okay to feel whatever it is that you’re feeling, as long as you reach out for help before it gets too bad. 

Not only am I able to play music that has touched and inspired me, but I can share my stories and remind others they are not alone. With weeks covering emotions like anger, betrayal, hope, or even nostalgia, I can remind listeners and myself that even in our darkest days, we are not alone and that everyone struggles in some way or another. 

I love being a KSSU DJ so much that I’m so sad I will be gone for a semester, as I will be out of state. I am extremely looking forward to being back in January when I return to Sac State. Seeing everyone’s different takes on their shows and everyone’s love for different styles of music here at KSSU is an experience like no other. 

In the digital world where everyone is scrolling from one topic to the next, having a show on KSSU takes me back, even just for a little bit, to when I was a kid. No technology, no smartphones, no brain rot. Just sitting in the car on a long drive, listening to the radio, and hearing what the person on the other end wanted me to hear.

DJ Ace, Host of The Fox’s Folly

The best part about being a member of KSSU is the opportunity given to me to engage with music on a more personal and exciting level through a more thematic approach. Blending different genres and creating individual soundtracks for each week tells the story of ‘my’ vibe. The Fox’s Folly has allowed me to do just that.

From nu jazz to blues, I explore all the tunes I love and build a narrative around them. Be it a celebration or an unforgettable journey, KSSU has given me the space to explore new ideas and take creative risks. The best part? Every show is another chance to support someone new in the audience who might be listening for the first time or help someone find a song that sparks and resonates with them on a deeper level. It allows me to overcome challenges, break boundaries, and discover new ways of living, which, through music, can inspire me to do so through storytelling. The constant evolution and transformation help me keep coming back week after week.

DJ Z, Host of From My Playlist To Yours 

KSSU has given me the opportunity to live out my dreams of being on air. 

I remember when I was a kid, radio was a thing. In my parents car, I had presets to all my favorite radio stations. Whenever the station went on commercial break or didn’t play a song I like, I would easily change the station. 

I remember thinking to myself that I wanted to work in radio one day. However, as life moved on, I forgot about pursuing this passion. Instead, I shifted gears by planning out my life logically rather than following my heart.

Luckily enough, as I was strolling through the Union, a flyer caught my eye. The flyer was about applying to become a KSSU DJ. This felt like a sign from the universe telling me I needed to take advantage of this opportunity right away. I applied, and in Fall 2023, I had my first show, From My Playlist To Yours. 

I am grateful that I found KSSU while being a student at Sacramento State. The amount of skills I have gained just while being here is insane! I have gained so much background and knowledge in radio broadcasting, commercial recording and editing, live mixing, and more!

Not only does KSSU equip student DJs with skills, but they also allow a variety of shows. That is the beauty of college radios: free format shows. I love that I can present my show in various ways and play the songs that are in my playlist, even Bollywood. I also appreciate the fact that I can have episodes where I can speak in my native language for the whole duration of my show (perks of being bilingual). 

While I am able to showcase my talent on air, I am also able to contribute to the blog. This enables me to grow my portfolio in many different ways. 

The immense growth in skills I had by becoming a part of KSSU cannot be described in words. If I had not found KSSU, I feel as if I would be incomplete. KSSU has instilled skills in me that I can utilize in various fields. This was an important stepping stone that has opened many doors of possibilities, even in the field of media and entertainment. 

Even though I graduated last year in May, I am still a part of KSSU, as KSSU is the best thing that has ever happened to me at Sac State. KSSU reminded me of who I’ve always wanted to be. It gave me the tools to rediscover a passion I thought I’d left behind. For that, I’ll always be grateful. KSSU, you will always be home. 

Lastly, I want to thank the group of students who came together and created KSSU, Sac State’s Student Run Radio. Without you, none of this would be possible. 

Follow me on Instagram: @thisisdjz

DJ Wirehead, Host of Chaos Theory

Time slipped in my last two semesters as a DJ, though the weight of what I’ve learned and experienced under KSSU rivals the weight of the world. In between then, I’ve hosted numerous shows playing music and sharing thoughts that felt so small, so unrecognized and unheard of in a campus filled with folks with their own interests and whereabouts. It didn’t take long to realize that the presumptively esoteric show that is, Chaos Theory, brightened the days of many friends, old and new, who I’ve met in those two semesters every Wednesday morning. 

I started the semester craving the feeling of wanting to express myself wholly. I was not exactly the greatest socialite at first, but I knew that in the great, convoluted web of thoughts and obsessions in my head, I had much to share, but didn’t know exactly how to do it. I couldn’t just walk up to a random person on campus and start talking about a political art piece done in Germany by a lo-fi indie artist back in the 90s. I couldn’t even bear approaching anyone on campus to tell them their Sonic Youth shirt looked cool, let alone suffocate in embarrassment in fear of sounding too pretentious. 

KSSU gave me an avenue to express myself without worrying about the very real filters of real-time, face-to-face interaction with people I haven’t got the clue to talk to. It is through my show that I am able to tap into the source of it all and skip the awkward dialogue. It is through my show that people are able to find me.

After each and every show, I felt myself ease out of the shell that stuck with me until the very beginning of junior year. I felt more confident, and so much brighter than I ever did. Each show brought me new friends and wholehearted reactions that altogether shrunk the veil of anxiety behind my every choice and perception of the world around me. 

Next semester, I will be rejoining The State Hornet as the organization’s Arts and Entertainment editor, and with the thought that one pathway leads you to another, I like to believe that my time in KSSU brought the opportunity to me. 

Above all else, I thank KSSU for being the instrument to my words and making me realize that I am being heard, no matter the discussion or song being played.

So yeah, that’s what I enjoy the most. 

DJ Nene, Host of Noise & Narratives

When I chose Sacramento State as the university I would be committing myself to, for the next four years, I knew finding a community on campus was something that was important to me.

I spent the majority of my first year meeting new people, exploring new skills, and staring into the little radio booth that was located directly in front of the rainbow curved stairs (and right next to the game room) inside the University Union. I made sure not to look inside the radio booth when someone was clearly inside because if I did (which I did… sometimes), I was afraid the person inside the booth would see me and then a string of awkward unsolicited eye contact would follow. And THAT has to be the most uncomfortable form of eye contact to ever have. 

Towards the end of my first year, being Spring 2024, I could not take any more of my inner oppressed curiosity for what that radio booth was about. I knew it was some kind of studio, that it was lined with walls of CDs, and that it had two microphones, a desktop, and some kind of board with channels and faders. I walked myself straight into the front office and spoke to the front desk person. 

I remember asking, “Is there a radio club here, and how can I join?”

The front desk assistant had essentially said yes and briefly explained what KSSU was: Sac State’s Student Run Radio. They didn’t exactly tell me how I could join, and maybe that’s because I frankly don’t remember anything after they had said yes. But I do remember thinking to myself that I had to sit in that studio one day specifically talking about my (healthy) fan loving obsession with Johnny Orlando (he has yet to hold a concert here in Sacramento and you bet I will be purchasing VIP tickets where I meet him and end up fainting from pure fan shock).

If you’re wondering, yes I did end up figuring out how to join KSSU, because if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t be writing this blog today. 

I received an email during the Summer of 2024 through my CSUS email, stating that KSSU was looking to add more Student DJs. I filled out the interest form provided in that same email, and shortly received an email back stating they want to interview me to be a DJ at KSSU. 

When I tell you that I was excited. I am telling you… I was so EXCITED! I was so excited that I could not contain my excitement because I was so incredibly excited. 

I was thrilled! I was going to host my very own radio show! My goodness! My diary saw countless entries of me just counting the days until I was to move back to Sacramento to start school once again. 

I eventually was able to host my first show on September 30th of 2024. I did not title it anything, because I wasn’t aware I could title an episode. I played a total of twelve songs. Mostly from icons like Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernandez, Selena, and more. 

My first semester as a Volunteer DJ was so much fun. I attended multiple KSSU events, the weekly meetings, and my radio show. I made new friends, and overall, I felt like I had found a really good community at school. 

This Spring semester of 2025 has been a different story. The class schedule I picked for Spring 2025, back in Fall 2024, was not a smart move. And in Fall 2024, I applied for a Resident Advisor position, and I was hired. 

Spring of 2025 has ended up being one of my most time-consuming semesters I have EVER had. 

I am a student, a friend, a Resident Advisor, an employee (a new one for that matter), a classmate, a mentee, a DJ at KSSU, and honestly… I’m just a girl. 

(Imagine me laughing right after I wrote “I’m just a girl”.)

I have had so much on my plate that I was not able to be as involved in KSSU as I was last semester. Which honestly sucked. So hard. 

I still enjoyed putting on my radio show every Tuesday at 1 PM, and I had some pretty awesome episodes this semester. I think Season 2 Episode 9 (which aired March 25th, titled “The Hollywood Ten (a podcast episode)”) was one of my favorite episodes I have ever done. Mainly for the fact that I talked about one topic for 50 minutes straight and did not veer off topic, and because it was really interesting. 

Now, having been a part of KSSU for an entire academic year, I have to say: It has been absolutely wonderful!

I most enjoyed attending KSSU events and seeing the KSSU Corestaff and DJs at events and our weekly meetings (back in Fall 2024 when I was not scheduled to work during those meetings…). I loved the fact that I was able to branch out and make new connections with people whom I would not have met otherwise. 

Here are some shoutouts: 

DJ King Fierce from Fierce and the Unstoppable Waves of Royalty: You were my first friend here at KSSU. Thank you for always being so optimistic and for being a consistent guest on my show! 

DJ Jelly from Reel Music: I love your vibe! I definitely enjoyed our little small conversations between the time my show ends and yours begins! 

DJ Lollipop from The California Sound: Thank you for always being so gracious and kind to me. I love seeing you around!

The Corestaff (Finn, Orlando, Maya, Isaac, and Alisa): Y’all are truly awesome. I enjoy interacting with you guys whenever I get to see you guys! Excited to see and interact more with all of you guys!

I have learned so much about myself while being part of KSSU. The biggest thing I learned was not to be afraid to reach out. And that applies to so many things, but for me, being able to communicate with others that I’m struggling with hours or schedule conflicts is huge. I’m a people pleaser, so not being able to pull through with a deadline or event because of something else I have going on is such a stressful situation. I never want to feel like I’m letting anyone down, and the KSSU Corestaff and DJs have been nothing but patient and beyond kind to me. 

If you’re thinking of joining KSSU, do it. It’s such a wonderful community on campus, and you get to meet and do awesome things with really cool people! You get to host your very own radio show, whether you want to play music or have a podcast kind of vibe. And you get to make some great college memories. One of my favorite memories from this year has to be the Winter Wonderland meeting we had before winter break.

KSSU is truly, without a doubt, the best!

DJ V-Kormi, Host of Building The Bridge – A Disability Perspective

Being that this is my first semester at KSSU, it was a pretty cool experience. I did not expect the experiences that I had this semester to happen. Everything from the volunteer opportunities, to shadowing shows, to helping other new DJs by allowing them to shadow my shows, and all the events that I volunteered for was definitely a treat to see. KSSU has definitely helped me develop my unique voice on campus as well as giving me the confidence to utilize it.

I must give a shout out to the core staff, Maya, Hector, Finn, Issac, and Orlando. Through observing them and working with each of them at some point this semester, they truly showed me what KSSU is beyond the radio. The way they orchestrated events for us this semester was a sight to see. I have to say that Issac and Finn truly helped me this semester. Making PSAs and drops with Issac was challenging for me. Being somebody who has a speech impediment, making drops wasn’t easy. But Issac was patient with me when it came to the recordings and gave me the time I needed. Finn helped me a lot when it came to being on the mic. We’ve had several collaborations on his show, and it really helped me just to get used to being on the mic. Since our shows were constructed similarly, I really took pointers from Finn to improve my own show. Overall, it was just an amazing opportunity.

The Eye in the Sky, Host of Social Bomb

The real KSSU is the friends we made along the way.

When I decided to apply to KSSU, I asked myself over and over, “Can you really do this”?  I was unsure whether I would be able to overcome my social anxiety to put myself on the air and share the loud and proud thoughts that ring around inside my head. I had to weigh within myself which was more important: anonymity or the possibility to make real, feasible change? Sacramento State was a leap of faith, which by proxy makes KSSU a flailing and crying of faith. Of course, we only see progress when we go out on a limb to change what stagnates us.

So, what did I enjoy most about KSSU? The confidence. The strength it gave me in putting my feelings on the air, and telling people when they are wrong. I am such a pushover but last week, I got on air and told women to stop sleeping with men to push for male support in legislative change towards abortion and women’s health care. This stacks on top of the amazing support that the staff gives its DJs. I have received so much kindness and praise for my show that my ego is inflating like a hot air balloon! (kidding!) I am so incredibly grateful to be given a chance to host my own show and to prove my worth as a team member to the staff. I am so proud of what I have accomplished, the music I’ve discovered, and the bands I have gotten to promote. There is nothing I’d rather be doing than using my platform like this, and I have enjoyed the KSSU community in a way that reminds me of an easier time in my life. Thank you, Sacramento State, staff, and DJs of KSSU for making this such a warm, welcoming first semester to come into. 

DJ Sammie, Host of Red Ribbon Hour

Oh, KSSU, how I love you! The best type of radio station are college ones! Always support your local college radio station. If you don’t, you’re lame and ageist…joking :) (not joking).

Hello there, slayers!

I am DJ Sammie, the DJ and host of Red Ribbon Hour. Outside of that, my name is Sammie Villagomez, and I am a sophomore at Sacramento State. I am majoring in Public Relations and trying to declare a double minor in Marketing and Theatre. 

I joined KSSU and created my show Red Ribbon Hour in my Freshman year, and now I am almost a Junior! Crazy! I plan on being here until I graduate in 2027. My show is all about variety, variety in weekly themes, vibes, aesthetics, and fantasies. Hence, my show’s tagline is, “Where the music ties into the fantasy!” And yes, the tie/ribbon pun is always intended around here. 

I named my show Red Ribbon Hour, not only because I love red ribbon and it was a trend all over Pinterest at the time, but I wanted something to represent my show. Something classic and timeless so that I don’t have a microtrend representing my show for years (low-key ribbons, bows specifically are being overused in trends, but I digress). I loved the beauty of ribbons, specifically red ribbons, deep as red/maroon is one of my favorite colors, but I also loved how versatile ribbons are. Ribbons are used on gifts, for crafting, fashion, accessorizing, and to support awareness. Ribbon is the thing that binds things together, and that’s what I wanted my show to do. I bet everyone didn’t think I put that much thought into it, but I did, and I love that it is through KSSU I can have a freeform creative outlet that puts me in control of my creativity.

I joined KSSU to not only have my Pitch Perfect and Radio Rebel moment, but I also just thought it was cool. Growing up, some of my family members would listen to nearby college radio stations to find cool new songs, as it is obvious that college students have amazing music taste! I also thought I could have fun, meet new people, and gain experience. I have gained that and more! Being a part of this discourse community has opened my eyes to new goals, opportunities, and personal development that I didn’t know I had or wanted. I also now love writing blogs more than ever! Talk about therapeutic and fun, plus it is a great outlet just to write out whatever is on my noggin, but to practice mass media writing as a Public Relations major.

Every week, I curate differently themed episodes of different genres, current or old trends, or whatever vibe/topic I feel that speaks to me. I love that for me. I love that I get to be able to yap to people for an hour about whatever I want and curate fun and different themes with songs I love to every week! 

Through KSSU, I feel my most creative, my love for music and mass media deepens, and I have grown a deeper appreciation for broadcasters everywhere! I am also gaining experience in broadcasting while understanding and handling mass media expectations and guidelines. I have also learned and gained an abundance of skills. I have enhanced my creativity, gained broadcasting experience, and gained confidence in speaking to a mass audience. What I find most helpful is the technical skills and industry exposure I have received, which is crucial for what I want to do with not only my major, but also what I find fun and passionate in life. 

Therefore, I have no clue what I’d be doing if I was not involved with KSSU. I do know my college experience would be boring. But here’s the truth: I think it would’ve still been a good college experience without radio. 

Maybe I’d have found another group to get involved with, maybe I would have spent my time in different ways, but the memories of being a part of something so fun, so unpredictable, and so creative would have been missing. There’s a certain magic in being part of something that only happens in those four years, something that’s entirely shaped by your collective energy and vision.

All in all, I can’t help but feel like college radio gave me more than just radio experience. It gave me a community, a sense of belonging, and a space to just be myself, even when the world outside was so big and overwhelming.

King Fierce, Host of ORIENTAL VIBES

Dear KSSU, 

Thank you very much for the fun events and activities where we played music at. Also, thank you for the numerous connections I made with fellow DJs (old and new). Because of you, I was able to help our new DJs set up for their shows and give them a positive affirmation that they should be themselves when doing their shows. That is why KSSU is also called “KSSU, Be Yourself” because this is where students can be themselves and not hide their true personalities. A DJ should never change their personality just because they do a radio show. They should learn to adapt their interests to their radio shows. 

Thank you very much, KSSU, for the never-ending skill of being able to mix songs that do not belong together. In my first two seasons alone, I was able to pick over 150 songs from different regions of the world to showcase on the radio and on campus as well. The campus is now exposed to genres like P-pop, J-pop, and more. We are now gathering more fans for these genres as well. Also, I thank you for the numerous volunteer opportunities offered to us students, even though I may have reviewed 50% of the CDs from local artists.  

What I enjoyed most about KSSU was that I was able to develop the skill of being able to talk to a large amount of people and even the skill of mixing songs as I mentioned earlier. In Fierce and Unstoppable Waves of Royalty Season 2, I was able to take that skill to the next level by showcasing mini-raves during my show hour and having different DJs come in to experience what it is like to be in an intense show in the morning. I also enjoyed the fact that I was able to showcase my skills to thousands of students from different high schools during APIDA Day. Though many of the students were just vibing to the music, they were able to show that genres like K-pop, J-pop, Mandopop, P-pop, and more are still relevant in college because our campus, Sacramento State, is a diverse university. 

When comparing my first show (August 30, 2024) to my recent show (May 2, 2025), I can see that I have grown a lot in public speaking and also having a radio voice. First, I thought that I would always make mistakes on air, like having dead air or playing the next song without me announcing it, but everyone makes mistakes. I have observed many DJs making the same mistakes as me when I was new to KSSU. Not everyone does their show perfectly the first time because it may take us some time to get used to talking or playing music on air. With the help of our lovely core staff just outside the office, they are always willing to help you no matter what.  

Shoutout to all of our lovely KSSU staff (Hector, Maya, Finn, Orlando, Isaac, and Alisa) for keeping KSSU together. Without them, our student-run radio station will go bonkers for real! 

We have Hector, who always vibes to any show playing nice beats. Maya, who always tells you that you had a great show. Finn, who is always vibing to your show when he is walking in. Orlando, who is constantly mixing and offering help to promote your show flyer or even post your DJ mixes on the KSSU YouTube channel (big shoutout to him because two of Season 2’s mixes are now uploaded!). Isaac, who will always greet you with “hello” and ask how your day is going. And Alisa, our blog editor, whom I just met last Friday at the Sparky Awards, who reads through every blog submission, despite how many grammar mistakes are in it.  

As your 2025 Golden Sparky and 1st nominee of volunteer choice in KSSU, I would like to thank you all again for letting me host Season 1 (Oriental Vibes) and Season 2 (Fierce and Unstoppable Waves of Royalty)on the radio. Due to May 2’s intense mix of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and K-pop together, I believe that we have gained maybe about 20 new listeners, as I saw a lot of middle school students scanning our QR code in the window.  

Another thing I enjoyed about KSSU was that I was able to collaborate with many DJs (DJ KullhmongIllest, DJ Audity, DJ Nene, DJ Lollipop, DJ Wirehead, and many more I could name). In many of these shows, I was able to showcase my true self and talk about my life a bit. I got to make many connections with these DJs and their friends as well. 

DJ KullhmongIllest and I have had about two to three collaborations (March 13, April 24, and I forgot the other one) as our shows are inseparable because they both touch on the aspects of K-pop and J-pop, and dive into other genres as well. For DJ Wirehead’s show, I have become his number one fan and supporter for Chaos Theory. I was also able to bring Fierce and Unstoppable Waves into his hour as well on April 30. 

DJ Nene and I had many collabs as well. We always talked about our lives and what we normally do when a certain situation happens. For DJ Lollipop, we had a collab once in the Fall semester where we showcased songs from the 20th century, such as “Take My Breath Away” and some Mazzy Star songs, which I have added to my playlist. DJ Audity and I go way back to when I shadowed her in the summer. I always enjoyed her show and the mixes she does. Fun fact: she was my competitor in trying to see who would get the most volunteer hours. Through these experiences I had with these DJs, I was able to make new DJs feel the same way towards me as well.  

Another thing I enjoyed as a radio host DJ was that whenever I walk around campus with my DJ controller, people will recognize me and say, “Oh, you’re the one who played ‘CRAZY’ by LE SSERAFIM on blast earlier at 9:15 AM”. Yes, I do play “CRAZY” too many times on my show. In fact, I have played it about 65 times on KSSU between August 30, 2024, to May 2, 2025. 

I enjoy the fact that I am able to hold two other roles besides being a part of KSSU, like being an SI Leader with the Peer and Academic Resource Center for CHEM 6A and being a peer mentor for the Odyssey Program in the Political Science Department. In my numerous roles on campus, I have also inspired students to one day join KSSU,even if they have another position on campus. It is not bad to hold three different roles on campus and one outside of campus. It is bad, though, to hold like ten different roles on campus and maybe twenty outside of campus (I tried doing this).  

Now, for the last part of this letter or blog post, I would like to leave some advice for new and upcoming DJs after me.

First, to whoever the successor of the 9 AM time slot on Fridays is, please keep the hour very intense and fierce because everyone on campus knows that Fridays at 9 AM is the best time to wake up to some upbeat music. Please don’t play sad or emotional songs during the hour unless it’s your last episode of your show (LOL). 

Now to the realistic part, always be yourself when you are in the studio and communicate with people walking past the studio. Next, it is okay to make mistakes sometimes. There were times when I accidentally played the explicit version of a song and a bad word went out. If no one was walking around or heard the word, then you should be fine. Another thing is to make the studio your dance floor or your bedroom during the hour of your show. Normally for my show, I bring disco lights and props to make it look like I am having a rave at 8 AM or 9 AM on a Friday. Let me also mention, you should dance or sing aloud in the studio with the speakers on full blast. No one in the SEO office or outside will hear you sing, but everyone will hear the music. Have fun in there! If you feel tired or dizzy after doing all that, please go out of the studio and drink your water. We don’t want to have a person pass out in there. Lastly, try wearing the Sparky head in the studio (yes, I mean the one that has “robots will take over the world” or something like that on it). When the Sparky costume is finished, I will be coming back to Sacramento State to wear it (HEHEHE).  

I know this must be one of the largest and longest collaborative posts I have submitted to KSSU, but this school left me with a lot of great memories to cherish and hold on to forever. I will now be starting to DJ at events as a part-time job and will be charging $125 per event likely. This is King Fierce of KSSU or Ethan Betanio of Sacramento State, now signing off the collaborative post! Love you all! 

Thank you for everything, 

Ethan Betanio (KING FIERCE) | Graduating Senior 

DJ DMc, Host of 916run

First and foremost, thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to be a DJ at the KSSU studio for the spring semester of 2025. 

I enjoyed becoming a radio DJ and having the ability to utilize the equipment. As well as all the DJ promotions that took place over the course of the semester, such as shadowing with Adam.

Although I started my podcast officially, the last week of February, I do sincerely appreciate being involved with everyone’s shows and activities. 

It was fun! I know, we are all so busy taking on additional responsibilities, homework, life, etc., so having a segment that allows community involvement has helped me a great deal this semester. 

At times of anxiety for me, Hector made me feel welcome. Shout out to Hector and Maya! I sincerely appreciate your organization and attention to detail when it comes to all of us. I learned a lot about myself through this process. 

The most important lesson I feel I have learned, I would say, is the fact that people are not necessarily reliable. At the beginning of all of this, I do not believe anyone really thought I was going to do it and be so direct about it. It was not until I started pumping out content that I noticed the inconsistency of others. This semester, I have a deeper understanding of how to align my guests.

Always go for your dreams and never give up! I am proud to say that even in such a short amount of time, my podcast has garnished the attention of over 7,000 views in less than 60 days. I ran the analytics on YouTube at the 60-day mark of my podcast. 

That just one of the platforms. I have not had an opportunity to run the analytics of the remaining platforms the podcast is aired on, but I have on good authority that I have reached close to the 10,000 views, if not higher currently. That brings me great joy, and I must thank all the core staff and other DJs for helping me maintain my motivation and grow as a person.