Honestly this course has been so helpful to my self development. Next to my first foundational course, this course has left an impression on how I see my life and how I respond to situations. I did not know exactly what I was going to do after I left school, like most of my colleagues. But this class opened up opportunities I had never even considered!
The film industry guest speakers for example, did not interest me at first. I did not do much film in my specialization and I did not think what they were saying could apply to me. I was set in my designer world and I never intended on doing anything else. But after discovering a need for film makers in Jamaica, it was almost like magic that I began recognizing needs to be filmed everywhere. Most people learn by experience. But so many Jamaicans seemed to be deaf- eared to the problems of crime, aids, our dying culture and other social issues. Also realizing that I have a particular interest in social entrepreneurship, I began thinking of ways to get people more aware and involved. Many of them included stories to be filmed, whether they were staged or presented via a documentary. That class that I never expected much from has driven me to find out more about film in all its aspects- directing, producing, script writing. In fact, I plan to intern with a self taught but excellent and driven film director of Jamaica. I chose not to go to a top notch company with everything already taken care of because I wanted to learn it the real way... if I wanted to start out as a film entrepreneur. I have even sought advice of the market for film from lecturers and I was encouraged that it was not the years of experience or age that makes you a good film maker... people seriously mainly look at your work and it will speak to them. In a society of traditional jobs causing a lack of employment mediocre work (because there are more new things that can be done), this breaks a barrier. I intend to do well not just for myself, but for other Jamaicans to show them that they can do what they love, if they are really serious about it. I am learning about the price of gathering my own equipment and it is not an easy task, but I believe for my own sanity, its worth it.
Film has been the main thing on my mind. However, I am more aware of the various opportunities out there and my eyes are much are agile at looking for them now. I have invested in an idea sketch book. This is a comfortable little book with blank pages, blank canvases waiting for me to create life with them. On these pages, I put drawings that inspire me (to be used as t- shirt designs or paintings in the future). I also jot down ideas that come to me; needs, to be more specific. I also encourage my friends to update me on needs around them, that I may not have access to but may be something that is a need larger than I would think. This is because I have learnt that entrepreneurship cannot be done alone. We need people around us to give us different perspectives, to help out with the workload, to do the things you cannot do so well more efficently, and to keep us sane by keeping us company. I have learnt that from my lecturer and computer- based entrepreneur, David Bain.
Entrepreneurship takes work and a lot of investment. But it is worth it. Ultimately there is greater satisfaction and often times more money than a traditional job (alone). This course was an opening to bigger things for me. I plan to make use of it in my life and my situations, not just to develop as an entrepreneur, but as a graduate and a woman in society, making a difference. I encourage you who read this, not to run from your passions, your talents, your dreams... but to face them, and make plans to make them a reality. As the Nike logo so boldy states, JUST DO IT!
Entrep~Lady
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