I’ve written many times already about not knowing what to do with my life or even what to study. Recently however, my perspective on my goals has changed completely; I’ve never felt this degree of clarity or serenity in my whole life. This fall semester at Miami Dade College I decided to take MMC 200, Intro to Mass Media Communications, and learned about my newest interest in communications. Communications can be, or one could argue that it tends to be, broad. Mass communications has various mediums such as: film, TV, radio, and recorded music. You name it! I’ve always been a big fan of those mediums — especially being part of the millennial generation who loves it so much. Who doesn’t love fashion magazines and movies, right? I especially enjoy binge watching Marvel series on Netflix. At this point, you might be thinking, “Why is she talking about mass media communications?” Well, one of the reasons is: I love talking about this subject and I just bought an amazing book titled “#Girlboss” by Sophia Amoruso, creator of Nasty Gal.

Okay, what could Girlboss possibly have to do with communications? Since reading this book, I've come to realize that I wish to become a female entrepreneur, and in the near future, I'm hoping I can accomplish that. Writing about dreams and one's goals is pretty nerve wracking, but everyone should be honest with themselves in order to succeed. Being true to yourself is quite significant for a person because imagine telling yourself " Yes, I want to become a doctor," but deep down you know that's not what you really want to become as a professional individual. I encourage each one of you to be honest to yourself and just connect the dots and find out what you love to do. And here I'm writing once again about my goals and dreams. Maybe in a near future future I'll be able to be create my own media company (communications) I'll let you know how that dream pans out in the future. I also have to be realistic in order to achieve that: I will have to work my butt off and start by working for someone else probably, but that's okay with me.

Sophia Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age 22 she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school — a job she'd taken for the health insurance. It was in that lobby that Sophia decided to start selling vintage clothes on eBay. This book inspired me and helped me think critically about some of the things I never thought of doing before — or at least not realistically. She became rich before turning 30, who wouldn’t love that in life, right? Perhaps some of the most influential words I've heard in a while are from this book; “The older I get the less confident I become” ( Sophia Amoruso.) Reading this book helped me dream bigger, which is something a girl should do in order to become a successful person. Therefore, dream big because you never know who is watching, maybe you will inspire someone else. Sophia is a female entrepreneur, which makes me believe in myself and in any female individual — especially in a business dominated by men; feminist much? Becoming an entrepreneur never crossed my mind, but being an entrepreneur makes you become passionate about what you do, allowing you to take risks and learn from your failures.

Now, it's time for you to go out there and start believing in yourself how anything is possible. As mentioned before, don't forget that maybe someone just might be watching you, and you might be inspiring them — but only if one works hard towards his or her goals. And don't forget to be honest with yourself, and make a list of what your passions are, which will help you learn about your goals. Be ambitious and stick to a goal you believe in and you'll certainly get there! Small steps at a time, but in the end when they add up, it will be worth it. Be a #Girlboss!