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COMMUNITY STORIES: CAROLINE TORRONE
The Content Creation Manager position has allowed me to portray a vision through collaborating with the ideas from creators and the Social Media Manager in order to get something tangible and close to our shared imagination.
COMMUNITY STORIES: SHREYA GUNDAM
The Student-Made community radiates positivity and inspiration, and it's apparent in the way that creators from different backgrounds are able to support one another while growing their own businesses. It gives me a sense of belonging in the entrepreneurial space, and I hope to inspire others to use their artistic passions to institute social change.
COMMUNITY STORIES: IMAN JERVEY
My future vision for Student-Made is for this great organization to grow to partner with more HBCU’s and teach the youth on the importance on ownership, and the mindset to be innovative, proactive, and strategic risk-takers
COMMUNITY STORIES: CALLA YEARTA-SOTHERN
It feels incredibly rewarding to facilitate the growth of Student-Made in a community as large and vibrant as Arizona State, and I feel confident that this experience will go on to benefit me in my future endeavors.
COMMUNITY STORIES: ZYON FLEMING
I hope I can give the value needed for creative branding to excel creators and Student-Made. I am willing to do all that is needed to propel businesses and show support. I am fulfilled knowing that I can be a part of someone’s entrepreneurial story.
COMMUNITY STORIES: GEENSIA XIONG
I’ve found a passion in helping others while being a Website Manager and it’s a legacy I want to continue on.
COMMUNITY STORIES: MORGAN FOLSOM
Being a part of Student-Made has greatly impacted my experience not only in college but in life. This community has taught me to challenge myself and figure out what it takes to run a business.
COMMUNITY STORIES: LINDA KOMIS
Being a part of this team means helping a new generation of young entrepreneurs grow and prosper. My main source of motivation to continue improving each day is seeing our creators get excited for more opportunities through the program, and seeing them grow their sales.
COMMUNITY STORIES: CHLOE BORCHERS
Curious how the impact of being a Student-Made manager can reach far beyond campus? Explore all these ways that Chloe’s experience has stayed with her beyond Appalachian State.
BELLA’S MANAGER STORY
“I learned that no matter the situation, if you try your hardest, and act with patience and kindness you can always make a positive impact. I use these as foundations for being a leader in Student-Made.”
ASHLEY’S MANAGER STORY
“If you can treat every adverse situation as an opportunity to learn and improve, instead of as a setback, you will gain so much more from that experience. I carry this mindset into Student-Made, and it allows me to be a better manager for our team. ”
BRI’S MANAGER STORY
“Joining the Student-Made community has made my college experience just that much more meaningful. For our UNCC creators, this would all be nothing if there were no you, and I’m so fortunate to be on this road with you.”