[Solo] My Elon University 2022 Commencement Speech Recap: Thoughts and Key Takeaways Unprofessional

In this week’s episode, I dive deep into what it was like behind-the-scenes to deliver the commencement address to the graduating class of 2022 at Elon University, my alma mater in North Carolina. This experience was undoubtedly one of the honorable moments I’ve ever been gifted with. I got questions from so many of you about how it went, what was going on in my head and what I experienced, I decided to record this #BTS solo for all of you! Listen to the whole speech below and let me know what you think!

Watch the full (15-Min) Commencement Address Here


Time Stamps:


(0:30) Just You and I Today
(3:20) How the Speech Went
(4:45) Choosing Elon
(11:55) Elderly Cab Driver Listening to My Speech
(16:28) There’s No Going Back Now
(16:53) Conversation with My Dad
(24:55) How I Was Feeling
(31:30) What I Told the Students
(33:05) The Impact
(38:32) The Biggest Gift I Received
(41:00) Doing it a Second Time
(44:20) Quick Story about the Outfit
(46:45) The Biggest Thing I Go Back To
(55:30) Review Would be Greatly Appreciated!

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