Have you ever fantasized during this pandemic about living on an exotic island after college? Ashton Smith did just that when she graduated. She explains how her life has taken many twists and turns including recovering from an unsuccessful political campaign while finding the silver lining of affecting positive community change. If you feel unsure because you cannot find your passion, hear Ashton explain how curiosity led her to her current role as Sponsorship and Brand Engagement Program Manager at Citrix after studying Design at NC State, a path she never dreamed of when she started college.