When the path you’re on is stable and holds the promise of conventional success, veering off might be considered foolish or irrational. That didn't stop Uzo Njoku, a 23-year old artist and author who went from studying how to crunch numbers as a Statistics major to creating art that's drawing attention for its focus on blackness and womanhood. Check out Uzo's work on Instagram [@uzo.art] or her website [www.uzoart.com].

*Forgive the audio. We recorded in a different location and won't ever do that again lol.*