Amanda Finzi is a woman of many hats whose journey spans the Bronx, Miami, and Jamaica before setting foot in Los Angeles, CA. She is a renowned leader in the community who is recognized in the UCLA Bruin network for leading the development of UCLA's first-ever Black Bruin Resource Center. She holds a B.A. in Hospitality Management and an M.Ed. in Higher Education from Florida International University.

On the side, she also does freelance work for BET.

This episode explores Amanda's Miami and Jamaican roots and how her event planning experience began, eventually leading to seemingly "random" opportunities in higher education and the entertainment space. As her story unfolds, it is evident that her limitless talent and trials and tribulations have forged her into the leader and business woman she is today.

Fun Fact: Amanda is also a member of Divine 9 sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha.