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In this episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae sits down with MaShalya, a Junior at North Carolina A&T State University (Aggie Pride!), who made the bold decision to switch her major from Engineering to Fashion Merchandising & Design.

Now the founder of 3mpty Headed Apparel, MaShalya designs custom clothing pieces that reflect creativity, confidence, and individuality. She shares how changing her major gave her a new sense of purpose, how she balances college life with entrepreneurship, and the mindset needed to market yourself as a young creative in today’s world.

This episode is packed with lessons on following your passion, personal branding, and the business of fashion — all while featuring the first-ever off-screen mic’d-up appearance from Shamar.

In This Episode:
How MaShalya built 3mpty Headed Apparel from the ground up
What led her to switch majors at North Carolina A&T
Tips on marketing and branding your fashion line
The business side of being a student creative
Real talk about college tuition, creative growth, and finding happiness



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