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Financial Literacy Workshops: Using Your Degree in the Entertainment Business
March 3 at 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Using Your Degree in the Entertainment Business with Dr. Lynn Richardson and MC Lyte
A college degree is a powerful tool, but how you leverage it can shape the trajectory of your career and your wealth. Join the CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences for an engaging and insightful conversation on how to strategically use your education in the entertainment industry and beyond.
Featuring Dr. Lynn Richardson, nationally recognized financial expert, author, entertainment executive, and founder of New Wealth University, alongside hip-hop pioneer, rapper, business mogul, and philanthropist MC Lyte, this dynamic session connects financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real-world entertainment industry experience.
Dr. Richardson is widely recognized for translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable strategies. She will share how financial knowledge, ownership, and strong business foundations are essential for long-term success in entertainment and media. MC Lyte brings decades of experience as an artist, executive, and entrepreneur. She will offer firsthand insight into building a sustainable career, expanding beyond performance into business leadership, and creating meaningful impact through entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Together, they will explore:
- How to strategically apply your degree within the entertainment business
- The importance of financial literacy and ownership in creative industries
- Building multiple streams of income
- Turning talent, education, and influence into long-term wealth and legacy
Whether you aspire to work in music, media, production, business management, or entrepreneurship, this conversation will provide practical tools, industry perspective, and inspiration to help you move from education to execution and from opportunity to ownership.
Tuesday, March 3 | In Person
3:00PM to 4:30PM
Whitsett Room, Sierra Hall, Room 451
Do not miss this opportunity to gain clarity, confidence, and a new perspective on what it really means to plan for your financial future.
Requesting Accommodations
The CSUN College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is committed to making its events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please let us know. Note: If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact us no later than five working days prior to the event. To request accommodations, please contact Jacqueline Edwards at 818-677-4035 or via email at jacqueline.edwards@csun.edu.
