Public Speaker. Networking Enthusiast. Changemaker. Born Storyteller.

Adrian, what’s your story?

When I first arrived at ASU as a young Freshman, I was hungry to make a big impact. I wasn’t sure how or what, but I knew that I wanted to leave college knowing that I poured my heart and soul into it. I knew this would be a challenge considering that I would be attending one of the largest public universities in the United States. Among thousands of college students, I had no idea how I was going to stand out.

Luckily, during my freshman year, I met a senior who served as a mentor to me and advised that if I wanted to stand out, I needed to define my value (AKA build a personal brand). Although I was unsure what personal branding was at the time, I trusted his judgment. I gained the courage to begin using LinkedIn as a platform to share professional development advice for other students based on my personal experiences.

After consistently creating content for a few months, something quite interesting happened. I quickly became known as “the LinkedIn guy” by my peers and eventually by faculty and staff on campus. Starting my second semester of sophomore year, I began receiving invitations to lead workshops and deliver presentations for student organizations at ASU. Today, I’ve had the great pleasure of sharing my knowledge with over 2,000 students across various schools through webinars, panels, and in-person presentations.

I am now on a mission to help as many students and young professionals as I can to grow their personal brands and leave a positive impact on this world.

“Don’t aspire to make a living. Aspire to make a difference.”

— Denzel Washington