Her Story
About Rhojadin
Rhojadin Corpuz is a psychology student and aspiring music business and management professional developing a multidisciplinary background across music, research, education, sales, and community engagement. She currently studies psychology at San José State University while working as a Data Research Analyst with the Human Rights Institute at the university. Her interests are increasingly focused on music business, artist management, entertainment operations, and performance-rights advocacy, with the long-term goal of working in management for a record label.
Rhojadin's connection to music began through performance. She played trombone throughout high school and college and participated in jazz band, marching band, and the pit orchestra for a production of The Wizard of Oz. She continues to explore the business side of the industry through her studies, networking, music-related community involvement, and current music-production coursework. Her academic background also includes psychology studies at San Francisco State University, where she pursued a minor in Justice Studies. Alongside her education, she has gained practical experience as a Youth Instructor with Engineering For Kids, a Sales Clerk with Santa Clara Vanguard, a Front Office Assistant with MY Dental Place, and a Data Research Analyst with the Human Rights Institute.
Rhojadin credits her teachers, professors, and mentors with helping shape her professional direction through compassion, encouragement, and a willingness to challenge her to grow. She values creativity, connection, learning through failure, and being surrounded by people who share her aspirations. She encourages aspiring professionals to reach out directly to people in their desired industries and use networking to gain a clearer understanding of the path ahead. Her commitment to community is reflected in her volunteer work with KQED and Assistants vs. Agents, as well as her interest in making arts, entertainment, and educational experiences more accessible. Through her developing career, Rhojadin is working toward combining her passion for music with psychology, research, advocacy, and management.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Rhojadin
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the teachers, professors, and mentors who have supported me throughout my academic and personal journey. Their compassion and willingness to support my passions without judgment have pushed me to grow and inspired me to continue pursuing my goals. I also draw strength from the experiences, challenges, and lessons I have gained through both academic and life experiences.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I have received through TED Talks is the importance of being open to learning through failure. Failure can be part of the learning process, and remaining willing to learn from setbacks can help me continue developing and moving toward my goals.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women is not to be afraid to reach out directly to people in the industry. Cold messaging or contacting professionals can provide valuable insight into the field and help you develop a clearer understanding of how to move toward your goals. You never know who may be willing to share advice, perspective, or an opportunity.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the challenges I currently face is being located far away from many of the major entertainment and music industry opportunities. Because many of the industry's key opportunities are concentrated in larger entertainment hubs, location can make networking and gaining direct industry experience more difficult.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Creativity is one of the most important values to me. I want to be surrounded by people who share similar aspirations, inspire me, and motivate me to pursue the next challenge or opportunity. I value environments where people can be creative, passionate, and encouraged to continue growing.
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