In Part One of this series exploring the ways artists have displayed entrepreneurial skills amidst the pandemic and a seemingly paused industry, guest speaker India Shanelle shares the pivotal moments in the life of a Black female artist's career. These instances led her to have priceless revelations about her own artistic identities, about how her non-profit Blacklight Community has pivoted amidst the pandemic, and why it’s important not to take this extra time we’ve been given for granted. India also offers advice to those looking to follow in her entrepreneurial footsteps.