Mastery Journal Entry – NMJ520-O

This course came at the right time in my journey.

After everything I’ve been through, losing everything, rebuilding from nothing.

NMJ520 helped me get clear on how to tell my story with power and purpose.

It wasn’t just about writing content. 

It was about building a platform that could carry my truth to the people who need it most. 

I learned how to define my audience, shape my message, and promote my work strategically, without losing the fire behind it.

One assignment that really pushed me was the About Me Page. 

It forced me to take everything I’ve survived, everything I’ve accomplished, and boil it down into something professional and compelling. 

That’s hard when your story is raw and layered like mine. But it helped me realize that my voice is my strength. 

I’m not just another student; I’m a survivor, a builder, and a communicator with something real to say.

Looking back, I’m proud that I’ve stayed consistent.

I’ve turned in every assignment on time. 

I’ve shown up even when life was heavy.

And I’ve been honest in every piece I’ve written. 

That’s what I carry forward: resilience, authenticity, and a deeper understanding of how to share my story in a way that informs, inspires, and ignites change.

This class wasn’t just academic, it was fuel for my mission. And I’m ready to keep going.

— Ricardo Alan Stoyell

Founder, ExposeTheSilence.org