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Tay Frost

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Art
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Yoga
  • Reading
  • Learning
  • Basketball
  • Cooking

Reading

  • Self-Help
  • Philosophy
  • Spirituality
  • Art
  • Crafts
  • Environment
  • Family
  • Leadership
  • Mystery
  • Romance
  • Science‎
  • Sociology

I read books daily.

Bio

Experience has taught me the most meaningful conversations are the ones that help people see themselves more clearly. That belief has shaped the way I live as well as how I lead, learn, and help others. From mentoring younger students in jujitsu and welcoming new students as a student ambassador to supervising coworkers and volunteering in my community, I've found purpose in helping people feel heard, supported, and confident in themselves and what they can do. I'm currently going into my second year as a student at San Diego State University, preparing to transition from business to communications because I want to deepen my understanding of leadership, storytelling, and the power of human connection. My long term goal is to educate, inspire, and guide others through speaking, writing, and meaningful communication, and any other area I find passionate with my purpose. When I'm not experiencing, spending time with friends, studying or working you'll usually find me reading philosophy and personal development books, creating art, exploring nature, or looking for new opportunities to grow. I make life an adventure of growth, where everything is a challenge, conversation, or something to teach us about ourselves in life. I'm driven by curiosity to continue learning, uncover my potential, and help others discover theirs with confidence. My goal is to use my education, experiences, and love of learning to make a positive impact whichever direction life naturally flows.

Education

San Diego State University

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2029

Majors:
  • Communication, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
Communication, General
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Server - ( 2 months ) I would handle Large parties as well as smaller ones.

    Restaurants · Brown Barn Tavern

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Supervisor ( 2 months ) - In charge of helping servers, guest complaints, making sure separate parts of the team are working together

    Restaurants · Brown Barn Tavern

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Host - ( 3 1/2 years ) I was the top hostess in charge of deciding seating between reservations and servers equally and taking walk ins

    Restaurants · Brown Barn Tavern

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2025

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Work experience:
4 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Michael Rudometkin Memorial Scholarship
Self- Less - Ness, Breaking this word up I think most people see or hear it as : " Less of yourself, more for others" And Although it can be that way it some aspects I think we should change the Perception of it. Selflessness is not just beneficial to the person being helped or receiving, it helps the person soul grow beyond the ego and recognize its more overall connection to others. When we serve without expecting praise or repayment, we show up with compassion, humility, and love. When you find Selflessness as a common Practice in your life ( not self sacrificing ) you find a deeper moral purpose and fulfillment in life no basic task could offer. I've learned that being selfless is not about doing something crazy heroic. It is about noticing what would make someone's life a little lighter and choosing to help them even when you might not get noticed for it. I spent three summers volunteering with Harvest Workers helping in need families with food, cooking meals, painting houses, and doing landscaping for free. We did projects that helped single mothers who don't have all the resources they need, it really taught me that people are most strong together. We had a meal with the family we cooked for, and the smiles on their faces from togetherness gave me an undeniable sense of purpose. We could not fix all the problems that these families had, but we lightened their load. Whether I was cooking a meal or working in someone's yard I saw how helping people in ways could also show them that we care, community is important and we shouldn't have to struggle or handle pressure alone. I also learned selfless takes great patience and perseverance. Helping others is not always easy or fun, It can mean giving up your time when you're tired doing hard work or helping people without getting any thanks. I kept going because even if their isn't instant gratification my time has not been wasted by any means, myself and my friends time was used for the benefit of others and the world has been hurt so it may not always understand kindness but it will absolutely start to heal. I've found myself drawn to leadership opportunities aligned with this vision, like through Labre I helped give food, friendship and support to younger kids who do not have homes. I learned that helping people is not about giving them what they need to survive, sometimes it's simply showing you care about them as a person and choose to take time to listen. I also taught students jujitsu, helping them work through their frustrations and build confidence. In each of these situations being selfless started with listening to people and trying to understand what they really needed... our own perspectives aren't the only perspectives. I am starting my second year at San Diego State University and I'm studying Business and communications because my fulfillment is in teaching, inspiring and guiding people through conversations and time. My experiences volunteering has shown how we communicate and our choices can truly make people feel welcome supported and believed in. I try to be selfless by showing up offering what I have and treating helping others as a way to build relationships rather than just doing something to feel/look good. I hope to honor Michael Rudometkins memory by showing up everyday striving for the purpose of connecting myself and others with community and relationships, at the end of the day it's the love we create in the world that makes it special.
Tay Frost Student Profile | Bold.org