"Wang was on the edge of 17 when she arrived at Nashville International Airport with her entire life packed into three suitcases and a carry-on. She had traveled all the way from Zhejiang, China, chasing a dream that would ultimately shape her future: studying music business at Belmont University. Now 26, Wang is an Artist Development Manager at Sony Music Entertainment."
"Some people didn't know what I endured during that time, Wang said. But I still vividly remember how hard that first year in Nashville was. The first two years were the hardest, but they built my resilience and perspective. The entertainment industry is not for the faint of heart. Known for its long hours, relentless pace, and limited opportunities, it can be especially unforgiving for minority women. Still, Wang leapt headfirst into her American dream."
"When I first went to Belmont, I was the only Chinese student on the entire campus, she recalled. During orientation, everyone was there with their parents. I was jet-lagged, exhausted, and had just come straight from the airport with three huge suitcases. She remembers watching parents help their children settle into dorm rooms while she stood alone. I think I blocked out parts of that era because it was so difficult, Wang said."
Cherriana Wang immigrated to the United States at nearly 17 from Zhejiang, China to study music business at Belmont University. She arrived with only three suitcases and a carry-on and faced isolation as the only Chinese student on campus during orientation. Those early hardships built resilience and perspective that sustained her through a competitive, demanding entertainment industry known for long hours and limited opportunities. Now 26, she works as an Artist Development Manager at Sony Music Entertainment and focuses on amplifying Asian voices, creating pathways and lasting industry access for Asian artists who have historically been underrepresented.
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