2026 Commencement | Doctorate in Business Administration: Dr. Bria James Story

Doctorate in Business Administration graduate Dr. Bria James shares her journey from St. Croix to earning her doctoral degree. In this video, we explain Doctorate in Business Administration, including the commitment, challenges, and outcomes of completing a doctoral program. Dr. Bria James earned her Doctorate in Business Administration at age 28 and discusses the role of family support, discipline, and lifelong learning in her success. This episode explores how the Doctorate in Business Administration process works, what students should consider before pursuing it, and why this level of education can shape leadership opportunities and personal growth. We also cover key sub-topics such as dissertation requirements, academic resilience, and the importance of a strong support system. The video highlights how pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration can lead to career advancement, community impact, and continued academic development. This content is especially relevant for aspiring doctoral students, working professionals considering advanced degrees, and individuals from underrepresented communities exploring higher education paths.   ⭐️ Key takeaways from this episode: ✓ Support from family and community is crucial for success. ✓ Perseverance and faith can help overcome academic challenges. ✓ Lifelong learning is a continuous journey that fuels personal growth. ✓ Celebrating milestones like graduation inspires others to pursue their goals.   📖 Chapters: Jump to Key Moments 00:00 - Celebrating Achievement and Support 02:26 - Journey to Doctorate: Overcoming Challenges 05:53 - The Role of Family and Community 08:18 - Inspiration and Future Aspirations If this helped, please like, comment with your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for more leadership and career conversations. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UOPXDegreesOfSuccessPodcast Learn more about scholarships at UOPX! 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/info/scholarships.html Alumni Chronicles | Magazine 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/magazine.html Alumni Chronicles | Main Page 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles.html Explore the Degrees of Success Podcast Page 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/blog/alumni-chronicles/podcast.html Explore the University of Phoenix 👉 https://www.phoenix.edu/ ⭐️ Connect with us on social! ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uopx ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofphoenix ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopxalumni/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uopx/ ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-phoenix/ ► X: https://x.com/UOPX Thinking about attending UOPX online? 📱 Request info today: https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information 💻 Apply to one of UOPX’s online programs today: https://rb.gy/k0a75c 🎓 Find your degree program University of Phoenix: https://www.phoenix.edu/online-degrees/find-your-program.html