Music mogul Banky Wellington shared the remarkable story of his journey to earning a Master’s degree in Policy Management from Georgetown University.
The 44-year-old shared the news with fans on Tuesday via Instagram, posting photos from the graduation ceremony alongside family and friends.
According to the father of two, the past few years have been a season of growth, reflection, and resilience. He emphasized the importance of taking time to step off the dance floor and onto the balcony to reflect on one’s journey, identity, and aspirations
In his words: “The past few years have been a stretching season for my family and I. I learned that you can’t pour from an empty cup, and so sometimes, it is necessary to step off the dance floor and onto the balcony… to reflect on how far you have come, who you are, and who you would like to become. Because success in life and leadership isn’t just about a specific destination or the journey to get there, but about who you become along the way.”
The father of two spoke on how balancing his academic responsibilities with parenting two young children in the US, including the birth of his second child, Hezekiah Oluwadarasimi Wellington, during the program, was undoubtedly a daunting task.
“I’m even more grateful that we welcomed our 2nd child – Hezekiah Oluwadarasimi Wellington into the world in the middle of earning this degree in Washington DC.
Parenting 2 children in the US, while earning a full-time Master’s and serving as a Fellow on Capitol Hill all at the same time was completely exhausting, but by the grace of God, the strength of faith and the support of family, friends and mentors, we did it!
So as I prepare to step off the balcony and return to the dance floor, I hope you take this as a sign that it’s never too late to dream a new dream, or redefine the ending of an existing one.”