051 | HARMONY with Dr. Garfield Bright, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Co-Founder of Shai

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Previously titled “EP51: HARMONY with Dr. Garfield Bright, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Co-Founder of Shai” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 17, 2026

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Summary: Dr. Garfield Bright, a founding member of the R&B group Shai, shares his journey from being a college student at Howard University to becoming a successful musician. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his music career, emphasizes the importance of being business-savvy in the industry, and reveals his passion for continuous learning, which led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies.About The Guest: Dr. Garfield Bright is a founding member of the R&B group Shai. He has achieved multi-platinum success in the music industry and has also earned a PhD in African American Studies.Key Takeaways:Garfield's love for music and his fascination with harmony led him to join the R&B group Shai.The group's success was unexpected, but they quickly rose to fame with their hit song "If I Ever Fall In Love."Garfield's passion for learning and his inquisitive nature led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies while still pursuing his music career.Quotes:"We really thought just because we had a song that was incredible to us, that should get a record deal and we should be successful in the music industry." - Garfield Bright"I always got something out of putting my effort into school outside of just putting effort in." - Garfield Bright"I always wanted to know more. I'm not satisfied with what we know now, and I still am not even with the PhD." - Garfield BrightReach out to Becoming UnDone! Text Toby here!Support the showBecoming Undone is a NiTROHype Creative production. Written and produced by me, Toby Brooks. If you or someone you know has a story of resilience and victory to share for Becoming Undone, contact me at undonepodcast.com. Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn at becomingundonepod and follow me at TobyJBrooks. Listen, subscribe, and leave us a review Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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