A Music Site for Industry Insiders
Welcome to Mic-Check:The Hustle, where we explore the world of indie musicians trying to make it into the music industry in South Florida. Many indie musicians face rejection and obstacles when trying to gain recognition with bigger artists overpowering them. Most rely on working independent and social media to get their music out to the public. Here we will be going into the perspectives of local producers and indie musicians as they give their insight on the music industry.
Meet The Team
Gabrielle Foster
Gabrielle Foster is a junior at Florida International University who hopes to work in the entertainment industry.
​Foster is heavily involved with NewsBreak, a student-run newscast, where she enjoys being a part of a community that brings stories to air. She records content for the shows, edit stories, and prepares talent for airtime. She hopes to work behind the scenes creating a film in the future.
​Foster will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media in Spring 2025.
Gabrielle Estrada
Gabrielle Estrada is a senior at Florida International University who enjoys writing stories. As a student with autism, Estrada wants to use her voice to create more representation for the autism community.
Estrada writes stories about the South Florida community for Caplin News. Her goal is to intern for a film company and move to California to work for Disney. She hopes to produce and direct movies that are diverse, inclusive, and faith-based content.
Estrada will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Spring 2025.
Milana Stryhun
Milana Stryhun is a junior at Florida International University who hopes to work in the entertainment industry.
Stryhun is originally from Ukraine and has traveled to 36 countries. She hopes to start her own travel blog to are her love for exploring new cultures and places. She has experience in movie production and hopes to become a movie producer in Los Angeles.
Milana will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media in 2026.
Juliana Pavao
Juliana Pavao is a senior at Florida International University who is interested in interactive media and digital marketing.
Pavao has experience knowing what the public interests are and how to guide them with a strategy that will lead to high sales. She has been involved in creating a brand's identity from the ground up. She has also worked on special projects like website creation and logo creation.
Pavao will graduate from Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media with a minor in social media and E-marketing analytics in Summer 2025.
Ayman Natour
Ayman Natour is a junior at Florida International University who is passionate about the film industry.
Natour has experience in screenwriting, directing, and videography. He plans to build a team to jumpstart his own production company. He believes that his individuality and ideas will generate a big impact in visual production and wants to deliver quality to his audience.
Nataour will graduate from Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media with a minor in business in Spring 2025.