Alexandra Pohl is proudly marching to the beat of her own drum.

Not quite done with her senior year at the University of Miami, Xandra—the marketing major whose relatable videos have helped her amass nearly 1 million TikTok followers—has already built a thriving DJ career. And although she was able to break into the industry over time, she admits it wasn't an easy road to get there—especially in a largely male-dominated field.