Alumni Creators Turning Creativity into a Career
Rick Bickerstaff ’08Communication major, religion minorFilmmaker, screenwriter, songwriter, musician, author Publishin...
Performing crazy stunts for good
Shayne Boyle ’22
Marketing major
Social media, crazy sports stunts
Catching things in my mouth
I always knew when I was little I was good at catching grapes and food at hibachi restaurants. We made videos as a joke on social media freshman year (some videos around CSU even). And junior-senior year of college we started making more food trick shot videos along with a lot of football ones.
Social media as a living
When I got more into social media, I did believe that it was going to work out and God had a plan for it, but I did not know it would be specifically for catching food in my gullet. It is definitely a blessing, me and my friends get to mess around, play sports, and make jokes for a living.
Best experiences
Some of my favorite experiences I’ve had because of social media so far have been going on “America’s Got Talent,” collabing with the Blue Man Group, doing live halftime shows and going to a lot of other fun sports/entertainment events.
The CSU connection
My two friends who work full time with me, Jake Ajemian ’22 and Max Tate, also went to CSU. And I had a lot of help from so many other friends and my girlfriend, Lauren Rowe ’23, that either went to or currently go to CSU.
Take the risk
If you feel that God has placed a dream on your heart: trust in Him and keep Jesus first, work super hard toward it, and don’t be afraid to fail. Most amazing accomplishments involve taking a risk, so you can’t let people’s opinions or fear stop you. Most of my videos are super silly, but I believe God is using me and my friends’ unique talents and skills to entertain people, use my platform for good, and give credit and honor to Him.
Supporting my dream
I am very grateful to have an amazing family, girlfriend, and friends all around me who have helped me grow in my faith as well as being super supportive of my dream and helping in any ways they can.
Jan Joslin has four decades of experience in higher education, working in marketing and communication and student services. In her current position as content director, she serves as editor of CSU Magazine and is the primary writer and editor for the university. Former areas of work included coordinating student activities and new student orientation and serving as the adviser to student media. Prior to higher education, she was as a customer service representative for a global company.