CSM Game-Changer Issue with Cristiano Ronaldo 2019 BODY ISSUE - Lauren Flodquist | Page 344

CSM: This is your feature debut to be on Cen-
ter Stage Magazine, what is the experience like
when you are included in our roster for 2019’s
Summer Body issue?
SHAUN: I am honestly very excited to be fea-
tured in such an established magazine. I can’t
wait to see what it brings and hopefully my story
can help motivate others who want to follow in
the same footsteps.
CSM: What do you think makes Center Stage
Magazine stand-out or makes it unique in other
publications around the globe?
SHAUN: I think what makes Center Stage Mag-
azine unique is the selection of people that they
use in the magazine. It makes it very interesting
for the readers and the information shared makes
a very educational read.
CSM: What are the duties and responsibilities
that entail to your current profession or career?
SHAUN: I think that the main responsibility
I personally give myself is finding the perfect
balance between staying relevant in the fashion
world and not selling out. It becomes very easy
to become a sheep in this industry and follow the
steps of other fashion models and influencers es-
pecially in regards to cosmetics and surgery etc.
I personally believe we should be happy with
what were born with and not make others who
follow us feel like they need these procedures
done on them. Other duties include training and
consistently posting and networking.
CSM: This year’s bimonthly edition is about
going for game-changing results in careers and
individuality and inspiring people (being a bea-
con of inspiration); describe how you defied your
limits and exude confidence in your career and
what did you do to push those boundaries.
SHAUN: Maximum risk = Maximum reward.
Before I started doing what I do now, I worked
in a school and had a very normal job and nice
apartment. I was offered a really good job in
another school which would have put me in a
very comfortable position, it was at this point I
turned it down and took a risk. I moved out and
pursued this career. There are so many ups and
downs on pursuit of a dream but I believe it’s
the people who can go through all the failures
and let downs who are the successful ones in the
end. I have been faced with so many situations
which I believe the average person would quit
and go back to their comfort zone, but I continue
to work through it. I have such a clear vision for
my future and refuse to stop until I get there. I am
faces with situations on a regular basis that give
me anxiety and make me nervous, but I always
remind me self that the average person wouldn’t
do it, if I want to achieve greatness, I need to do
it.
CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required
for this profession. Have you ever made or en-
countered difficult decisions? How did you man-
age that?
SHAUN: Knowing your worth. There have been
so many times when I have been so broke and
been offered jobs which would tarnish my im-
age or some that I believe are below what I value
myself but at the point I really needed the money,
yet I would still turn them down to stay true to
myself and my values.
CSM: How do you handle the situation if people
get intimidated by you and your work?
SHAUN: I wouldn’t know, I don’t pay attention
to those who have negative feelings towards my
work. I use it as motivation that people would be
intimidated by my work.
CSM: What game-changing results do you look
forward this year?
SHAUN: I filmed a 10 episode reality TV show
over a year ago for a massive TV channel that
was supposed to air this year in April that I was
hoping would of helped with exposure and grow-
ing my profile. They decided to not air the show
without a reason why so that was a disappoint-
ment. After that disappointing news, I went onto
going through various trial shoot stages for a
potential life changing agency. At the final stage
they said my look was suited for them so that
was another disappointing outcome this year.
This has all motivated me to continue to aim high
and carry on progressing.
CSM: Describe the person who made an impact
in your life and how that is significant.
SHAUN: My life coach Leon. Without him I
wouldn’t have progressed as quickly. He made
me see and understand my value. He helped me
figure out what I stand for and gave me such wis-
dom and changed the way I carry myself. I got
his name tattooed on me recently to show how
grateful I am that he came into my life. The 2 oth-
ers who have impacted my life our Troy Roscoe
(Best friend & best videographer in the UK) and
my future wife Marcalina Dasilva. If you follow
me on any socials you’ll know.
CSM: How do you set goals for yourself?
SHAUN: I separate them into short term and
long term goals and have it on my bedroom wall.
I also draw myself modeling for certain brands I
want to model for and put it on my wall so I see
it every day to visualize it.