​Shaunte: "God told me to come out and he gave me the provisions for the transition. I just didn’t know when it would happen. I was actually acting in a musical at the time and I received a call one day from my agent to do some work on a Chevy Chase bank commercial that was going to be filming on a Sunday. Well that actually happened to be the one day I wasn’t rehearsing for the musical stage play and since it was some quick background work I was like ok sure I’ll do it because when your a SAG actor weekend pay at the time was higher than a normal week day; not sure if that’s how it still works since I haven’t done background work in some years now, but being a young actor trying to get my feet wet in as many projects as possible I was humble and hungry for the work and the pay didn’t hurt. Lol! So while on set the lead actress and some of the other cast were eating lunch and she mentioned subleasing her place that she had in California for the summer. That conversation led to us exchanging numbers and then the exact amount I needed to move out to LA was given to me in a check for my birthday from a family member who had no clue about what I actually needed nor what I had in mind. Then I needed a flight and a friend blessed me with a one way ticket. So I arrived in LA and God has provided and allowed me to cross paths with the right people at the right time to accomplish the tasks and goals set before me. I wish I could say I had $20k and moved out to LA, but that isn’t my story. My story was and is a faith walk. Every step was guided and when I fell and bumped my head or times were really tough I hung in there and pressed into my faith and he picked me up and carried me through."

​​Shaunte was no stranger to the world of entertainment. She began her career as a former NFL Pro Cheerleader for the Washington Redskins before she took her talents to acting and theater.

Shaunte: "I’ve always been an entertainer singing and dancing around the house with friends and family, but it wasn’t until I became a NFL Pro Cheerleader for the Washington Redskins that I pursued it on a professional level.​ The biggest adversity I would say I have faced so far is myself. Not losing sight of what God tells me and remaining in faith and not fear. You cannot be in this industry or in anything you are passionate about in life and be fearful at the same time. It’s like oil and water; the two don’t mix. You must be faith filled and fearless. There are always going to be people whether it be one or many that will say or do something that will hurt and/or offend you, but you must stick to what you know is true about yourself. You’re abilities. Your gifts and BELIEVE in YOU. On the business side it can be difficult when your an artist trying to get your music out and heard and being an individual with integrity and morals doesn’t make this road any easier, but you end up with the right people and team to get the work done and the goal accomplished and you keep moving to the next goal. The key is to not stop. Keep going. Don’t make excuses, just find the solution and don’t lose yourself in the process of the journey."