Shaun McBride, better known as “Shonduras,” is an American digital artist, “Snapchatter,” “YouTuber,” and entrepreneur. With his incredible skills in turning random life incidents into captivating ‘Snapchat’ stories, Shaun has become one of the first ‘Snapchat’ celebrities in the world. As the owner of the e-sports team ‘Spacestation Gaming,’ he has also made a name for himself in the gaming industry. Shaun chronicles his daily adventures on his popular ‘YouTube’ channel and has worked with various media and entertainment companies as a creative advisor. Recognized as the ‘Snapchatter of the Year’ and featured on the prestigious ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list, Shaun McBride continues to inspire and entertain millions with his unique digital artistry.
Quick Facts
- Also Known As: Shonduras
- Age: 36 Years, 36 Year Old Males
- Family: children: Adley, Niko
- U.S. State: Utah
Shaun’s Journey as a Digital Artist and Entrepreneur
Shaun, also known as CareerShaun, always had a passion for digital art. However, as a child, he dreamt of becoming a skateboarder and owning a skate shop. He turned this childhood dream into reality by starting a skate shop in Ogden, Utah. Shaun’s success as a snowboard sales representative led him to venture into online entrepreneurship with an online jewelry boutique on ‘Facebook.’ Through this venture, he learned a lot about social media and its power.
Shaun’s Rise as a Digital Artist on Snapchat
Shaun’s interest in creating finger-painting videos grew, and he started posting them on his ‘Snapchat’ account, which he created in 2014. His videos gained popularity, especially among his sisters’ friends, and he became known as a digital artist in his social circle. One of his videos, featuring a sketch of an old lady with rainbow hair turned into a pony, went viral on ‘Snapchat,’ boosting his fan base and establishing him as a full-time “Snapchatter.” Shaun honed his skills and could turn everyday incidents into captivating ‘Snapchat’ stories.
Shaun’s Career Milestone with Disney
The turning point in Shaun’s career came when he received a call from ‘Disney’ while riding a ski lift in Colorado. They approached him to create a ‘Snapchat’ story for a ‘Frozen’ event at ‘Disney World.’ Shaun tracked the character ‘Olaf’ through the park in his ‘Snapchat’ story, which was highly appreciated by ‘Disney.’ This opportunity led to Shaun being listed as one of their digital art creators.
Shaun’s Success in Marketing and Advertising
Shaun’s success as a digital artist attracted the attention of brands like ‘AT&T,’ ‘Samsung,’ ‘Google,’ ‘Red Bull,’ ‘Taco Bell,’ and ‘MLS,’ who approached him for collaborations. In November 2013, Shaun founded his marketing and advertising company, ‘Shonduras Inc.’ The name was derived from his online pseudonym, “Shonduras,” which combines the first letter of his name with the country Honduras, where he previously lived.
Shaun’s Venture into E-Sports and Content Creation
Four years later, in June, Shaun became the owner of ‘Spacestation Gaming,’ a company specializing in e-sports, marketing, social-media management, and content creation. Based in Clearfield, Utah, ‘Spacestation Gaming’ competes professionally in popular video games such as ‘Playerunknown’s Battleground,’ ‘Smite,’ ‘Hearthstone,’ ‘Heroes of the Storm,’ ‘Brawlhalla,’ and ‘Vainglory.’ Shaun also co-owns ‘Spacestation Integrations,’ a branch of ‘Spacestation Gaming,’ which focuses on influential marketing, brand integration, social-media advertising, and online campaigns.
Shaun’s Role as a Creative Strategy Consultant for Viacom
In March 2017, Shaun signed a one-year contract with ‘Viacom’ as their creative strategy consultant for ‘Viacom Velocity,’ their marketing and branded-content conglomerate. His responsibilities included producing original and branded content, consulting on advertisement campaigns, and developing strategies for ‘Velocity’ to grow on social-media platforms and utilize new-age technologies like virtual reality and augmented reality. Shaun started his journey with ‘Viacom’ as their special social correspondent for ‘MTV’s’ ‘Woodies Awards’ at the ‘South by Southwest’ (SXSW) conference.
Shaun’s Acting Projects and Collaborations
Shaun has also dabbled in acting, making his debut in the 2014 TV series ‘What’s Inside?’ He appeared as a special guest in the comedy ‘Studio C’ and was part of the 2017 documentary ‘Through Our Lenses: A Snapchat Made Documentary.’ Shaun is active on ‘YouTube’ and has collaborated with popular “YouTubers” and “Snapchatters” like Casey Neistat and Devin Supertramp. His ‘YouTube’ channel has over a million subscribers, and he is known for his ‘Make My Monday’ video segment, where he completes dares sent by his fans. Shaun was also part of ‘Snapchat’s’ first original series, ‘SnapperHero.’
Shaun’s Achievements and Personal Life
Shaun’s talent and contributions have earned him several accolades. He was the first “Snapchatter” to work with the talent agency ‘GrapeStory’ and was nominated for ‘The Best Snapchatter’ category at the 7th annual ‘Shorty Awards.’ He was also nominated for ‘Best Snapchat Storyteller’ and ‘Best Short Form Creativity’ at the 5th annual ‘Streamy Awards,’ winning the ‘Best Short Form Creativity’ award for his work on ‘SnapperHero.’ Shaun was named ‘Snapchatter of the Year’ at the 2016 ‘Ghostie Awards’ and was listed on the ‘Forbes 30 Under 30’ list in the marketing and advertising category.
Shaun was born on July 7, 1987, in West Point, Utah. He has six sisters who played a significant role in his career as a “Snapchatter.” He attended ‘Weber State University’ and graduated in 2013 with a major in specialized sales, merchandizing, and marketing operations. Shaun is married to Jenny McBride, and they have two children, Adley and Niko. Adley even has her own ‘YouTube’ channel managed by Shaun. Shaun currently resides in Syracuse, Utah, and is often seen wearing a cap, hat, or bandana. He enjoys simple food like cereals and hot dogs and has a passion for travel and adventures.