Daily Inspiration: Meet Rylie Shaw

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rylie Shaw.

Hi Rylie, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Hi, I’m Rylie, known as “rylie_shaw” on TikTok. My creative journey started when I was just seven years old. At that young age, I began acting in different commercials like Lalaloopsy, American Girl, and I fell in love with it immediately. Acting gave me the opportunity to be a little-adult and take on responsibilities, which I enjoyed. Taking on roles in commercials and modeling for Nike and Reebok allowed me to be treated like a super-mature person on set. This was something I cherished, as I loved being responsible and working hard. I continued acting until I was almost 12 years old. During that time, I was also in competitive dance, which I absolutely adored. I loved having a busy schedule and traveling to Los Angeles for auditions was a regular occurrence for me.

https://www.tiktok.com/@rylie_shaw/video/7121755214767476011

However, as I transitioned to high school, I found gymnastics more interesting and decided to pursue it instead. Gymnastics, tumbling, and cheerleading taught me a lot about discipline, hard work, and pushing through mental blocks. I loved learning new skills and perfecting them, as it was so satisfying. This passion for acrobatics and tumbling has stayed with me to this day. In fact, I now have a scholarship for Acro and Tumbling, which is a new NCAA sport.

https://www.tiktok.com/@rylie_shaw/video/7207233761900006702?lang=en

As a college student, I am excited to talk about this new sport on my TikTok and share my love for it with others:
https://www.tiktok.com/@rylie_shaw/video/7203444999160073514

In addition to creating content on TikTok, I have developed a series of tumbling and acrobatics consultations to help others learn and improve in this sport. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to subscribe to get my personalized tumbling help https://xip.co/x/rylie-shaw/.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
While my creative journey has been full of excitement and opportunities, it certainly hasn’t been a smooth road. One of the biggest struggles I have faced was my recent diagnosis of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder that makes people very drowsy during the day. This diagnosis came about a year ago, and it was a huge relief to finally have an explanation for why I was feeling so fatigued all the time. Before my diagnosis, I had been trying to explain to my coaches why I was so tired during practice, but they didn’t understand what was going on. This was a struggle because it was hard to explain something that I didn’t fully understand myself. Once I was diagnosed, I was able to get the proper treatment, and it has made a big difference in my life. Posting regularly on social media can be a lot of work and energy, and having narcolepsy has made it even more challenging. However, with the right treatment and support, I know that I can continue to create and inspire others through my content.

From acting to modeling to tumbling, I have learned so much about myself and the world around me. Overall, my struggles have taught me to be patient with myself and to prioritize my health and well-being. While it hasn’t been easy, I am grateful for the lessons that I have learned and the strength that I have gained from this experience.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I started my TikTok channel as a hobby in 2020, mainly making videos with my friend, most of them cheerleading related. We quickly discovered that there are a lot of cheerleaders on TikTok and my page started to gain followers. From there, I decided to take my page to the next level and turn it into a business, and monetizing on TikTok helped me to pay for my college education. I specialize in creating content that showcases my passion for cheerleading and acrobatics. It’s amazing to have a space like TikTok to express my creativity and also earn money. I love creating content that inspires others to pursue their passions, whether it’s cheerleading or something else.

One of my proudest accomplishments is getting a scholarship to compete in an NCAA sport. This is the reward of my hard work of more than 4 years, and I love being able to compete at a high level against other top athletes.

What sets me apart from others is my strong work ethic and ability to find the right balance between hard work and taking breaks. I enjoy everything that I do, whether it’s competing as an athlete or creating content for my TikTok channel.

Additionally, my background in acting has given me a unique perspective on creating content for social media. I’ve learned about lighting, composition, and other important aspects of production that have helped me to create high-quality videos for my TikTok channel.

Overall, I am most proud of the positive impact that my content has had on others. It’s incredibly rewarding to receive comments from fans saying that they missed me or that they love my videos. I feel grateful for the opportunity to share my passion with others and inspire them to pursue their dreams as well.

Who else deserves credit in your story?
First and foremost, I have to give credit to my mom who has been my biggest supporter and helped me start my TikTok channel. She’s always been my idea person and gave me the concepts to create something new. She also spent countless hours coaching me and helping me improve my tumbling skills for gymnastics, which ultimately led to my success as a college athlete.

https://www.tiktok.com/@rylie_shaw/video/7180035026904534318

My boyfriend Logan is also a huge support system and helps me create content by recording videos and brainstorming ideas with me.

https://www.tiktok.com/@rylie_shaw/video/7193054050278034734

Along with them, my teammates and coaches have also played an important role in my success. They have pushed me to be my best and inspired me to keep going even when it’s tough. And of course, my followers who have supported me and shown love for my content have played a huge role in the success of my business. Without all of these amazing people in my life, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

https://www.tiktok.com/@rylie_shaw/video/7201674660411346219

On TikTok, I’ve had the privilege to work with some amazing brands for various campaigns, including Nike, Umaps and FloSports, among many others. These collaborations have been a great experience and have helped me grow my audience and expand my reach. My talent management agency has played a significant role in my success as well. They have been instrumental in managing my collaborations and ensuring that everything runs smoothly, leaving me with more time to focus on what I love most – creating content

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.tiktok.com/@rylie_shaw
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rylie_shaw_/
• Other: https://xip.co/x/rylie-shaw/