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Shastina Sandman, also known under her stage name Shastina Eloff (born February 8th, 1982), is an American political activist, social media personality, writer, singer, glamour model, and actress. During the 2016 U.S. Presidential election campaign Shastina grew her social media personality in support of President Donald Trump.

Biography
Born and raised in Sacramento, California, she performed in acting and singing roles in stage productions as a child before moving to Orange County, California to pursue her dreams in 2010. Shastina met Tedd Sandman, a music producer working with several multi-platinum recording artists. In late 2010 Shastina released her first single “Boy Toy” featuring Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees. Following the next several years Shastina would go on to release several more singles. It was until 2012 where Shastina gained notoriety in the release of her single [[Come Together for the [[Hurricane Sandy Project]. This project had support of; Terese Giudice from Real Housewives of New Jersey, Heather Thomson from Real Housewives of New York, Alexis Bellino from Real Housewives of Orange County, Mercedes Javid from The Shahs of Sunset, and many more. Ensure that the following sections are organized by year.

Early life
Shastina was born on February 8th, 1982 in Sacramento, California to a single mother, Linda Eloff. Shastinas biological father had abandoned them for a life of drugs and crime. It wasn’t until three years later that Linda would meet her future Husband and Step-Dad to Shastina, Derek. Linda and Derek dated and then married. Ten years later they would have their first child together, second child for Linda, a son named Jake Leon named after Shastina Maternal Grandfather. Linda and Derke are still married today and live in Sacramento, California with their youngest child, Jake.

Shastina loved the stage, exceling in school theatre and choir programs along with musical productions at the theatre. She took piano and singing lessons with an emphasis in learning opera. Her family would eventually move to the small town of Folsom, in California. Her Father (Derek) would own his own automotive shop, while her mother Managed an Arco AM/PM. There were very well known in the community. Shastina would sing at local events and even participate in the local snail races! Although Shastina made friendly with most of her classmates, she was shy and awkward. She had a hard time finding where she fit in and would bounce from clique to clique trying to find her purpose.

Two years into High-School at Granite Bay High Shastina was having a hard time focusing on her classes and her grades were starting to decline. Her parents decided it was in her best interest to transfer schools bringing her to the new campus for Folsom High School. Shastina excelled and graduated a semester earlier than the rest of her class in 2000.

At 17 Shastina graduated High School, moved out, and started College. Shastina would be in and out of college for the next few years. Taking sabbaticals to work and build her career. Her Mother and her had started an event planning business called White Orchid Events. They planned weddings, business seminars, to charity events. Shastina decided to leave college for the entrepreneur life. She didn’t have the passion for school like she did for her work.

The wedding business was doing well. This Mother Daughter duo was really a known powerhouse in the industry. But once again Shastina felt she was missing her purpose for life. Living in regret she didn’t pursue her dreams in the entertainment industry. A friend visiting from Orange county, California invited Shastina to live with her. This was an opportunity that she couldn’t refuse. In October of 2009 Shastina packed up her car and moved to Orange County, California.

She would go on to meet her future husband and Music Producer Tedd Sandman. He would introduce her to his partner and best friend Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees. In the studio they recorded over 5 songs with her first single to be released in 2010 titled “Boy Toy”. Shastina would go on to release other tracks some solo, some with various artists. Some nights insisted of the studio while her days consisted of being on set. The normal entry stuff, background work, but landed her first real role with Eli Roth in Piranha 3D in 2010.



Marriage and children
After meeting and dating for two years, Shastina married her fiancéTedd Sandman in October of 2012. They met in the music industry with him being a well-known artist and music producer. While both working hard in the industry Shastina grew tired of what she calls the perversion in Hollywood. After stumbling and having her own accounts of sexual assault in Hollywood Shastina says she “no longer wanted to put herself in those situations”. Her husband continued in the business but would later walk away as well.

Married with Kids. They both decided in the beginning of 2014 to quit drinking all together and to get fit, so they could have the healthiest lifestyle to offer their children. After almost a year they finally got pregnant with their first daughter, Avery and would give birth to her in January of 2014. After 22 hours of labor Shastina had to have an emergency C-Section. In November 2015 they welcomed their son Ayden. This was a scheduled C-Section and a true blessing of God that they had the C-Section win they did because Ayden had what is known as a true knot in the umbilical cord. Only one in 2,000 deliveries will have a true tight knot that could present problems for the baby.


 * Ayden Sandman (November 2015)
 * Avery Sandman (January 2014)

Philosophical and Political views
Shastina Sandman is a Political Activist and Social Media Personality for the Republican party.

Shastina is a Christian who worships at Saddleback Church under Pastor Rick Warren

Early Career
Shastina as a child was an independent self-starter, having ran her first cash register at 11 years old. Some days Linda would take Shastina to work with her after school. Linda and Derek were middle class Americans. Linda managed an Arco AM/PM and Derek was an auto mechanic. And at just such a young age Shastina showed business and customer service skills better than some of the employees. It wasn’t uncommon for Shastina to help her parents with work. At 15 ½ Shastina got her work permit and started working at a local pizza shop with some friends in the next town over. After some work experience under her belt she went to work for the local baby boutique in her hometown of Folsom, California where she worked for 5 years as a retail manager. One day when her parents were signing their loan documents to refinance their home they introduced Shastina to the Notary Public and recommend she get into that type of business on the side. Since the real estate market was really taking off it seemed like a great idea. Shastina studied, took her test, and became a notary public. Starting her first business as a Notary Public, Shastina met the Vice President Tiffany for Orange Coast Title Company. They hit it off and Tiffany offered her a job on the spot. Shastina was hired as the Senior Sales Representative for their sister company California Title Company, and she would oversee opening the first 5 branches in California.

Business Career
In June of 2015 Business Mogul Donald Trump announced his candidacy for Presidency. Shastina stated that this was her purpose for life She campaigned for him via Social Media. Since January 2017 Shastina grew her social media impressions from 2,300 to 7 Million, from 20,000 followers to 150,000 followers on Twitter.

Before joining the political spotlight, Shastina has always been an entrepreneur. Now with two kids, a husband, and an online boutique she is the definition of a Mompreneur. Shastina has her own line of fashion items expanding on her Mompreneur brand, intermixed with her political passion. #MAGAPreneur was born. A line of apparel for dedicated Americans with one common goal in mind, to Make America Great Again. Her fashion line currently includes Male, Female, Unisex T-Shirts and will expand into accessories and children apparel in 2018.

Modeling
Shastina was a Maxim Hometown Hottie.

References/Notes and references
1.^Sandman, Shastina (January 2012). “Shastina on Apple Music.” Apple Music.

2.^Aja, Alexander 20 (August 2010).“Piranha 3D.” IMDB.com

3.^The Hagmann Report (November 3rd, 2017) "Trailblazing Patriot & Mompreneur". Youtube.