Jordan Miller ’14

Film & Media Arts

Biography

I've always had a passion for cars and motorsports. I made that known in college and was luckily connected with a Taylor alumni named Dan Boyd. He advocated for me and got my foot in the door with a racing series. That laid the foundation for my career in automotive videography.

What were some of your most valuable experiences at Taylor?

I think some of my most valuable experiences at Taylor were more spiritual than they were academic. There was a point in my senior year which was very difficult and the Taylor community collectively helped me process and get through it; including students, professors, and even the Taylor President at the time, Eugene Habecker.

How did your classes or interactions with professors at Taylor impact your growth?

Originally, I thought that I wanted to pursue automotive journalism but my professor saw that visual storytelling was a better fit for me. I'm doing what I was born to do.

How can Taylor graduates use their unique Taylor education and its liberal arts foundational core as an asset in your discipline?

Before I came to Taylor, I was wishy-washy in my worldview and lacked integrity. I didn't have any firm foundation to set my beliefs on. Taylor helped me build the foundation between faith and knowledge. There are some great professors that really mold you and shape you into someone who can impact the world in their day-to-day life.

What advice or encouragement could you provide for Taylor students in your vocational discipline?

I'd love to pass along the advice that another Taylor Alumnus gave me. He told me to never settle and to always be thinking about the next step. Meaning, you shouldn't be content where you are. You constantly have to be adapting. Most freelance gigs don't last longer than 5 years, but your relationships do. You need to have a plan when you take on certain jobs. Also, "fake it 'til you make it."