I’ve always valued the power that storytelling can have in our lives. There’s something about navigating the world through another’s eyes that creates this wholly raw and vulnerable bond between us as humans—a bond that breaks barriers and dares us to explore beyond what we know.

Through film and writing, I strive to show this sense of unity and understanding that can come from each of our experiences. From interviewing an aspiring designer during New York Fashion Week to passionate protestors in front of Trump Tower, I have had the privilege of projecting a few of the voices that yearn to be heard.

I have contributed to outlets like Washington Square News and The Rundown on WNYU 89.1 FM with a focus on culture, lifestyle, and current events. I also worked as a Health News Intern at Spectrum News NY1, covering the latest medical innovations and research breakthroughs; and as a Digital News Intern covering local news for NBC 4 New York. Currently, I create compelling content for a variety of brands as a Content Specialist for a boutique marketing agency.

Ultimately, I hope to both share and create the stories that reflect who we are: beautifully different, yet fundamentally, human.

Gigi Martinez, Multimedia Storyteller