"Passion is the currency in life that gets things done."

"There's incredible strength in individuality, but even more power in our shared interests and connections. When we create art or highlight stories with genuine intent, we contribute to a more authentic culture in the media."

"Grief has given me a kind of fearlessness that pushes me to chase my dreams. It's fueled my passion and made me work even harder... More than that, it's given me a deep love for humanity and a unique ability to empathize with others."

"My favorite part of Gut Instinct is being able to have an honest conversation with myself through my writings. If my words resonate with even one person, I know what we're doing here is something special." - Stella Violet

“When the world shuts down, what’s the tool you have to build a story? When there’s no film sets or open recording studios, how do you create something new to connect with audiences that are all locked up in their homes? How do you build community in a time of isolation? You utilize the Internet. Thus, the idea of Gut Instinct began.”

“I’m proud of the community we’ve built here – one that champions a wide range of stories and viewpoints, and I believe that genuine representation is what truly resonates with our readers.”

“The versatility and vulnerability of ‘Gut Instinct Media’ is what sets it apart from other media companies and I think that’s why people love it.”

“Gut Instinct Media was originally conceived by my now-business partner, Natalie McCarty… she reached out to me with an idea—one that would ultimately become Gut Instinct Media. Without hesitation, I agreed.”

“What makes Gut Instinct Media special is our commitment to authenticity. In an age of information overload, where sensationalism often overshadows substance, we focus on narratives that matter—stories that challenge perspectives, spark conversations, and leave a lasting impact.”

“At Gut Instinct Media, we believe that powerful storytelling can drive change. As a media company, we focus on covering stories that matter—whether that’s shedding light on pressing social issues, amplifying underrepresented voices, or capturing the pulse of cultural and political movements.”

“Integrity and Hollywood don’t usually go together. Neither do authenticity and media. Or vision and success. In my opinion, it’s insane that they don’t, that the things that should coexist are almost always at odds. But we’re trying to change that.”

“Media is the most powerful tool we have. Film, music, literature, those things have the power to connect people socially, culturally, even globally. And when you have people who are authentically covering these things at the helm, when you’re creating from a place of honesty and curiosity, you’re not just pushing out content, you’re actually creating space.”