"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.”