Samantha Gilstrap

Award-Winning Journalist | Copywriter & Digital Storyteller | Content Creator

United States

✨ Hi, I’m Sam — a copywriter, journalist and digital creator who makes stories people actually want to read, watch and share. I’ve spent five years producing content across TV, web and social, building skills in copywriting, editing, SEO, and social media strategy. Whether interviewing change makers, running campaigns or creating my own travel and culture content, I focus on making messaging clear, compelling and human. I’m now looking to bring that mix of creativity and strategy to brands that value storytelling, style and global perspective.

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Sam Says Go

Welcome to your go-to guide for places worth packing a bag for. From hidden gems to local favorites, this space is all about sharing stories, spotlighting community magic and uncovering destinations that leave a mark. Whether you're planning your next adventure or just dreaming out loud - you're in the right place.

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Archaeology In The Community | DMV Heroes

Have you ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Well today is your lucky dig—because we’re unearthing the story of a woman who’s redefining what it means to make history in her community in this episode of DMV Heroes. Dr. Alexandra Jones, a proud Washington, D.C. native and founder of Archaeology in the Community (AITC), is on a mission to inspire the next generation of diggers, especially Black youth and women, to pick up a trowel and start uncovering the layers of our collective past.

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Friends To Lovers bookstore reopens | DMV Heroes

When a fire devastated Friends to Lovers, a romance-only bookstore in Alexandria, Virginia, the story could have ended there. Instead, it became a powerful testament to resilience, community, and the magic of second chances. This piece blends impactful interviews, video storytelling, and strong narrative structure to showcase how local businesses and readers came together to support a shared dream. The feature highlights themes of recovery, representation, and the enduring power of love—both...