For Essence GU's FIRST digital cover, we tapped blossoming star Marsai Martin to discuss her journey, Black creativity and her upcoming projects. Tap the link at our bio for the full story! 📸 by Ramona Rosales @ramonarosales 👗 Stylist, Jason Rembert @jasonrembert 💇 Ashley Noelle/Texture Management @hairbyashleynoel Braids Twy B/The Braid Bar @_thebraidbar 💄 Shannon Pezzetta/Fenty Beauty/a-frameagency.com @shannonpezzetta 💅Victoria Hendrix/Cali Free Nails @victoriaon10 🎨Set Design Nick Faiella/Art Department @nickbot ✨Production Natalie Gialluca and Naydea Davis @nataliegialluca @yepnaydea.nddm 🎬Executive Producer, Essence Video @Nonepix 📹Videographer and Editor @khomariflashfilms ✍️Cover Story @brooklyrwhite 💁GU Lead @rechellealyse 🎨Creative Director @nialawrence_nyc