Cori Hanna is a storyteller at heart. With a background in TV journalism, she now navigates the vibrant world of social media, deftly blending marketing with personal passion. Her journey into the online realm began in 2011, but it’s the last five years that have seen her flourish transforming experiences, businesses, and products into engaging, scroll-stopping stories. From the iconic Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, which yielded over ten million views in a viral clip, to curating moments at events like Lollapalooza, Cori knows how to capture the essence of her surroundings with a flick of her camera.
While Cori’s talent shines brightly in the digital space, there’s an intriguing complexity to her narrative. It’s probably her experience in navigating various client demands that adds texture to her career; with recommendations flowing from companies like Katch and Golub, she embodies a blend of creativity and professionalism that can be hard to find. Yet behind all the achievements, there seems to be a personal side that she keeps closely guarded and seldom reveals.
Her dedication to platforms like TikTok where she now boasts over 220,000 followers hints at a relentless pursuit of connection and engagement, but one can’t help but wonder what threads of her past might weave into this public persona. It’s a delicate dance between sharing and preserving.
As she grows ever more immersed in her craft, Cori continues to engage a multitude of viewers, always inviting them to explore Chicago and beyond through her lens. There’s something poignantly human about her work; it’s not just about going viral, it’s about crafting stories that resonate, even if she is sometimes hesitant about how much of herself she truly shares.