Who I Am
I’m Isaiah Markel—a content creator, real estate professional, and visionary from the South Side of Chicago. I earned my BFA in Television Production and Entrepreneurship from Columbia College Chicago, where I discovered how storytelling, ownership, and hustle could collide.
I started with real estate, helping investors close high-value deals, and quickly realized that the same business principles applied to my other love—media. Today, I run Markel Management: a company where content meets capital, and where creatives and clients alike can build something real.
What I Stand For
My work is rooted in expression, ownership, and empowerment. Whether it’s a real estate transaction or a film shoot, my goal is the same: help people of color—especially young Black creatives—own their vision and see it through. I'm building a bridge between two worlds, and walking across it in real time.
