THE ME
Gigi Gayle
Curator of the Book of Gigius
Gigi Gayle is a modern-day muse, a storyteller, and a soul in constant evolution. Born in Nuremberg, Germany and rooted in Chicago, Gigi’s journey has taken her across the globe and deep within herself. An Army brat who grew up between California and Oak Park, she now calls the Windy City home—but part of her heart always lingers in Pacifica, CA, her favorite place to decompress and reconnect.
As COO of Allen’s Family Counseling Center and founder of The Gayle Firm, Gigi balances entrepreneurship with emotional intelligence, running businesses that heal and inspire while documenting her inner life through the Book of Gigius.
A self-proclaimed night owl, Gigi’s insomniac ways fuel all of her creative endeavors. She is mom to three beloved fur babies—Gidget, Cali, and Reese—and a passionate advocate for animal welfare and charity work. She embraces traditional values in love while encouraging everyone to think outside the box, challenge the norms, and honor the uniqueness that makes them who they are.
Heavily influenced by artists such as Björk, Tricky, Tiësto, and Kaskade, Gigi finds that electronic music transports her to other realms, unlocking creativity and deeper understanding.
A lifelong student of the earth, Gigi believes spirituality is not a destination, but a continuous, unfolding journey. Through curated playlists, late-night poems, unfiltered vlogs, and her upcoming podcast, she invites you into a world where femininity is power, thinking differently is celebrated, and the beauty of life is found in its raw, unedited moments.
THE CHARITY
These are some of the charities and causes that I am passionate about. Please donate if you share my passion!
At Allen’s Family Counseling Center, we believe that healing should never be out of reach.
Rooted in compassion and community, we provide affordable mental health, trauma recovery, and substance abuse services to individuals and families from all walks of life—especially those who are underserved, overlooked, or facing significant hardship.
Our team specializes in areas such as crisis intervention, domestic violence support, addiction recovery, trauma-focused therapy, and outreach to vulnerable populations, including survivors of human trafficking. By standing with Allen’s, you help expand access to critical services, offer hope to those in crisis, and strengthen the fabric of our shared community.
Real help. Real healing. Real change.
CCS Builds is a community empowerment program dedicated to teaching underserved teenagers and young adults the valuable trades of construction and carpentry.
Through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world project experience, CCS Builds equips the next generation with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed to build successful careers and stronger communities.
Our mission is to break cycles of poverty by providing meaningful pathways into the trades—offering young people not just a job skill, but a foundation for a lifetime of growth, stability, and independence.
At CCS Builds, we believe that when you teach someone how to build, you also teach them how to dream bigger, reach higher, and create lasting change.
Building skills. Building futures. Building communities.