Life & Work with Martin Englert of Columbus, OH

Today we’d like to introduce you to Martin Englert.

Hi Martin, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I started out performing at kids’ birthday parties, weddings, and charity events, dressing up as superheroes and entertaining people. I always loved making people smile because bringing happiness to others brought joy to me too. Sometimes all someone needs is a little light in their life, and I enjoyed being able to give that to them.

As I got older, I stepped into modeling because I wanted to express myself more creatively and discover who I was beyond the costumes. That journey took me from fashion shows in San Antonio, Texas, all the way to New York and Los Angeles. Every city taught me something different about ambition, confidence, and growth.

In 2022, my life unexpectedly shifted after being involved in an accident that forced me to start over again. Around that same time, I lost my apartment opportunity due to unprofessional management issues at a leasing office, and I ended up sacrificing almost everything I had built in San Antonio. At first, it felt like another chapter of my life had closed unexpectedly, but looking back now, I believe it was pushing me toward becoming a stronger version of myself — someone who wouldn’t have to relive those same struggles again.

Eventually, I relocated to Columbus, Ohio, and began a completely fresh chapter. Instead of giving up, I kept my head up and allowed my story to unfold naturally. That’s when I found acting. I started taking classes and quickly surprised myself with the emotional range and depth I was capable of bringing to performances. Before long, I began auditioning for short films and creative projects, eventually landing a role as an “Angel” or “Guide” in the short film The Last Call (2025) by John Costellow. It was an incredible experience and a project I’m genuinely proud to be part of.

Later that year, I became more focused on fitness and personal discipline. I got heavily back into the gym, weightlifting, and even revisiting my old sprint training from high school. I became curious about how far I could push myself physically and mentally.

To my surprise, I still moved with the same speed and explosiveness I had years ago. Now I sprint wearing 5-pound ankle weights just for fun and self-challenge. Back in high school, I used to train with 10-pound weights for an entire month to prepare for track meets. Today, it’s less about competition and more about proving to myself that growth never really stops.

Through every setback, relocation, reinvention, and challenge, one thing has stayed consistent: I keep evolving.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Not really. I deal with Major Depressive Disorder, so there are periods where I isolate myself from people for a long time just to reconnect with myself and find peace again. During those moments, I try to quiet my mind, stop overthinking, and simply go with the flow of life.

In a way, I’m learning how to ground a different side of myself — one that stays calm instead of emotionally overwhelmed. A lot of the time, I hide my sadness behind happiness, humor, or a stoic expression because it’s easier than letting people see everything going on internally.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I really love to challenge myself more physically and mentally to go to great lengths in becoming more authentic and to the core of myself in the gym because thats where my output for stress gets released.
Acting, modeling, content is cool and I like to express myself in that area but, when I’m training it’s dead on serious training you won’t get a word out of me I’m so focused on becoming stronger.

Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I believe risk-taking can lead to growth, opportunity, and self-discovery when done correctly. Some of the biggest improvements in my life came from stepping outside my comfort zone and trusting myself even during uncertain situations. To me, calculated risks are important because they can open doors to experiences, success, and personal growth that would never happen by staying comfortable or afraid of failure.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://mchristianenglert.wixsite.com/martin?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleARq1CVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacUA2bugncPR2iYTN8vDmBuiV6OB0GaGVeistJ21mYtsF2Q_-TwpNOwMjaN6Q_aem_m1xQ-UysKlvYEn6dnDzvXQ&brid=YWdncwGXBnCPHGgvY6Yl5IDljJBD
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushii_11_?igsh=MmRyanF3YXljb2Iw&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17Lr47pUcn/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Youtube: https://youtu.be/mVgXnngiJmI?si=8Lsr–OGrEmcHnbf
• Other: https://youtu.be/ZpbQegKMJKc