Meet the Oneaway studios team

Our Approach

At OneAway Studios, we believe strong multimedia strategy starts long before content capture begins. Our work is built on thoughtful planning, aligned partnerships, and a clear understanding of how media is meant to support a brand or experience.

Every project begins with clarity — defining the purpose, the audience, and the environment the content is designed to serve.

We plan and execute commercial multimedia and brand experiences with structure and intention, prioritizing consistency, guest experience, and long-term usability over one-off moments.

Our clients value preparation, clear communication, and execution that supports long-term growth.

We operate with systems and standards that protect quality and consider the full scope within a larger, long-term picture.

This approach allows us to deliver work that feels cohesive, elevated, and proactive.

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Meet The Team

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    Esai Salinas

    Founder, Owner | Head of Systems & Production

    Esai Salinas is an entrepreneur and musician from the Rio Grande Valley who found his passion for music, media, and marketing at an early age.

    His latest passion has been pursuing videography, which is currently one of the most important assets in modern marketing to communicate with customers.

    Esai has worked on the development and design of numerous brands in the United States, Europe, and Australia. Having the opportunity to work with many influencers in different niches across the world has given him insight into what is working in the online space.

    His experience spans fields in both B2B and B2C such as e-commerce, real estate, medical field, weddings, music, and more.

    Esai currently lives in San Antonio, Texas where he is focused on building OneAway Studios.

    ”My whole thesis, here at OneAway Studios, is that most people are just one actionable move away from attaining the goals they are looking to achieve.”

    - Esai Salinas

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    Melissa Briseno

    Owner | Head of Client Strategy & Operations

    Melissa leads client relationships, strategic project planning, and internal operations to ensure clear strategy, consistent delivery, and measurable value for clients.

    As an owner-operator, Melissa oversees how our client projects move from inquiry to execution, aligning client goals with the systems, team, and resources required to deliver curated results. Her role bridges decision-making and delivery, balancing creative direction with operational clarity.

    With over a decade of experience across music, media, and brand-building, Melissa brings both creative intuition and disciplined structure to her work. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Marketing from The University of Texas at San Antonio, where she was classically trained in voice—experience that continues to inform her sense of timing, creativity, and execution.

    Originally from Corpus Christi, Melissa now lives in San Antonio with her partner in life and business, Esai Salinas. Together, they are building OneAway Studios with a shared commitment to creativity, exceptional hospitality, and genuine connection—creating media and brand experiences designed to leave clients and the OneAway team feeling supported, valued, and confident long after the work is done.

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    Michelle Lugo

    Multimedia Specialist | Social Media Management

    While attending the University of Texas at San Antonio, Michelle worked as a marketing assistant for the campus, gaining hands-on experience in social media content creation, graphic design, and marketing, which led her to realize her interest in pursuing a career in a similar field. In the spring of 2023, Michelle graduated from UTSA with a degree in Digital Communications.

    After completing college, Michelle worked part-time as a barista and social media manager for an indoor rock-climbing gym in San Antonio while searching for a specific niche business opportunity where she could showcase her talents and digital communications knowledge.

    As luck would have it, she discovered OneAway Studios and became a part of the Social Media Team, where she assists in social media content creation and management.

    In her brief time with OneAway Studios, Michelle has proven to be a reliable team member who appreciates the opportunity to apply her creative thinking to her position. She is excited and thrilled to continue to learn and grow more in the field of media with OneAway Studios.

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    Charlie Lowery

    Multimedia Specialist | Video Editor

Over 1000 executed projects since 2022.

Rated 5-Stars By Our Clients.

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