Meet the Team
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KATE DOWNEY
WRITER/PRODUCER/HOST
Kate Helen Downey is the co-founder of the science comedy theater, Caveat NYC and the host and creator of CRAMPED, a podcast investigation into period pain.
She has developed and produced numerous podcasts and live shows for Wondery, Pushkin, and other independent creators.
Kate’s specialty is her natural comedic lens that she’s able to subtly weave into her creative story telling. She manages our clients production calendars, produces all of our content and writes the titles, descriptions and show notes for our shows.
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DANIELLE BEZALEL
MONETIZATION LEAD/SPONSORSHIP STRATEGIST
Danielle Bezalel, MPH is the creator and host of Sex Ed with DB, an indie podcast with 350K+ all-time downloads and 120K+ social media followers.
She’s worked with 30+ brands and has built a six-figure business with just 1,200 average downloads per episode.
Danielle teaches indie podcasters how to close high-impact brand deals and build sustainable income streams. She leads sponsorship strategy and helps our clients craft irresistible ad decks and pitches that actually get results.
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BRAIDEN BALMER
SOUND DESIGNER/ACOUSTICS SPECIALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER
Braiden Balmer started with MPM as an intern in the beginning of 2024 while studying in the Recording Arts program at the University of Colorado Denver.
His attention to detail and natural musical talent was so impressive, he became a sound designer on our team once he graduated.
Braiden has experience in photography, drone operation, music production, sound design, mixing, audio system installation and acoustics. When he isn’t in the studio, he’s either fishing or snowboarding - and he’s probably capturing it on film.
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ELEANOR RIGBY KRAMARIK
MPM MASCOT
Eleanor helped found MPM with her mom, Kelly Kramarik. She oversaw the construction and build out of the studios making sure everything was up to snoot.
She plays a vital role within the company as an expert in shedding and making sure our team knows when it’s time to take a break and walk her around the neighborhood.
Eleanor keeps a detailed log of what the underside of every chair, desk and table looks like at the studio and greets our clients with her beautiful smile every day. If you’re lucky, she might do tricks for treats and sing you a song!