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.

SOUND DESIGNER/COMPOSER/DIALOGUE EDITOR

Erik Nordgren is a composer and audio engineer. His music has been featured across podcasts, television ads, films, and even live events for Apple. He’s been described by directors as a “Swiss army knife of sound”, for his chameleonic writing and storytelling first approach to music.

Erik met our Founder - Kelly - when she trained him as a contractor at Starz. They immediately hit it off working night shift together and he is affectionately known as her “mini me”.

Erik also specializes in audio finishing and localization, having mastered audio for theatrical features and television in over 100 languages worldwide.

VIDEO EDITOR/PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/CAMERA OPERATOR

Kim Greenwell grew up in Littleton, Colorado, and discovered her passion for filmmaking at a young age. A graduate of Denver School of the Arts, she went on to earn her BFA in Film and Television from CU Denver where she met our Founder, Kelly!

Driven by a deep love of storytelling and community building, Kim has created numerous documentaries, music videos, podcasts, and short films throughout Colorado.

She brings a sharp eye and ear to every project, crafting stories that resonate visually and sonically. When she’s not behind a computer or camera, you can find Kim swing dancing or dropping into a bowl at the local skate park - perfectly documented on all of her social media channels.

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.

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.

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!