Ben has been a passionate storyteller since childhood, beginning at the age of six when he won a short story contest at a bookstore on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. This formative experience ignited his lifelong adventure through storytelling.

His love for understanding and sharing narratives blossomed at the University of Rochester, where he earned degrees in Political Science and Film Studies.  His professional adventure began by delving into the world of entertainment journalism as an intern and writer for Moving Pictures Magazine in London. Ben transitioned to production, working on TV commercials and some of the most iconic hip-hop music videos of the 1990s before finding his true calling in documentary filmmaking and unscripted television.

As an award-winning producer, director, and showrunner, Ben has gained a reputation for crafting authentic, impactful programming that delves deep into diverse subjects. His storytelling has explored topics ranging from extreme body modification and club drugs to railroads, the New York City water system, antique picking, a level one trauma center, paramedics, tattoo artists, and the iconic Ringling Brothers Circus.

Ben’s notable credits include hit shows like Undercover Boss, Miami Ink, and American Pickers—the latter of which he supervised for eight years. He has developed and produced innovative formats for networks such as Discovery, A&E, and CNBC, and created branded corporate documentaries for Feld Entertainment. Along the way, he has become an expert in developing on-camera talent, fostering creative teams, and designing efficient workflows.

A lifelong New Yorker, Ben lives in Manhattan with his wife, two daughters, and their rescue puppy. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, hiking, and rooting for the Knicks and Yankees.

Karen discovered her love for stories as the editor-in-chief of her high school newspaper, a role that sparked a lifelong love for crafting narratives. Her journey began in America’s heartland but soon brought her to the east coast, where her degree from Boston University’s College of Communication laid the foundation for a career that seamlessly blends creativity, storytelling, and strategy.

With over two decades of experience driving success for top media and entertainment brands, Karen’s trajectory has expanded globally, creating compelling stories for industry leaders like Netflix, NBC Universal, Warner Brothers Discovery, A&E, National Geographic, and Shopify. Her storytelling expertise helped guide hundreds of on-camera personalities, from everyday people to celebrities, developing narratives that resonate across cultures. As Vice President of Programming for ITV America, Karen led the production of over 25 multi-million-dollar projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and fostering a culture of creativity that captivated global audiences and drove measurable engagement.

Today, as an ICF Certified Professional Coach, Karen is a career catalyst who empowers creative leaders to unlock their full potential and pursue bold, expansive goals. She helps high-performers go from great to exceptional by blending strategic leadership with creative storytelling to transform careers. She also serves as a media strategist to founders, CEOs, and executive teams, to elevate brand storytelling and thought leadership. 

Karen believes in dreaming big and taking bold action to live big in your career. She enjoys staying active with her fitness community, cheering on her son's soccer team, and exploring the world with her family, one beach at a time.

Tom first discovered his passion for storytelling when his parents gave him a 35mm camera for his 13th birthday. Turning that childhood passion into a career, Tom began working in the entertainment industry after graduating from college in 2001. 

Fast forward 23 years and Tom is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated Director of Photography and Producer. Throughout his career, Tom has produced 100's of hours of National and Globally distributed programming for major broadcasters including the BBC, NBC Universal, and Discovery. Tom has directed seasoned media professionals and guided newcomers through their first experience in front of a camera on multiple complex and challenging projects. He has staffed and led teams filming all over the world in environments ranging from the Arctic Circle to sub-Saharan Africa producing lifestyle, documentary, entertainment, and commercial content.

In his groundbreaking book 'Legendering' Tom presents a brand-new video communication strategy based on the power of authentic human relationships designed to help businesses and brands lead with value for their audience and build communities of raving supporters around brands.

When Tom isn't working to help reshape the way we communicate through media, he pursues what might be described as an eclectic range of hobbies. In his free time, Tom is an IronMan triathlete, podcaster, volunteer firefighter, amateur chef, and whiskey collector.