Mindful Media
Creativity
Without
Limits
Creativity
Without
Limits
Mindful Media is a boutique creative agency specializing in dynamic and impactful storytelling. We create commercial quality content rooted in authenticity and intention that is true to the essence of a client’s mission and that champions diverse perspectives. Our core capabilities are videography, photography and production meaning we can assist with every aspect of the content creation process—from ideation to execution.
Mindful Media is a boutique creative agency specializing in dynamic and impactful storytelling that is true to the essence of a client’s mission, evergreen and that champions unique perspectives. Our core capabilities include video production and photography, though we can assist with every aspect of the digital content creation process – from ideation to execution.
We help cultivate and craft digital content with an impact that visually stands out. Our approach to storytelling combines skill and creativity with diverse perspectives.
We help cultivate and create digital content with an impact that visually stands out. Our approach to storytelling combines skill and creativity with diverse perspectives.
Historically Underrepresented Talent
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Award-Winning Team Members
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OUR SERVICES
solutions.
solutions.

We take pride in how we execute our creative process and care about long-term and positive partnerships internally and externally. For this reason, we work closely with clients to tailor the right solution for their needs, intentionally amplify historically silenced or overlooked voices and narratives by creating space for diverse talent on every project, and champion projects and stories that better the human experience.

From ideation to execution, we've got you covered.

  • Photography

  • Videography

  • Drone

  • Collateral Materials

  • Production

  • Brand/Creative Direction

    • Photography

    • Videography

    • Drone

    • Collateral Materials

    • Production

    • Brand/Creative Direction

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      the squad.
      OUR TEAM
      the squad.

      Core to the company culture is our team’s commitment to authenticity, flexibility and continuous striving to embody our mantra, “creativity without limits,” in our thought, approach, and creation.

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      Kara Elyse
      Founder + Creative Director
      Nary lacking vision, she takes her tea or coffee with a splash of lavender, which like her energy and approach, is sweet, vibrant and refined. Eyes filled with wonder, she leads with fearlessness, curiosity and a passion for making the world a better place.
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      Will
      Cinematography Director
      Will is a story-driven cinematographer with over 10 years of experience that spans the newsrooms of CNN, CBS, ABC and BET.
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      Michael
      Photography Director
      All cool and no fuss, his choice of drink is black coffee. Reliable and skilled with the stills, he’s a finder of solutions with an eye for beautifully capturing many things, but especially people.
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      Michael
      Photography Director
      All cool and no fuss, his choice of drink is black coffee. Reliable and skilled with the stills, he’s a finder of solutions with an eye for beautifully capturing many things, but especially people.
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      Aydin
      Assistant Director
      Full of flavor and nostalgia, he's like his beloved Capri Sun Rorain' Waters. He's a go-getter who is motivated and never overwhelmed by new challenges.
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      Meloni
      Business Development
      She loves room temperature water and like water, always finds a way – shaping, ebbing and flowing around what situation she encounters. She can thrive in order or chaos and has true mastery over the ability to just go with it
      valued partners.
      partners.

      Mindful Media's clientele includes individuals, brands, businesses and organizations seeking to elevate their brand, platforms, stories and missions.

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      testimonials.
      recognition + awards.
      awards.
      We take pride in our hands-on approach and work closely with our clients to ensure their brand’s identity and aesthetic and our artistry shine through in each project.
      • 2024 +

        2024 Business Skills Certification – Awarded by the City of Austin's Economic Development Department

      • 2023 +

        2023 National Black Business Pitch – Top 10 Finalist (Out of over 1700 companies)

      • 2022 +

        2022-2023 National Minority Supplier Diversity Council (NMSDC) Center of Excellence Certificate Program – In partnership with Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council (SMSDC) and Rutgers University Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development

        2022 WeTHRIVE Digital Cohort – Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Program sponsored by Google

      • 2021 +

        2021 MBE Idol for the SMSDC

      • More +

        Share the Green –Waste Management Program

        In-house designer that holds two design-related U.S. patents for brands like Jack Daniels. They have also created artwork for a Hilton boutique hotel

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        Keep in touch and up-to-date with the latest projects and more.

        Keep in touch and up-to-date with the latest projects and more.