Origin Story

I used ChatGPT to develop story concepts, build the series. Worked with claude on a bible, and send production ready shots from Chat GPT to Muse for animation and laying in music and audio. I directed the characters, humor and pacing, and boarded every episode as a 12-panel, 60-second short. The boards below are AI-assisted development art for pitching the series.

My role: Creator, concept, world-building, character design direction, AI workflow, storyboarding, series bible and pitch development.

https://mkecatwalk.com/

Websites built in a week. Automated to last.

Smiley Face Hamburger

https://smileyfacehamburger.com/

From food art to a family entertainment brand

I created Smiley Face Hamburgers to turn playful food art into stories families can watch, make, and share. In just days, I developed the brand, website, characters, storyboards, and a repeatable video production workflow.

I used ChatGPT, Gemini, Muse, and Claude to explore concepts, develop stories, refine visuals, and help create the website. I directed the brand voice and visual style, then organized each video around a clear objective, a folder of production assets, and a publishing schedule. The workflow is built to prepare and distribute videos across platforms as the series grows.

The result is a connected brand: short food adventures lead families to SmileyFaceHamburger.com, where CREATE + PLAY + SMILE invites them to make their own creations.

My role: Creator/owner, Brand strategy, creative direction, AI workflow, storyboarding, video production, website direction, and content planning.

MKE Catwalk

— A cinematic world built around Zeus

I transformed Zeus’s walks through Milwaukee’s East Side into MKE Catwalk, an episodic video brand with its own voice, locations, storylines, and website. Within the same week, I developed the brand world, episode plan, video assets, website, and production workflow.

I used ChatGPT, Gemini, Muse, and Claude to develop story concepts, plan scenes, explore visual treatments, and help create the site. I directed the look and pacing of the videos while keeping Zeus’s personality at the center. Each episode has a defined objective, organized clips and assets, and a place on a publishing schedule. The workflow is designed to prepare releases for multiple platforms.

MKECatwalk.com brings the episodes, Zeus’s Kingdom, and products together, giving viewers a place to explore beyond a single video.

My role: Creator/Founder, Concept, brand voice, creative direction, AI workflow, episodic storytelling, video production, website direction, and publishing strategy.

After working as an AI trainer and researcher with Micro1, I wanted to put what I had learned into practice. While exploring new creative opportunities, I began building Catwalk MKE. What started as stories about my cat Zeus grew, one idea at a time, into a connected world about community.

Zeus became the thread between stories. He meets Buddy, a puppy whose journey opens a conversation about animal rescue. Together they meet Kelsey, whose work connects them to shelter, food, and the people helping their Milwaukee neighbors. Other stories explore access to clean water through Water Is Life. Each series can stand on its own, but the characters give viewers a reason to follow from one cause to the next.

I developed the concept, characters, storyboards, videos, website, and production workflow on my own in a couple of weeks. I used AI across research, writing, visual development, and production, directing and refining the work to keep the stories and characters consistent.

This is a demonstration of what I want to build with nonprofit partners: memorable stories that help people understand a cause, connect with an organization, and take action. No nonprofit partnership or fundraising result is claimed for this concept work.

Sky & Kai: Awareness Video Series

A Storytelling Journey for Healing and Hope

The Sky & Kai series is a collection of short animated awareness videos that explore real issues faced by Native youth through compassionate, story-driven visuals. Each episode follows Kai, a resilient young squirrel representing courage and curiosity, and Sky, a thoughtful dragonfly who embodies empathy and reflection. Together, they navigate life’s emotional challenges — from grief and identity struggles to mental health and suicide awareness — within a world grounded in Native values, symbolism, and cultural teachings.

The videos are not lectures or PSAs; they are visual stories of connection and growth. Each chapter mirrors the experiences of young people who often feel unseen or misunderstood, showing that vulnerability, healing, and asking for help are acts of strength.

Tone & Style:
- A balance of gentle realism and stylized animation, blending 3D depth with painterly textures.
- Rooted in authentic Native storytelling, respecting cultural teachings while speaking in a modern, relatable way.
- Minimal dialogue, rich sound design, and emotional lighting guide the viewer through each moment.
Purpose:
- To spark conversation around mental health, stigma, and suicide prevention among Native youth and communities.
- To promote healing through storytelling, encouraging open dialogue and cultural reconnection.
- To serve as a bridge between modern awareness campaigns and traditional values.

Each story concludes with a message of hope — reminding viewers that healing begins when we share our voice, lean into community, and remember that every life has purpose.

Project Highlight: Patient Testimonial Art Series

As part of our digital storytelling strategy for GLIIHC, we created a series of posters and social media graphics that paired real patient quotes—with vibrant, uplifting illustrations. This campaign humanized healthcare, celebrated community trust, and transformed everyday feedback into powerful visual stories that highlight the heart of GLIIHC’s mission. The result: a shareable, emotionally resonant campaign that builds connection and pride.

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