KAIO

03/08/2016

KAIO is a team of event producers and experience designers for the common good.

We believe in your story. Let us help you light the fire. Let us come alongside you to help you see your dreams realized; to help you live fully alive.

Film by: Elizabeth Olmstead
Voiceover: Leigh Ashlind Klemmer

KAIO Productions is a team composed of producers, experience designers and storytellers. Their collective experience spans working with millennial movements for…

03/08/2016

The team at KAIO has been working tirelessly to prepare for what's to come this year. Our website and branding received a facelift, and we have some exciting things in the works. Check it out and stay tuned for what's to come!

Logo: Kacie Williams
Photography: Kate Dearman
Makeup Artist: Vanessa Helene

We are an interfaith based production company composed of event producers and storytellers.

09/10/2015

In honor of World Su***de Prevention Day, we wanted to share with you the most recent project our team has been working on.

The Place is a non profit teen center in Mt. Juliet, TN that exists to support local su***de prevention efforts, where the su***de rate is twice the national average.

Such an honor to work alongside Jeff + Tara Leurs, with incredible film-making by Justin Snyder. Please take a moment to watch and share as we honor the courage of the lives saved and the ones who have left too soon.

https://vimeo.com/138883079

This is "The Place" by The Place on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

07/14/2015

For the past 6 months our team has been working alongside our friend and founder of Tell My Daughters, Abigail Goodrich.

Today, an opportunity, a community, a truth is launched. Tell My Daughters exists for women who have been affected by sexual assault. It is founded by those women. It tells the story of one of those women. Tell My Daughters has created a space where resources, friendship, and empowerment collide to cultivate healing and education.

Today we start the conversation. Today, survivors join the conversation.

Watch the video below and share.

https://vimeo.com/132955143

Tell My Daughters exists to support healing for survivors of sexual assault. Born out of necessity, TMD provides a space for those seeking a stronghold. We have…

07/10/2015

Friends, Family, Laugh Ambassadors,
You have blown us away over the past weeks with your generosity towards the Starting Fund Campaign!

Today is our deadline to reach our goal of $15,000 for initial development and establishing as a 501(c) 3 -- and we are 74% of the way there!

Over the next 15 hours you can help us reach this goal - ever little bit counts. $10, $20,$50 - with every dollar helping expand our ability to bring this healing therapy to the hospitals of Chicago!

If you're in, please click here https://www.classy.org/events/the-starting-fund/e50127 and share with your networks.
T-Minus 15 hours and we need you!

THE STARTING FUND benefiting Humor for Hope

06/23/2015

You guys! Dr. Theodore Fitzgerald England aka Monster, our main squeeze, our favorite Ty Beanie Baby, our number 1 fan, and our ultimate ride or die just completed his first class to become an official THERAPY DOG!!!
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!
Well, it means that now all the little giggly kiddos in the hospitals will get to receive some sweet puppy dog lovin too!
(He takes after his mother ;))
P.S. This Humor for Hope fundraiser IS STILL A THING!
Only 10 more days to change some lives and give the gift of laughter.
Get it together ya'll!

CC: Hope England Humor for Hope

You guys! Our main squeeze, our favorite Ty Beanie Baby, our number 1 fan, and our ultimate ride or die just completed his first class to become an official therapy dog!!!

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!

Well it means that now all the little giggly kiddos in the hospitals will get to receive some sweet puppy dog lovin too!

He takes after his mother 😉

06/22/2015

We were born with the gift of laughter. Laughter is a natural medicine. It lifts our spirits and makes us feel happy. Laughter is a contagious emotion. It can bring people together. It can help us feel more alive and empowered.

Want to know how YOU can be a part of bringing laughter to children with acute, chronic, or terminal illness? Join in to provide these children an opportunity to experience improvisational comedy as a therapeutic intervention.

Get involved in the laughter. Humor for Hope.

05/26/2015

It's been an honor the past 10 months to be working alongside our friend Humor for Hope to bring their vision to reality. Let us tell you - the work happening in Chicago right now is amazing. Think everything you loved about Patch Adams - insert Hope England and you have Humor For Hope.

Today the new website + fundraising campaign is live and we can't wait for you to check it out!

They need our help to make this form of healing a reality for families and hospitals worldwide! They are raising $15,000 by July 3rd to help fund the beginning operations and support a national launch this Fall! Set up a fundraising page today or check out the blog for more information!

https://www.classy.org/events/the-starting-fund/e50127

We know you'll love Humor For Hope as much as we do.


http://www.humorforhope.squarespace.com/blog-1/2015/5/25/humor-for-hope-the-starting-fund

First, I want to say thank you. Thank you for your support, for your encouragement, and for your belief in Humor for Hope and future lives we will impact together. Rooted in deep passion for terminally and chronically ill children, my dream is to use and teach improv therapy to shine hope into darkn…

05/07/2015

Today is one that is kicking off with powerful stories and bravery all around. We teamed up with Jenna Lane few months ago to help her find the best way to share her story. This beauty is working to unite a generation in the fight to stay alive and it's been an honor to be part of the journey. JL is sharing her story in the hope that it encourages others to know they are not alone on their darkest days and that life is meant to be lived fully alive. Watch and share the video if it speaks to you or could encourage someone you know. Go to www.jennalane.co for more info!


https://vimeo.com/125633531

Jenna Lane, motivational speaker, tells her story.

04/16/2015

"Let's start a Beautiful Riot" - and that we did.

A little over a month ago we were fortunate enough to partner up with Anna Sarkisian of Rocket + Lace to curate one party Nashville would not forget!

Check out our on the blog!

http://www.kaioproductions.squarespace.com/blog1/2015/4/9/throw-back-thursday-rocket-lace

04/10/2015

KAIO believes in the impact of powerful, eye opening storytelling -the kind that connects us to one another as a global community. What we love even more is when it's created from our own community. Our friends atExile International have been working on the Poza! Project with photographer Jeremy Cowart
to capture the stories of rescued former LRA child soldiers, something very close to our hearts.

They are hosting a powerful exhibit at the new WELD
Nashville event space next Friday, April 17th! 6-10 pm. 90 Oceanside Dr.

The event is FREE (donations welcome!)// RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-poza-project-exhibit-tickets-16473251940?aff=eac2

We'd love to see you there!

03/11/2015

In a matter of three months we have helped produce two events, and through that we found Corinne Reynolds.

Corinne is a powerful fusion of tenacity and kindness. We knew she was perfect our team when she told us her dream job is to be a professional Christmas gift buyer. . As the Creative Producer for KAIO, she works with clients to develop strategic partnerships and build out long term success for their brand. In addition, she may be total dynamite when it comes to event management. We’re big fans of this powerhouse.

Let's welcome our girl, Corinne!

03/02/2015

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our friends at Rocket + Lace. The event was a huge success and we loved celebrating with all of you. Now it's time to push forward and help fuel Rocket + Lace's creative development for their new vision.

Watch + share the video.

Let's start a beautiful riot.

bit.ly/rocketandlace

Rocket + Lace is a clothing company that believes living freely is beautiful. Be a part of inspiring others to live in freedom: bit.ly/rocketandlace -- Custom…

03/01/2015

The next chapter starts now for Rocket + Lace. Join the lifestyle + share the story.
Let's start a Beautiful Riot.

Join the lifestyle brand inspired by communities of authentic expression + captivating freedom | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!

02/13/2015

Two months ago we produced an event (read: dance party) to help bring awareness to Invisible Children's Legacy Scholarship Program.

Now we have video proof of just how amazing the night was. Thank you to everyone who took part, and thank you for dancing the night away with us.

Nashville, we're so thankful to be part of this community.

Seryn Kate Voegele Cardboard Kids Jared Foldy

This is "Luminous: Music | Dance | Change" by M. Colton Comeaux on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

02/09/2015

We are so excited to announce that we will be moving this celebration to The Cordelle. Join us February 28th at 7:30 PM // 45 Lindsley Avenue, Nashville. See you there!

02/04/2015

On blog today our co-founder Suzanna Hendricks talks about standing in the friction and what that means for this generation, KAIO, and you.

Dearest Friend, Personally, I’ve had enough of witnessing life pass us by and all the things we were created to do. Of seeing injustice assault our people and dreams unfulfilled steal years of our stories. Knowing together we possess all of the tools to change the world but feeling like we all need…

02/03/2015

Finally it's the month we've all been waiting on.
In 25 days Rocket + Lace will debut their new line + launch their indiegogo campaign.

We hope to see you there!

Find out more about this event - - Saturday, February 28, 2015

01/21/2015

We're making a fun announcement today with Rocket + Lace.

If you don't follow either one of us on social media, then you definitely should.

Announcement will be posted at 1:00 pm CST!

01/09/2015

One month ago we were dancing to good tunes with you, today we give you a recap of LUMINOUS.

Thank you so much for all your support. Stay tuned for more KAIO updates.

This Fall, KAIO Productions partnered with Invisible Children to host LUMINOUS- a benefit event highlighting the Legacy Scholarship Program hosted by Kate Voegele. The event proved to be a powerful testament of the Nashville community. We saw friends, professionals, strangers, artists, musicians and…

12/15/2014

Our friends at Invisible Children released a huge announcement today. We are sad to see the San Diego office close, but so hopeful for the future as they sustain their programs in Central Africa for the next year by transitioning the ownership and the operational control of some of the most essential work going forward to local groups.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact us, or check out www.invisiblechildren.com

An interview with CEO Ben Keesey on the incredible journey of the organization behind .

12/09/2014

LUMINOUS is officially wrapped up. Thank you to everyone who showed up and danced with us.

Now, check out these fun photobooth photos from the event.

Thanks for setting this up, Footwork Nashville!

To kick off this holiday season, our friends at KAIO Productions and Invisible Children put together something Nashville had never seen before to warm our spirits and soles: LUMINOUS. The goal? Raise money to help students in Uganda finish their university education. The means? DANCE. The night star…

12/06/2014

If you couldn't make it to LUMINOUS don't forget that you can still make an impact by giving online.

Every bit will go towards furthering education for 500 students in Northern Uganda.

Please help support Invisible Children by making a donation. The process is fast, easy and secure. Thanks so much for your help...