Our Vision
We are the light to those who need us most.
In a world where darkness pervades, we are the beacon of hope, providing strength and support to those who need it most. From poverty-stricken communities to individuals affected by trauma and mental illness, there are countless individuals whose voices have been silenced by their struggles. But we refuse to let them suffer alone.
Through Conscious Content, our network of creative visionaries have found a way to amplify the voices of those who need it most. We believe in the power of education, awareness, and empathy to effect real change. By sharing the stories of those who have been marginalized and left to face their difficulties alone, we hope to inspire others to lend their support and make a difference.
But our mission doesn’t stop there. We recognize that our planet is also in dire need of help. From deforestation to pollution, our environment is facing unprecedented levels of damage, and we believe it is our responsibility to take action. As advocates for those without a voice, we work closely with conservationists and environmental professionals to protect and preserve the beauty and diversity of our planet.
This journey has been nothing short of miraculous. Our team of passionate and talented artists comes from diverse backgrounds, but we are united by a shared commitment to making a difference. With your support, we can continue to expand our network, reach more people in need, and create a brighter future for all.
Our Team
Founder / CEO
Brian Ross
Founder / CEO
Meet Brian, the visionary leader behind Conscious Content LLC. As a natural-born entrepreneur, Brian’s passion for business led him to pursue a degree in business administration at the University of Florida, which laid the foundation for his successful career as a founder of five successful companies.
But Brian was not content with simply turning a profit – his humanitarian spirit led him to seek out ways to use his talents to make a difference in the world. He began to focus on investment and finance, working with clients in public and private equity, real estate, and mortgage, while also teaching and advising on investment strategies at the state and federal level.
It was during this time that Brian’s path crossed with the documentary “Light in the Darkness,” which he worked on as the business manager. This experience ignited his passion for creating impactful and meaningful content, and he began to formulate a business model to expand his vision alongside his co-founder Kimberly Resch and the team at Shaman Motion Pictures. The result was the formation of Conscious Content LLC and their non-profit arm, Conscious Humanity Inc.
As CEO of Conscious Content LLC, Brian’s charismatic leadership and expertise in business and finance make him the ideal leader to oversee operations and bring together the right people to create a cohesive creative team while maintaining a balance of capital and fiduciary responsibility. But Brian’s devotion to his two daughters and his great faith and spirituality also make him a grounded and compassionate leader who is committed to making a positive impact on the world.
With Brian’s vision and leadership, Conscious Content LLC is well-positioned to become a leading force in creating inspiring and thought-provoking content that has the power to transform lives and shape the world we live in.
Founder / President
Kimberly Resch
Founder / President
Meet Kimberly, the dynamic co-founder and creative visionary behind Conscious Content LLC. With a marketing and communications degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Kimberly’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to create and sell a successful communication technology company early in her career. But she wasn’t content to rest on her laurels – by age 25, she had pivoted into the fields of finance and emotional wellness education, and had already led trauma recovery wellness retreats in nine different countries around the world.
In 2013, Kimberly returned to the US and put her marketing and public relations expertise to work for a family-owned business. But her passion for storytelling and her drive to create meaningful content never waned. Soon, she developed the concept for an award-winning documentary, Light in the Darkness, which she produced with Shaman Motion Pictures. It was through this collaboration that she met Brian, and their shared commitment to exceptional content and production quality led them to form Conscious Content LLC.
With her wealth of educational and experiential backgrounds, Kimberly has a unique ability to oversee operations and work closely with partners and investors to bring the company’s vision to life: to become “Humanity’s Media Company”. Her goal is to give a compassionate and powerful voice to the global community, creating content that inspires, educates, and moves us to action. The ResQ Project is Kimberly’s newest philanthropic endeavor and she has put her sites on disrupting the animal welfare donation world. ResQ is set to launch in Spring of 2023.
But don’t be fooled by her impressive professional achievements – Kimberly is also a loving and proud mother to sons, as well as two mainecoons Ares & Christian and two energetic boxers, Phoenix and Apollo. With Kimberly at the helm, Conscious Content LLC is poised to make a profound impact on the world, one story at a time.
Director, Editor, Owner Shaman Motion Pictures
Daniel Gartzke
Director, Editor, Owner Shaman Motion Pictures
Daniel is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with degrees in Radio/Tv/Film and a minor in Music Business. Dan is frankly our company wizard – as the primary Director, he oversees much of the creative output of our films. He manages our interview subjects, creative direction, and instructs the camera crew on vision. In addition, he has previously served as our principal editor on Light in the Darkness and EcoSPEARS. Dan is an adventure seeker, knowledge junkie, and lives with his charming partner Danielle.
Aerial Cinematographer, Director of Photography Owner Shaman Motion Pictures
Mark Dexter
Aerial Cinematographer, Director of Photography Owner Shaman Motion Pictures
Mark is a graduate from NWTC in GB with degrees in Photography and Graphic Design. Mark has a sharp eye for visuals and serves in many technical roles. He is our principal aerial cinematographer, also participates as one of our Directors of Photography, contributing on our project NTOA/Miracle. He also aids in marketing efforts and graphic design. Mark leads an active lifestyle dedicated to fitness, adventure, and the outdoors. He is a handyman and you can find him working on his van.
Producer, Director of Photography, Owner Shaman Motion Pictures
Joshua Murphy
Producer, Director of Photography, Owner Shaman Motion Pictures
Josh is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh with degrees in Radio/Tv/Film and Theatre (minor Physics/Astronomy.) Josh is responsible for many tasks, including Distribution Strategy for films, Marketing/Social Media, Web and Graphic Design, Research and Pre-Production of films including scheduling. He also serves as one of our principal cinematographers, as the D.P. of Light in the Darkness and EcoSPEARS. He is an outdoors-man, traveler, and loves his dog Doctor and partner Madeline.
Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Max Hauser
Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Max is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a degree in Radio/Tv/Film. He is an outright creative mind who is a self-starter and true artist. Max has served in partnership with Conscious Content as a cinematographer and editor, however his own Directing ambitions have him in production on his own documentaries about the music industry. He also aids in our marketing efforts and will continue being utilized for his cinematography and editing skills. Max loves music, movies, and his cat Chester.
Cinematographer, Editor
Brandon Bjorkman
Cinematographer, Editor
Brandon is a graduate from UW-Oshkosh with degrees in Radio/Tv/Film and Recording Technology. Brandon is a valuable technical asset to the team. He is a licensed UAV Pilot and an exceptional cinematographer. His strengths in audio round out his skills making him a mobile one man band, which will essentially serve as an investigative photo journalist for our Conscious Short Docs and major features B Roll. Brandon is a drummer and love music, his dog Gannon, and is engaged to his lovely fiancee Rebecca.
