Last February I would have never dreamed that this February I would be gathering with a group of creative entrepreneurs at a ranch in Arizona for a weekend retreat.

Lift Off wasn’t a yoga or meditation retreat  in the traditional sense – we didn’t do downward dogs, meditate for hours, or have kitchen cleanup duties.  But like a spiritual retreat, we did go deep within ourselves and share our dreams and passions in a safe and supporting environment.

The safe space or container for all this was created by Pam Slim and Charlie Gilkey. They led us with amazing tenderness, genuineness and clarity.

We dug, and they helped us dig deeper.

We looked at the meaning of the work we’re doing.

We looked for what feeds us and discovered what nourishes us.

We took a really long walk!

Following my own path is scary, risky, exciting and exhilarating all at the same time.  It’s like constantly riding a roller coaster up and down.  But traveling the path with fellow seekers is truly transforming.  The open-heartedness and open-mindedness of everyone and their remarkable caring is something that I will never forget.

I am so grateful and appreciative to be a part of this brave bunch.  I am inspired and thrilled to be a part of this community.

Huge thanks to all of you for your amazing presence.  You are brilliant and beautiful. ~ Karen

www.ivanmartinezphotography.com

For over a decade I’ve worked in the broadcast film and television industry as a Producer and Post-Production Supervisor.  I’ve worked on all kinds of projects; independent films, docs, talk shows, reality shows, webisodes.  I’ve received two Emmy Awards for my work and am now ready to take my skills and experience and share them in a new way.

I decided to follow my passion and launch Open Sky Video.

It’s a place for folks like you to get comfortable and confident creating awesome video projects.  Need to learn editing with iMovie or Final Cut?  Are you ever stumped at how to embed a You Tube video on your site?  Can’t figure out your new video camera settings?  I am thrilled to help out in any way I can and be a calming presence as you move through the production process and get up to speed with the technical side of things.

I study Buddhism and this helps guide me in my life and of course my work.  Meditation and yoga are a big part of my life.  Other passions are photography, movies, art, travel, nature, health and wellness.

My hope is to approach clients of all skill levels with a sense of openness and awareness.  Together we can create, aspire, and tap into our vast unlimited potential.  The open sky is within ourselves.  If we allow space and quiet, things do get clearer and all is possible.

If you are someone who wants to be inspired, get motivated and develop the expertise you need to create your own multi-media projects, I invite you to check in with my blog where I’ll be sharing video clips, photos, articles, creative ideas and tips.  I’m excited to be a vibrant resource for you.  Take a look at this amazingly powerful two-minute video.  Its called The Girl Effect.  It was produced by the Nike Foundation along with other leading humanitarian organizations.

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It’s one way of getting an important message out there just using words and music.  It’s a knockout way to tell a story.  Video is a knockout way to tell a story.

Look forward to capturing, sharing, uploading and connecting with you.

To reaching skyward while still remaining grounded.

~ Karen