About Us

We create unique projects and products across all media platforms, empowering companies, networks, influencers, and entrepreneurs to elevate conversations and build impactful brands.

Launched in 2011 by entrepreneur and award-winning producer Kara Kurcz, Motiv8 Media is at the forefront of authentic storytelling for entertainment, education, and brand narratives. Our work has led to capturing fugitives and recovering missing children, aiding in medical diagnoses, and creating viral campaigns.

At Motiv8 Media, we have unprecedented access to government and law enforcement agencies and institutions. We are dedicated to unmasking the human condition, which has positioned us as industry leaders in true crime and medical investigation and made us a trusted partner to entrepreneurs. Our approach to corporate campaigns and educational videos has enabled us to disrupt traditional narratives. Our podcasts create meaningful conversations, fearlessly tackling discussions that others avoid and exploring the darker side of life to shine a light.

From the electrifying vérité of live shows to the hijinks of hidden cameras, from large LED-walled sound stages to award-winning documentaries and series on networks such as A&E, Peacock, and Oxygen, we have done it all. Our digital campaigns with corporate leaders such as AARP have captured national attention, and our industrial videos for global conferences have left a lasting impact.  

We collaborate with clients on all their goals, creating a 360-degree approach. Including full-service production for TV and film, social media, podcast management, website design, and internal corporate communication strategy.

Our A.U.T.H.E.N.T.I.C. Values

  • Approachable

    Every voice has a tale to tell.

  • Unafraid

    Braving the unknown, we ask the tough questions.

  • Truth-Seekers

    Our questions reveal a deeper understanding.

  • Humor

    Laughter is always the best medicine.

  • Effective Storytelling

    Decades of experience in all mediums of entertainment.

  • Nimble

    We deliver excellence in projects of all sizes.

  • Trustworthy

    Our clients can rely on us to execute their vision.

  • Intuition

    Every investigation starts with your gut.

  • Connection

    Creating access, we bring customers & audiences together.

Purpose: We ignite conversations, even about taboo topics, to inspire action and broaden perspectives.

Mission: To tell stories that tap into real emotions, deepening the connection between the audience and consumer.  To investigate and uncover insights others miss or ignore. To collaborate with corporations, networks, studios, content creators and entrepreneurs, creating elevated and tailored content across all platforms. 

Vision: To be an industry leader in entertainment, education, and entrepreneurship by unlocking access to unique worlds and perspectives, fearlessly uncovering challenges, and providing practical solutions.