KO: A Love Story
Nearly a decade ago, Kiki and Olivia were drawn together by a love for dynamic storytelling and a common interest in desert casinos. As their friendship intensified over the years, they realized that they each possessed talents that the other one didn’t, and when combined, created an imagination dynamo. With an almost obsessive fixation on plot, character, and narrative, their goal is to empower creators to put their best projects out into the world. They are forever bonded by shared grief over losing their musical icon, Meat Loaf.
Kiki Dy
Kiki is a writer, tea drinker, and dreamer based in Savannah, Georgia. A nonfiction essayist by passion and a copywriter by necessity, she has mastered the balance of writing that makes money and writing that makes her come alive. Two years into her career, friends became suspicious about how Kiki constantly loitered at cafes in other countries and finally asked, “what the hell is your job?!” Instead of gatekeeping, she coached them to similar success. Now she’s ready to help recent grads avoid missteps and enter the freelance world informed and enthused. You can find her work in Fodor’s, Healthline, Headspace, EATER, etc., and upcoming in The Sunday Long Read.
Olivia Dadgari
Olivia is a comedy lover, creative development professional, and rehabilitated worrywart living in Los Angeles. While earning a degree in creative producing, she worked in reality TV development at VH1 and comedy TV development at Comedy Central and Upright Citizens Brigade. Most recently, she worked in development at Cartoon Network and has professionally reviewed hundreds of pitches and given notes based on story strength and market viability. Her strategic and creative feedback has been used by emerging writers, animators, seasoned independent producers, and major studios. Throughout, she got a priceless insight into the thought processes of the biggest networks by working closely with television executives. Olivia’s background also includes managing client projects and research for one of the leading entertainment data companies, where she created financial estimates for film revenue and advised on clients’ business plans. Her drug of choice is enthusiasm, and she loves getting swept up in the passion of the creators she helps.