ABOUT CEM

Carl Able is the founder of Crayon Eater Media, a veteran-led media production company dedicated to helping independent creators, organizations, and veteran communities tell their stories and grow their audiences.

A retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with nearly two decades of service, Carl spent much of his career working in intelligence, analysis, and leadership roles where clear communication, mission focus, and operational excellence were non-negotiable. After retiring from the military, he applied those same principles to digital media, livestream production, podcasting, and creator support.

Through Crayon Eater Media, Carl works behind the scenes to help podcasts, livestreams, and digital media projects operate professionally without sacrificing their authentic voice. His focus is simple: remove the technical barriers that prevent good people and good ideas from reaching the audiences they deserve.

Whether supporting veteran-led initiatives, independent creators, or community organizations, Carl believes great media starts with great conversations and succeeds when creators can focus on their message instead of the technology behind it.

Crayon Eater Media was built to remove the barriers that keep aspiring veteran content creators out of the space. Too many veterans with something real to say are held back by the time it takes to learn the technology, the cost of getting set up, and the absence of anyone in their corner to help them build it right.

Our military experience gives us a voice worth hearing. CEM exists to make sure that voice gets heard — by removing the friction, providing the infrastructure, and standing behind the mission.