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Brand & Banter

Amanda Shuman

Booking Overview

An interview-led branding and marketing show featuring external guests such as founders, CEOs, and established public-relations experts who can explain how visibility, messaging, and brand-building produced measurable results. Suitable pitches include business founders with distinctive branding or fundraising stories, marketing and PR strategists, and authors with practical authority-building frameworks; booking difficulty is medium because guests have credible professional achievements but are not necessarily celebrity-level figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 83

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 4.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

carrylovedesigns@gmail.com

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Host

Amanda Shuman - Branding and marketing expert who explores the strategy and creative processes behind successful brands.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Founders, CEOs, PR professionals, and marketing experts with demonstrated success building brands, securing investment, generating visibility, or developing recognizable expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Founded and led a notable company, Secured significant investment or business growth, Built a recognized personal or corporate brand, Authored a business or marketing book, Accumulated substantial industry experience

Recent Guest Discussions

KJ Blattenbauer - Building Authority Beyond Visibility, Defining What Founders Want To Be Known For, Creating Clearer Messaging, Becoming Pitchworthy, And Turning Media Coverage Into Ongoing Content.

Jessica Berger - Using Linkedin To Build Visibility And Relationships, Attracting Investors Through Consistent Content, Developing A Personal Brand, And Converting Online Presence Into Business Opportunities.

Recent Topics

Branding, Marketing, Public Relations, Personal Branding, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Brand & Banter
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From 3 Sales to 500: What Actually Changed in Noemie Jouas' Launch Strategy

August 18, 2026

Imagine spending months creating something you truly believe in, and launch day ends with three sales. That's exactly where Noemie Jouas found herself after spending four months designing her first sewing pattern. One sale came from her dad. Another came from a mentor. For many creators, that would have felt like proof the product wasn't good enough. Instead, Noemie treated it as the beginning of a better strategy. Three months later, her next launch sold more than 500 patterns in a single we...

The Question Most Founders Can't Answer (And It's Why You're Not Getting PR)

July 08, 2026

Founders spend a lot of time chasing visibility. KJ Blattenbauer, founder of Hearsay PR and author of the book Pitchworthy, starts somewhere much more uncomfortable: deciding what you want to be known for. After nearly three decades in public relations, KJ has seen talented founders obsess over Forbes features, dream about going viral, and hope one big media hit will finally change everything. But before she talks about podcasts, press, or publicity, she asks every client the same question: W...

Comma Club #1: why you should re-message, not rebuild

July 03, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Brand & Banter?

Brand & Banter is hosted by Amanda Shuman. Its publicly listed email is carrylovedesigns@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Brand & Banter?

The publicly listed email for Brand & Banter: carrylovedesigns@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Brand & Banter have?

Podseeker estimates Brand & Banter reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Brand & Banter?

Brand & Banter typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders, CEOs, PR professionals, and marketing experts with demonstrated success building brands, securing investment, generating visibility, or developing recognizable expertise. Common among recent guests: Founded and led a notable company; Secured significant investment or business growth; Built a recognized personal or corporate brand. Recent guests include KJ Blattenbauer and Jessica Berger.

How hard is it to get booked on Brand & Banter?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Brand & Banter cover?

Recent episodes cover Branding, Marketing, Public Relations, Personal Branding, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

carrylovedesigns@gmail.com

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