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WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK

Kristian Shepherd

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led creative careers show focused on the doubts, setbacks, pivots, and breakthroughs behind creative work, featuring designers, agency leaders, studio founders, authors, and multidisciplinary practitioners. Agencies could credibly pitch accomplished creatives with distinctive portfolios, meaningful career reinventions, or practical perspectives on branding, design, freelancing, and creative leadership; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 61

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

whatdoesyourmumthink@gmail.com

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Host

Kristian Shepherd - Kristian Shepherd hosts a show centered on candid conversations with creatives, founders, and doers about the realities behind their work and career journeys.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established designers, illustrators, motion artists, agency or studio founders, creative directors, authors, educators, and multidisciplinary practitioners with a distinctive body of work and an honest, non-linear career story.
Required Achievements:  
Recognized client or brand work, Leadership at a notable agency or creative studio, Published books or educational work, Successful launch or growth of a creative practice, studio, or freelance career

Recent Guest Discussions

Ayo Fagbemi - Building Explorers Club, Leaving The Traditional Agency Model, Creative Research, Play, Branding, Culture, And Studio Growth.

Aaron Skipper - Building Explorers Club, Leaving The Traditional Agency Model, Creative Research, Play, Branding, Culture, And Studio Growth.

Justin Sottile - Motion Design, Illustration, Freelancing, Self-initiated Work, Building A Client Base, Self-doubt, And Taking Career Risks.

James Martin - Branding, Recovery, Reinvention, Writing Books, Audience-building, Creative Habits, And Developing A Sustainable Creative Practice.

Michael Doret - Hand-drawn Lettering, Logo Design, Creative Craft, Career Development, Mentorship, And Landmark Branding Projects.

Recent Topics

Design, Creative Careers, Branding, Freelancing, Agency Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK
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Chase Discomfort, Embrace Play, Build Something Different — Explorers Club

September 09, 2026

We sit down with Explorers Club founders Aaron Skipper and Ayo Fagbemi for a playful, honest conversation about curiosity, culture and chasing the uncomfortable. They share how their paths through design, strategy and some of the world’s biggest agencies brought them together — and why they left the traditional agency model behind to build a studio of their own.Aaron and Ayo open up about launching Explorers Club, expanding from London to LA and helping brands uncover their “secret genius.” W...

Motion That Moves, Going Freelance, Betting on Yourself, Leaving Certainty Behind — Justin Sottile

September 02, 2026

We sit down with Justin Sottile — multidisciplinary creative, motion designer, illustrator, he does a lot! We have an honest conversation about betting on yourself and leaving certainty behind. Justin opens up about discovering motion design, building his career through curiosity and self-initiated work, and the decision to leave the security of a senior role to go freelance.We explore the difference between motion that simply looks good and work that genuinely moves people, the realities of ...

Branding without Bullsh*t, Beating Addiction, Effort Is Free, F*ck algorithms, intentional moves - James Martin

August 19, 2026

Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about addiction and sexual abuse. Some listeners may find these topics distressing, so please take care while listening.We sit down with James Martin — designer, author, educator and the voice behind Made By James — for a raw, warm conversation about reinvention, recovery and the stubborn daily work that built a movement. James opens up about his early struggles, addiction and healing, the moment design became a lifeline, and the habits beh...

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How do I get in touch with WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK?

WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK is hosted by Kristian Shepherd. Its publicly listed email is whatdoesyourmumthink@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 WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK?

The publicly listed email for WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK: whatdoesyourmumthink@gmail.com.

How many listeners does WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK have?

Podseeker estimates WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK?

WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established designers, illustrators, motion artists, agency or studio founders, creative directors, authors, educators, and multidisciplinary practitioners with a distinctive body of work and an honest, non-linear career story. Common among recent guests: Recognized client or brand work; Leadership at a notable agency or creative studio; Published books or educational work. Recent guests include Ayo Fagbemi, Aaron Skipper, and Justin Sottile.

How hard is it to get booked on WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK?

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

What topics does WHAT DOES YOUR MUM THINK cover?

Recent episodes cover Design, Creative Careers, Branding, Freelancing, and Agency Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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