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What's the Point.

Shantell Martin

Booking Overview

A creative, motivation-forward series where Shantell Martin speaks candidly with artists and creatives about the deeper meaning and purpose behind their work. It’s a strong booking fit for PR teams looking to elevate human-centered artistic process, identity, and creative direction.

Metrics

Episodes: 43

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 45.3k subscribers

Instagram: 200.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

wtp@shantellmartin.com

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Host

Shantell Martin - The podcast description says Shantell Martin hosts this series, engaging in candid conversations with artists and creatives to explore their motivations, inspirations, and deeper meanings behind th...

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Working artists or multidisciplinary creatives with a clear personal/professional journey and thoughtful perspective on motivation and meaning behind their work.
Required Achievements:  
Exhibited or worked in professional creative fields (e.g., advertising, studio practice), Notable personal background that informs artistic practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Sophia Wallace

Gustavo Luz Sousa - Journey From Brazil To Advertising; Art As A Childhood Outlet; Unfinished Works In A Studio

Jamel Robinson - Journey From Harlem; Disciplined Pursuit Of Learning Piano; Inner Compass

Recent Topics

Art, Design, Fineart, Multidisciplinary, Expression

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What's the Point.
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Episode 41: Susan Schwalb

September 24, 2026

Our guest is Susan Schwalb, a New York artist who's spent many years reviving and reinventing metal point, an almost forgotten drawing technique using styluses of silver, gold, and copper. She's based in New York, Her could be described as serene, geometric abstractions that ask you to just slow down. 

Episode 40: Sophia Wallace

July 02, 2026

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with artist Sophia Wallace to discuss growing up in an artistic community, her transition from photography to sculpture, walking away from grad school for the school of life, and her vital advocacy surrounding women's health, reproductive rights.Recommendations from Sophia Wallace:Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology by Deirdre Cooper OwensA Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide...

Episode 39: Gustavo Luz Sousa

February 26, 2026

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with artist Gustavo Luz Sousa. Together, they discuss Gustavo’s journey from Brazil to the world of advertising, exploring how art served as a vital childhood outlet for him, the quiet potential of unfinished works in a studio, and so much more.

Frequently asked questions

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What's the Point.
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How do I get in touch with What's the Point.?

What's the Point. is hosted by Shantell Martin. Its publicly listed email is wtp@shantellmartin.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's the Point.?

The publicly listed email for What's the Point.: wtp@shantellmartin.com.

How many listeners does What's the Point. have?

Podseeker estimates What's the Point. reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What's the Point.?

What's the Point. typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working artists or multidisciplinary creatives with a clear personal/professional journey and thoughtful perspective on motivation and meaning behind their work. Common among recent guests: Exhibited or worked in professional creative fields (e.g., advertising, studio practice); Notable personal background that informs artistic practice. Recent guests include Sophia Wallace, Gustavo Luz Sousa, and Jamel Robinson.

How hard is it to get booked on What's the Point.?

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

What topics does What's the Point. cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Design, Fineart, Multidisciplinary, and Expression. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

wtp@shantellmartin.com

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