Where bold ideas meet brilliant execution—Brand & Banter is the podcast that dives deep into the genius behind today's biggest branding wins. Hosted by branding and marketing expert Amanda Shuman, Brand & Banter goes beyond the polished pitch decks and news headlines to uncover the heart of the creative process. Think of it as your chance to eavesdrop on the conversations happening behind the branding curtain.
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Where bold ideas meet brilliant execution—Brand & Banter is the podcast that dives deep into the genius behind today's biggest branding wins. Hosted by branding and marketing expert Amanda Shuman, Brand & Banter goes beyond the polished pitch decks and news headlines to uncover the heart of the creative process. Think of it as your chance to eavesdrop on the conversations happening behind the branding curtain.
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Recent Episodes
July 8, 2026
The Question Most Founders Can't Answer (And It's Why You're Not Getting PR)
<p dir="ltr">Founders spend a lot of time chasing visibility. KJ Blattenbauer, founder of <a href= "https://www.hearsaypr.com/">Hearsay PR</a> and author of the book <a href="https://www.hearsaypr.com/buy-my-book">Pitchworthy</a>, starts somewhere much more uncomfortable: deciding what you want to be known for.</p> <p dir="ltr">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: What do you want to be known for?</p> <p dir="ltr">And according to KJ, that's where most people get stuck.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, KJ shares why PR has a PR problem and why visibility alone isn't enough to build authority. We unpack the difference between being seen and being remembered, why the most qualified person in the room isn't always the one who gets noticed, and how unclear messaging can quietly undermine every marketing effort that follows.</p> <p dir="ltr">We also dive into what actually makes someone pitchworthy, how to identify the audiences that matter most, and why one press hit should never be treated as the finish line. From creating repeatable language to turning a single media feature into months of content, KJ shares the framework she uses to help experts go from unknown to impossible to ignore.</p> <p dir="ltr">If you've ever watched someone with less experience land bigger opportunities, this conversation will challenge what you think creates recognition and what it really takes to become the person people talk about when you're not in the room.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Links Mentioned</h2> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.hearsaypr.com/buy-my-book">Pitchworthy & the Pitchworthy Workbook</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.hearsaypr.com/">Hearsay PR</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.hearsaypr.com/checklist">Pitchworthy Checklist</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://planable.io/">Planable</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://carrylovedesigns.myflodesk.com/">The Brand Edit</a></p> <h2 dir="ltr">Ready to build a brand that actually works for you?</h2> <h3 dir="ltr">Leave a Review:</h3> <p dir="ltr">If you loved today's chat, please leave a review. It helps us to not only keep the banter going but bring even more incredible guests to the mic.</p> <h3 dir="ltr">Join the Banter:</h3> <p dir="ltr">If you are ready to create a cult brand that turns heads and starts conversations, head over to carrylovedesigns.com/podcast to sign up for our email list. You will get fresh marketing insights, bold ideas, and maybe even a little sass delivered straight to your inbox.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thanks for listening and remember, behind every bold brand is a story worth bantering about.</p> <p dir="ltr">Substack → <a href= "https://theamandashuman.substack.com/">https://theamandashuman.substack.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram → <a href= "https://instagram.com/theamandashuman">https://instagram.com/theamandashuman</a></p> <p> </p>
July 3, 2026
Comma Club #1: why you should re-message, not rebuild
<p>Welcome back to the BONUS episodes of Brand & Banter! We recently launched The Comma Club, which is a free weekly newsletter. Sign up here → https://carrylovedesigns.myflodesk.com/comma</p>
June 16, 2026
How a LinkedIn Post Landed Jessica Berger a $1M Check
<h2 dir="ltr">How a LinkedIn Post Landed Jessica Berger a $1M Check</h2> <p dir="ltr">Posting consistently can feel like shouting into the void. Until one day, the right person is listening.</p> <p dir="ltr">For Jessica Berger, founder and CEO of Bundle x Joy, that person turned out to be an investor. After years of documenting her journey on LinkedIn, one post reignited a conversation that eventually led to a seven-figure investment and helped make her the first Latina founder to raise more than $1 million in the pet industry.</p> <p dir="ltr">But the investment wasn't the result of one viral post. It was the result of years spent building visibility, relationships, and trust with people who had been quietly following along.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Jessica shares how she used LinkedIn to create opportunities she otherwise wouldn't have had access to. Without a built-in investor network or industry connections, she treated the platform as a place to build relationships, stay top of mind, and create familiarity over time. Along the way, that visibility opened doors to mentors, investors, and retailers like PetSmart.</p> <p dir="ltr">We also unpack why LinkedIn works differently than other social platforms, how Jessica balances authenticity with sharing wins, and why she believes your personal brand is one of the few assets algorithms can't take away.</p> <p dir="ltr">From practical habits that make LinkedIn more effective to the mindset shifts that helped her stop playing small, this conversation is a reminder that opportunities are rarely built overnight. More often, they're the result of showing up consistently long before you know who's watching.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Links Mentioned</h2> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bundlexjoy.com/">Bundle x Joy</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarberger/">Jessica Berger on LinkedIn</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bundlexjoy/?hl=en">Bundle x Joy Instagram</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.plannable.com">Plannable</a></p> <h2 dir="ltr">Ready to build a brand that actually works for you?</h2> <h3 dir="ltr">Leave a Review:</h3> <p dir="ltr">If you loved today's chat, please leave a review. It helps us to not only keep the banter going but bring even more incredible guests to the mic.</p> <h3 dir="ltr">Join the Banter:</h3> <p dir="ltr">If you are ready to create a cult brand that turns heads and starts conversations, head over to carrylovedesigns.com/podcast to sign up for our email list. You will get fresh marketing insights, bold ideas, and maybe even a little sass delivered straight to your inbox.</p> <p dir="ltr">Thanks for listening and remember, behind every bold brand is a story worth bantering about.</p> <p dir="ltr">Substack → <a href= "https://theamandashuman.substack.com/">https://theamandashuman.substack.com/</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Instagram → <a href= "https://instagram.com/theamandashuman">https://instagram.com/theamandashuman</a></p>
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