Speaking Engagements
Emily Shaw, award-winning podcast executive producer, is an experienced speaker, available for online and in-person events and podcasts.
She offers tailored sessions for organizations looking to learn about the value of branded podcasts, podcast producers looking to level up their business skills, and for creatives on the art of audio.
She has presented at conferences, festivals, and universities. Learn more about Emily here.
Have an idea for a session? She’d love to hear from you!
Podcast Workshops for Organizations
Past Events Include:
Intro to Branded Podcasts - FleishmanHillard, DHL, Smart Design, Duncan Channon, World Peace Foundation
From Mission to Mic: Launching a Podcast That Matters - JRB Group
Amplify Your Mission: Podcasts for Nonprofits - Social Impact Advisor Network (SIAN)
Creative Uses of AI in Audio Art - AI Salon
AI Twins Podcast Experiment - Content Evolution nuWorld
“Emily led a workshop for our North American Media & Platforms practice with over 150 consultants in attendance. Her insights and tips for approaching branded podcasts and examples of past work lit a spark in our team to explore new opportunities in the world of podcasts. Can’t wait to work with Emily soon!”
– Bryan Steele, VP Media & Platforms at FleishmanHillard
“Emily Shaw didn’t just deliver a workshop for our Social Impact Advisor Network—she created a game-changing experience that left our community buzzing with new possibilities. Her deep expertise in podcast production, specifically for mission-driven organizations, gave our members exactly what they needed: real, actionable strategies they could start using the moment they left the session.
What made Emily’s approach so powerful was how she balanced practical know-how with genuine understanding of the nonprofit world.”
– Katharine Earhart, Founder, Social Impact Advisor Network
Workshops for Podcast Industry Professionals and Creators
Past Events Include:
Breaking All the Podcast Rules with Emily Shaw - KQED / PRX Podcast Garage
Sculpting Sound: A Live Story Exercise - On Air Fest
How to Build Your Own Tiny Production Company (And Why You Should) - Podcast Movement (>200 registrations)
Think Like a Business: Creating Opportunities as an Independent Producer - Association of Independents in Radio / SoundPath
Podcast Client Work 101 with Emily Shaw - KQED / PRX Podcast Garage
Podcasting: Intro to Client Work - Multimedia Storytelling Course at University of San Francisco
From Day Job to Creative Job - Women Catalysts
Upcoming Events:
Collaborate: How to Build Your Dream Team (and Stay Nimble) as a Podcast Production Company - Podcast Movement (August 2025)
Can A Podcast Achieve World Peace? Lessons From Disrupting Peace - Podcast Movement (August 2025)
“Emily Shaw's Client Work 101 presentation was GOLD!
Highly, highly recommended for independent producers and anyone else who gets hired to make creative things for clients. I've been doing that for 15 years and I learned at least 10 things from Emily I wish I'd been doing from Day 1. Brava!!
– Catherine Girardeau, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Earprint,
Former Executive Producer at Pushkin Industries
Speaking Inquiries
Reach out to Emily about scheduling an event!