Rachel Shelmerdine

Moments In Motion

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

A conversational podcast with creative leaders across all areas of the design world, about the unexpected but pivotal moments in their lives which have most shaped, influenced and inspired them. We talk about what each person has learned & gained from these moments. And if they could go back in time would they change what they did or would they do it all again exactly the same way. I've been a Founder & Leadership Coach in the international creative industry for over 25 years, and have worked with extraordinarily talented & interesting people. This podcast is a natural progression from the kin...

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Rachel Shelmerdine

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Orlagh O'Reilly: Innately Attuned to the Power of Creativity 16.04.2026 59:00

In this Episode of my podcast Moments in Motion, I speak with the wonderfully talented Orlagh O'Reilly, who is the Global Brand Design Director for Pepsico. Throghout her 25 year career she has worked for world famous brands, worked for herself, and worked for huge clientside names. She has an innate talent for sensing what moves and inspires the consumer in any given situation and is able to get...

Gary Wheeler: Giving Back & Creating a Better Future 14.04.2026 1:08:25

I hope you enjoy the 4th episode of my podcast series Moments in Motion. This week I am very lucky to have as my guest Gary Wheeler. Gary is a very well known, highly respected & very influential figure in the international design industry, with a deep and diverse expertise in high level interior design. He has headed up practices for global firms such as Perkins & Will, Gensler and HDR. A...

Valeria Segovia: Connected to the Architecture of Life 10.04.2026 1:08:16

In the 6th Episode of my podcast Moments in Motion, I am very fortunate to share a wonderful conversation with Valeria Segovia. Valeria is a wonderfully talented & human-centred senior Architectural Leader. She is a Principal & Design Director with Gensler, with a longstanding committment to supporting & elevating women in the architectural industry as well as being inspired & moti...

Dan Cooper: Immersed in Creating Human Stories 03.04.2026 1:05:57

In the 5th pisode of my podcast Moments in Motion, I speak with Dan Cooper, the founder of DotCrew, a small but mighty digital & immersive agency producing award-winning landmark projects across the UK & internationally. Dan is a highly intuitive Creative Leader and uses this alongside his deeply held values about doing meaningful work which educates, moves and connects people. He has work...

Mel McVeigh: Travelling the Creative Path 20.03.2026 59:11

In this new episode of Moments in Motion, I speak with Mel McVeigh, a true creative hybrid whose 25 year career has spanned many areas of design and creativity. She is always motivated by the desire to explore life as deeply as possible and her lifelong inspiration has been an adventurous spirit to see & experience the world. Mel is a Creative Director & Leader, a published photographer &a...

Nathalie Gibbs: The Art of Being Fearless 13.03.2026 1:01:38

Nathalie Gibbs is an extraordinary talent in the creative industry. She is a real true hybrid with experience across all areas of design. She has a rich background and a diverse career from textiles to theatre design, from brandingt to hospitality. And she is the Founder of a fascinating and landmark project Childhood which is due to launch in Spring this year. Our conversation explores the theme...

Philip Marshall: Creating Emotional Resonance 06.03.2026 1:07:27

Philip Marshall is a unique Creative Designer & Leader with multifaceted experience, talent, approach and outlook. He is one of the warmest, most caring & humane people I have met in the industry. He is also very low key, undertated cool with a fascinating personal backstory which we only touch on. I've known Philip for over 20 years and I was delighted to get him to be one of my first gue...