Season 7, Episode 10. — Kelly Ann Shaw, Partner at Akin Gump.

I first met Kelly Ann when I was beginning my own work in international trade. At the time, she was my counterpart in the U.S. Delegation, handling disputes and other complex issues. Since then, her career has soared—spanning the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the U.S. House of Representatives, and even the White House.

We recently reconnected during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, a gathering of some of the most influential thinkers, policymakers, and practitioners in the field of trade. There, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kelly Ann to discuss her career, her perspectives on the current state of international trade, and what the future may hold. With her wealth of experience and unique vantage point, she brings insights you won’t want to miss.

Beyond her impressive résumé, Kelly Ann is also a warm and engaging conversationalist, with a fascinating life story that makes this conversation both thoughtful and enjoyable.

So, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Kelly Ann.

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#ENG. For Radio Fantôme, during the closing chapter of Border Buda, 'The Woman Who Thought She Was a Planet' ,Kitchen Broadcast aired a live programme, drawing from a series of closed listening sessions amongst friends, introducing excerpts from Radio El Wafa (The Trustworthy) and Sawt al Muhajir (The Voice of the Migrant), two radios founded in Brussels in the 1980s when there was an explosion of pirate radios in the city. The live broadcast, with guests Mustapha Bentaleb, Rachida Lamrabet and Mustapha Bandini, explores possible ways to re-distribute solidarities activated among the then still free radio stations. These sessions are part of the research project re:Sol, Redistributing Solidarities by Joachim Ben Yakoub and Reem Shilleh at slarg.be

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#FR. Pour Radio Fantôme, lors du chapitre de clôture de Border Buda, « La femme qui se prenait pour une planète », Kitchen Broadcast a diffusé une émission en direct, s'inspirant d'une série de séances d'écoute privées entre amis, présentant des extraits de Radio El Wafa (La Fiable) et Sawt al Muhajir (La Voix du Migrant), deux radios fondées à Bruxelles dans les années 1980, à l'époque où les radios pirates ont connu un essor fulgurant dans la ville. L'émission en direct, avec les invités Mustapha Bentaleb, Rachida Lamrabet et Mustapha Bandini, explore les moyens possibles de redistribuer les solidarités activées entre les stations de radio alors encore libres. Ces sessions font partie du projet de recherche re:Sol, Redistributing Solidarities (Redistribuer les solidarités) de Joachim Ben Yakoub et Reem Shilleh sur slarg.be.

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The 13th episode of RUSHMORE, a list podcast that covers a cornucopia of topics! Your hosts are Micaiah Albert and Josh Gallegos, two friends who have a passion for conversation. It's been far longer than we anticipated between episodes, so we have delivered a doozy for you! This time we're joined by good friend and Star Wars expert Ryan Troutman to chat about a series that is near and dear to each of us in different ways: Star Wars. This one had quite a few hot takes. Please enjoy! 

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For On Fertile Ground, our host @audrey.slmt and co-producer @aishacampbell welcomes special curator Prez Gaucho. We’re handing the reins to one of East London’s most plugged-in creatives, for a two-hour takeover celebrating the artists who make our scene thrive. Prez runs one of the area’s most vital open mic nights and has been nurturing artists at the grassroots🎙️🌿

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On this episode we discuss favorite books, the importance of reading (is listening to an audio book 'reading'?), and truth. Plus, why do Anne Frank's words from long ago resonate so strongly today, and why do immigrants get such a bad rap, considering the numerous biblical calls to welcome the stranger? We discuss!

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Here we are for episode 793! In which Paul and the gang attempt to help Hubert with his anxiety - but things don't quite go to plan! We also have some grumbling with Martin Holmes and you may even experience a moment or two of de ja vu... but it's been happening a lot on The Shy Life Podcast recently... How odd!! Our next episode, #794 the gang heading to watch Bettina and Charlotte at their two woman show but - as usual - there are troubles behind-the-scenes! Do join us! Email us at shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio. Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible. Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti. All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 793 was recorded on the 15th March 2025 and the extra material was recorded on the 12th March 2025. 


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Here we are for episode 793!&nbsp;In which Paul and the gang attempt to help Hubert with his anxiety - but things don't quite go to plan! We also have some grumbling with Martin Holmes and you may even experience a moment or two of de ja vu... but it's been happening a lot on The Shy Life Podcast recently... How odd!!&nbsp;Our&nbsp;next episode, #794 the gang heading&nbsp;to watch Bettina and Charlotte at their two woman show but - as usual - there are troubles behind-the-scenes!&nbsp;Do join us!&nbsp;Email us at&nbsp;shyyeti@yahoo.co.uk&nbsp;if you have comments - you can even send a sound-file and I'll include it. The music is by Shy Yeti, Muffleyontour, Luca and Udio.&nbsp;Sound effects by Paul C and Soundbible.&nbsp;Logo by Owen O and Shy Yeti.&nbsp;All other content is Copyright Paul Chandler, 2025. Episode 793 was recorded on the 15th March 2025 and the extra material was recorded on the 12th March 2025.&nbsp;

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Join me in a quest for the perfect conversation. Chronicling International Geneva and beyond. Currently in season seven!

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