Welcome, I’m Travis!

Our stories shape reality—and yours is too important to leave in the hands of chance or inexperience.

For over three decades I’ve dedicated my life to crafting narratives that entertain, inspire and transform. From producing award-winning television and film to mentoring individuals and organizations, I know firsthand how the right story can create meaningful change, build powerful connections, and expand our possibilities—both personally and collectively.

Now I’m here to share that experience with you. Whether you’re looking to craft a bespoke narrative, align your brand with your values, or deepen your team’s storytelling skills, I’ll guide you to harness the power of storytelling to create the impact you desire.

The world truly does run on story! Let’s collaborate to make yours unforgettable.

A bit of my story:

Travis Shakespeare has a decades-long history of bringing unsung, everyday heroes to life through television and film. As Executive Producer and SVP of Unscripted Programming for BBC Studios Los Angeles, he spent a decade leading creative development and production for numerous acclaimed series, including the Emmy®-winning Life Below Zero franchise (Life Below Zero: Port Protection, Next Generation, LBZ Canada, and First Alaskans) on National Geographic. He also oversaw BBC’s #1 motoring franchise, Top Gear America,and a host of other successful unscripted programs.

Travis directed and executive produced Playing with FIRE: The Documentary, which spotlights the groundbreaking Financial Independence/Retire Early (FIRE) movement. Recognized by U.S. News as one of the “10 Best Financial Movies of the Decade,” the film was featured in Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, The Guardian, and NPR. It is available on most streaming platforms.

Before joining BBC Studios, Travis contributed to other hit television series, including Ice Road Truckers (History), Deadliest Catch (Discovery), The Wild Within (a.k.a. Meateater, Travel Channel), Black Gold (truTV), Gourmet’s Adventures with Ruth, and Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie (PBS). He also served as co-producer for Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me, a celebrated documentary on the Broadway legend, and the narrative feature film All That Remains (winner of the Swiss Quartz Award).

Travis’s work has earned widespread recognition:

• Life Below Zero has won 9 Emmy Awards and received 19 nominations.

• Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie won a James Beard Award and earned two Emmy nominations.

• He received a James Beard Award nomination for The Wild Within (Meateater).