E141 James Shepherd

James Shepherd’s journey began in a family boatyard in South Staffordshire, but his path was never straightforward. Growing up with challenges at home, he learned responsibility far earlier than most — lessons that shaped both his resilience and his ambition.

From Cambridge to Knight Frank, from shaping land to shaping a family, James shares how he’s navigated the shift from son to father, and what it means to leave behind more than just a career: a legacy of love, adventure, and trust.

This conversation is raw, reflective, and deeply human — an exploration of childhood, aspiration, and the kind of parent we hope to become.