This week, on Raise Your Hand Say Yes, I was thrilled to talk with Emily McDowell. Not only is Emily my most favorite stationery designer EVER (and this is not an honor I bestow lightly!), she is also my friend. (Yep, I'm a lucky duck!) On this episode, Emily talks about her balance of creative/administrative work (you're gonna be surprised!), how her 10-year career in advertising contributed to her success in the stationery industry, what to think about when it comes to branding your business, why avoiding trends is a great thing and Amy Schumer.  I'd say this episode is RYHSY gold. And I hope you love it!  Emily, you are a gem! Thank you to the moon and back!!  **100 Rejection Letters** - Registration open through 10/31/16 Show Notes: Connect with Emily: Website | Instagram Emily's Empathy Cards collection Emily on Good Morning America Emily's blog post on defining your brand Rifle Paper Co. Amy Schumer Emily's mug collection Seth Godin Our next Raise Your Hand Say Yes book club pick: Essentialism by Greg McKeown **Join our RYHSY Facebook group **Get your free audiobook and 1-month trial to audible.com