Book me to speak or teach
Keynotes, talks, and workshops nobody else can give.
As a teacher and speaker, I don’t fit in a box. I’m an artist and writer who built a well-known brand. I’m a cancer survivor. I co-authored a book about how to show up for people going through hard stuff. I’m a self-helper who hates being told what to do. I spent 2020 to 2023 fumbling my way through the darkness of liminal space and perimenopause, wondering if I’d ever care about anything again, and made it out the other side. I’ve been bringing authenticity since way before it was trendy, I’m physically incapable of bullshitting people, and above all, I’m a storyteller—which means your attendees will leave your event saying, “Wow, I’m so glad I went.”
Teaching and workshop topics include:
Stuff 101: Anything and everything having to do with product-based business, including wholesale, manufacturing, strategy, product ideas, packaging school, you name it
How To Have Better Ideas
Negative Space: How to survive (and maybe even thrive!) in the deep, messy middle of transitions
Speaking topics include the above, plus:
Cautionary Tales From “Success:” How “living the dream” was a nightmare—and lessons learned along the way
The Power of Pain: What if “stay positive” totally misses the point?
If there’s something else you’d like me to speak or teach on, let’s talk about it!
Some places I’ve been:
Wisdom 2.0, Palo Alto CA
Power to Pursue, Cincinnati OH
Craftcation Business & Makers Conference, Ventura CA
CancerCon, Denver CO
World Domination Summit, Portland OR
The Matter Conference, Los Angeles CA
Alt Summit, Palm Springs CA
AIGA WomxnUp Conference, Des Moines IA
Praise from happy clients:
“Emily McDowell brought her charm and wit to our stage, but even more than that she came wildly prepared. She inspired our attendees to action with practical, specific examples. Everyone encounters situations where they want to help, but they don’t know what to do when someone they love is grieving or suffering. Emily solved that for our people. Over and over throughout the weekend, we heard about how her insights and wisdom showed them how to care. They left knowing what to do when they meet the suffering of others. Such insight is a rare gift, and our community is better off because of Emily’s investment in them.”
“Emily is a down-to-earth speaker and presenter, and has made it her life’s mission to make a difference for millions of people. Her entrepreneurial spirit and unprecedented success in the business world set her apart as a role model for aspiring leaders as well. What’s more, she is engaging, personable, very real and received very high marks from our audience.”
“Emily McDowell’s energy and authenticity are contagious. She engaged our attendees with her wit and creativity from the moment she stepped onto the stage and left them inspired and empowered. Emily has that rare balance of being both a poised professional and a down-to-earth intelligent funny woman who is just as excited about connecting with her audience when she steps off the stage as she is when she steps on.”