The Brand Rebel Podcast

Hosted by Emily Hester-DeMello

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Bold business strategy for creative entrepreneurs who refuse to play small. Host Emily drops unfiltered truth bombs on branding, marketing, and building a business that's unapologetically you. No fluff, no corporate jargon—just strategic intelligence for the wild hearts ready to lead instead of follow.

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October 15, 2025Episode 141 min

Why I Started The Brand Rebel (And Why Your Brand Probably Needs a Rebellion)

Welcome to the very first episode of The Brand Rebel! I'm Emily, founder of August Ave House, and this is my story—all of it. The 8-year journey from college dropout charging $50 for branding to building a marketing agency that helps creative entrepreneurs stand out in a sea of beige.IN THIS EPISODE:→ My 8-year business journey through 3 business names and complete burnout→ Why I walked away from my first podcast and what brought me back→ The beige branding epidemic (and why it breaks my heart)→ What makes The Brand Rebel different from every other business podcast→ Who this podcast is for (and who it's definitely not for)CONNECT WITH EMILY:Instagram: @augustavehouseWebsite: www.augustavehouse.comEmail: hello@augustavehouse.comLOVE THE SHOW?Leave a review and share with a fellow creative entrepreneur who's ready to stand out! 🖤✨

August 9, 2024Episode 717 min

Creating A Membership For Designers

In this episode, I’m spilling all the secrets behind my latest passion project— Web Design Storybook! 🎉 I dive into my journey from feeling burnt out designing from scratch to finding my creative spark again, all thanks to commercial use templates. This shift not only reignited my love for web design but also inspired me to create a space for other designers who’ve felt the same overwhelm and self-doubt. That’s how the Web Design Storybook was born—a membership designed to empower you to offer stunning web designs without the burnout. I also want to give a huge shoutout to my amazing beta testers who’ve been with me every step of the way, helping to shape and refine the membership. Your feedback has been invaluable, and I’m beyond excited to finally launch on 8/16! ✨ Ready to join the magic? Check out our membership’s Instagram for all the latest updates, and don’t miss out on our early bird offer—join now and get $300 off your membership! Let’s make web design a story worth telling.