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Press & Media

Looking to feature Yay! Gifts and Cards or connect with our founder, Desiree Townsend? You’re in the right place.

We’re happy to support press, podcast, and media opportunities focused on thoughtful gifting, small business, customer experience, women in business, and modern appreciation.

For all press, podcast, or speaking inquiries, please contact:

desiree@yaygiftsandcards.com

Subject line: “Press Inquiry: [Your Outlet or Project]”

We respond quickly and warmly. Promise.

About Yay! Gifts and Cards

Yay! Gifts and Cards was built on one simple belief: meaningful gifts make people feel seen.

We take the pressure off “finding the perfect thing” by helping people give with intention — not panic. Whether it’s a one-on-one moment or a crowd of guests, we create thoughtful, personal experiences that connect.

From custom-engraved gifts to live event activations, every detail is handled with care — so you can focus on the relationship behind the gesture.

About the Founder

Desiree Townsend is a former marketing professional turned gift studio founder. Her background spans creative strategy, brand storytelling, and client experience — and she brings that expertise into every touchpoint Yay! delivers.

She’s available to speak on:

Modern appreciation at work
Ethical gifting and client retention
Human-centered business building
Behind-the-scenes of small business growth

Building meaningful connections through gifting
The rise of live personalization at events
What corporate gifting often gets wrong
Creating systems for genuine client and team appreciation
Women-led product businesses and intentional scaling

Interview and Feature Topics

Short Press Quote

Desiree Townsend, Founder of Yay! Gifts and Cards

"Appreciation should never feel like an afterthought. At Yay, we create personalized gifting experiences that help people feel genuinely seen — whether it’s an engraved gift for one person or a live experience at a 500-person event. We’re here to make recognition feel warm, thoughtful, and unforgettable — not just another item with a logo."

Extended Press Quote

Desiree Townsend, Founder of Yay! Gifts and Cards

"I started Yay! because I saw too many well-meaning appreciation efforts fall flat — not for lack of care, but for lack of intentionality. At Yay!, we believe gifts should feel personal, not performative. We work closely with companies, nonprofits, and individuals to create small-batch, engraved gifts that make people feel truly seen. And through our live event engraving experiences, we turn those moments into memories guests carry with them. It’s not about flashy swag — it’s about warm, human connection. That’s what we call the Yay Moment™ — and it’s at the heart of everything we do."

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Yay! Gifts and Cards is a Centennial, Colorado-based studio creating personalized appreciation through engraved gifts and live event experiences. From corporate teams to nonprofit galas, Yay! helps people give with warmth, clarity, and care.
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Yay Moment™ Boilerplate

Yay! Gifts and Cards creates personalized gifts and live engraving experiences designed to spark what they call the "Yay Moment™" — that instant when appreciation truly lands. Based in Colorado, Yay! brings warmth, ease, and care to corporate, nonprofit, and event gifting.