SAMANTHA HAHN is an illustrator who designs everything from wallpaper to stationary to portraits to paintings to pillows. You may recognize her light, airy, feminine designs of J.Crew models in New York Magazine or the pamphlet describing make up application stuffed in your (or my) overpriced lipstick. Her latest book is WELL READ WOMEN. http://samanthahahn.com

EMPLOYEE of the MONTH is a talk show all about dreamy careers. The EmployeeS of the Month may inspire to to finish your novel, start a fashion line and/or self-medicate.

Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free access to Employee of the Month and the rest of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe directly from the Employee of the Month show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or visit slate.com/employeeplus to get access wherever you listen.