Born In The Bend

Aimee and Emily meet with Katie Higgins and Elise Arango, the founders and owners of Vintage Hope, and talk about becoming friends through their children, going into business together, and supporting mental health struggles.

In this episode, Aimee, Emily, Katie, and Elise cover:

• Becoming friends and forming a bond
• Starting with a t-shirt business and expanding into a boutique
• Understanding the importance of authenticity and honesty
• Supporting and caring for their community
• Expanding and collaborating with other businesses

Aimee and Emily are joined by the new Economic Development Director for Richmond, Jerry Jones. Together, they discuss Richmond's tourist potential, historical draw, cultural importance, and economic future.

In this episode, Aimee, Emily, and Jerry cover:

• Feeling called to be a part of the Richmond community
• Defining the role of Economic Development
• Connecting government, business owners, and community
• Explaining exciting projects (retail coach, cultural district, innovation hub, tourism)
• Meeting goals and growing together

Aimee and Emily kick off season 2 with something they've never done before--interview each other! Together, they cover what brought each of them to create the Guild and Blockhouse Coffee, how 2020 changed everything, and what they're most looking forward to in the future.

In this episode, Aimee and Emily cover:

• Creating big dreams in small spaces
• Building places where they want to go
• Overcoming grief through community and family
• Coping with taking steps forward and steps backward
• Making their dream into a reality

As owner and founder of Shady Oak Christian School, Joyce Trigger shares a personal connection with Emily and Aimee through working with their families and teaching their children. Shady Oak focuses on a holistic approach to education, inspiring parents to learn alongside their children, and encouraging kids to uncover who they really are. With her insightful knowledge and caring nature, Joyce takes this opportunity to share the importance of forming connections and fostering community with Aimee, Emily, and their listeners.

Ana Alicia, the site manager for the Fort Bend Museum. Ana has worked at the museum for the past four years, showing her passion and love for Texas history every single day. With COVID-19 causing a shift in the way the museum operates, Ana takes the opportunity in this episode to explain where the museum plans to go from here and how they plan to still remain true to their vow to be a community hub in Fort Bend.

Ken Tisdel, founder of LCG Global, to discuss his current project remodeling the Historic Exchange Hotel in downtown Richmond. Originally from Arizona, Ken discovered the charm of Richmond after forming his cybersecurity and litigation company and formed an immediate attachment to the Exchange Hotel. Through seeing its potential as both an office space and as a landmark, Ken has been dedicating his time to restoring the hotel to its former glory as well as adding his own unique mark to downtown Richmond.

Emily Scherer and Aimee Frederick meet up with Zach Lambert, the man responsible for kickstarting Mercy Goods in Richmond, to talk about the origins of their friendships with one another, the ways in which they've felt called to help their community, and what it really means to be involved in Mercy Goods. Mercy Goods is a non-profit organization run by Attack Poverty that focuses on teaching important work and life skills to low income, underprivileged members of the Richmond community.

Born in the Bend is a podcast by Emily Scherer and Aimee Frederick, two entrepreneurs with a passion for their hometown of Richmond, Texas. With a rich historical background and a community full of creative individuals, Richmond finds its charm and appeal for tourists and Fort Bend county locals alike. Through telling unique stories and elevating the voices of a wide array of guests, Aimee and Emily aim to share a little piece of the town they love in every episode and show the world what Richmond is all about.