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Emerge is business industry-focused. We are a resource for all stages of businesses; from start-up business owners to CEOs. We provide solutions and advice through our articles on how to prepare a business, start a business, grow your business, and be a leader. A weekly show about entrepreneurship, business, and the lifestyle we live. Tune in as hosts Tiffany Boyle, DaShana Kemp-Garnett, and Dorthya Shuler interview entrepreneurs from around the world to learn about their businesses, entrepreneurship journey, and resources they used to help them along the way. ]]>

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August 22, 2026Episode 853 min

Episode 8: 2026 - 008 - Ericka Blount

Today we are speaking with... the CEO and founder of Blount Wine Therapy , a holistic-focused wine company founded by Ericka Blount, a former counselor originally from Georgia who relocated to Houston, Texas. She discusses her Transition from professional counseling to winemaking in Houston, Texas, and utilizing her background in mental health to promote healing and stress management through wine It's a great conversation; grab your notepad, there are a few quotables to listen out for ... We will talk with her in just a bit.

August 8, 2026Episode 747 min

Episode 7: 2026 - 007 - Daniel Carrera

Today we sit down with... Author... Speaker… and Strategic Consultant... Dr. Daniel Carrera. He is the founder of Divine Strategic Consulting… He positions himself to help organizations build with integrity, lead with clarity, and operate in ways that protect people — while advancing your mission with measurable results... Now, that may sound like a bunch of buzzwords, but what he really does is help businesses and community organizations find their footing and develop solid leadership practices. We talk about his beginnings coming to the States from Cuba and his journey.

July 18, 2026Episode 653 min

Episode 6: 2026 - 006 - Jara Clark

Today we sit down with Holistic Health & Wellness Educator... Author... Speaker… and Psychologist...Jara Clark. She is the founder of Fit Goddess Tribe LLC, and she gets candid about her journey to empower individuals to take charge of their physical, mental, and emotional wellness through holistic health, fitness, and mindfulness. With Fit Goddess Tribe, she seeks to curate transformative wellness programs that strengthen the mind-body connection… promote resilience... and foster community healing.

June 20, 2026Episode 552 min

Episode 5: 2026 - 005 - LEAP - Tiffany Boyle + Malaika Wainwright

Week after week, our mission here at Emerge is to share useful tips and insights into the minds of entrepreneurs just like you… The conversations that we have with Business owners and Community leaders… bring the dream of doing something different down to earth. Today’s episode speaks to that mission…Dashana is our lead interviewer today as she sits down with our own AUTHOR Tiffany Boyle and ILLUSTRATOR Malaika Wainwright as they release their newest collaborative project, The LEAP Guidebook: Transform Inspiration into Action One Step at a Time. This is a hands-on, write-in companion for turning big goals into real, measurable progress—without the overwhelm. It’s based on Tiffany’s LEAP framework—Learn • Execute • Adapt • Persevere and is designed for people who are ready to stop collecting inspiration and start building momentum.

June 14, 2026Episode 456 min

Episode 4: 2026 - 004 - Kendra Wormley

The ladies sit down with Kendra Wormley… she is the RSA Transition to Adulthood Project Coordinator with The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center: PEATC … She works with families, professionals, and organizations to provide support for students and adults with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and improve opportunities to actively participate in their community. Its a spirited conversation and We will talk with her in just a bit..

May 16, 2026Episode 354 min

Episode 3: 2026 - 003 - Michael Harris

Today, the ladies sit down with Michael A Harris… he is the Commissioner of the Revenue for the City of Hampton, Virginia. The First Black American to hold this office, He is a Navy Veteran, an accomplished attorney, and a business owner…

April 18, 2026Episode 153 min

Episode 1: 2026 - 001 - Barry Conrad

Today The ladies sit down with accomplished Australian actor and singer-songwriter Barry Conrad ... He has worked across screen, stage, and music, and is best known for his work on Neighbours, Home and Away, Erotic Stories, FOX's Power Rangers: Ninja Storm, and the #1 box office hit The Sapphires. Barry is also a fellow creator and host of the podcast Banter with BC , now (at the time of this intervciew) in its fourth season, where he connects with leaders across entertainment and culture todays conversation discuss moving within the entertainment industry, getting too comfortable in situations and also staying authentic to what drives you.

January 10, 2026Episode 2448 min

Episode 24: 2025 - 24 - Lachelle Pittman

The ladies also sit down with Licensed Professional Counselor Lachelle Pittman. She is the director of EMPATHETIC COUNSELING AND CONSULTING SERVICES based in Newport News, Virginia…. They discuss a lot … but I think a big takeaway from today’s conversation is that as you set your goals for the year….Take a moment to celebrate when you DO accomplish those goals, but also give yourself some grace as you overcome obstacles… It's a great conversation, and it's definitely worth sticking around for

December 13, 2025Episode 2348 min

Episode 23: 2025 - 23 - Jason Smith

This time of Year is special for so many reasons… Through the lens of a business owner, though, this time of year hones in on the customer experience… as a business owner, Customer Service is something that you probably think about year-round… not just during the holidays… But we're going to take a moment to share a few tips to either up your game or reassure you that what you ARE doing is both worthwhile and beneficial to you and your customers and clients. The ladies check in with a longtime friend of the show, Jason Smith. Not only is he an accomplished event planner, producer, and entrepreneur, but he is also a Banker…. He shares a few anecdotes on his particular approach to customer care and customer service, and what it means to “meet people where they are.”

November 15, 2025Episode 2255 min

Episode 22: 2025 - 22 - Jessica Freeman

On today’s episode, the ladies sit down with…. Jessica Freeman... owner and founder of Newport News, Virginia-based “Your Essentials” It's a purpose-driven --- skincare and home essentials brand ---specializing in natural and organic products… She discusses her beginnings and motivations… and shares a story about how she almost gave up on what she would learn is her calling… It's a very impactful story…. You'll definitely want to stay tuned.