Born In The Bend

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Born in the Bend is a podcast by Emily Scherer and Aimee Frederick, highlighting local gems, entrepreneurs, and awesome stories, originating in Fort Bend County, TX. The show arose out of a desire to foster community, create a sense of place, and instill pride in calling Fort Bend County home. Having grown up in Richmond, Emily brings the native Texan voice to the table, while Aimee, a South Louisiana transplant, brings the outsider's perspective. Their combined life experiences make for entertaining interviews, pulling different stories from their guests, and offering two versions of Fort Bend - where it's been, and where it's going. Emily & Aimee invite you to grab your favorite beverage, be it a cocktail or coffee, and give Born in the Bend a listen. They promise you'll laugh, learn and come away from each episode valuing your Fort Bend community like never before. Cheers, y'all!

Holiday Event Roundup - It's Christmas in the Bend!
The holidays are right around the corner, which means it's time for a Richmond Roundup of all things festive and fun happening in Fort Bend. From November harvest festivities to December Christmas gatherings, the next few weeks will be a busy time in the Fort Bend region. Bundle up, gather the kiddos and get ready to spread some holiday cheer at signature events like the Community Christmas Walk, Annual Gingerbread House Competition, and Miracle on Morton Street.
Hypergrowth 101: How Lamar CISD is Building for the Future with Zach Lambert & Dr. Roosevelt Nivens
If your child is attending school in the Lamar district, you may have heard about the 2025 Bond. Do you have questions? So do we! We called in a special guest host, Lamar School Board Member Zach Lambert (of Mercy Goods) to interview Lamar...
25 Years of Service: Fort Bend Junior Service League Celebrates Giving Back
The Fort Bend community is full of generous people who love to give back, and this is double the case for our two guests, Lindsay Rolph and Kelsea Weatherford from the Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL). The Fort Bend Junior Service League is an...
Let's Get LIT! Books & Cocktails Unite at Jax & 7th's LIT bookbar with Jillian Reed
Everyone loves an iconic duo, and Jillian Reed has created one of her own at LIT bookbar at Jax & 7th. Uniting cozy craft cocktails and bookshelves full of local authors, LIT bookbar brings everyone in the community together to drink, shop, and...
Charm, Community, & Character: Building a Better Richmond with Terri Vela
Terri Vela, City Manager at City of Richmond Texas, joins the pod to discuss the coordination behind the scenes of Richmond’s charming city. From infrastructure to events, development to volunteering, no single day looks the same for Terri as she...
Mixed Media, Motherhood & Making Art Thrive with Sarah Beth Baca
Sarah Beth Baca, local artist, author, community liaison and activist, talks about the seasons of her life and the impact art has had throughout. As a wife, mother, and full-time artist, Sarah has learned how to balance art with life and keep an open...
From Snack Shack to Morton Street Icon, Meet Sandy McGee
Sandy McGee, Restaurateur and Owner of Sandy McGee’s Restaurant & Bar, serves up tasty tales and delicious insights on what it’s like to feed Fort Bend. From in-home catering to a little house in Rosenberg to a remodeled restaurant mecca in...
Nature Lovers Paradise at Long Acres Ranch with October Smith
October Smith, Ranch Manager at Long Acres Ranch, comes inside from the great outdoors to talk about a beautiful private green space in the middle of the bustling suburbs and shops of Richmond. Located in the heart of Richmond, Long Acres Ranch...
Reining Strength: A Therapeutic Pillar of the Fort Bend Community with Noell Myska and Heather Hernandez
Noell Myska and Heather Hernandez join the pod to talk about serving the Fort Bend community through equine-assisted learning and therapeutic horsemanship at Reining Strength. Founded in 2014, Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship provides...
Pod Goes Prep: A How-to on Hurricane Safety with Greg Babst
Greg Babst, Emergency Management Coordinator at Fort Bend Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, brings emergency prep to the pod and tackles the tips for hurricane safety. Hurricane season starts this May in Fort Bend, but the...
Big Events, Book Bars, & Born in the Bend Returns!
Season 5 has officially arrived, and Em & Aim are so excited to catch up with listeners and look ahead for what’s to come on Born in the Bend! Aimee discusses new additions to the Jax & 7th and Blockhouse Coffee family, including LIT Bookbar...
Sip & Sing with the Music Box Theater
Rebekah Dahl and Brad Scarborough, Founders of The Music Box Theater, bring their musical and comedic talents to the pod and talk about their unique variety show theater. This husband and wife duo work alongside the awesome Houston-based company at...
Hidden Gem of Texas History: Rosenberg Railroad Museum with Rainey Webster
Rainey Webster, Executive Director of the Rosenberg Railroad Museum (RRM), forgoes the planes and automobiles this week to talk to us about trains and the railroads that have built the Texas we know today. The Rosenberg Railroad Museum educates and...
Curated Decor & Family Inspired Events at Family Style Design Co with Adam and Jamie Busch
Adam and Jamie Busch from Family Style Design Co spend the season in style with us and talk about the upcoming happenings at their beautiful home decor shop. Inspired by family and influenced by their love of gift-giving, Adam and Jamie bring...
Political Impact in Your Own Backyard with Dexter L. McCoy
Dexter L. McCoy, Fort Bend Commissioner of Precinct 4, brings his passion for local politics to the pod this week. Inspired by his past experience as student body president in college, Dexter has forged his career in local government with a focus on...
Little Steps Toward Hope with Stacy Bourgeois
Stacy Bourgeois, Founder of Sole Loved, joins the pod from Sugar Land, Texas this week to tell her journey from humble garage setups to full-fledged fundraising for charity. Inspired by her love of children and her passion for helping individuals...
Unleashing Creativity through Storytelling with Charlie Beyl
Charlie Beyl, Freelance Author, Illustrator and Educator in University of Houston’s Digital Media program, explores the dynamic world of creativity, freelancing, and innovation on this week’s episode. Through his work, Charlie shows students and...
Growing a People-Centric Richmond with Jerry Jones Jr.
Jerry Jones Jr., Economic Development Director for Develop Richmond, sits and sips with Em and Aim this week as they talk about big things on the horizon in the small city of Richmond. With exciting developments and new projects springing up all the...
Catching up with Em & Aim for Season 4
A new season of Born in the Bend kicks off this week with a summer wrap-up and a calendar of exciting upcoming events. Emily recaps a summer of European travel and talks about her work with the Fort Bend Museum. Aimee discusses new happenings at...
Born in the Bend Podcast Trailer
Fort Bend native, Em, met Louisiana transplant Aim, in the spring of 2017 and quickly bonded over business, community and motherhood. They came together to create the Born in the Bend podcast out of a desire to build community, foster a sense of...

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