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Born In The BendAuthor: Emily Scherer and Aimee Frederick
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! Language: en Genres: Business, Documentary, Entrepreneurship, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Alive After Five: Reimagining Richmond's Future
Episode 41
Wednesday, 25 March, 2026
Richmond has a lot to look forward to with Lacie Chambers stepping in as the new Executive Director of Develop Richmond! In this episode, Lacie shares her clear plan for transforming Richmond into a more vibrant, economically active destination through curated retail, new food concepts, and infrastructure investments like upcoming sidewalk and streetscape improvements. She walks us through how intentional planning, business attraction, and community input are shaping a more connected "live, work, play" environment. Most importantly, Lacie puts a spotlight on supporting local businesses as a foundation for attracting new industries and talent to Richmond. The momentum is real, and Richmond is only getting started.
