
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 Louis... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessDocumentarySociety & Culture | ||||

It's seafood, stories, and small-town roots in this episode featuring local restaurant legend Jimmy Cantu of Pier 36! We have Cody Frederick stepping in as guest host (a longtime restaurateur himself), sitting down with Jimmy to rewind from his child... more
It's about to get nostalgic here! We rewind to the good ol' days of old Fort Bend with a special episode guest-hosted by Noell Myska, where she sits down with her dad Jimmy Myska and longtime family friend Steve Holmes. Jimmy and Steve share vivid st... more
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 throu... more
In this powerful episode, Jenny Fridge of The Sanctuary Foster Care Services shares her family's personal journey into foster care and adoption, and the mission that now fuels her work. She pulls back the curtain on the realities of the foster system... more
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Getting a job and preparing to move to Richmond, I discovered this podcast because of first coming across the bridge and encountering Blockhouse—like so many others, as I’ve learned from listening. Each episode made me more and more excited to join this wonderful, vibrant, neighborly community. Thank you, Aim & Em, for loving your community enough to share it with us, your loyal listeners. I may not have been “Born in the Bend,” but you made me want to get here as fast as I could!!! Cheers, y’al... more
So glad y’all are back! Love listening to this and I am so lonesome for Texas 😞. So proud of the sharing and caring for the community around you.
These ladies are doing an excellent job educating about Fort Bend County while having a great time :) Join them! I am glad I did!!
I really learned so much from the interview with Jess Stuart! Thank you, Aimee and Emily!
Really enjoyed the episode with Jess Stuart. Looking forward to the entire new season. Thanks for your work in showing off the best of Fort Bend County!
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The show centers on Fort Bend County's local economy, culture, and community growth, spotlighting founders, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders who shape Richmond and surrounding towns. Episodes weave personal origin stories with practical lessons on running small businesses, neighborhood revitalization, and collaboration between public and private actors. Listeners can expect deep dives into entrepreneurship, placemaking, education and local governance, plus tangible takeaways for anyone interested in Texas-Bend community development. A notable strength is its hands-on, community-first approach, showcasing a mix of restaurant owners, developers, educators, and nonprofit leaders, all with a clear focus on making Fort Bend a vibrant place to li... more
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Recent guests on Born In The Bend include:
1. Jimmy Cantu
2. Jimmy Mishka
3. Steve Holmes
4. Lacie Chambers
5. Jenny Fridge
6. Dr. Roosevelt Nivens
7. Lindsay Rolph
8. Kelsea Weatherford
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