Episodes 46
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (37)
Since Jun 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

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!

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S1E41 Alive After Five: Reimagining Richmond's Future

Mar 25, 2026 57m

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…

Inside The Sanctuary: Foster Care, Finding Permanence, and Forever Homes

Feb 18, 2026 52m

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…

Holiday Event Roundup - It's Christmas in the Bend!

Nov 19, 2025 40m

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…

Hypergrowth 101: How Lamar CISD is Building for the Future with Zach Lambert & Dr. Roosevelt Nivens

Oct 22, 2025 53m

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…

25 Years of Service: Fort Bend Junior Service League Celebrates Giving Back

Oct 15, 2025 47m

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…

Let's Get LIT! Books & Cocktails Unite at Jax & 7th's LIT bookbar with Jillian Reed

Sep 17, 2025 48m

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…

S5E7 Charm, Community, & Character: Building a Better Richmond with Terri Vela

May 02, 2024 45m

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…

S5E6 Mixed Media, Motherhood & Making Art Thrive with Sarah Beth Baca

Apr 25, 2024 1h 6m

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…

S5E5 From Snack Shack to Morton Street Icon, Meet Sandy McGee

Apr 18, 2024 51m

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…

S5E4 Nature Lovers Paradise at Long Acres Ranch with October Smith

Apr 11, 2024 40m

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.…

S5E3 Reining Strength: A Therapeutic Pillar of the Fort Bend Community with Noell Myska and Heather Hernandez

Apr 04, 2024 58m

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,…

S5E2 Pod Goes Prep: A How-to on Hurricane Safety with Greg Babst

Mar 28, 2024 39m

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…

S5E1 Big Events, Book Bars, & Born in the Bend Returns!

Mar 21, 2024 47m

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…

S4E8 Sip & Sing with the Music Box Theater

Dec 14, 2023 53m

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…

S4E7 Hidden Gem of Texas History: Rosenberg Railroad Museum with Rainey Webster

Dec 07, 2023 47m

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…

S4E6 Curated Decor & Family Inspired Events at Family Style Design Co with Adam and Jamie Busch

Nov 30, 2023 54m

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…

S4E5 Political Impact in Your Own Backyard with Dexter L. McCoy

Nov 23, 2023 57m

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…

S4E4 Little Steps Toward Hope with Stacy Bourgeois

Nov 16, 2023 50m

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…

S4E3 Unleashing Creativity through Storytelling with Charlie Beyl

Nov 09, 2023 1h 4m

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…

S4E2 Growing a People-Centric Richmond with Jerry Jones Jr.

Nov 02, 2023 1h 5m

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…

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