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The Build Show PodcastThe Origins Series with Emily PressIn our 200th episode of the Build Show Podcast, Matt sits down with longtime friend and Austin builder/designer Emily Press of Emerald & Laurel to dive into her unexpected path into the building world and the values that shaped her thriving design-build business. From growing up in her family’s chrome-plating shop to renovating her own 1950s Austin home, Emily shares how curiosity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to family and integrity guided her evolution as a builder. She breaks down the power of defining your services, building strong trade relationships, and creating systems that keep projects running smoothly—wisdom ever...
2025-12-0544 min
Kansas City Business Cast#32 – Don’t Stop Believin’ – Emily Linhardt, Silverstone BookkeepingEmily Linhardt, Owner of Silverstone Bookkeeping provides monthly bookkeeping solutions for individuals and businesses. An early supporter of the show, and bookkeeping provider for several small businesses we know personally in the KC metro, Emily is an absolute pro. She is also very candid about her experience and the experience of newer smaller businesses in our area.
Her professionalism, transparent style of communication, and genuine drive to help business owners in her community succeed makes her one to definitely follow and support in Kansas City. During this conversation, we discussed her origin story, the importance of being...
2024-10-221h 01
Kansas City Business Cast#31 – Aligned Design = Peace of Mind – Emily Franchett, ENF’s Design StudioA good friend and long-time supporter of the show, Emily Franchett, runs ENF’s Design Studio, an interior design consultancy here in the Kansas City metro. She will get you thinking about things in a new way. She will also challenge you to re-think your approach to designing, decorating, and arranging your own home! We have personally witnessed the result of her work and heard testimonials from her clients. She is the real deal.An artist by trade, a stylist by nature, she cultivates creativity in partnerships with her clients. Whether you are thinking ab...
2024-09-171h 05
DisgorgeousEpisode 269: Austro-Thirsty Empire #5: Piwi Mecca ft. Emily La Bonte and Ethan RisingerKevin is on vacation so Big Sturge stepped up for a v fun chat with Ethan Risinger, King Country mouse about Piwi grapes in the Dolomites and Styria. Duck is literally terrified the entire time, so this is officially off the rails from the get go, but actually ends up getting, dare I say, poignant. Cutting edge wine from some of the best terroirs in Europe? Sounds like, uh, you dorks should be paying attention :) ////LIST////Herrenhof Lamprecht, Styria (Austria) Gemischter Satz, ‘Buchertberg,’ 2019//Grawü, Mitterberg (Italy), ‘Ambra,’ 2020//Ploder-Rosenberg, Styria (Austria), ‘Vivas,’ 2019//Josef Totter, Styria (Austria), ‘Laurenz,’ 2020...
2024-02-121h 33
Kansas City Business Cast#14 – Clear on Fear - Emily McIntyre, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, Writer, and PodcasterEmily is a new keynote speaker, a remarkable writer, a serial entrepreneur since age 13, an ex-pro journalist, and the CEO and Founder of ZEM Coffee, a humanitarian coffee company that is vertically-integrated in Ethiopia and has a presence in Peru.
She also offers consulting and education through Fix, Close, Sell. The newsletter and 7-minute podcast that brings business owners clarity and helps them in figuring out what to do next are linked below. To sum it up: she makes complicated stuff accessible!
We talked about her origin story, adventures...
2024-02-071h 07
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleStargazingHello and welcome!
Grab a blanket and a pillow to cozy on up for the latest episode of the BraveMe podcast. In this episode, explore stargazing from the comfort of your home. This episode includes breath relaxation to get you comfortable for your journey to stargazing.
Thank you for listening and enjoy!
2021-09-0209 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleHonoring Your Hard WorkRewards are not just for kids and dogs! Open your mind to honoring your hard work through established rewards. In this season we have challenged procrastination, explored values and established goals. Now it is time to reward the process. I invite you to reflect in a journal entry on your beliefs and thoughts on rewarding yourself. When you are finished, write out these affirmations and listen to the episode.
“I deserve to receive validation.”
“My reward encourages me to continue to practice.”
“I am worthy of recognition.”
“I honor my hard wo...
2021-07-2106 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleValues and Goals MeditationMaterials needed: pen, paper or journal. Comfortable place to listen. .
Description: The aim of this meditation is to help you understand your values while setting goals. The activity prior to the meditation will help identify your top values. The guided meditation will explore how establishing and achieving your goals will help you live your true values.
Instructions prior to listening:
Values are behaviors, ideals or principles that we hold as most important. Some examples are family, honesty, trust, wisdom, wealth, security, faith...ect.
First write a...
2021-04-2811 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleChallenging ProcrastinationMaterials needed: pen paper or journal. Comfortable place to listen.
Description:
This guided meditation digs in deep and sheds light on the various aspects of procrastination. Follow along as you identify an area you have been procrastinating on, target the many reasons for procrastination, then visualize yourself achieving your goal. Begin first by reading the instructions section before listening to the podcast episode.
Instructions prior to listening:
Begin by writing a list of all the tasks you are currently procrastinating on. Think of each area of your life, highlighting personal self-care...
2021-04-0111 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleBody LoveFind a comfortable place to lay down while you honor your body for all it has provided. Keep your journal close and adapt this script as necessary.
Cover art by Emily Risinger
Written and recorded by Emily Risinger
2021-01-2307 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleFinding Gratitude In Your HomeOur homes are our havens. Many of us have spent most of the past few months inside our homes. This guided meditation will lead you into a few moments of reflection. Listen to discover everyday gratitude for the place you call your home.
Cover Art by Emily Risinger
Written and Recorded by Emily Risinger
2021-01-0306 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleA Winter WalkWelcome to a guided meditation of a winter walk around your mental neighborhood! Get comfy and grab your journal. This meditation includes deep breathing exercises and relaxation.
Thank you for joining and check back regularly for new episodes.
Cover art and script by Emily Risinger
2020-12-2406 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleEstablishing Your Mindfulness PracticeThis episode is a brief guide to establishing your own daily mindful practice.
Find a regular time.
Accept the thoughts and feelings
Reflect on your practice.
Thank yourself for your practice.
Keep it simple.
Continue to express gratitude to yourself and your practice.
Written and produced by Emily Risinger
Cover art by Emily Risinger
2020-12-1402 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleBreath and Body AwarenessThis short guided breath meditation will guide you into awareness of your emotions and your thoughts for a brief meditation session. In this no-muss-no fuss script, you will be guided to gently acknowledge your thoughts and emotions then bring your awareness back to your breath.
Written , produced and read by Emily Risinger.
Cover art by Emily Risinger.
2020-12-0605 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleMississippi River MeditationWelcome! This guided meditation presents an autumn canoe trip down the Mississippi River. Visualizations include wildlife, trees and water. In addition to the imagery, there will be guided breathing exercises.
Thank you for listening!
2020-11-1907 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleA Walk In The Forest. A Guided Meditation.Welcome to your mind's creation of a forest scene. This guided mediation will begin with deep breathing and relaxation. Next, you will create mental visuals of a forest walk in which you will encounter a gurgling brook. Prepare for this guided meditation by grabbing your journal and pen, kick your shoes off and sit back in your favorite chair.
This meditation was written and preformed by Emily Risinger for the Brave Me Podcast.
Cover art by Emily Risinger.
2020-07-1405 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleBelly BreathingBelly breathing is a process where the body uses the diaphragm to engage in full, deep breaths. This process is also called diaphragmatic breathing and when practiced often, it strengthens your diaphragm. Notice the your body's response to fuller and deeper breaths. Practicing taking deep breaths for four seconds, holding for seven and releasing for eight is a breathing exercise called 4-7-8 breathing. I will direct you through 4-7-8 breathing.
2020-04-1503 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleA Guided Tour of Anxiety in Your BodyThis script is a guided tour throughout your body. As you follow along, monitor your sensations. You can keep a journal or log nearby to take note of any observations. If you are working with an Exposure Therapist, you may have a rating scale you could use to rate any sensory feelings you have.
2020-03-1903 min
Brave Me: A Podcast Built for Brave PeopleProgressive Muscle RelaxationBecome body-aware and practice connecting your mind and muscles through this guided script. Take a few minutes to follow along as I guide you through tensing and relaxing your muscles. Notice the difference between contracting and releasing various parts of your body while breathing through these sensations. This is a short, simple five-minute guide to progressive muscle relaxation aimed at creating awareness.
2020-02-2404 min