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Franchise VoiceLive at IFA 2026 with Emma Dickison, Matthew Montoya, and Jack MonsonFranchise Voice host Jack Monson brings interviews with the top leaders in Franchising recorded at the IFA 2026 convention.
Emma Dickison is the President & CEO of Home Helpers with a 30 year history in Franchising. She’s this year’s winner of the IFA Women’s Leadership Award and is the new Chair of the IFA Franchisor Forum.
Emma shares her journey to leading Home Helpers, her turning point with the Women’s Franchise Committee, and her mentors along the way. She discusses her intentionality, how the direction of her career has evolved, and her personal leadership style.
2026-03-2329 min
Social GeekNew Year's Special: Franchise GoalsHappy New Year, Geeks!
And welcome to Year 17 of Social Geek Podcast and our New Year’s Day Special.
We’ve got 26 Franchise Pros sharing their goals for ‘26:
Heather McLeod
Ricky Richardson
Susan Beth
Jania Bailey
John Hayes
Kris Stuart
Emily George
Paul Segreto
Lauren Fernandez
Brent Greenwood
Edith Wiseman
Jerry Akers
Robert Mitchell
Martha Tomas Flynn
Gabby Wong
Richie Huffman
Jennif...
2026-01-011h 44
The Franchise Leaders Forum PodcastHow Purpose-Driven Leadership Builds Thriving Franchise Brands w/ Emma DickisonWhat if the secret to sustainable franchise growth isn’t speed but steadfast values?In this episode, Emma Dickison, CEO and President of Home Helpers Home Care, shares her journey from teaching to leading one of the nation’s most trusted senior care brands. With roots at Blockbuster during its explosive rise and nearly two decades at the helm of Home Helpers, Emma offers a masterclass in purpose-driven leadership.She opens up about the defining lessons that shaped her from single motherhood and mentorship to leading through a global pandemic, and how those experiences strengthened her...
2025-11-1245 min
Her SuccessEpisode 52: Her Success with Erika StupielloIn our final episode of Season 5, Emma Dickison interviews Erika Stupiello, a standout franchisee in the Home Helpers franchise system. Erika shares her experience coming to the U.S. from Brazil, where she was a linguistics professor, and how her prior experiences shaped her choice to pursue a career as an entrepreneur in the home care industry.Special Guest: Erika Stupiello.
2025-01-0937 minHer SuccessEpisode 50: Celebrating 50 Episodes: The Journey and Evolution of Her SuccessJoin us as we celebrate the 50th episode of the Her Success Podcast, hosted by Ali Kraus, Co-Chair of the Women's Franchise Committee (WFC).
In this special episode, Ali sits down with Liane Caruso, the first ever host/chair of the podcast, Emma Dickison, CEO of Home Helpers and the very first guest, and Cassidy Ford, current Chair of the WFC Podcast Task Force. Together, they reflect on the podcast's growth, the WFC's mission, and the impact of women's leadership in franchising. Don't miss this milestone moment!
2024-11-0420 minHer SuccessEpisode 47: Her Success with Terrian BarnesToday’s guest on Her Success: Terrian Barnes, interviewed by Emma Dickison.Special Guest: Terrian Barnes.
2024-08-3040 minHer SuccessEpisode 40: Her Success with Dina Dwyer-OwensToday’s guest on Her Success: Dina Dwyer-Owens, interviewed by Emma Dickison. Special Guest: Dina Dwyer-Owens.
2023-08-1448 min
Dynamic DisruptionLimitless Leaders: Part IVWhat makes a great leader? It's the way they inspire, advise, and rally for others. We asked top industry leaders to tell us about their brand, what makes a remarkable leader, and what's in store for 2022. This episode kicks off with Founder, COO, and Director of Streamline Brands, Paul Gerrard, Chief Creative Officer for Frios Gourmet Pops, Ingrid Schneider, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, Bob Fish, CEO of LearningRx, Kim Hanson, CEO of Athletic Republic, Charlie Graves, President of Property Management, Inc., Danessa Itaya, and CEO & President of Home Helpers Home Care, Emma Dickison.
2022-03-1017 min
The Healthcare CEO ShowEpisode #24: How to Hunt for Dependable Talent with Emma Dickison (Home Helpers Home Care)Do you struggle with finding good talent for your healthcare practice? This episode is for you. In 2007, Emma Dickison joined Home Helpers and immediately began elevating their in-home care franchise company to new heights with her fresh perspective and innovative ideas. Under Emma’s guidance and oversight, Home Helpers has grown to 300 franchises across North America, serving over 1,000 communities. https://symphonyagency.com/healthcare-ceo-podcast/
2021-05-0727 minHer SuccessEpisode 17: Her Success with Brian Schnell**Brian Schnell **is a Partner and Chair of Franchise Practice at Faegre Drinker.
Brian is passionate about franchising, representing franchisors from across the U.S. and abroad. Brian has devoted more than 30 years to finding solutions and approaches for his clients on their challenges and opportunities. Brian counsels both emerging and mature franchisors worldwide and has experience in dozens of industries where franchising plays a key role.
Brian did his undergrad work at the Carleton College, cum laude and received his Juris Doctor, at the University of North Dakota school of law with distinction, Order...
2021-03-1537 min
Social GeekWomen's Franchise Committee Podcast: Brian SchnellBrian Schnell is a Partner and Chair of Franchise Practice at Faegre Drinker.
Brian is passionate about franchising, representing franchisors from across the U.S. and abroad. Brian has devoted more than 30 years to finding solutions and approaches for his clients on their challenges and opportunities. Brian counsels both emerging and mature franchisors worldwide and has experience in dozens of industries where franchising plays a key role.
Brian did his undergrad work at the Carleton College, cum laude and received his Juris Doctor, at the University of North Dakota school of law with distinction, Order of...
2021-03-1337 min
Help Choose HomeHow Home Care and Technology Are Combining to Make Independent Living a Reality for SeniorsIn recent months, the value of care in the home has become more and more apparent to many families. As COVID-19 has swept through nursing homes and other facilities, older adults have been especially hard hit by the virus. Because of the high rates of infection in care facilities, many families have looked for alternatives for care for a senior loved one, and home care has provided the answers and safety needed during these unprecedented times. To discuss more about the value of home care, Emma Dickison, CFE, CSA, president and CEO of Home Helpers Home Care...
2020-09-1622 minSocial GeekWomen's Franchise Committee Podcast: Shelly Sun
Shelly Sun is the CEO and Founder of BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of BrightStar Care® and BrightStar Senior Living & Memory Care. BrightStar Care® is a premium healthcare staffing company providing the full continuum of care, from homecare to supplemental staffing for corporate clients such as nursing homes and physicians. Shelly served as the 2017-2018 Chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (IFA), a top 25 association. Shelly worked closely with IFA’s government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and nearly 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6 million direct...
2020-08-3153 minHer SuccessEpisode 7: Her Success with Shelly SunShelly Sun is the CEO and Founder of BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of BrightStar Care® and BrightStar Senior Living & Memory Care. BrightStar Care® is a premium healthcare staffing company providing the full continuum of care, from homecare to supplemental staffing for corporate clients such as nursing homes and physicians. Shelly served as the 2017-2018 Chairwoman of the International Franchise Association (IFA), a top 25 association. Shelly worked closely with IFA’s government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and nearly 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6 million direct jobs, $674.3 bill...
2020-08-3053 minSocial GeekWomen's Franchise Committee Podcast: Amy ChengThe IFA Women’s Franchise Committe presents:
Her Success: Stories of Female Franchise Leaders
Amy Cheng concentrates her practice in domestic and international commercial transactions, general corporate, and franchise, licensing and distribution law. Representative clients include leaders in the restaurant, retail, fitness and home services industries. With her broad range of experience, Amy essentially acts as general counsel to her clients, collaboratively maturing their businesses from infancy to prominence within their various industries. Amy’s unique combination of corporate and franchise experience provides clients with comprehensive legal services to expand their franchise portfolio. Her ex...
2020-08-2349 minHer SuccessEpisode 6: Her Success with Amy ChengAmy Cheng concentrates her practice in domestic and international commercial transactions, general corporate, and franchise, licensing and distribution law. Representative clients include leaders in the restaurant, retail, fitness and home services industries. With her broad range of experience, Amy essentially acts as general counsel to her clients, collaboratively maturing their businesses from infancy to prominence within their various industries. Amy’s unique combination of corporate and franchise experience provides clients with comprehensive legal services to expand their franchise portfolio. Her experience includes representing private equity in acquiring and selling franchise companies of all sizes and in a myriad of in...
2020-08-2249 minHer SuccessEpisode 1: Her Success with Emma DickisonHER SUCCESS. THE STORIES OF FEMALE FRANCHISE LEADERS STARTS HERE!
The International Franchise Association’s Women’s Franchise Committee has created “Her Success,” an excellent series of interviews with business leaders whose stories will inspire you!
Our first episode's guest is Emma Dickison, CEO of Home Helpers.Special Guest: Emma Dickison.
2020-06-0202 minSocial GeekWomen's Franchise Network: Emma DickisonEmma Dickison shares her inspiring story in the first episode in this new podcast series from the International Franchise Association's Women's Franchise Network!
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