Latest Blockhousecoffee Podcast Episodes
Charm, Community, & Character: Building a Better Richmond with Terri Vela
Born In The Bend - May 02, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutesTerri 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 volunteering, no single day looks the same for Terri as she and her team work to build a better and more beau...
Mixed Media, Motherhood & Making Art Thrive with Sarah Beth Baca
Born In The Bend - April 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourSarah 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 learned how to balance art with life and keep an open mind about the journey to making art a profit...
From Snack Shack to Morton Street Icon, Meet Sandy McGee
Born In The Bend - April 18, 2024 09:00 - 51 minutesSandy 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 Rosenberg to a remodeled restaurant mecca in Historic Downtown Richmond, Sandy has seen it all and s...
Nature Lovers Paradise at Long Acres Ranch with October Smith
Born In The Bend - April 11, 2024 14:18 - 40 minutesOctober 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. Located in the heart of Richmond, Long Acres Ranch provides a unique, natural environment for educatio...
Reining Strength: A Therapeutic Pillar of the Fort Bend Community with Noell Myska and Heather Hernandez
Born In The Bend - April 04, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutesNoell 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, Reining Strength Therapeutic Horsemanship provides equine-assisted services for people ages 2 and up, c...
Pod Goes Prep: A How-to on Hurricane Safety with Greg Babst
Born In The Bend - March 28, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutesGreg 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 season starts this May in Fort Bend, but the impacts of these natural disasters can be felt both bef...
Big Events, Book Bars, & Born in the Bend Returns!
Born In The Bend - March 21, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutesSeason 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 and Blockhouse Coffee family, including LIT Bookbar and Mugz Coffee. Emily gives listeners a sneak peek of...
Sip & Sing with the Music Box Theater
Born In The Bend - December 14, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutesRebekah 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 work alongside the awesome Houston-based company at Music Box to delight audiences of all ages. H...
Hidden Gem of Texas History: Rosenberg Railroad Museum with Rainey Webster
Born In The Bend - December 07, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutesRainey 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 today. The Rosenberg Railroad Museum educates and engages members of the Fort Bend community of a...
Curated Decor & Family Inspired Events at Family Style Design Co with Adam and Jamie Busch
Born In The Bend - November 30, 2023 13:05 - 54 minutesAdam 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 their love of gift-giving, Adam and Jamie bring beautiful things to the Fort Bend community through d...
Political Impact in Your Own Backyard with Dexter L. McCoy
Born In The Bend - November 23, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutesDexter 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 forged his career in local government with a focus on helping individuals improve their close-knit c...
Little Steps Toward Hope with Stacy Bourgeois
Born In The Bend - November 16, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutesStacy 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 children and her passion for helping individuals living in poverty, Sole Loved delivers new and ge...
Unleashing Creativity through Storytelling with Charlie Beyl
Born In The Bend - November 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hourCharlie 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 episode. Through his work, Charlie shows students and fellow professionals alike how to unlock their uni...
Growing a People-Centric Richmond with Jerry Jones Jr.
Born In The Bend - November 02, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourJerry 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 developments and new projects springing up all the time, Jerry channels his expertise into cultiv...
Catching up with Em & Aim for Season 4
Born In The Bend - October 26, 2023 10:07 - 44 minutesA new season of Born in the Bend kicks off this week with a summer wrap-up and a calendar of exciting upcoming events. Emily recaps a summer of European travel and talks about her work with the Fort Bend Museum. Aimee discusses new happenings at Blockhouse Coffee and dives into some upcoming Ric...
Born in the Bend Podcast Trailer
Born In The Bend - October 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 minuteFort Bend native, Em, met Louisiana transplant Aim, in the spring of 2017 and quickly bonded over business, community and motherhood. They came together to create the Born in the Bend podcast out of a desire to build community, foster a sense of place, and instill pride in calling Fort Bend Coun...
Building Places for People with Meristem Communities
Born In The Bend - May 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourChanges are coming to a property on Harlem Road in Richmond, TX. Founding Partners of Meristem Communities, a Houston-based real estate development firm that emphasizes creating places for people, Scott Snodgrass and Clayton Garrett sit down with Em and Aim this week to talk about Indigo, their ...
Fall & Winter Holiday Events Round-Up! In this episode, Em & Aime share upcoming events for the Fort Bend History Association
Born In The Bend - October 27, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesThis week we have a special episode sponsored by the Fort Bend History Association. Join us as we sip and chat about delicious upcoming events. Mark your calendars for good brews, fresh food, music, and community! Experience the holiday season through the lens of quaint downtown Richmond. - ...
2022 Fall & Winter Fort Bend History Association Events Round-Up!
Born In The Bend - October 27, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesThis week we have a special episode sponsored by the Fort Bend History Association. Join us as we sip and chat about delicious upcoming events. Mark your calendars for good brews, fresh food, music, and community! Experience the holiday season through the lens of quaint downtown Richmond. - ...
Develop Richmond Update with Jerry Jones Jr. Economic Development Week, Cup of Joey Richmond, Disruptive Entrepreneurship, and More!
Born In The Bend - April 19, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutesWe catch up with Jerry Jones Jr., Economic Development Director for the city of Richmond, and find out what’s new with his department since our last chat in Spring 2021. Initially referred to as the Development Corporation of Richmond, Jerry’s department has been going through a rebrand to refer ...
Growing Community at Enchanted Gardens with Joey Lenderman
Born In The Bend - March 29, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutesWe’re joined by Joey Lenderman, owner of Enchanted Gardens, to talk about the plants, animals, gifts, and expert advice that can be found throughout the 13 acres of his incredible nursery. With over 2 decades of experience and a strong following in the Fort Bend community, Joey is proud to offer...
Helping Fort Bend's Children with Shannan Stavinoha
Born In The Bend - March 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourWe’re joined by Shannan Stavinoha, the Executive Director of Parks Youth Ranch, to discuss her extensive volunteer and development experience in the Fort Bend community. After beginning her career in finance, Shannan soon realized her calling really was to serve, and her areas of focus over the ...
Stepping through the Swinging Door with Steve Onstad
Born In The Bend - March 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourWe’re joined by Steve Onstad, owner of Swinging Door, to talk about the almost 50 years his BBQ restaurant has been in business in Fort Bend. As a prominent member of our community, Steve has made a name for himself not only for the incredible food he makes, but for the amazing generosity he has...
Benefitting the Bend with the George Foundation
Born In The Bend - March 01, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutesThis week, we’re joined by Roger Adamson, CEO of the George Foundation, to discuss the philanthropic efforts and impact the George Foundation has on Fort Bend County, including numerous grants, scholarships, initiatives, and educational programs designed to provide the very best in aid and assis...
TSTC & the Helping Hands Fund with John Kennedy
Born In The Bend - February 22, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutesThis week, we’re joined by John Kennedy, Field Development Officer at TSTC and Deacon at St. Theresa Catholic Church, to talk about what the Texas State Technical College does, who it serves, and how different programs and opportunities continue to be created as they expand further into Fort Ben...
History of the Bend with Jess Stuart
Born In The Bend - February 15, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutesThis week, we’re joined by Jess Stuart, Community Development Executive at YMCA and descendant of the “Old Three Hundred”, to discuss his extensive family history in texas, passion for historical preservation, and the goals the YMCA has for our community moving forward. In this episode, Ai...
REPLAY - Fashion, Friendship, and Finding Community with Katie Higgins and Elise Arango
Born In The Bend - February 08, 2022 06:00 - 1 hourIn anticipation of Season 3 launching February 15, we’re replaying some listener favorites from our first two seasons. Season 2’s episode with the ladies of Vintage Hope first aired June 2021, and since then, their business has flourished. After seamlessly transitioning into The Guild’s space, E...
REPLAY - Exploring the Fort Bend Museum with Ana Alicia
Born In The Bend - February 01, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutesIn anticipation of Season 3 launching on February 15, we’re replaying some listener favorites from our first two seasons. Since airing the Fort Bend Museum episode from season 1 in June of 2020, so much has changed! The brand-new museum building has opened, Emily has joined the board of the Fort...
Born in The Bend Season 2 Trailer
Born In The Bend - June 10, 2021 05:58 - 1 minuteAimee and Emily introduce you to the themes, motivations, and fresh faces behind the newest season of Born in The Bend.
Born in The Bend Season Trailer
Born In The Bend - June 10, 2021 05:58 - 1 minuteAimee and Emily introduce you to the themes, motivations, and fresh faces behind the newest season of Born in The Bend.
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