To Emerge

People in need of services may face hurdles to get the services they need.  To get all of the services one person needs, that person may need to walk through several doors in a single day. That is why we've partnered with Ace in the City and other Twin Cities charities to provide a holistic approach to charity and social services of a kind that is totally unique in Minnesota: The Center of Belonging.

At the Center of Belonging...

The Emerge MicroLoan Grant Program exists to provide an opportunity for business mentorship and start-up investments for single mothers who desire to be entrepreneurs and work their own hours. Recipients “repay” the investment by one day being a business mentor to another mom. Participants present their idea before a professional panel. One recipient is awarded each year. At Emerge Mothers Academy, we believe that when you get her ...

Erica Morrow is the owner of Slow Road Photo, a family and student portrait company based in Minneapolis, MN. In her work, Erica is always on the hunt for honesty, joyful family moments, and beautiful natural light. When she’s not making animal noises and singing silly songs from behind the camera, you can find her embracing her own beautifully messy and altogether lovely Slow Road with her husband and her three elementary aged chi...

Single momma, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker Junita Flowers is much more than just survivor of domestic abuse.  She’s a woman of resilience and is guided totally by love. She found strength baking the recipes of her childhood, which led to a purpose-filled business. Junita was not only determined to create a better life for herself and her family, she also made a commitment to embrace hope for others.

A portion of her ...

The To Emerge Podcast is excited to announce a new direction! We are shifting our focus to monthly interviews centered on empowering mothers. Our desire is to have you walk away believing that you can do this, you have the ability to rise up and the capacity to emerge.

Today’s episode features Sindy, a single mother from Emerge Mothers Academy. Sindy is a Colombian powerhouse who through the pain of divorce and the strugg...

Lani Basa is the Owner of The Business Women’s Circle (The BWC), an organization that connects, builds communities, and creates experiences for women to grow. Celebrating 10 years, The BWC continues to focus on supporting women in business through peer Circles, workshops, and their Annual Forum.  Previously, Lani spent 22 years at the Target Corporation as an “intrapreneur.” Her tenure includes time on the Marshall Field’s Sto...

"I feel hopeful that going through this will help someone else." Pam Carlson is a Chicago native, who now resides in Cincinnati OH with her husband and three small children.  She is a casual blogger and stays very involved in small groups for women and mothers.  Pam is an avid user of chapstick and loves coffee.  After her most recent mental health shift, and an uncovering of anxiety she has begun to use her voice to...

It takes grit to start over, especially as a business owner and single mother. In this episode of the To Emerge Podcast, we hear from owner and founder of Wellness With V, Vanessia Norris. When circumstances beyond her control changed, Vanessia saw it as an opportunity to take a bold step and make a fresh start in Minnesota. Vanessia shares how community, her faith, and love for her daughter give her the determination she needs to ...

This week we are sharing an episode from Building Psychological Strength, a podcast by Peak Mind Psychology. Co-founder and podcast host, April Seifert, interviews Becca as they focus in on how to create a life of meaning after adversity. Becca shares how her journey through single-parenting created a pathway to empower single moms in the Twin Cities. We hope you enjoy this in-depth conversation between April and Becca as they dive...

Emily Harman has 38 years of service to her country as both a Naval Officer and civilian federal employee. Emily retired as a member of the Senior Executive Service in May 2019. Emily’s last assignment was Director of the Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs, where she served as the chief advisor to the Secretary of the Navy on all small business matters.

Emily finds deep satisfaction in helping others achieve...

"And I think in sharing storytelling, we have to remember that everything that informs our current being can be something that goes back really far, and we don't have to tell the whole piece of the story. But that part of the story is still a part of me."

Hear Jeni Wren Strottrup, an audio, media and content creator, share her journey into narrative storytelling. Jeni shares that each part of her life journey, even trials, impacted...

We are thrilled to share some insights on how Emerge Mothers Academy has impacted single mothers across the Twin Cities and it is all because of YOU! Your support allows us to come alongside moms when they are in a season of needing support and resources. We work one-on-one with moms to make sure they have the tools they need to move towards stability for their families.

In our Work Preparation Program, over 90% of our moms find ga...

Leah Adair, a Minneapolis-based mother and teacher, shares her journey through her diagnosis of OCD. 

"So I think the first thing is to remember you're not alone, and how common it is, it's one in four people...I think the first thing to do is to just acknowledge you are not alone, it can feel so isolating any kind of mental health condition can feel so isolating. Just because of the stigma."

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Have you ever felt alone in your journey of grief? Even with a community of people around you, grieving can be a very isolating journey. On today's episode of To Emerge, Mara Simondet shares her story of unexpected grief when her husband suddenly passed away. Mara shares how she has found that there is healing in honoring her husband's memory by celebrating him and the life they created together.  

If you are not in a time of ...

Meet Jasna Burza, a Twin Cities based Life & Business Coach. Jasna is passionate about creating powerful relationships and partnerships as she brings her expertise to help her clients succeed. You can learn more about her here: https://jasnaburza.com/about/

Hear Jasna share how her trials through childhood formed her into the women and successful business owner she is today. Jasna shares with vulnerability about living in a ref...

We are excited to share that one of our partner resources, Connected Families, is launching a podcast! Listen to this episode replay with parenting coach Chad Hayenga and learn practical tips that you can apply to your parenting today. 

Hear Becca and Chad walk through difficult parenting scenarios and how to approach them in a way that builds peace and connection with your children. View the full transcript of this episode he...

Meet Precious Detina, a teacher and podcaster. Precious shares her story of growing up with a difficult mother-daughter relationship and the path that it set her on. She shares how she overcame difficult situations living in poverty as a young girl and how they shaped her into the empathetic women she is today. Precious' podcast, Unmothered & Unbothered, works to provide a safe space for women who have walked the journey of a h...

Carisa shares her experience walking through a hard year full of trials that shaped her into the women she is today. From trials as a business owner to loosing her childhood home, she believes the character she gained from those experiences now serves a purpose. She is a champion for wellness for women and wants others to know they are not alone in their journey.

"I am so grateful I went though that (trials) because it has given me...