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Bio

As Yelp’s Small Business Expert, Emily is dedicated to helping local business owners succeed and grow. Her expertise spans customer engagement, reputation management, and digital marketing strategies. Through speaking engagements and industry thought leadership, Emily shares insights that BIZ Experiencess across all sectors can use to build thriving businesses. She is also the host of Behind the Review podcast, from Yelp and BIZ Experiences Media, where she interviews business owners and industry leaders to uncover the stories, strategies, and creative decisions behind standout businesses.

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How the Happiest Cafe in Virginia Beach Fosters Charm and Community

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Growing a Business

How Chef JJ Started a Rice Bowl Revolution in Harlem

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Growing a Business

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Starting a Business

Inside the Spa Where Calming Treatments Are Served Up With Craft Beer

Oakwell Beer Spa invites guests into a world of relaxing treatments combined with craft beer. Learn how Damien Zouaoui and Jessica French turned a popular European concept into a budding U.S. wellness chain.

Growing a Business

She Cashed in Her 401k and Sold Her House to Fund Her Dream. Now She Has Ice Cream Shops All Across the Country — Including Disney.

Owner of Salt & Straw, Kim Malek, explains the ice cream shop's journey from a pushcart to a multi-location franchise.