
Episode #12
Emily Wight on Joy, Entrepreneurship, and Learning to Pause
Emily Wight spent years building businesses, raising a family, and moving from one challenge to the next. After selling her business, she expected to slow down. Instead, she discovered that letting go of years of striving would take much longer than she imagined. In this episode, Emily reflects on the experiences that shaped her, from camp and sports to building a yogurt company and later founding Foli. It's a conversation about identity, resilience, freedom, family, and creating meaningful work. As you listen, think about the moments that shaped who you are today. Which ones still influence the choices you make? What You'll Hear About Learning to slow down after selling a business How camp and sports shaped Emily's outlook The story behind her first business Building Foli during the pandemic Balancing entrepreneurship and family Why freedom matters more than career success Creating meaningful work Resources Mentioned Foli - Website Shopify - E-commerce Platform Dragon's Den - TV Show The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck - Book The Path to Purpose by William Damon - Book About Emily Emily Wight is an entrepreneur, business owner, and mother of three. Over the past decade, she has built and sold multiple businesses, including Foli, a plant company that helped bring connection, beauty, and a little more joy into people's homes. Today, she is embracing a season of curiosity, family, and reflection as she explores what comes next. Where to Find Emily LinkedIn: Emily Wight Instagram: @hideandgopeak If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who is navigating a season of change, whether they're building something new, letting something go, or learning how to pause before the next chapter begins. Follow Us on Instagram and LinkedIn . Listen to the episode on our Website , Spotify , Apple Podcast and Amazon Music .






