Polished grit. Refreshingly spicy. Casually iconic. That's Buffalo for you. In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Kaler, President & CEO of Visit Buffalo, to explore the story behind Buffalo's...

Behind every fundraising goal is a story, and behind every story are the people who help make it possible. In this follow-up conversation, Russell Hill reflects on reaching his fundraising goal for...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Emily sits down with Sergeant Justin Collins of the Rochester Police Department for a conversation that goes far beyond policing. With more than two...

This is a very special episode of Powered by Authenticity as we take our listeners inside the Women in Tech of Western New York conference in downtown Buffalo. Throughout the day, we had the...

We recently had the opportunity to speak with the American Lung Association to talk about the upcoming Fight for Air Climb. While there, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Erika VanDette....

We recently had the opportunity to speak with the American Lung Association to talk about the upcoming Fight for Air Climb. While there, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Russell Hill....

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I’m joined by Kaeli Kleinbach LaFrance, the driving force behind Batavia’s very first Restaurant Week — happening April 27 through May 2.We sat down...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, we are on location at Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery, sitting down with Sue-Ann Staff for a conversation that blends entrepreneurship, legacy, and a deep...

Powered by Authenticity was thrilled to be hosted by Brazen Brewing in Lancaster, New York for our conversation with Tom Whitmarsh.I had such a great time sitting down with Drew, owner of Brazen...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I sit down with Tom Whitmarsh, founder of the WNY Beer Trail, for a conversation that is equal parts community and inspiration.Tom shares his journey from...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I’m joined by Mary Russo from the American Lung Association in Buffalo for a conversation rooted in community, impact, and action.One thing that really...

When you hear Buffalo, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?Wings.We think so too.But we also think about the person who helped put them on the map in a whole new way… the Wing King himself,...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, we sitdown with Nicole Cowley, an identity and internal wealth mentor who helps women reconnect with who they are and step into their next chapter with...

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now—but whatdoes it actually mean for the way we work? In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Emily Carlson sits down with Art Pugach and Mairead...

ALS is a disease that many people have heard about — often through moments like the Ice Bucket Challenge, the legacy of Lou Gehrig, or more recently through public figures sharing their diagnoses....

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I’mjoined by Dawne Hoeg, Founder and Executive Director of Stitch Buffalo — a remarkable organization dedicated to empowering refugee and immigrant...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I’m joined by Sarah Barnes-Humphrey — podcast host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain and Blended, industry advocate, entrepreneur, and author who has built...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Emilysits down with Tanya Maximova, founder of IngrediLens, to talk about how personal challenges, resilience, and emerging technology can come together to...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Emily isjoined by Luke Desmond, Vice President of Weber’s Brand, for a conversation that blends legacy, leadership, and a whole lot of Buffalo pride.Luke...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, EmilyCarlson is joined once again by leadership coach Lynne Thornton for a timely conversation about self-awareness, leadership growth, and making...