About Emerge

Media, Community, and Resources for Small Business

Emerge Initiatives, LLC gives small business owners access to resources, exposure, and hands-on support — through Emerge Magazine, the Emerge Radio Show & Podcast, events, and our online Resource Directory.

“You start making those connections with people, and it grows.”

— Erin Goga, NFLA Philadelphia Chapter, featured in Emerge Magazine

Our Story

Emerge started with a simple belief: small business owners deserve the same spotlight, resources, and community that big brands take for granted. What began as a magazine has grown into a full platform — print and digital publishing, a weekly radio show and podcast, live events including our annual Emerge Awards Gala, and a Resource Directory that connects business owners with the tools and support they need to grow.

Along the way, Emerge has featured entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders across every issue — from cover features on small business owners building something new, to interviews with athletes, artists, and organizations giving back to their communities. Every story is in service of the same mission: helping small businesses emerge, grow, and thrive.

Meet the Team

The people behind Emerge’s magazine, radio show, events, and community programs.

Tiffany Boyle

Tiffany Boyle

CEO

DaShana Kemp-Garnett

DaShana Kemp-Garnett

COO

Dorothya Shuler

Dorothya Shuler

Co-Host of Emerge Show

DJ Mista Cham

DJ Mista Cham

Producer

MP

Michael Paul

Business Development

JW

Joyce White-Nelson

Contributing Writer

Kshipra Kulkarni

Kshipra Kulkarni

Contributing Writer

AW

Andre Washington

Contributing Writer

Our Ambassadors

Emerge Ambassadors are small business owners and community leaders who help spread the word — sharing Emerge content and their own referral link with their network, and earning a 15% commission on everything their referrals purchase (memberships, magazine issues, and more).

Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Emerge Ambassador

@j.smithent

More ambassador spotlights coming soon

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Write for Emerge

Have a story or expertise small business owners need to hear? Our Contributing Writer Program publishes guest articles from voices across the small business community.

Want to see your byline in Emerge?

Apply to become a Contributing Writer — no experience required, just a story worth telling.

Become a Contributing Writer

Get In Touch

info@emergethemagazine.com  |  757.561.0273

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