Emily Persky, the co-founder of "I Have This Friend," joins The Gen She Podcast to share her journey from quitting her corporate life at Meta to co-founding a multimillion dollar business with her childhood best friend Ingrid. Together they built an online lifestyle directory that connects you with your next stylist, photographer, interior designer, and event planner, and more.

Emily dives deep into the challenges and rewards of going all-in on her dreams, the importance of networking the right way, the dynamics of working with a best friend, and even the serendipitous moments of her business journey that only seem to happen in New York City. Plus, Emily shares valuable insights on the power of social media, how to balance short and long-form content, and why bootstrapping might just be the way to go.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or someone looking for a little inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways and real, unfiltered stories about the entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to turn your passion into a thriving business while staying true to your mission and enjoying every step of the way.