About

Emily Frisella is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and powerhouse businesswoman who started her first company at just 20 years old. By 24, she had her first business exit under her belt. Her debut cookbook became a best-seller in 2015, followed by another best-selling cookbook in 2019 and her widely acclaimed leadership book, Relationships First: People, Passion & Profit.

Emily is the founder & CEO of The Paper & Plan Co., the Women in Business Workshop, and the Women in Business Academy - platforms created to empower and equip women with real-world tools to grow, lead, and thrive. 

She currently serves as COO of both 44Seven Media and The Arete Syndicate, where she helps build culture, lead teams, and scale operations with precision and purpose.

Recognized as one of the Top Three Female Entrepreneurs in St. Louis, Emily is passionate about helping women cut through the noise and excuses. Her no-fluff, no-BS approach to business is rooted in grit, discipline, and a deep commitment to helping others succeed - not just in business, but in life.