The One About Prison & Popcorn With Emily O’Brien

The Papaya Podcast

Society & Culture, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Personal Journals

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 31 August 2020

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Just a couple of years ago, Hamilton, Ontario native Emily O'Brien spent 7 months in prison after being arrested at Pearson Airport for drug importation. Her story of how she got there and her journey since is truly captivating. But wait, popcorn? Find out how Emily grew a brand from prison, hiring other convicts as employees.

Her popcorn company is called Comeback Snacks but the company is only a fraction of her overall story or her mission in this world. Emily recently won a Women of Distinction award, as well as mentors, speaks at schools and through other organizations focusing on the success of women and girls and social justice efforts. As much as she is an extraordinary businesswoman, her advocacy and ability to educate are incredibly powerful. Can’t wait for you to hear her story.

Follow Emily on IG @emz.obrien and @ComebackSnacks or visit her website at www.iamemilyobrien.com

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0:00.0	The following podcast is a deer media production.
0:03.3	I'm Ariel Laurie, host of the Blonde Files podcast where every Wednesday I cover all things wellness.
0:10.6	After nearly dying from drugs and alcohol six years ago,
0:13.9	I've been on a mission to live my best, most fulfilled life and I'm sharing everything with you.
0:19.9	From how to achieve optimal health, well-being and fulfillment to the best beauty tips and even
0:25.7	cosmetic procedures, I cover it all with raw,
0:28.8	candid conversations with experts and inspirational guests.
0:32.7	Make sure to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode.
0:41.2	Hi friends and welcome to the Papaya podcast.
0:45.3	I'm your hostess Trianne Hermostis, Sarah Nicole, and each week I'm going to be dishing out
0:50.5	some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom or something like that.
0:56.0	So get ready to get inspired, get candid, get real because we are all in this digital space together.
1:06.4	Hi everyone, welcome back.
1:08.2	I'm really excited about today's guest because I don't know that I've ever heard a story
1:12.8	quite like this one.
1:15.0	So please welcome Emily O'Brien, founder of Comeback Snacks.
1:21.8	I'm so glad you're here.
1:23.0	And we just found out we were literally down the road from each other,
1:26.0	which is so exciting.
1:27.3	Yeah.
1:27.7	You're in Dundas, Ontario.
1:29.4	And are you Dundas, born and raised?
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