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March 18-20, 2025
LV Convention Center

Five Spot: Interview with the Founders of OME Gear®

Meet Julie "Jules" Weldon and Stacey "Stace" Pierce, the Co-Founders and CEOs of innovative outdoor gear company, OME Gear. Jules and Stace sit down with Kathryn Emery, the host of the NHS Five Spot and a 20-year home improvement and lifestyle expert to tell us about The Wanderr, a 5-in-1 patented outdoor recreational product that easily transforms from a cart to a lower beach-type chair, a higher field/camping chair, a fully reclinable lounger, and a camping cot. The duo shares why they love attending the National Hardware Show, and how the Show actually helped OME Gear land (and win!) America's Big Deal.

Meet the Host: Kathryn Emery

Kathryn Emery is a vivacious home improvement & lifestyle expert, TV presenter, content strategist who exudes knowledge, confidence, and energy. With two decades in-house telling stories for all categories at Home Depot, she knows how to communicate effectively and capture an audience. She is a spokesperson for her company BeTheBestHome.com dedicated to telling stories nationwide to enhance and improve home. 

Kathryn is an engaging personality and is able to speak on many topics to various audiences. She represents products at Home Depot and Lowes annual meetings, presenting on stage to thousands. 

She attends national home & hardware shows, technology events, product launches to stay current with the industry-leading brands, trends, and innovation in the industry. She acts as new product judge at the National Hardware Show and is now the host of the new NHS mini-interview series, Five Spot!

You can see Kathryn on TV at www.bethebesthome.com. Follow her on: Youtube | Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter