Episode 09: Looking back. Looking forward: End of year reflections with Emelia Rallapalli

This week, Pebble Presents a short, end-of-year reflection by our host, Emelia Rallapalli. Emelia shares her thoughts, reactions, and reflections on 2025, as well as a glimpse into what she will be focusing on in 2026. 

This episode is especially for you, fellow business owners, small company leaders, and anyone who is thinking about similar themes as we close out the year. 

Emelia Rallapalli is the founder of Pebble - a brand strategy and marketing research consultancy. With decades of experience in global brand planning, strategy, and research, Pebble has helped shape businesses of all kinds, from ambitious start-ups to global Fortune 100 companies. 

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Show Notes 

0:21 - Emelia welcomes you back to today’s special solo episode of the podcast

1:03 - Emelia pauses to acknowledge something important

1:55 - Does Artificial Intelligence have a place in Emelia’s current and future workflows?

6:33 - Emelia divulges what keeps things new and interesting for her at Pebble

8:46 - Emelia talks about what she’ll be prioritizing for the business in 2026

10:03 - Emelia is ready to explore the concept of value

12:05 - Emelia wraps up the episode with a question: What are YOU focusing on for your business in 2026? 

Episode Credits

Executive Produced & Hosted by Emelia Rallapalli

Produced by Stephanie Watanabe 

Editing and Post Produced by Erin Zimmerman

Artwork and Design by Liisa Turan-Walters