LAKE ST LOUIS, MO, September 14, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Emily Bliss has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Bliss's career in real estate and design is distinguished by her expertise, resilience and commitment to excellence. Since 2017, she has served as a realtor and design professional with Bliss Homes at Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri. In this capacity, she conducts pre-listing appointments, stages and redesigns properties, manages listings and marketing materials, writes contracts and shows properties. She also supports team members with showings, demonstrating a collaborative approach to business. Her proficiency extends across home staging and preparing properties to maximize market value, cost-effective property improvements, luxury real estate, first-time home buyer services, investment property services and relocation services. Achieving such a broad range of expertise is a testament to her dedication and adaptability within the industry.

Prior to her current role, Ms. Bliss established herself as the owner and president of EB Holler Designs in O'Fallon, Missouri, beginning in 2001. Through this venture, she cultivated her skills in interior design and built a reputation for creative solutions that enhance residential spaces. Her early career also included experience as an interior designer, where she further developed her design sensibilities.

Throughout her professional journey, Ms. Bliss has garnered recognition for her achievements and perseverance. She is especially proud of building her business from the ground up despite facing skepticism about her potential for success. Her work ethic and determination enabled her to advance through the ranks of her profession while overcoming significant personal challenges, such as divorce and single parenting of three children. These experiences fueled her drive to achieve financial independence and provide for her family without relying on external support.

Notably, Ms. Bliss received the Rookie of the Year in Volume award from Coldwell Banker Realty – Gundaker LSL in 2018 during her first full year in business based on sales volume. She has consistently earned honors including the President Circle Award and National Diamond Society Award in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025. Additionally, she is a member of the St. Louis Board of Realtors, the Missouri Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

Ms. Bliss's educational background includes an associate degree in design and applied arts from St. Louis Community College, completed in 1999. She has also earned certifications such as Anywhere Leads Corporate Relocation Certified and Anywhere Leads Partner Certified in 2023, Global Luxury Specialist further enhancing her ability to serve clients with specialized needs.

Family influence played a pivotal role in shaping Ms. Bliss's career path. Growing up surrounded by real estate professionals—with a grandmother who was a realtor and a father who worked as an interior designer—she developed an early appreciation for design and property markets. Encouraged by her father to pursue real estate, she combined her passion for design with industry knowledge to create a unique business model at Bliss Homes.

Outside her professional work, civic engagement is central to Ms. Bliss's life. She is a co-founder and vice president of The Flying Pigs Foundation in St. Louis, which has supported families affected by muscular dystrophy for 10 years while contributing to the Muscular Dystrophy Association St. Louis. Her involvement is deeply personal as all three of her children have muscular dystrophy, motivating her advocacy efforts within the community. In her personal life, she enjoys reading, spending time by the water and traveling to beaches during her free time.

Ms. Bliss attributes much of her success to perseverance through adversity and using challenges as opportunities for growth not only for herself but also for those around her. She emphasizes that success is defined not by the challenges one faces, but by the resilience and determination with which one responds. Looking ahead, she intends to continue advancing her professional career while maintaining balance between business goals and personal values. Her focus remains on supporting her family, empowering team members to sustain their own families and giving back to the community through ongoing service initiatives.

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