Beega Gets a Do-Over – Father-Daughter Author Interview with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs & Joy Eggerichs Reed

June 15, 2026

In honor of Father’s Day, Dina welcomes communications expert and Love & Respect co-founder Dr. Emerson Eggerichs alongside his daughter, literary agent and author Joy Eggerichs Reed. They discuss their new children’s book Beega Gets a Do-Over (a Gigglies Adventure About Communication), the special bond that led them to write together, the power of fostering respectful “team-like” relationships at home while maintaining healthy parent-child boundaries, and practical wisdom they’ve lived in their own family. A warm, insightful conversation filled with hope and actionable takeaways for families.

Book & More: Available on Amazon
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs / Love and Respect: loveandrespect.com
Joy Eggerichs Reed: joyeggerichsreed.substack.com

About the Author

Gerald D'Ambra
Co-Founder

Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.