{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"111. Finding Meaning Through Resilience and Kindness with Noemi Beres","description":"In this episode of What\u2019s the Point, I sit down with Noemi Beres, a woman whose life story is a powerful reflection of resilience, kindness, and purpose. From growing up in Hungary in a modest but deeply loving family, to becoming an entrepreneur, connector, and creative force, Noemi shares what keeps her going and how she discovered what truly matters. Noemi opens up about her childhood, shaped by hardworking parents and the strong values of Eastern Europe. She shares how her family\u2019s history \u2014 stories of survival, perseverance, and hope \u2014 gave her the foundation to keep going, even when life became incredibly difficult. We talk about how moving between countries, cultures, and languages helped her understand how people find meaning and how deeply human connection shapes our sense of belonging. Her entrepreneurial journey wasn\u2019t smooth or predictable. Noemi speaks openly about business failures, financial loss, and the shock of losing her travel business during the pandemic. But what stood out most was her unwavering belief in learning, growth, and living with purpose. When everything collapsed, she didn\u2019t quit \u2014 she adapted, learned, and built Podcast Connections, a business driven by genuine care and service. We also explored the deeply human side of Noemi\u2019s story \u2014 losing her father, navigating grief, anxiety, and physical burnout, and ultimately discovering healing through art, silence, music, and presence. From her silent thinking sessions to her ASMR-style reading podcast, everything she creates comes from a desire to help people slow down, feel safe, and find meaning in their own lives. This episode is a true human story of growth, compassion, and purpose \u2014 a reminder that discovering what matters isn\u2019t about perfection, but about kindness, self-awareness, and choosing to keep going even when life feels overwhelming. What\u2019s The Point? is a podcast hosted by Bill Ellis featuring real conversations with people who\u2019ve figured out what matters - their purpose. Each episode explores what motivates them and how they find meaning in what they do.  Connect with Bill: bill@billellis.com www.billellis.com www.brandingforresults.com IG - @wcellis Facebook - @CoachBillEllis Facebook - @bill.ellis  LinkedIn - linkedin.com\/in\/wcellis Book: Women Who Won Links for This Episode: Email  noemi@podcastconnections.co Website(s) https:\/\/www.podcastconnections.co https:\/\/noemiberes.com SOCIAL MEDIA INFO: LinkedIn https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/noemiberes Facebook https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/noemi.beres Instagram https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/noemi_beres CURRENT PROJECTS My new ASMR-style reading podcast on YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@noemiberes\/podcasts Quick Episode Summary:  00:00 \u2013 Welcome + introducing Noemi\u2019s journey of resilience and purpose 01:00 \u2013 How it feels to be on the guest side of the microphone 03:00 \u2013 Growing up in Hungary and learning resilience early 05:00 \u2013 Family history and the power of cultural roots 06:30 \u2013 Travel, exchange programs, and discovering belonging 08:00 \u2013 Why Noemi never wanted a boss 09:00 \u2013 Business failure and losing money early on 11:00 \u2013 Starting an online travel business before remote work was normal 13:00 \u2013 Losing everything during the pandemic 15:00 \u2013 Learning podcasting from scratch 17:00 \u2013 Building Podcast Connections from nothing 18:30 \u2013 Why connection and communication matter most 20:00 \u2013 Silent thinking sessions and the power of quiet 22:00 \u2013 ASMR-style reading and helping people heal through sound 24:00 \u2013 Living outside the traditional \u201crules\u201d of life 26:00 \u2013 Discovering the Go-Giver philosophy 28:00 \u2013 Why listening is more powerful than fixing 30:00 \u2013 Losing her father and navigating grief 33:00 \u2013 Art as therapy and healing 35:00 \u2013 Music, drumming, meditation, and peace 37:00 \u2013 Taking care of others without losing yourself 39:00 \u2013 Why self-care became non-negotiable 41:00 \u2013 Never giving up \u2014 \u201cJust keep going\u201d 43:00 \u2013 Advice for people who feel stuck 45:00 \u2013 Small steps create lasting change 46:00 \u2013 What legacy really means 48:00 \u2013 Why kindness is a strength 50:00 \u2013 The power of giving without expectation 52:00 \u2013 What\u2019s the point?   ","author_name":"What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose","author_url":"https:\/\/www.billellis.com","html":"