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In this episode of What's 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's history — stories of survival, perseverance, and hope — 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't 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't quit — she adapted, learned, and built Podcast Connections, a business driven by genuine care and service.
We also explored the deeply human side of Noemi's story — 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 — a reminder that discovering what matters isn't about perfection, but about kindness, self-awareness, and choosing to keep going even when life feels overwhelming.
What's The Point? is a podcast hosted by Bill Ellis featuring real conversations with people who've figured out what matters - their purpose. Each episode explores what motivates them and how they find meaning in what they do.
Connect with Bill:
- [email protected]
- www.billellis.com
- www.brandingforresults.com
- IG - @wcellis
- Facebook - @CoachBillEllis
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- LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellis
- Book: Women Who Won
Links for This Episode:
Email [email protected]
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 – Welcome + introducing Noemi's journey of resilience and purpose
- 01:00 – How it feels to be on the guest side of the microphone
- 03:00 – Growing up in Hungary and learning resilience early
- 05:00 – Family history and the power of cultural roots
- 06:30 – Travel, exchange programs, and discovering belonging
- 08:00 – Why Noemi never wanted a boss
- 09:00 – Business failure and losing money early on
- 11:00 – Starting an online travel business before remote work was normal
- 13:00 – Losing everything during the pandemic
- 15:00 – Learning podcasting from scratch
- 17:00 – Building Podcast Connections from nothing
- 18:30 – Why connection and communication matter most
- 20:00 – Silent thinking sessions and the power of quiet
- 22:00 – ASMR-style reading and helping people heal through sound
- 24:00 – Living outside the traditional "rules" of life
- 26:00 – Discovering the Go-Giver philosophy
- 28:00 – Why listening is more powerful than fixing
- 30:00 – Losing her father and navigating grief
- 33:00 – Art as therapy and healing
- 35:00 – Music, drumming, meditation, and peace
- 37:00 – Taking care of others without losing yourself
- 39:00 – Why self-care became non-negotiable
- 41:00 – Never giving up — "Just keep going"
- 43:00 – Advice for people who feel stuck
- 45:00 – Small steps create lasting change
- 46:00 – What legacy really means
- 48:00 – Why kindness is a strength
- 50:00 – The power of giving without expectation
- 52:00 – What's the point?
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