111. Finding Meaning Through Resilience and Kindness with Noemi Beres

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: [e-mail] - @wcellisFacebook - @CoachBillEllisFacebook - @bill.ellis LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/wcellisBook: Women Who Won Links for This Episode: Email [e-mail] 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 purpose01:00 – How it feels to be on the guest side of the microphone03:00 – Growing up in Hungary and learning resilience early05:00 – Family history and the power of cultural roots06:30 – Travel, exchange programs, and discovering belonging08:00 – Why Noemi never wanted a boss09:00 – Business failure and losing money early on11:00 – Starting an online travel business before remote work was normal13:00 – Losing everything during the pandemic15:00 – Learning podcasting from scratch17:00 – Building Podcast Connections from nothing18:30 – Why connection and communication matter most20:00 – Silent thinking sessions and the power of quiet22:00 – ASMR-style reading and helping people heal through sound24:00 – Living outside the traditional "rules" of life26:00 – Discovering the Go-Giver philosophy28:00 – Why listening is more powerful than fixing30:00 – Losing her father and navigating grief33:00 – Art as therapy and healing35:00 – Music, drumming, meditation, and peace37:00 – Taking care of others without losing yourself39:00 – Why self-care became non-negotiable41:00 – Never giving up — "Just keep going"43:00 – Advice for people who feel stuck45:00 – Small steps create lasting change46:00 – What legacy really means48:00 – Why kindness is a strength50:00 – The power of giving without expectation52:00 – What's the point?