This episode: Finding Home & Purpose: Real Estate, Resilience & Life Lessons.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Naomi J. Kurzyna of Compass, one of Philadelphia’s most trusted real estate professionals, to explore the profound connection between finding your home and discovering your purpose.

Naomi shares her remarkable journey, shaped by global experiences living across the U.S. and Europe, and how her background in hospitality, sales, and marketing continues to influence her client-first approach to real estate.

From navigating complex housing markets to delivering five-star service, she offers valuable insights into buying, selling, relocating, and building trust in today’s competitive environment.

But this conversation goes far beyond real estate.

Together, we explore deeply personal themes of resilience, overcoming life’s toughest challenges, the power of meaningful relationships, and how gratitude and perspective can transform your life.

Naomi also opens up about her courageous battle with cancer, the lessons she has learned about listening, and why kindness and empathy are essential—not only in business, but in life.

Whether you’re exploring homeownership, transitioning into a new chapter, or simply seeking inspiration to pursue your passion, this episode is filled with heartfelt wisdom and practical insight you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of Something to Say, host Greg DeShields sits down with branding expert, creative director, and 3x agency founder Paul Blakely to explore a powerful international collaboration between Ireland and Philadelphia’s craft brewing communities.

With over 20 years of experience across Europe and the United States, Paul shares insights on brand strategy, entrepreneurship, and the evolving hospitality industry. The conversation dives into the Philadelphia–Ireland Brewery Collaboration Initiative, highlighting how Irish craft beer is making its way to American shores and what this means for local businesses, cultural exchange, and global brand development.

From actionable business strategies to the importance of human connection in hospitality, this episode offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, marketers, and craft beer enthusiasts alike.

Key topics include:

• Irish craft beer expansion into the U.S. market
• Branding and marketing strategies for local businesses
• The future of hospitality and customer experience
• Philadelphia’s growing craft beer scene
• International collaboration and cultural exchange

If you’re interested in business growth, branding, or the global craft beer industry, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.

Join me on Something to Say as I welcome back Victor Simmons, "new" author of "The Presence-Driven Leader". Victor shares his journey from his family’s Alabama roots to leading on the global stage of hospitality, showing how authentic leadership comes from presence, not position.

We explore his three-pillar leadership framework: coaching, influence, and conviction, plus insights on motivating teams, building trust, DEI, and leveraging AI in the workplace.

📖 Book Launch: March 2026 Victor’s The Presence-Driven Leader is available wherever books are sold, with autographed copies available directly from him. Lead with presence, not your title, and make a real impact in your workplace and community.

🎧 Subscribe and listen to get actionable leadership strategies and timeless wisdom from Victor’s journey.