Season 2

THE TRUE PASSION OF LIFE THAT BURNS WITHIN YOUR SOUL CAN NEVER BE PUT OUT

Something To Say with Greg DeShields is an engaging, thought-provoking podcast platform for candid, compelling conversations.

IT IS HERE: America’s Hidden 250 Podcast

America’s Hidden 250 Podcast from the Green Book Institute is hosted by Karin Aaron

“America’s Hidden 250” is a podcast series presented by The Green Book Institute as part of its involvement with America250, the national initiative marking the United States’ 250th anniversary (the Semiquincentennial).

Current Podcasts

“The Green Book Wasn’t Just a Book It Was a Movement”

In this compelling episode of America’s Hidden 250, host Karin Aaron sits down with David Jackson, Executive Director of the Green Book Institute, to uncover how the Green Book became far more than a travel directory - it became a movement. A lifeline. A symbol of resilience for Black travelers navigating segregation during the Jim Crow era.

Discover the hidden stories behind historic Green Book landmarks like the A.G. Gaston Motel, the Hampton House in Miami, and the Magnolia House in North Carolina.

Finding Balance, Purpose & True Hospitality: Fitz Spencer on Something to Say Podcast

Join us as we sit down with Fitz Spencer, co-owner of Honkytonk Wine Library in Devon, England. Fitz is an entrepreneur, mentor, and business leader with over two decades of experience in hospitality and entrepreneurship.

Is Travel Ever Neutral? How Place Reveals America’s Untold Stories

Is travel ever truly neutral? In this powerful episode of Hidden 250, host Karin Aaron sits down with Shaun Lain, historian, orator, and President of College Campus Tours, to explore how place-based travel shapes what we remember, what we believe, and whose stories get told in America.

About Something To Say with Greg DeShields

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Visionary Nonprofit & Workforce Development Leader | Equity Strategist | Program & Event Architect | Inclusive Growth Advocate.

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🎙️ Something to Say with Greg DeShields

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Something to Say with Greg DeShields Podcast is a series of conversations with passionate leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Each episode uncovers the drive behind their work, exploring how passion fuels purpose, leadership, and impact in hospitality, business, and beyond.

Season One Recap

Season One of Something to Say with Greg DeShields brought together a powerful collection of conversations centered on one theme: passion. Across industries and backgrounds, guests shared what drives them — from building careers in hospitality, to advancing diversity and inclusion, to leading with purpose in business and community.

Podcast Performance Snapshot Show Overview

Episodes Released: 21
Average Length: 25 minutes
Total Downloads/Streams: 800
YouTube Views: 1000
Social Media Views:
- 99,000 - Instagram
- 48,000 - X
- 65,000 - Facebook
- 73,000 - LinkedIn

Something To Say Podcast

Upcoming:David Jackson, Paul Blakely, Fitz Spencer, Victor Simmons, Karin Arron, Michael Streffery, Blondell Reynolds-Brown, Laura Mandala

A Live Prompt

A LIVE Prompt w/: Greg DeShields and Eboni Stiff, Producer of Speak Now Never Hold Your Peace Podcast

"What keeps you going when things are falling apart?"

A LIVE Prompt w/: Greg DeShields and Ella Shawn host of Black Writer Therapy

“What’s the moment you realized you’d have to create your own sense of belonging because the spaces you entered weren’t built for you?”

A LIVE Prompt w/: Greg DeShields & Dr. Theresa Canada, host of The Silk Stocking Sisters Podcast

"Why is it important to balance your passion with what listeners want?"

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Harnessing the Power of AI Responsibly - A Conversation with Ary Aranguiz

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