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

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

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🎙️ Season 3 is on the way!

We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of Season 3 of the Something to Say Podcast with Greg DeShields.


This podcast continues to be a space for meaningful conversations about leadership, hospitality, tourism, culture, and the people shaping our industries and communities. Each episode brings thoughtful dialogue, new perspectives, and stories that inspire connection and impact.


As we begin this new season, we look forward to engaging with remarkable guests and sharing conversations that matter.


Stay tuned for new episodes coming soon!

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Lead with Presence, Not Position Victor Simmons & Book Launch

Join us on Something to Say as I welcome back Victor Simmons, 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.

“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.  

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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

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Upcoming: Dave Girgenti, LaWana Boone,Naomi Kuzyna, David Jackson, Paul Blakely, Fitz Spencer, Victor Simmons, Karin Arron, Michael Streffery, Blondel

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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