In this episode of Spotlight on Good People, meet Abel Garcia – an unstoppable force of creativity and passion. From his roots in Las Cruces to making waves in Dallas and now Naples, Abel’s journey as a muralist, fashion designer, and artist is a testament to resilience, boldness, and heart. With clients like the Dallas Cowboys, Air Jordan, and Jac…

In this joyful, eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President & CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples, one of only 111 accredited senior centers in the U.S. and the only one of its kind offering comprehensive care — from mental health to memory care to ukulele lessons — all under one roof. Dr. Faffer shares how her journey fr…

In this special on-location episode, we sit down with Adrian Moses, the dynamic General Manager of Paradise Coast Sports Complex. From coaching with the New York Red Bulls to launching Collier County’s first professional soccer team, Adrian shares a remarkable journey of leadership, vision, and resilience — including how a cancer diagnosis redefine…

In this episode of Spotlight on Good People, we sit down with a woman whose life is the very definition of showing up for those who need it most — Linda Goldfield, CEO of Youth Haven in Naples, Florida. Youth Haven isn’t just a shelter — it’s a lifeline for children and teens in our community who have been displaced by abuse, neglect, or homelessne…

As the General Manager of Ferrari of Naples, Helder brings over 20 years of experience in the luxury automotive industry to Southwest Florida. Dedicated to delivering unparalleled customer service and driving business growth, Helder's passion for offering a bespoke customer experience enables him to lead his team with a focus on excellence. Helder …

A native of Montreal, Paul Arsenault grew up in Hingham, MA, where his love for the sea and travel emerged. After graduating from the Art Institute of Boston in 1973, he began a six-month stint as a deckhand on a research vessel. He signed off in Florida in 1974 and began his professional painting career. With Naples as his base, he has embarked on…

Lara is the hype queen and nutrition guru at Real Fitness Naples. Originally a vegetarian marathon runner, Lara found CrossFit when she decided it was time for a new way to test her fitness. 10 years later she's a meat-eating CrossFit addict and feels stronger and faster than ever! Lara's favorite workouts are DT & Hotshots 19, and she loves embrac…

Faith Schwalback is a dynamic and passionate individual, holding the roles of founder and board member at both Beverly's Angels and her eponymous company, Faith Schwalback. As a successful mastermind mentor and coach, she positively transforms lives on a daily basis. Faith's influence extends far beyond her immediate community, garnering recognitio…

In this heartwarming and insightful conversation, Stefan Contorno shares his practical philosophy on living a blissful and optimistic life—from creating a “Bliss List” to staying grounded during uncertain times. 💡 Learn how Stefan moved his family during the Great Recession, built a flourishing career from scratch in Florida, and how he teaches oth…

In this heartfelt kickoff to The Spotlight on Good People podcast, Rob and Alexi of ROP Salons share a deeply personal and inspiring conversation about legacy, self-worth, family, and transformation. 🌟 From embracing the third-generation legacy of their family-owned salon to diving into stories of personal growth, therapy, and professional reinvent…

Tuesday, October 1st marks the return of our salon podcast, Spotlight on Good People! Revamped, reimagined, and more exciting than ever before! Got someone in mind who deserves the spotlight? Shoot us a text and let us know! We’d love to hear from you!By Robert DiLella Owner, Humble Servant to an extraordinary Team

How much our Self Esteem is affected by our hair. Do people just go through and work for money or is there a sense of purpose? The quest to be different so we can interrupt the ordinary and impact humanity every single day Family Business Father Daughter Chat on Hiring, Self Esteem, Italian Goodbyes Oh and by the way we are always looking for great…

Having been in business here in Southwest Florida. This is what it was like and what is happening since Ian hit us hard. So many of our friends and families affected. A snippet from our full podcast here FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE: Linktree ALL LINKS Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook iTunes Podcast Spotify TikTok Got someone in mind who deserves the spo…

An update on what life has been like in our family business and the world. Adding kindness to the world helps during a time where people are very fragile. Some general rants on life FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE: Linktree ALL LINKS Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook iTunes Podcast Spotify TikTok Got someone in mind who deserves the spotlight? Shoot us a tex…

Does a hair stylist need to sell more to make more in our Salons? How are Salon RE-dos handled What about Salon refunds News and Support for Salons An industry with one of the highest failure rates. Here we share the latest challenges, struggles and some solutions 4 decades in the Beauty Business. A family business. We have a team of 60 at 3 locati…

00:00 Intro and what's in this episode 01:42 Epic Diet fail 05:07 Tesla Autopilot lies 06:25 Salons are failing update and feedback 31:30 Why is competition good? 38:42 I only want to work with people I love to work with 55:25 Queens Gambit- Learning Chess with poppe 58:58 Fyodor Dostoevsky Crime and Punishment Millennials Want to Live Outside the …

FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE: Linktree ALL LINKS Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook iTunes Podcast Spotify TikTok Got someone in mind who deserves the spotlight? Shoot us a text and let us know! We’d love to hear from you!By Robert DiLella Owner, Humble Servant to an extraordinary Team

Help us find the GOOD people. The ones making a difference in the everyday little things. Displaying any form of kindness, Love and generosity. Who made your day? Was it someone who waited on you at a restaurant or your neighbor who took in your trashcan or was it your significant other? We want to know! We're accentuating the good in humanity by g…

This it the anniversary week of the beginning of it all. The state of the salon industry We are watching the collapse of the beauty industry. Between February and April 2020, the number of jobs at employment-based salons dropped by 84%, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only 93,000 people were on payroll at employment-based sal…

How are redo's handled in Salons? Having a discussion about a controversial topic Does that end up leading to a bad online review? Spending $10,000 on air conditioning in winter and not getting to keep our investments. The costs of owning a business and leasing space in Florida As you know Texas has taken away the mask requirement so how are salons…

surrounding yourself with the best so you can be your best. Gaining weight and losing weight. 10 years since the passing of Aubrey. Why do some people make you feel so bad while others make you feel so good? Realizing that everything we consume will either heal us or poison us. Who are we nourishing ourselves with? Essential Food Nothing can surviv…

03:26 85 HOMES A DAY SOLD IN NAPLES- INVENTORY LOW 40% AT OR ABOVE ASKING 26:01 IS IT SAFE TO GO TO SALONS 32:28 SEED TO TABLE NATIONAL NEWS LAWSUIT 34:31 RUSH LIMBAUGH & ROBERT GROWING UP ITALIAN IN PHILLY 35:39 ROBERT GETTING KICKED OUT OF SCHOOL 40:35 TEXAS WINTER- MOVE TO FLORIDA OR TEXAS 44:26 COMMENT FOR GOODIES Living in Florida during the p…

How will minimum wage increase affect salons. Points of view- Millennial, Boomers, Gen Z, Gen Y. | Specializing in the Salon | Living in Florida during the pandemic We talk about all aspects of being in business together as father and daughter and challenges of family business, hair salons, operating in a pandemic and many other operational day in …

In this powerful and raw debut episode of their father-daughter podcast, Lexi and Rob DiLella open up like never before. With honesty and heart, they dive into Lexi’s turbulent journey through addiction, shame, and loss—and how she transformed her pain into purpose. From tearful memories of a troubled adolescence to inspiring reflections on healing…

Plus listen all the way! There is a special very Valuable giveaway on this podcast! Everyone wins! Master Stylist Highlight Foil Specialist Ranked in the top 1% of Stylists worldwide. Shares some great tips for busy career moms and she's one of those people that always leaves you feeling better every time you are around her! Who made your day? Let'…

Plus listen all the way! There is a special very Valuable giveaway on this podcast! Everyone wins! 33 plus years as a Robert of Philadelphia Stylist- Ranked in the top 1% of Stylists worldwide. Lisa knows haircutting like no other! and she's one of those people that always leaves you feeling better every time you are around her! Who made your day? …

People who leave you feeling better every time you are around them Who are those people? So much of the world is focused on the tragedy and failures of life. We're out to spotlight those that shine consistently. Those who , despite bad or challenging circumstances manage to shine. The people in every day life making a difference having a positive i…

Robyn has been a longtime partner and integral part of Robert of Philadelphia salon's formula for success for over 19 years. She is a master colorist for Wella and achieved the highest levels of designation from some of the largest color brands She has trained and developed hundreds of colorists while she oversees and is responsible for over 5000 b…

This is step 1 of getting it going. I'm sure this will evolve Getting the podcast thing off the ground What's your 2 cents? Join the conversation + Follow Youtube Instagram Twitter Facebook iTunes Podcast Spotify Podcast Our website Got someone in mind who deserves the spotlight? Shoot us a text and let us know! We’d love to hear from you!…

Pathway to a successful hair stylist in times where 80% of those attending Cosmetology school are out of the business within 2 years. A Discussion about what it takes to be a Successful Stylist- Pathway to being a very successful stylist. BB Talks about the development and training of a successful stylist. Her background includes over 20 years as a…