Robert of Philadelphia Presents
Spotlight on Good People
Shining a light on the unsung heroes of Naples and Southwest Florida. From heartwarming stories to practical wisdom — one conversation at a time.
Spotlight on Good People is a Naples, Florida podcast hosted by Robert DiLella Jr. Shining a light on the unsung heroes of Southwest Florida — 69+ episodes of inspiring community stories, business wisdom, and local legacy.
About the Show
Hosted by Robert DiLella Jr., owner of Robert of Philadelphia salons in Naples and Bonita Springs, Spotlight on Good People was born from a simple belief: the world needs more stories about people doing remarkable things.
Since 2020, Robert DiLella Jr. has sat down with guests — from Holocaust educators and ultramarathon runners to community foundation leaders and family business builders — all united by their commitment to making Southwest Florida a better place.
This is a Naples, Florida podcast about the Southwest Florida community: inspiring community stories, business wisdom, and local legacy, one conversation at a time.
- Authentic Conversations. Long-form, unscripted interviews that go deep — no talking points, no PR spin. Just real stories from real people.
- Community First. Every episode shines a light on the people who make Naples and Southwest Florida more connected, compassionate, and kind.
- Unsung Heroes. From philanthropists to athletes, artists to entrepreneurs — we celebrate the people who rarely get the spotlight they deserve.
- Inspiring Stories. In a world full of noise, we're here to uplift, inform, and inspire — one story at a time.
Produced by Robert of Philadelphia — luxury hair salons in Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida. Visit robertofphiladelphia.com
Featured episode
Nikki Audia
September 29, 2026
Nikki Audia — a native Neapolitan, former respiratory therapist, and Director of Philanthropy at Naples Cancer Advisors — on how a local nonprofit gives cancer patients world-class second opinions, completely free.
Latest episodes
- Episode 52: Free Cancer Second Opinions in Naples (Nikki Audia) — Nikki Audia (September 29, 2026). Nikki Audia — a native Neapolitan, former respiratory therapist, and Director of Philanthropy at Naples Cancer Advisors — on how a local nonprofit gives cancer patients world-class second opinions, completely free.
- Episode 51: The Truth About Hospice Nobody Tells You (Annalise Smith) — Annalise Smith (September 23, 2026). Annalise Smith, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Avow Foundation, demystifies hospice care — what it actually is, who palliative care is really for, and how Avow brings light to families in their darkest hours.
- Episode 50: The Shred Shed: A Hidden Gym in the Heart of Naples (Lara McKeever) — Lara McKeever (August 25, 2026). Fitness coach Lara McKeever on building The Shred Shed, surviving a catastrophic car accident, and turning personal trauma into a coaching style that helps clients move through pain.
- Episode 49: From Farm Girl to Fashion Empire (Jennifer Johnson, True Fashionistas) — Jennifer Johnson (July 28, 2026). Jennifer Johnson, founder of True Fashionistas, on going from a Minnesota dairy farm to building a designer resale empire — and surviving a business betrayal that nearly ended it.
- Episode 48: Preserving Southwest Florida's Wildlife & the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (Keith Laakkonen) — Keith Laakkonen (July 21, 2026). Keith Laakkonen, Director of Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, on protecting 13,000 acres of the last old-growth cypress forest on the planet — and why our slice of paradise is under threat.
- Episode 47: Foreclosing on Banks, Climate Resilience & the Conservancy of SWFL (Renee Stoll) — Renee Stoll (July 14, 2026). Former news reporter Renee Stoll on climate resilience, the viral story of legally foreclosing on Bank of America, and finding a new storytelling purpose at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida.
- Episode 46: Designing for Decades: From Medians to Mansions (Christian Busk Part 2) — Christian Busk (May 26, 2026). In Part 2 of our conversation with Christian Busk, we dive into the evolution of Naples' public spaces and the dedication required to maintain world-class gardens for over 40 years.
- Episode 45: We Moved Al Capone's Hideout! — Christian Busk (May 19, 2026). Christian Busk shares incredible stories of physically moving historic homes to save them from demolition, designing the city's first vanishing-edge pool, and his mission to preserve and elevate the natural beauty of Southwest Florida.
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