SolFul Connections

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In this episode of the SolFul Connections podcast, Amanda connects with Michael Ruskin as he shares why he wrote the book, The Vow: A Love Story. Michael shares his family's history and talks about how his parents were both in Concentration Camps. The duo vowed to reunite.

Is this a powerful story? Is it a tragic story? Is it a story of resilience? Is it a story of destruction? Is it a story of faith? Is it a story of hope?

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. And yes.

And it's even more.

Michael's Book can be found along with book reviews and past podcasts at www.thevowalovestory.com

You can also find him on Google, Facebook and Instagram.   Those interested in joining Michael's Facebook page, Silent Legacy: Stories of 2nd Generation Holocaust survivors and their families can go to. https://www.facebook.com/groups/silentlegacy

In this episode of the SolFul Connections podcast, Amanda connects with Jessica Hallahan, founder and owner of Journey to You. Jessica shares how becoming burnt out at the young age of 25 set her on a path of self-healing, which she shares with others through her company, Journey to You.

Amanda and Jessica touch upon topics like addiction, overwork, and overwhelm.

Listen in and learn how you can reclaim the deepest and most powerful parts of yourself.

Jessica Hallahan, received her Master in Public Health at West Chester University. She is the owner of Journey to Yourself, is a speaker, and stress management health educator. Through her career and education, she realized that we all have a common issue—everyone, at some point or another, struggles with handling stress. Through her life journey, Jessica created Journey To Yourself.

In this episode of SolFul Connections Amanda connects with Stephen Hammond. What does it mean to be connected to the first family of the United States AND to an enslaved person? How do you reconcile being linked to the history housed on the land of Arlington National Cemetary when that history is one of triumph and loss, pain and restoration? In Steve's case, he has made it his mission to explore the ancestral inhabitation that is part of his own DNA while helping our nation do the same.

For more information:

Arlington House redesignation website, here.https://www.endingracismusa.org/arlington-house-redesignation

An article Stephen Hammond wrote about his 3x great-grandmother, Nancy Syphax, for the White House Historical Association, here.https://www.whitehousehistory.org/nancy-syphax-life-and-legacy

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Danielle White, a therapist who helps people with trauma and has a soft spot for teenagers. Danielle shares her personal journey and talks about how her own challenges have become her superpowers. Mental and emotional wellness, DBT approach to mental health, and trauma are discussed and explored. How Danielle ended up a therapist with her own practice and an affiliation to a large mental health organization from a childhood laced with loss, abuse and hardship is a story that will both touch and inspire listeners.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Mara Smith, the founder of Inspiro Tequila, shares her impressive professional journey and how she went from life as a corporate attorney to establishing a tequila company dedicated to producing a high-quality product and elevating women.

Mara's story is one of leadership, determination, commitment and ingenuity. As unique as her tale is, it is also highly relatable. Mara shares her feelings about the term resume gap when applied to women raising children. She also talks about her childhood aspirations and the twists and turns she has navigated on the path to Inspiro.

www.inspirotequila.com

In this episode of the SolFul Connections podcast, Amanda and one of her besties Linda Puia connect on how Linda weathered a tumultuous childhood and navigated a journey filled with love, loss, joy and sadness. How Linda manages to live a life of goodness, laughter and impact despite experiencing significant sorrows and challenges, will inspire and touch listeners.

Amanda SOLer connects with a variety of people in the most SOLful ways - by uncovering who they are at their core, what matters most, and how they have determined to live their richest and fullest lives.

Our stories carry purpose and meaning. And sharing our stories, our journeys, who we really are is an invitation to connect in the most powerful way.

Join in. Let's connect.