SolFul Connections

In this episode, Amanda connects with Liz Nover, founder of Your Work Straightened Out, to explore her unique path from Jewish studies and education to entrepreneurship.

Liz shares how her experiences in education helped shape the work she does today, supporting individuals and organizations as they navigate challenges, growth, and change. She reflects on the unexpected turns that led her to business ownership and the lessons she has learned along the way.

The conversation also explores the role of regret in our lives, how we make peace with decisions from the past, and what it means to move forward with wisdom and self-compassion. Liz opens up about the people and experiences that matter most to her, including her deep love of family and the relationships that bring richness and meaning to life.

Throughout the discussion, Liz shares thoughtful insights on connection, purpose, and happiness, reminding us that some of life's greatest joys come not from accomplishments, but from being present with the people we care about.

Join Amanda and Liz for a heartfelt conversation about entrepreneurship, personal growth, family, and creating a life centered on what matters most.

For more on Your Work Straightened Out: www.liznover.com

In this episode of the SolFul Connections Podcast, Amanda connects with the husband-and-wife leadership team behind CrossFit Summa for a conversation about far more than fitness.

Together, Mike Herman and Katie Hunsberger share the story of how they built a thriving business, a strong marriage, and a life centered on shared values and purpose. They discuss the realities of working alongside your spouse, navigating challenges as partners in both life and business, and the importance of creating a culture that supports growth, health, and human connection.

This conversation explores what it means to lead with intention, pursue wellness beyond the physical, and remain aligned to a mission that serves something greater than yourself. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a fitness enthusiast, part of a partnership, or simply someone seeking a more meaningful way to live and lead, you'll find wisdom and inspiration in their journey.

In this episode, we explore:

• The story behind CrossFit Summa and the mission that drives it
• Building a business as a married couple
• The rewards and challenges of partnership
• Health and fitness as foundations for a fuller life
• Leadership, community, and creating belonging
• Navigating growth while staying true to your values
• What they've learned about marriage, purpose, and resilience

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about connection, commitment, and building a life that reflects what matters most.

This week on SolFul Connections, Amanda Soler connects with Chuck Pressler, whose work dramatically impacts the lives of countless people throughout the community. Chuck is the Chief and Executive Director of Central Bucks Emergency Services, a role he has carried with extraordinary responsibility and dedication for more than two decades.

The conversation serves as a powerful reminder of the gratitude owed to first responders and the leaders who stand behind them. But beyond the title and the demanding nature of the job is a man deeply committed to service in every area of his life.

Chuck opens up about the many roles he balances, husband, mentor, beekeeper, actor, and leader. The common thread woven through all his roles: a desire to serve, safeguard, and collaborate with others who share that same calling… even when those collaborators happen to be bees.

Together, Amanda and Chuck explore the realities of leadership, the importance of self-care for those in service professions, evolving conversations around masculinity, the role of the arts in a meaningful life, and what it truly means to protect and care for a community.

This is a thoughtful and deeply human conversation about responsibility, purpose, and the many ways service can shape a life.

There’s a tendency to think conversations about fitness are surface-level, about appearance, discipline, or numbers on a scale. But this conversation with Ashley Basilio serves as an important reminder that caring for our physical selves can actually be one of the deepest forms of self-respect.

Ashley, founder of StrongHER Together and Get Fit With Ashley, shares a story that is far more human and relatable than a simple wellness narrative. We talk about strength - not just physically, but emotionally.

This conversation is about building and rebuilding yourself gradually. It's about how supportive community helps us to grow. And, it's about the reality that most lasting transformation doesn’t happen through extremes… it happens incrementally, through small choices repeated over time.

Ashley's approach to wellness doesn't come from a place of perfection. Her story is honest, vulnerable, and real.

This is the kind of conversation that invites listeners to reflect on their relationships with their bodies, habits, confidence, and capacity to grow.

The episode is for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of “getting healthy,” disconnected from themselves, or unsure where to begin. Ashley offers a perspective that feels doable, grounded, empowering, and deeply human.

Because maybe wellness isn’t about becoming someone else.

Maybe it’s about becoming stronger: physically, mentally, and emotionally while honoring the story of your life.

In this episode:
• Ashley’s personal journey to wellness
• The emotional side of health and fitness
• Strength, empowerment, and the power of community
• Why small changes matter more than perfection
• Daily practices that support growth and consistency
• Joy, confidence, and building a stronger self from the inside out
• What “SolFul Living” means to Ashley

This conversation is a reminder that we have the power to transform ourselves while remaining true to the power of the story contained within us.

Ashley Basilio is the founder of Get Fit With Ashley and StrongHER Together, a supportive wellness community for women in midlife and beyond. A certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, and Menopause Health Coach Specialist, Ashley blends evidence-based education with real-life experience to help women build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits. After two decades in engineering and product design, she pivoted to follow her passion for health and movement, bringing both analytical precision and compassionate connection to her coaching. In addition to leading classes and community programs, Ashley shares free workouts on her YouTube channel and hosts the StrongHER Voices podcast, creating space for honest conversations and practical tools to help women move better, feel stronger, and thrive at every stage of life.

Christy Girard, LCSW joins SolFul Connections for a meaningful conversation about the power of connection in our relationships, communities, and everyday lives. Drawing from both her personal experiences and professional work with families and individuals, Christy shares insights into what helps relationships grow stronger, healthier, and more supportive.

In this episode, we explore why authentic connection is essential to emotional wellbeing, how community shapes our happiness and resilience, and the small but powerful ways we can create more positive relationships in our daily lives.

Listen for thoughtful reflections, practical relationship insights, and inspiration to build deeper connection with the people and communities around you.

This conversation is for anyone looking to:

• Strengthen their relationships
• Create more meaningful connection
• Better understand the importance of community
• Cultivate a happier, more supported life
• Learn how connection impacts emotional wellness and family dynamics

For more on Christy & her work visit: ⁠Christy Girard Counseling - Marriage and family therapy in Wyomissing, PA⁠

In this episode of SolFul Connections, I sit down with Dr. Jill R. Crosson, DO, MBA, physician, athlete, entrepreneur, and founder of All-In Precision Wellness.

Jill brings a refreshing, whole-person perspective to health and healing, shaped not only by her work in primary care sports medicine and functional medicine, but by her life as a mom, wife, and someone deeply committed to living what she believes.

Our conversation moves beyond protocols and into something more personal, exploring what it really means to be “well,” how our understanding of health evolves over time, and the ways we can begin to listen more closely to our bodies and ourselves.

With warmth, compassion, and an “all-in” approach to life, Jill shares how her experiences have shaped the way she shows up, both in her practice and in her everyday life.

This is a conversation about:

• redefining wellness beyond the surface
• the connection between body, mind, and lived experience
• what it means to truly support yourself, and others, in living fully

Whether you’re navigating your own health journey or simply seeking a more connected way of living, this episode offers a grounded and encouraging perspective on what it means to be well.

All-In Precision Wellness | Functional Medicine Lehigh Valley, PA

What does it mean to truly live brave?

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Barbara McClure, a physical therapist and founder of the B.R.A.V.E. self-defense program for women. Through her work, Barbara is helping women build not only the skills to protect themselves, but the awareness and confidence to move through the world with greater trust in who they are.

Barbara shares her journey of stepping more fully into her passion, one deeply aligned with her purpose. Along the way, she reflects on personal growth, navigating life transitions, and the ongoing process of becoming.

This conversation is an invitation to explore what it means to live with courage in everyday moments through awareness, boundaries, and a commitment to continued growth.In the conversation, Barbara shares some insights from the book Connect by David Bradford and Carole Robin.

For more about B.R.A.V.E., email Barbara at [email protected].  All of the seminars are shared on Instagram at @Bravewomenselfdefense and combat_fitness_mma. 

The next BRAVE Women's Self-Defense Seminar Series will be June 6-7.

Kelsey Lucas is building more than a co-working space, she’s creating a home for creativity, connection, and possibility.

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Kelsey shares her journey from working in the beauty industry to envisioning and bringing Sincere Suites to life, a space designed for creatives to gather, grow, and be seen.

We talk about what it really looks like to choose a non-traditional path, especially at a young age, and the inner courage it takes to pursue something that doesn’t come with a clear roadmap. Kelsey opens up about trusting her instincts, navigating uncertainty, and finding inspiration along the way.

This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out to begin; you just need the willingness to take the next step.Kelsey is currently crowdfunding as she completes renovations for Sincere Suites. If you feel called to support a space rooted in creativity and community, you can learn more here:
https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/women-entrepreneurship-fundraiser-0

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Christina Oyola, U.S. veteran, mother, entrepreneur, and a woman whose life has included profound trauma, periods of housing instability, and deep personal transformation.Christina shares her lived experience with honesty and clarity, reflecting on what it meant to navigate survival, and what helped her keep going through some of the most difficult chapters of her life.What emerges in this conversation is not just a story of hardship, but a story of inner strength, resilience, imagination, and the presence of something steady within, even when life felt anything but stable.This is a conversation about trauma, yes, but also about healing, meaning-making, and the human capacity to keep becoming. For more on Christina and her work, visit: https://linktr.ee/thatdaycollective

This SolFul conversation with Theodore “Ted” Albe is one that stays with you.

What unfolds isn’t just a story about ADHD or dyslexia, it’s a powerful reframe of what we’ve been taught to see as limitations. Ted shares how neurodiversity shaped not only how he learns and creates, but how he parents, builds, and moves through the world.

This is a conversation about:

Seeing neurodiversity as a superpower, not a setback

Parenting with presence, emotional awareness, and flexibility

The intersection of storytelling, technology, and human connection

Redefining success on your own terms

Growth that comes through both expansion and loss

Ted’s journey, from navigating ADHD and dyslexia to founding Novaskai, offers a grounded, honest perspective on what it really means to embrace how you’re wired.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you , or someone you love, fits the mold… this episode invites you to consider that maybe the mold was never the point.

For more on Novaskai: Home | Novaskai Innovation