This week on SolFul Connections, we interrupt our regularly scheduled deep conversations to discuss:

• Celebrity family drama
• Public text message chaos
• High School Musical friendships
• And the ongoing debate over the proper way to staple

I gathered a panel of thoughtful, intelligent women and asked them to care deeply.

They did not.

But they showed up anyway.

Sometimes the conversations that “don’t matter” reveal more than we expect... about how we think, how we judge, how we laugh, and how we connect.

This one is semi ridiculous.
It’s honest.
It’s slightly unhinged.
And yes… it’s still SolFul.

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In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with William Schutt, founder and former chairman of Matcor, engineer, innovator, philanthropist, musician, and now author of Don’t Hire Stupid People — They’re Too Much Work.

Bill is known for his frank honesty, sharp humor, and no-nonsense approach to leadership. But beneath the directness is a thoughtful philosophy about words, culture, mentorship, and what it truly means to build something that lasts.

We talk about:

• The story behind the book (and its unforgettable title)

• The “So What?” principle and why perspective changes everything

• Why words like employee and customer matter more than we think

• Building culture intentionally

• The role of mentorship in a meaningful life

• Working internationally and navigating culture

• Why success isn’t enough. You have to build a life

This conversation brings the book to life through personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and plenty of humor.

If you care about leadership, culture, communication, and investing in the next generation, this one is for you.

Get Bill’s book here: https://a.co/d/0dQoEU9H

In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Dr. Michelle El Khoury for a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about the paths we choose, the ones we fall into, and the moments in life that ask us to pause, reassess, and begin again.

While Michelle’s work centers on supporting women through their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting journey, the heart of this conversation reaches far beyond any single life stage.

Together, they explore how culture shapes our expectations, how identity evolves, and how the “boulders” that show up in our lives often invite deeper reflection.

Michelle shares how breath can be a powerful form of yoga, and how simply learning to pause and be present can help us reconnect with ourselves in the middle of full, complicated lives.

This episode is for anyone who has ever taken stock of where they are, wondered where they’re headed, or felt the quiet nudge to live more intentionally, no matter their age, role, or season of life.

Dr. Michelle El Khoury is founder of Yogamazia® and a perinatal wellness expert who blends science, mindfulness, and compassion to support people through life’s major transitions. Her insights in this episode offer gentle reminders for all of us: sometimes the most meaningful shifts begin with awareness, curiosity, and one simple breath.

For more, visit: Yoga, Doula & Perinatal Support | Dr. Michelle H. El Khoury