In this insightful and empowering episode, Shelly O’Neal sits down with Amy Hartmann, founder and CEO of SoTrue, a podcast production agency that helps businesses grow through meaningful conversations and authentic storytelling. Together, they explore the intersection of wellness, leadership, and entrepreneurship—and how intentional choices can transform not only how we work, but how we live.

Amy shares her journey from teacher to founder, how she built a thriving marketing company by accident, and why she ultimately chose to focus exclusively on podcasting. She opens up about a life-changing health scare that forced her to rethink stress, boundaries, and success—and how those lessons have reshaped the way she leads her company and supports her team.

Shelly and Amy discuss the evolution of podcasting, the balance between technology and human connection, and what it means to build a culture rooted in trust, delegation, and purpose. This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and redefining success on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Purpose creates longevity. When your work aligns with your mission, impact naturally follows.

• Boundaries are leadership. Saying no and setting limits models healthy success for your team.

• Hustle isn’t health. Constant productivity without balance leads to burnout—not achievement.

• Connection is the future. In a world of AI, real human conversations remain irreplaceable.

• Delegation builds culture. Empowering others strengthens your team and your wellbeing.

• Wellness is a practice. Movement, rest, hydration, and gratitude matter as much as any business metric.

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Host Shelly O’Neal is a therapist, substance abuse professional, and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist. She is an entrepreneur, owner of two companies, along with being the founder of a non-profit that assists children and families dealing with issues such as abuse, addiction, trauma, and suicide.

Shelly is the founder and CEO of a healthcare company with several locations in Kentucky. Her company provides both mental health and psychiatric medical services to children, teens, and adults in Kentucky.

SO Wellness, is located in Nashville, Tennessee and focuses on helping both individuals and companies develop wellness programs to improve employee mental health and corporate wellness.

Shelly addresses the needs of C-Suite individuals and high-profile clients. She has been featured on various media outlets including ABC’s WKM, NBC’s WSMV-4, MorningLine and Yahoo! Finance along with publications such as Authority Magazine, Medium Magazine, and Bellevue City Lifestyle

Learn more about Shelly and SO Wellness on her website: shellyonealwellness.com

Connect with her online:

https://www.instagram.com/shellyonealwellness/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-o%E2%80%99neal-39a310aa/

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Amy Hartmann is the founder and CEO of SoTrue, a podcast production and strategy company helping business owners grow their reach, authority, and revenue through intentional podcasting. With a background in education and marketing, Amy has built multiple successful companies and now dedicates her work to helping others amplify their message and impact.

Connect with Amy online:www.sotruemedia.com

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