Amina Change Your Life

Amber Rae, an internationally acclaimed author, illustrator, and speaker, is a force in the world of self-discovery and empowerment. With her bestselling books like "Choose Wonder Over Worry" and "The Answers Are Within You," she has touched the lives of millions across nearly 200 countries. Amber's work, filled with emotional depth and wisdom, has not only resonated with audiences globally but ha...

Amina shares personal and professional updates, giving insights into her recent book tour, the reception of her work, and upcoming changes to the podcast format. She emphasizes the importance of embracing cyclical growth, rest, and renewal in leadership, reflecting on her past struggles, heartbreak, and ego-reconciliation.   The key moments in this episode are:  00:01:00 - Book Tour Highlights  00...

Nicole Kalil, a renowned speaker, coach, and author of "Validation is for Parking" brings a refreshing and candid approach to building confidence. With a dynamic career journey from a Fortune 100 finance firm to hosting the globally acclaimed podcast "This is Women's Work" Nicole's insights are rooted in real-world experience. Her genuine passion for empowering individuals and eliminating gender b...

Arundhathi Subramaniam, an accomplished poet and author, has garnered acclaim for her 15 comprehensive works encompassing poetry and prose, solidifying her position as one of India's leading literary figures. Her latest publication, "Women Who Wear Only Themselves," intricately explores the lives of contemporary women on sacred journeys, offering a unique perspective on spirituality and personal g...

Claire Wasserman is a speaker, author, and founder of Ladies Get Paid, a newsletter, podcast, and coaching practice dedicated to helping women embrace their worth and activate their potential. With a Master's Certificate in Financial Psychology, Claire has traveled the country teaching thousands of women how to negotiate millions of dollars in raises, start businesses, and advocate for themselves...

Frenchie Ferenczi is a seasoned small business strategist, fractional leader to startups, and advisor to founders. With a remarkable career journey that includes scaling $100 million businesses like The Wing, managing teams of over 50 people, and mentoring a thousand plus entrepreneurs, Frenchie brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Her mission to help more people build financi...

Megan Hellerer, the Founder and CEO of Coaching for Under Fulfilled Overachievers, is an accomplished career coach and author of "Directional Living," a comprehensive framework for career fulfillment in the 21st century. With a strong professional background, including eight years at Google and features in esteemed publications such as New York Magazine and Vogue Australia, Megan has garnered reco...

Brittany Martin, a seasoned business strategist and author, offers a unique approach to redefining the way we perceive work. With her extensive experience in scaling businesses and guiding teams through rapid growth, Brittany emphasizes the significance of prioritizing alignment over burnout.  The key moments in this episode are:   00:04:31 - Collective Empathy and Amplifying Voices  00:09:34 - Pu...

Nina Rodríguez-Marty serves as the Executive Editor at Penguin Life and Maria Shriver's, The Open Field imprints of Penguin Random House. Her specialization lies in acquiring prescriptive and idea-driven nonfiction across a spectrum of categories, including Self Help, Personal Development, Psychology, Wellness, Health, Productivity, and Peak Performance. Noteworthy authors under her guidance inclu...

Nitika Chopra, the founder and CEO of Chronicon and the Chronicon foundation, is a dedicated advocate for empowering individuals with chronic illness. Having faced her own journey marked by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since childhood, Nitika's entrepreneurial spirit led her to host her own TV show, Naturally Beautiful, and organize over a hundred transformative events. Her influence extends...

Lia Avellino, a relational and somatic psychotherapist, is also the CEO of Spokescircles. Her expertise in modern love and women's wellness, coupled with her role as a sought-after facilitator and media commentator, has seen her work featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and The Tamron Hall Show. With a focus on helping individuals embrace their full, unapologetic selves, Lia brings a w...

Amina's forthcoming book, The Ambition Trap, is now out in the world, but it took three long years of writing and a lifetime of lessons for this book to come to be. Amina sold the book to Penguin Random House's imprint Open Field from Maria Shriver in September of 2022. Along the way, Amina had support from loving friends, peers, and colleagues, and we're getting a chance for them to interview her...

Dr. Beth Kaplan, author of the new book Braving the Workplace, is a recognized authority in the fields of belonging and leadership development. With a career spanning over two decades in executive roles, Dr. Kaplan has leveraged her expertise in human connection, learning, and leadership to make significant contributions to fostering workplace belonging. Her collaboration with the University of Pe...

Robert Hartwell is recognized as a storytelling expert, HGTV and Own TV Host, Inc. 5000 Entrepreneur, Broadway performing artist, and award-winning director. Passionate about empowering the next generation of performers, artists, and entrepreneurs, Hartwell's Broadway Collective has an outstanding 97% success rate in guiding students into top musical theater college programs. His impressive Broadw...

Ruchika Malhotra, the best selling author of Inclusion on Purpose, An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work, brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation around DEI and how to navigate the current climate. As the founder of Candor, an inclusion strategy practice, and a recognized media expert on inclusive leadership and workplace culture, Ruchika's wor...

Bringing a wealth of experience as a licensed solution-focused therapist and flow researcher, Dr. Julia Colangelo has dedicated over 14 years to understanding the intricacies of flow and mindfulness. Her expertise extends to her role as the founder of hello Flow and the Flow Brain, where she imparts behavioral flow strategies and mindfulness skills to support social, emotional, and relationship gr...

Today, I'm joined by Israa Nasir, a New York City based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of Well Guide, a digital community for mental health awareness. With a specific focus on mental health, identity formation, and healing for the AAPI first and second generation immigrant community, Israa has been featured in Time, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, NBC, Vox, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Vogue I...

Chloé Nwangwu, known as the brand scientist, serves as the director of NobiWorks, a brand visibility consultancy. With a background in international conflict resolution and mediation, Chloé's journey into understanding under recognition began during her involvement in peace negotiations. Her work led to the identification of the phenomenon of under recognition and the formulation of the term "invi...

Anne Marie Anderson, a three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and keynote speaker, boasts over three decades in the sports television industry, covering prestigious events including six Olympic Games, heavyweight title fights, NBA and MLB playoffs, and the Super Bowl. Renowned as one of the most experienced female play-by-play announcers in the country, Anne Marie's upcoming book, "Cultivating...

Henna Pryor, a former top leader at a $2 billion executive search firm, possesses over 14 years of extensive experience in career transitions and leadership. As a highly sought-after global keynote speaker and 18 time award winning author, Henna's insights have been prominently featured in publications such as Inc. Magazine, Forbes, NBC, Washington Post, business.com, HuffPost, and Fast Company. R...

Minaa B. MSW LMSW is a licensed social worker, mental health educator, and the author of Owning Our Struggles. Her passion for bridging pop culture, music, and personal healing led her to found I'm So Mature, a media company that explores the intersection of growth, culture, and community. With a focus on creating psychologically safe environments within organizations and empowering individuals to...

Jen Jeronimo, the CEO of Gaingels Inc., possesses over 20 years of finance and banking experience, with notable leadership roles at Credit Suisse, Bear Stearns, and JP Morgan. Since taking the helm at Gaingels in 2021, she has been instrumental in overseeing $900 million in investments across 2,500 portfolio companies, benefiting from the involvement of 4,000 members. Jen's commitment to championi...

Stephanie Barron Hall is a certified Enneagram coach, author, and speaker with a strong foundation in psychology and a specialized focus on personality profiling systems. Her expertise in translating complex concepts into relatable and transformative insights has made her a leader in the Enneagram community. With a comprehensive understanding of team dynamics and motivation-based personality syste...

Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison, the co-authors of "Your Hidden Genius," provide a wealth of knowledge and experience in this episode. Betsy, the co-founder of youscience, brings her expertise in aptitude awareness and branding, having spoken at TEDx Women and lectured at Vanderbilt and NYU Stern School of Business. Her role as the Director of Marketing and Branding at Diversified Trust, along with h...

Reema Ghannoum brings a unique blend of expertise to the table, leveraging over a decade of experience as a registered nurse across diverse medical specialties. As the founder of the Jupiter Method, Reema seamlessly combines her background in health and wellness with astrology, feng shui, interior design, and astrogeography to craft living spaces that resonate with her clients' highest potential....