Amina Change Your Life

This week on the pod I have one half of the Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life duo, Michelle Maros. Michelle and I go way back to 2016! We are both part of an impact-driven social justice community called Move the Crowd where we became fast friends. This fellow scorpio co-hosts the Barb Knows Best podcast with her mom and business partner, Barb Schmidt. Through their company and their community activism,...

This week's episode is with my (and the internet's) favorite lifestyle journalist—Liz Moody. Host of top health and wellness podcast, Healthier Together, Liz is a seasoned writer, podcaster and entrepreneur who shares actionable, research-backed advice about gut health, hormone health, longevity, finances, relationships, mental health, and more. She is also a bestselling author, online creator wit...

This is a re-air of an interview I got to do with Liz Moody for her podcast, Healthier Together. Liz is an incredible journalist and did some Oprah-like interviewing. I loved the questions she asked and how this episode turned out so I wanted to share it here with you all.   Here's what we covered: Should your job align with your passion? Prior to launching your own business, what crucial question...

My sister, Genna, used to have a podcast called She Supreme and I was one of her guests a few years ago. I love this episode because when do you get to be interviewed by a family member? So, I thought, let's do a re-air! Does this sound familiar? You're constantly hustling and grinding to achieve success in your career, but something feels off. You can't quite put your finger on it, but you feel u...

Unleash the power of your story with PR experts Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti, as they guide you through owning your narrative to achieve your visibility goals.   In this episode, you will be able to: Discover techniques for building an impactful public platform. Uncover the power of genuine storytelling in personal branding. Gain insights for establishing thought leadership and industry position...

All change requires some level of courage, confidence, trust, and faith. But not all of us naturally feel confident. Some of that, particularly for historically excluded folks like women, POC, the LGBTQIA+ community, those with disabilities, those of varied sizes, and of varied immigration status, our confidence is often impacted by systemic oppression. If we don't see people like us in spaces we...

From Corporate Executive to Mindful Entrepreneur: The Unforeseen Journey of H.L. Ray. As he reached the pinnacle of his career, H.L. Ray realized the high price he had paid for success. He took a leap of faith, embarking on a self-discovery journey that led him to re-evaluate his values. Today, he is a thriving entrepreneur and coach, using his own experience to help others navigate the pivot towa...

Join Amina and her amazing producer, Sam Sedlack, as they take listener and Instagram questions about Amina and her path through entrepreneurship.   In this episode, you will be able to: Learn how to embrace change and growth without self-judgment. Uncover the valuable role of coaches in guiding personal development and transformation. Nurture a strong growth mindset that can positively impact you...

Megan Hellerer the founder and CEO of Coaching for Underfulfilled Overachievers, and the author of the forthcoming book, Directional Living: The Underfulfilled Overachiever's Guide to Fulfillment in Work and Life, which outlines a framework for a brand new paradigm for career fulfillment in the 21st century. Megan has led hundreds of Underfulfilled Overachievers, including AOC, to transform their...

Are you a career changer who feels lost in the process of pivoting your career? Have you heard these common myths that are holding you back?  Myth #1: You need to start from scratch. Myth #2: You can't switch industries. Myth #3: You have to take a pay cut. Let's debunk those right now.  In this episode of the Amina Change Your Life podcast, I explore the principles of a powerful career pivot. I s...

Are you a millennial struggling with burnout? Do you dream of finding a way to balance your work and rest? Anne Helen Petersen gives us the historical context that set millennials up to be the "burnout generation" and tells us what we can do about it.  Anne Helen Petersen, is a writer, researcher, and burnout expert with a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Texas. Anne is the author of fo...

Today on our Live Coaching Episode, Pilar Torcal, a designer and illustrator with an incredible fast-paced career shares the truth about her relationship to burnout and how her mindset has contributed.  In this episode, we unpack Amina's four part framework on burnout looking at biology, visible labor, invisible labor, and tolerations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your wellbeing...

In this podcast episode, Amina explores the significant impact managers can have on employee mental health. Highlighting findings from a study by the Workforce Institute at UKG which showed that 70% of people report that their manager has a greater impact on their mental health than their therapist or doctor and it can be equivalent to the impact of their life partners. Amina shares her personal e...

Through her work as a nervous system coach, Amy Bonaduce-Gardner has helped many people suffering from emotional and physical distress, unlock the power of the autonomic nervous system. By helping clients reconnect with their bodies, Amy is providing an unexpected path to well-being, leaving us to wonder: what other secrets of the body are yet to be discovered? In this episode, you will learn the...

When Amina's own career came to a grinding halt due to burnout and autoimmune diseases, she had to reimagine what ambition, purpose, and career meant to her—and soon, to those around her. Through her innovative approach to tackling burnout, Amina has discovered that true success lies in embracing the natural cycles of life. In this episode, you will be able to:  1. Discover the key factors behind...

When Kelly Diels, a feminist entrepreneur, faced an internal crisis of having to use business tactics in direct conflict with her principles, she had to find a creative way to do business in a way that honored her values, her team, and the collective.    Kelly is a feminist educator, writer, and coach specializing in feminist marketing for culture makers. She works to raise awareness about how bus...

In this episode, Khadijah, a grounded soul with energy and vivacity for life, must confront her deep-seated people-pleasing tendencies and accept her self-worth in order to level up her business and achieve her goal of shifting culture.   Khadijah is a multidisciplinary creative and brand strategist from Erbil, Iraq. She is a Visual Arts graduate of LaGuardia High School in New York City, a Barnar...

Hello my friends! In today's episode, we're talking all about how to ask for more money. From the stigma around money conversations, to asking for a raise within an organization, to raising your prices as a business owner—we're exploring it all. I will also get into how to communicate our value, how our mindset affects the outcome of the conversation, and supporting both yes and no decisions. Let'...

Hello my friends! For today's episode, I will be talking about money, how different identity contexts affect our relationships with money, and how anyone can change their relationship with money. I will also go through all the data and how allies can help open the conversations for underrepresented people. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [03:28] The data for different identities. [...

Hello my friends! For today's episode, I'm joined by Nitika Chopra. We talk about owning our exceptional abilities, the challenges surrounding our gifts, and the power of rock bottoms. Nitika also gets into how chronic illness has impacted Nitika's gifts, and giving ourselves permission to show up as we are. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [03:17] How Nitika got started. [06:39] Ni...

Hello my friends! For today's episode, I'm live coaching my client, Elizabeth Juarez. We talk about Elizabeth's Three Zones, hearing and following her calling, and feeling the shame from our Eh zone. Elizabeth also gets into embodying gifts, being authentic, and showing up in our most exceptional abilities.   Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [01:39] A bit about Elizabeth. [03:00] Ou...

Hello my friends! For today's episode, I will be talking about finding the balance between passions and paychecks, the sustainability of passion, and transitioning between careers. I will also get into the challenges that we face when following our passions alone, the passion tax, and I answer some listener questions. Let's delve in!   In this Episode You'll Learn: [01:24] The current shift toward...

  Hello my friends! For today's episode, I will be talking about the Three Zones in which we operate, identifying our zone of genius, and moving from the Eh to our Exceptional Abilities. I will also answer some questions from Instagram about quiet quitting, exceptional abilities in Corporate America, and working in the Exceptional Zone as an underrepresented leader. Let's delve in!   In this Episo...

Hey this is Amina AlTai and this Amina Change Your Life podcast. I have been sitting on this podcast for far too long now and I'm finally ready to get it out into the world. Now that we're gotten to know each other, I want to share a little bit about what you can expect from this podcast. My work sits at the intersection of business, mindset and well-being so expect content that empowers your work...

Amber Lilyestrom is a business mentor, branding expert, author, and speaker. Her work has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur, Mind Valley, and Working Mother Magazine. She is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show podcast and author of Master Your Money Mind and Paddle Home.   Hello my friends! For today's episode, I'm joined by Amber Lilyestrom. We talk about living on purpose, being in tune wi...