Amina Change Your Life

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 wealth of insight to th...

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 on what it was like b...

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 Pennsylvania to develop ...

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 Broadway career, along with ...

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 work has been featured in...

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 growth. Educated at NYU,...

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 India, and other major ...

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 "invisibility tax," which h...

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 Dismantle, Doubt, and ...

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. Recognized as a Success...

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 build sustainable men...

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 championing equitable access and representat...

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 systems, Stephanie has effe...

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 her involvement on the ...

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. Her approach is ground...

Amanda Baudier brings a wealth of experience as a holistic executive coach, startup advisor, and spiritual mentor. Her journey from leading teams at Tao Group, Sakara Life, and Melissa Wood Health to attaining certifications in yoga, meditation, shamanism, holistic nutrition, MBSR, Reiki, and somatic experiencing has uniquely positioned her to guide high-performing individuals towards holistic growth and well-being. Am...

In this episode of Amina Change Your Life, Amina delves into the power of acknowledgment, intentional releasing, and purposeful visioning as we approach a new year. Lets create space for meaningful self-reflection and intentional visioning. It’s time to reflect, release, and vision.

The key moments in this episode are: 

00:02:50 - Releasing What Doesn't Serve Us 

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Many of us have been conditioned to downplay our successes in favor of humility, but there is real scientifically backed evidence proving why that’s not the best path forward. If we can challenge this mindset and celebrate our wins, we’re capable of so much more.

The key moments in this episode are: 

00:02:48 - Overcoming the Fear of Celebrating Achievements 

00:05:38 - The Powe...

It’s our 100th episode and we’re doing something extra special! We made a compilation of our most loved episodes highlighting pearls of wisdom that have changed all of our lives! Joining Amina AlTai in this milestone 100th episode are distinguished guests, Gay Hendricks, Kelly Diels, Arij Mikati, Sarah Tacy Tangredi, Liz Moody, Dr. Aviva Romm, Brittany Martin, and Minda Harts. Each of these remarkable individuals bring...