Amina Change Your Life Amina AlTai

Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast. Elena has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. After graduating Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade, then shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, art and writing. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time, was released in May 2023.
 
Her virtual Engaged Mentorship is renowned for inviting analog creativity into online coursework and her Perceptive Parenting audio course is a key resource for parents. Elena's yoga classes and meditations are featured on Glo. She works to elevate bright futures for girls, women and children through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders, On The Inside and Free Food Kitchen. She received the Buddhist Precepts from Roshi Joan Halifax in 2023 and is now a candidate for Chaplaincy. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums.
 
The key moments in this episode are:
00:01:03 - Purposeful Leadership 
00:01:21 - Elena's Journey 
00:03:28 - Parenting and Communication 
00:12:52 - Self-Discovery and Transformation 
00:17:53 - Balancing Privilege and Purpose 
00:18:43 - Journaling and Self-Definition


Connect with Elena Brower
Website: elenabrower.com
Instagram: @elenabrower
Substack: softeningtime.substack.com
 
Connect with Amina AlTai
Website: aminaaltai.com
Instagram: @aminaaltai
TikTok: @theaminaaltai
Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Our guest today is the incredible Liza Fenster, also known as Crow Mother. Liza's journey as an indigenous woman is deeply rooted in ecological and community healing, with a strong commitment to social justice and the reparation of BIPOC communities. As a tarot reader, medium, Reiki master teacher, and ordained minister, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our conversation. Liza's unique perspective on decolonizing wellness practices and navigating the wellness space as an indigenous woman offers valuable insights for our audience seeking spiritual and wellness guidance. Her personal journey through trauma and healing sheds light on the impact of trauma on spiritual awakening, providing a profound understanding of authentic and sustainable healing. We're thrilled to have Liza on the podcast to share her wisdom and expertise with us.
 
The key moments in this episode are:
00:01:18 - Liza's Journey to Healing and Mediumship
00:09:56 - Stepping into the Role of Lineage Healer
00:12:37 - Conviction and Loyalty to BIPOC Communities
00:15:33 - Working in the Wellness Space
00:19:38 - Individual vs. Collective Work
00:21:43 - Collective Reading

Connect with Liza Fenster
Website: thecrowmother.com
Instagram: @crow.mother.channeling
 
Connect with Amina AlTai
Website: aminaaltai.com
Instagram: @aminaaltai
TikTok: @theaminaaltai
Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Maryn Azoff is a vocal transformation coach known for her innovative program, the vocal transformation method. Her expertise stems from extensive training as a classically trained singer and musician, combined with a deep understanding of mixed lineages and ancient wisdom. Maryn's approach integrates a diverse range of vocal techniques used across cultures, aiming to reawaken the innate intelligence of the body, mind, and spirit connection through the human voice. With a focus on the physical frequency of the voice and embodied integration, her work empowers individuals to tap into their instinctual and emotional intelligence. Join us to experience Maryn's mission to unleash the potential of the human voice.
 
The key moments in this episode are:
00:04:29 - Stepping into Purpose
00:06:23 - The Power of the Voice
00:13:12 - Listening to the Heart vs. the Head
00:21:41 - Transformations and Healing
00:27:00 - Awakening and Taking Action
 
Connect with Maryn Azoff
Website: vocaltransformation.com
Instagram: @vocal_transformation
Tiktok:   @vocaltransformation
YouTube: @vocal_transformation
 
Connect with Amina AlTai
Website: aminaaltai.com
Instagram: @aminaaltai
TikTok: @theaminaaltai
Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Christene Barberich is a renowned writer, founder, and former global editor-in-chief for Refinery 29. With an illustrious career that includes stints at iconic publications like Gourmet magazine and the New Yorker, Christene has continuously redefined the landscape of women's content. Her journey, marked by a commitment to storytelling and nurturing evolving narratives, has been an inspiration to many. Through her unique perspective, experience, and humor Christene tells us what it is to navigate having a public persona, building an iconic brand, and tapping into her limitlessness. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
00:02:18 - Early Influences
00:07:38 - Navigating Fear and Success
00:12:57 - Importance of Conscious Communication
00:17:43 - Morning Rituals and Mental Health
00:22:05 - Leaving Nothing on the Table
00:24:21 - Cultivating Limitlessness
 
Connect with Christene Barberich
Website: christenebarberich.com
Instagram: @christenebarberich
Linkedin:   linkedin/in/christenebarberich
Substack: tinyapartment.substack.com
 
Connect with Amina AlTai
Website: aminaaltai.com
Instagram: @aminaaltai
TikTok: @theaminaaltai
Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai 
 
Resources 
The Soul’s Code
 

Being an ethical millionaire isn't just about making money—it's about healing wounds and creating positive change. This episode dives deep into the world of ethical wealth-building and the societal impact it can have. Can we really be ethical millionaires? The answer might surprise you. Join the conversation and uncover the unexpected keys to ethical wealth creation. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
00:02:03 - The Need for Ethical Millionaires
00:06:59 - Core Wounds and Ethical Wealth
00:11:58 - Environmental Considerations in Wealth Building
00:12:51 - Advocacy and Policy Change
00:13:10 - Resourcing Others
 
Connect with Amina AlTai
Website: aminaaltai.com
Instagram: @aminaaltai
TikTok: @theaminaaltai
Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Elizabeth Kott is podcast royalty! She’s a serial entrepreneur, creative, and industry expert with a career spanning over 16 years in PR, fashion, and entertainment. She is the co-host of Too Niche and was the former co-host of the very successful That’s So Retrograde podcast. As a founding team member of The Zoe Report and the creator of the influential online fashion consignment website Closet Rich, Elizabeth has spent her career bringing creativity to the forefront and supporting others in doing the same. She’s been featured in Elle Magazine, Refinery 29, Glamour.com, and Entrepreneur Magazine to name a few. Plus, you’ll want to listen all the way through to the end because Elizabeth has a special gift just for our listeners. 
 
In this episode, we discuss:
00:09:08 - Amplifying Female Voices in Podcasting
00:12:02 - Creating a Successful Show
00:13:33 - Providing Value to the Audience
00:17:26 - Creativity, Self-care, and Healing
00:22:03 - Interviewing Tips and Monetizing Podcasts
00:27:59 - The Beginning of a Vision
00:29:13 - Embracing Visionlessness


Resources mentioned:
Q2 Vision Boarding Workshop
Free 15-minute Call with Elizabeth
 
Connect with Elizabeth Kott
Podcast: Too Niche

Instagram: @elizabethkott
Instagram: @this_is_tooniche
 
Connect with Amina AlTai
Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai
TikTok: @theaminaaltai
Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai