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Amina Change Your Life Amina AlTai
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Leading coach, Amina AlTai, interviews the world's top career, entrepreneurship, mindset, and well-being experts to learn how they changed their circumstances and built a life they love. In each episode, we'll explore how to stare down your fears, embody your gifts, and build a life and career you want to get out of bed for every single day. Amina Change Your Life is a masterclass in learning to up-level while centering joy, and the people and things you care about most. If you enjoy Dear Gabby, Hello Seven with Rachel Rodgers, The Goal Digger Podcast, or Farnoosh Torabi's So Money, then this show is for you. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Ep 68: But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love and Family Between Cultures with Sahaj Kaur Kohli
Sahaj Kaur Kohli, the founder of Brown Girl Therapy, is a licensed therapist and columnist for The Washington Post's advice column, "Asking for a Friend." She has garnered recognition for her innovative approach to mental health and wellness, specifically tailored for adult children of immigrants. Sahaj's expertise has been prominently featured in reputable media outlets such as Good Morning America, CNN, The New York Times, and HuffPost. Her extensive experience as a consultant, educator, and international speaker has made her a sought-after authority on navigating bicultural identities, overcoming achievement culture, and addressing internalized oppression. With a focus on authentic self-expression, Sahaj's work delivers practical strategies for individuals striving to attain emotional well-being and break free from societal pressures.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:05:46 - Founding Brown Girl Therapy
00:10:26 - Performance and Straddling Cultures
00:13:17 - Breaking Generational Narratives
00:17:27 - Self-Care vs. Community Care
00:23:26 - Navigating Self-Worth and Achievement Culture
00:30:37 - Overcoming Self-Sabotage and Limiting Beliefs
00:36:39 - Book Tour Information
Connect with Sahaj Kaur Kohli
Website: browngirltherapy.com
Instagram: @sahajkohli
Instagram: @browngirltherapy
X: @sahajkohli
Connect with Amina AlTai
Website: aminaaltai.com
Instagram: @aminaaltai
TikTok: @theaminaaltai
Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai -
Ep 67: Communicating Your Essence with Elena Brower
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 -
Ep 66: Healing through Decolonized Mediumship, Reiki, and Tarot with Liza Fenster
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 -
Ep 65: Awakening Inner Power Through Vocal Transformation with Maryn Azoff
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 -
Ep 64: Step Into Your Limitlessness with Christene Barberich
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
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Ep 63: How to be an Ethical Millionaire
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
Customer Reviews
My “stop limiting yourself” go to
These conversations always hit home and motivate me to get back up and keep going. Amina always helps reframe my perspective and her guests are such incredible humans just like her!
I always learn something!
I look forward to each new episode of this podcast. I always learn something from Amina and her guests.
Just what I needed!
Amina’s style is a blend of life coach, best friend, and trusted advisor. She brings on valuable guest I learn from each time and I’m so thrilled to make the show part of my weekly routine.