Welcome back to She’s Interesting — the podcast for women building careers, businesses, and lives that feel as good as they look. I’m your host, Rashel Hariri — award-winning marketer, consultant, and startup advisor.

Today’s guest is Amina AlTai — executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of The Ambition Trap. With a background in brand marketing and a powerful personal journey through burnout and autoimmune illness, Amina now helps leaders and entrepreneurs align their work with their well-being. Her signature approach blends business strategy with purpose, mindset, and wellness, guiding high performers to build successful and sustainable careers.

In this episode, Amina and I talk about:

How her Iraqi and Welsh roots shaped her identity and definition of success
The moment burnout forced her to rethink everything
The difference between ambition driven by purpose vs. pain
How to bet on yourself — especially when the “safe” choice feels easier
The invisible barriers holding underrepresented founders back — and how to name them
Healing your relationship with money as a woman founder
How The Ambition Trap came to life (and what it taught her in the process)

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt the pressure to keep achieving — even when it’s costing you your health, happiness, or peace of mind. Amina brings the real talk, deep wisdom, and lived experience to help you get back in alignment.

Connect with Amina AlTai:Website: aminaaltai.comInstagram: @aminaaltai

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Music Credits:Intro music: Lifeline by Kaleido

Christine Hong, “Identity, Youth, and Gender in the Korean American Church” (Palgrave Macmillan, 2015)