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Mar 4, 2025 • 31min

Ep 111: Escaping the Invisibility Tax: Strategies for Under-Represented Leaders with Chloé Nwangwu

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 highlights the additional resources under recognized individuals must expend to attain visibility. Through her expertise, Chloé has developed scientifically formulated visibility strategies and systems designed to neutralize biases and enhance brand visibility in a competitive marketplace. Her insights are particularly relevant for professionals seeking to elevate their visibility and influence within their professional domains. The key moments in this episode are:  00:02:03 - Chloe's Career Trajectory  00:05:26 - The Invisibility Tax and Its Facets  00:07:55 - Impact of the Ambition Penalty  00:14:11 - Racial Attention Deficit and Intersectionality  00:17:52 - Five Stages of Visibility  00:25:51 - Overcoming Invisibility and Bias    Connect with Chloé Nwangwu LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nwangwu LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/nobiworks Instagram: @nobiworks Resources mentioned in this episode   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai 
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Feb 25, 2025 • 34min

Ep 110: Building an Audacious Mindset: Build the Life You Deserve with Anne Marie Anderson

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 Let Yourself Win," is set to be released in January, offering readers invaluable insights into overcoming barriers to living boldly and confidently. With her powerful and entertaining keynotes, including her signature talk, "Building an Audacious Mindset," Anne Marie brings a wealth of expertise, making her an exceptional guest for today's discussion on cultivating audacity for career and personal success. The key moments in this episode are:  00:03:26 - Overcoming Fear and Making Audacious Choices  00:12:11 - Audacious Moves and Ikigai Exercise  00:14:24 - Front Row and Community  00:24:54 - Anne Marie’s Seminal Moment of Audacity  00:29:11 - Embracing Rejection  Connect with Anne Marie Anderson Website: annemarieanderson.com Instagram: @Anneandersontv Book: annemarieanderson.com/book   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai
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Feb 18, 2025 • 38min

Ep 109: Harnessing the Power of Awkwardness with Global Keynote speaker Henna Pryor

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 Magazine Woman of Influence, she has established strong partnerships with leading organizations including Google, Workday, Johnson and Johnson, and JP Morgan Chase. With two TEDx speaking engagements and her book, "Good Awkward," endorsed by NFL quarterback Russell Wilson and former HBR editor Karen Dillon, Henna's professional journey and expertise in navigating career transitions position her as a credible and influential figure for professionals seeking guidance and inspiration. The key moments in this episode are:  00:02:28 - Building Relationships Through Deposits and Withdrawals  00:13:34 - Compassionate Networking 00:24:21 - The Importance of Consistency in Personal Branding  00:27:00 - Building Resilience  00:28:38 - Fear of Not Meeting Imagined Potential  00:33:59 - Externalizing Self-Talk and Embracing Feedback    Connect with Henna Pryor Website: pryoritygroup.com Instagram: @Hennapryor LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hennapryor Book: pryoritygroup.com/book   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai
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Feb 11, 2025 • 37min

Ep 108: The Intersection of Growth, Culture, and Community: How Mental Health is Shaped by Society with Minaa B.

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 mental health practices, Minaa's work has gained recognition on platforms like Red Table Talk, BBC, and Oprah Daily. As a member of the mental health advisory committee for Wondermind, Minaa B brings a wealth of expertise and a fresh perspective to the evolving conversation around mental health, making her a valuable voice in the field. The key moments in this episode are:  00:02:32 - Minaa’s Career Trajectory and Evolution  00:12:27 - Culture's Impact on Mental Health  00:15:39 - Negative Impact of Wellness Culture  00:26:03 - Implementing Organizational Change    Connect with Minaa B. Website: minaab.com Instagram: @minaa_b   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai   
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Feb 4, 2025 • 34min

Ep 107: How This VC CEO Is Empowering Diverse Leaders to Take Their Seat at the Table with Jen Jeronimo

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 representation in venture capital is reflected in her launch of the WAVE program, which has empowered over 200 women in venture capital, and her role as an advisor for Bridge2 Technologies. Her advocacy for underrepresented founders, combined with her extensive financial expertise, positions her as a key figure in driving diversity and inclusion within the venture capital landscape. The key moments in this episode are:  00:01:02 - Mission and Impact of Gaingels Inc.  00:08:01 - Career Trajectory and Transition to Gaingels  00:12:00 - The Data Supporting Diversity in Venture Capital  00:15:12 - Impact of Women in Venture  00:21:44 - Women Achieving Venture Equality (WAVE) Program  00:29:41 - Trends in Diversity and Inclusion in Startups    Connect with Jen Jeronimo Website: gaingels.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jeronimo1   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai   
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Jan 28, 2025 • 33min

Ep 106: Leveraging the Enneagram for Personal Growth at Work and Home with Stephanie Barron Hall

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 effectively utilized the Enneagram to facilitate personal growth and self-awareness for individuals and teams. In this episode, we explore what the Enneagram is, how to use it, if our types change over time and so much more.    The key moments in this episode are:  00:04:37 - Stephanie's Career Journey  00:08:30 - Formation of Enneagram Types  00:12:37 - Using Enneagram in the Workplace 00:15:35 - Personal Applications of Enneagram and Self-Reflection  00:19:51 - Enneagram in Relationships 00:24:00 - Readiness to Change and Misuse of Enneagram  Connect with Stephanie Barron Hall Website: ninetypes.co Instagram: @ninetypesco Book: ninetypes.co/enneagram-in-real-life   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai 
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Jan 21, 2025 • 37min

Ep 105: The Science of Aptitude Assessments: How to Leverage Your Hidden Genius with Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison

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 Advisory board of the Peggy Guggenheim Museum in Venice, offers a diverse and insightful background. Our other guest Alex, the founder of Throughline Guidance, has shared his expertise at South by Southwest, Northwestern University, and TEDx, among others. With a background in public policy and a strong commitment to helping individuals align their work with their passions, Alex's unique perspective is sure to enrich our conversation. The key moments in this episode are:  00:02:27 - Career Wellness and Aptitudes  00:07:45 - Addressing Systemic Bias in Career Counseling  00:12:19 - Finding the Right Career Path  00:20:54 - Braided Rope of Talents, Interests, and Personality Traits  00:26:49 - Feeling Stuck in Career  00:33:20 - Managing Employee Alignment    Connect with Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison Website: yourhiddengenius.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/betsywills X: @betsywills LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-ellison-88ba721a Facebook: @alexellisoneducation Substack: alexellison.substack.com   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai   
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Jan 14, 2025 • 29min

Ep 104: Designing Intentional Spaces: Using Astrocartography & the Jupiter Method to Upgrade Your Life

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 grounded in the belief that environments play a critical role in personal healing and well-being, making her a sought-after expert in the field of intentional and nourishing living spaces. With a keen understanding of how surroundings impact individuals, Reema's work goes beyond aesthetics, focusing on creating spaces that not only look good but also nurture personal growth and well-being.   The key moments in this episode are:  00:02:08 - Reema's Background and Evolution  00:06:07 - Applying the Jupiter Method 00:12:01 - Creating Harmonious Spaces for Everyone  00:19:57 - Incorporating Cultural Elements in Space Design  00:23:28 - Making a Positive Impact Through Intentional Curating  Connect with Reema Ghannoum Website: thejupitermethod.com Instagram: @thejupitermethod   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai 
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Jan 7, 2025 • 31min

Ep 103: The Wake-Up Call: Transforming Overwork into Purposeful Living with Amanda Baudier

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. Amanda's emphasis on a human-first path to success, coupled with her expertise in integrating spiritual wisdom, offers valuable insights for business professionals seeking to achieve personal and professional balance. With her background and commitment to holistic wellness, Amanda is dedicated to empowering individuals to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.    The key moments in this episode are:  00:01:52 - Amanda's Career Trajectory and Burnout Experience  00:07:41 - Identity Shift and Setting Boundaries  00:12:53 - The Importance of Understanding the Nervous System  00:14:13 - Identifying Energy Centers  00:25:16 - Embracing Social Justice in Work  00:29:01 - Overcoming Fear and Seeking Support  Connect with Amanda Baudier Website: amandabaudier.com Instagram: @amandabaudier Website: fullplatefullcup.com Instagram:   @fullplatefullcup   Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin:   linkedin/in/aminaaltai 
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Dec 31, 2024 • 11min

Ep 102: Preparing for 2025: How Acknowledging, Releasing, and Visioning Sets You Up for Success

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  00:07:32 - Visioning for the Year Ahead  00:08:59 - Setting Meaningful Goals  00:10:35 - Gratitude and Next Steps  Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai    Episode journaling questions:    What do you want to stand for in this next year of life? What is your personal mission for the year ahead of you? What do you want to experience with your career this year? What do you want to experience with your relationship to money? What do you want to experience with your relationship to your body? What do you want to experience with your community this year? What do you want to experience with your relationship to yourself? What do you want to shift, experience, or make better in relation to your identity? What is one radical act you can take that you’ve been putting off?

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