

Amina Change Your Life
Amina AlTai
Welcome to Amina Change Your Life where high ambition meets higher purpose. Hosted by Amina AlTai, a leading coach for the person who’s done it all and is ready to do things differently. Each week, Amina interviews the world’s top career, entrepreneurship, mindset, and well-being experts to uncover how they transformed their circumstances and built lives they truly love.
Through unfiltered conversations and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to stare down fear, embody your gifts, and design a career and life you’re excited to wake up for every single day. Amina Change Your Life is a masterclass in up-leveling without sacrificing joy—or the people and things that matter most.
If you love Dear Gabby, Hello Seven with Rachel Rodgers, The Goal Digger Podcast, or Farnoosh Torabi’s So Money, this show is your next stop for inspiration, strategy, and transformation. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Through unfiltered conversations and actionable insights, you’ll learn how to stare down fear, embody your gifts, and design a career and life you’re excited to wake up for every single day. Amina Change Your Life is a masterclass in up-leveling without sacrificing joy—or the people and things that matter most.
If you love Dear Gabby, Hello Seven with Rachel Rodgers, The Goal Digger Podcast, or Farnoosh Torabi’s So Money, this show is your next stop for inspiration, strategy, and transformation. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 12min
Ep 78: The 5 Step Guide to a Soulful Career Change
In this episode, Amina AlTai discusses how to quit your day job with a spiritual approach, offering insights on integrating spiritual principles into career transitions. She shares personal anecdotes and practical advice, emphasizing purpose, integrity, and spiritual consciousness. If you're considering a career pivot, this episode provides valuable guidance and actionable steps for a more fulfilling and authentic journey. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Enrollment for Authenticity Pays Accelerator 00:02:03 - How to Quit Your Day Job but Make It Spiritual 00:03:34 - Letting Spirit In 00:04:44 - Confront Your Fears 00:05:45 - Stop Hiding 00:11:46 - Quitting with Integrity Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Jul 9, 2024 • 33min
Ep 77: How to Create a Brand People Love with Brittany Driscoll
Brittany Driscoll is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Squeeze, a way better massage experience from the founders of Drybar. Brittany spent four years running marketing for Drybar where she helped take the company from $30M to more than $100M, and prior to that Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising. Her passion for supporting women in business and her remarkable journey as a cancer survivor and wellness advocate make her a true inspiration. Brittany's commitment to creating purpose-driven businesses and empowering entrepreneurs through franchising reflects her dedication to ethical wealth building. With her insights into crafting unforgettable brands and building businesses with genuine impact, Brittany's expertise is sure to provide valuable perspectives for entrepreneurs and female founders. The key moments in this episode are: 00:07:10 - Creating Emotional Relationships with Brands 00:10:25 - Prioritizing Employee Experience 00:13:53 - Vision for Community Transformation 00:21:34 - Learning from Hard Moments 00:24:43 - The Benefits of Franchising Connect with Brittany Driscoll Instagram: @brit_driscoll Instagram: @squeeze Website: squeezemassage.com Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Jul 2, 2024 • 31min
Ep 76: Right Within, Rebuilding Trust in the Workplace with Minda Harts
Minda Harts is an influential author and speaker known for her bestsellers "The Memo" and "Right Within," along with the YA book "You Are More Than Magic." She is a respected voice in advocating for women of color, self-advocacy, and rebuilding trust in the workplace. Minda's impact extends to major conferences and companies, including Nike, Zoom, Best Buy, Google, and the Aspen Ideas Festival. As an NYU assistant professor and founder of the Memo LLC, she actively shapes future leaders and empowers professionals. Her expertise has been honored by LinkedIn as the top voice for equity in the workplace in 2020 and by Business Insider as one of the top 100 people transforming businesses in 2022. Currently, Minda is dedicated to her new book, delving into the essential topic of rebuilding trust in the workplace. The key moments in this episode are: 00:08:25 - Healing from Workplace Trauma *Please note, Amina mentions Kenneth Jones, but she meant Keith Jones 00:13:33 - Embracing Freedom in the Workplace 00:18:58 - Tactics for Building Trust 00:29:43 - Removing Barriers and Creating a Supportive Environment Connect with Minda Harts Instagram: @mindaharts X: @mindaharts LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mindaharts Website Mindaharts.com Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Jun 25, 2024 • 36min
Ep 75: Healing Your Relationship with Money with Kate Northrup
Kate Northrup, an accomplished entrepreneur and best-selling author, is renowned for her expertise in financial healing and empowerment. Her influential books, including Money A Love Story and Do Less, coupled with her top-ranking podcast, Plenty, underscore her dedication to transforming mindsets and improving financial well-being. Featured in publications such as the New York Times, Oprah Daily, and Harvard Business Review, Kate's insights and practical strategies have garnered widespread recognition. With a pragmatic approach on holistic wealth-building, Kate Northrup has emerged as a trusted authority in the realm of financial literacy, resonating with a diverse audience seeking to enhance their relationship with money. The key moments in this episode are: 00:08:37 - The Journey to Money Consciousness 00:15:37 - Debt and Nervous System Connection 00:20:56 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Investing 00:26:10 - Aligning Work with Menstrual Cycle Connect with Kate Northrup Website: katenorthrup.com Facebook: facebook.com/katenorthrupcommunity Instagram: @katenorthrup Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Jun 18, 2024 • 30min
Ep 74: The Power of Applied Empathy with Michael Ventura
Michael Ventura, founder of Sub Rosa, shares insights on the power of empathy in business and leadership. Topics include the beginnings of empathy work, building trust through empathy, and pursuing multiple passions. Explore how applied empathy can enhance team performance and organizational culture.

Jun 11, 2024 • 11min
Ep 73: Your Bad Day Toolkit
We all have rough days—it’s part of being human. In this episode Amina gives us a simple and practical bad day toolkit we can use anytime and anywhere. Learn how movement, breath work, and journaling can keep you grounded and strong, no matter what life throws your way. The key moments in this episode are: 00:03:00 - Move Your Body 00:03:56 - The Wreck and the Cleanup 00:05:06 - Engaging in the Power of Now 00:06:07 - Not Overly Attaching or Identifying 00:08:12 - Crowd Out the Bad with the Good Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Jun 4, 2024 • 29min
Ep 72: Career Real Talk with Amy Emmerich, The Queen of Digital Media
Amy Emmerich, a seasoned C-suite visionary media executive with a remarkable portfolio of Emmy award-winning original content, is a powerhouse in the media industry. Formerly serving as the CEO for the Miss Universe organization and the global President and Chief Content Officer at Refinery 29, Amy has a proven track record of inspiring real change and driving engaging conversations. Her passion for igniting culturally significant discussions and delivering tangible results through innovative programming makes her a driving force in media innovation and transformation. With a keen eye for empowering individuals navigating the digital media landscape. The key moments in this episode are: 00:02:24 - Career Journey 00:08:08 - Paving the Way in Media 00:13:02 - Seeding Important Information into Content 00:19:19 - The Fiscal Cliff and Self-Worth 00:23:22 - The State of Digital Media Connect with Amy Emmerich Website: amyemmerich.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amyemmerich Instagram: @amyemmerich Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

May 28, 2024 • 35min
Ep 71: The Importance of a Trauma-Informed Workplace with Brittany Martin
Throughout her career, Brittany has leveraged integrity and radical candor to empower businesses and clients to unlock their full potential. As the President of Hello Seven, she has been a vital contributor to the company’s growth; catapulting the business from seven to eight figures. And she’s just getting started. In her time with Hello Seven, Brittany has been instrumental to the launch of the Hello Seven Foundation and programs such as Glow Up, the Hello Seven Coach Certification, We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club, and Six Figure Side Hustle, expanding business operations and earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 for fastest growing companies for three consecutive years. We talk about growth, team leadership, vision, and creating cultures that can thrive. The key moments in this episode are: 00:06:40 - Advocacy and Allyship 00:09:48 - Meeting Rachel Rodgers 00:14:42 - Healthy Conflict and Challenger Safety 00:19:07 - Supporting Positive Change Through Business 00:25:01 - Self-Reflection as a Leader 00:31:58 - Recognizing Tools of Oppression Connect with Brittany Martin Website: helloseven.co Instagram: @brittalynnmartin Instagram: @hello7co Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

May 21, 2024 • 34min
Ep 70: How to Build an Audience-First Marketing Strategy That Converts with Kiki Von Glinow
Kiki Von Glinow is the founder of Toast Media Group, sharing with us a decade of experience at the intersection of editorial and data. With a background as a journalist and the former Head of Growth at the Huffington Post, Kiki is known for her expertise in marrying data and storytelling. Her agency serves startups, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies, including clients like Bodily Scene, Mindbody Green, and Domino magazine. Kiki's approach centers on cultivating engaged audiences and unique communities, emphasizing the impact and value of marketing strategies. In this episode, we explored mission-driven marketing, community building, purposeful storytelling, and data-driven approaches to growing your engagement. The key moments in this episode are: 00:06:13 - Referrals and Advocacy in Marketing 00:14:33 - Navigating Trends in Marketing 00:16:31 - Quality Over Quantity in Content Creation 00:19:07 - Platform Changes and Content Strategy 00:24:44 - 2024 Marketing Imperatives 00:27:01 - Balancing Automation and Personalization Connect with Kiki Von Glinow Website: toastmediagroup.com Instagram: @kikivonglinow Instagram: @toastmediagroup Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

May 14, 2024 • 11min
Ep 69: How to Move Ahead When Things Feel Stuck
In this episode, Amina shares her journey of overcoming feeling stuck and offers insights on how to move ahead when you feel like you’ve tried everything. Maybe you feel: Stuck in your job. You’ve been hoping for a promotion of that something will shift but it’sjust more of the same. Stuck In your business. Like you’re doing ALL The activities but the clients just wont come. Stuck with your money and like you’ve openend all the portals but nothing is coming through Stuck in your relationship. You’ve done all the self work but the relationship feels exactly the same Stuck In your body. Like you’re trying all the things to help your human home feel good, but nothing seems to shift. This episode takes you through six ideas on how to get out of your freeze state and into flow. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:05 - Understanding Stuckness 00:01:03 - Navigating Stuckness 00:04:48 - Strategies for Moving Forward 00:09:53 - Finding Comfort in Change Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai LinkedIn: linkedin/in/aminaaltai