Nitika Chopra, the founder and CEO of Chronicon and the Chronicon foundation, is a dedicated advocate for empowering individuals with chronic illness. Having faced her own journey marked by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis since childhood, Nitika's entrepreneurial spirit led her to host her own TV show, Naturally Beautiful, and organize over a hundred transformative events. Her influence extends to major partnerships with brands like Google, Microsoft, and Bristol Myers Squibb, where she passionately advocates for the chronic illness community. Nitika's personal experiences and unwavering commitment make her an invaluable voice for those navigating chronic illness. Her unique perspective and entrepreneurial drive have positioned her as a trusted leader in the field, making her insights invaluable for anyone seeking to understand and work through the challenges of chronic illness.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:02:48 - The Book Launch and Journey

00:07:02 - Writing as a Spiritual Practice

00:11:59 - The Power of Community Effort

00:19:08 - Trusting the Timing of Life

00:24:22 - Facing the Fear of Being Average

Connect with Nitika Chopra

Website: NitikaChopra.com

Website: Chronicon.co

Instagram: @NitkaChopra

Instagram: @ChroniconOfficial

Connect with Amina AlTai

Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai

TikTok: @theaminaaltai

Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Book: aminaaltai.com/book

Lia Avellino, a relational and somatic psychotherapist, is also the CEO of Spokescircles. Her expertise in modern love and women's wellness, coupled with her role as a sought-after facilitator and media commentator, has seen her work featured in Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, and The Tamron Hall Show. With a focus on helping individuals embrace their full, unapologetic selves, Lia brings a wealth of insight to the conversation on transitioning from painful to purposeful ambition while writing a book.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:02:16 - Good Enoughness and Ambition

00:08:03 - Spiritual Experience of Ambition

00:13:19 - Dealing with Resistance

00:19:26 - Overcoming Fear of Failure

00:25:20 - The When-Then Trap

Connect with Lia Avelino

Website: spokecircles.com

Instagram: @lialoveavellino

Instagram: @spokecircles

Connect with Amina AlTai

Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai

TikTok: @theaminaaltai

Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Book: aminaaltai.com/book

Amina’s forthcoming book, The Ambition Trap, is now out in the world, but it took three long years of writing and a lifetime of lessons for this book to come to be. Amina sold the book to Penguin Random House’s imprint Open Field from Maria Shriver in September of 2022. Along the way, Amina had support from loving friends, peers, and colleagues, and we’re getting a chance for them to interview her on what it was like building this invaluable resource in this six part series. This episode’s special guest is Stacey Lindsay, a broadcast and print journalist and writer who has extensively covered women's issues, gender equity, work, civics, health, and culture. With experience as an editorial director and consulting senior editor for digital publications, including Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, Stacey has interviewed numerous public figures, from governors to scientists to actors, such as Lisa Ling, Phil Stutts, Savannah Guthrie, Nedra Tawab, Reese Witherspoon, Debbie Gibson, Sharon Raganoff, and Jay Shetty. As a longtime editor at goop and a former evening TV news anchor and reporter, Stacey's insights and storytelling delve into the exploration of women, societal expectations, and the challenges of navigating our 40’s.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:03:29 - Overcoming Postponement and Finding Joy

00:08:44 - The Glass Child Phenomenon

00:12:11 - The Art of Receiving

00:18:48 - Embracing Creativity through Writing

00:24:31 - Democratizing Genius

00:34:27 - Unwinding Painful Ambition

Connect with Stacey Lindsay

Website: staceyannlindsay.com

Instagram: @staceylindsay

Connect with Amina AlTai

Website: aminaaltai.com

Instagram: @aminaaltai

TikTok: @theaminaaltai

Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai

Book: aminaaltai.com/book