Do It Fat Mini Series: Embodiment with Domini Anne
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In this episode, they chat about: what embodiment truly means beyond the buzzword, and how Domini personally defines it. the feeling of having a spirit “too big” for the body and how inhibition, conditioning, and permission influence that experience. the role of agency, pacing, and self-permission in expanding into your full embodied self. learning to separate internal truth from external narratives and recognizing the voices that shape your self-perception. using visualization, meditation, and humorous reframing to distinguish “your stuff” from the world’s projections. ...
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Do It Fat Mini Series: Body Confidence with Camellia Jade
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In this episode, they chat about: Camellia Jade’s journey as a body confidence advocate and founder of Confidera and the Body Confidence Dance Party. what it means to be a “body confidence advocate” and how Camellia began helping women embrace their bodies. her personal path to body confidence, including confronting internalized negative self-talk. the creation of the series Your Body Is Not the Problem, Your Clothes Are and the power of social media to show real bodies. insights on body dysmorphia and shifting self-perception through mirror work and positive language. the...
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Do It Fat Mini Series: The Truth About GLP-1s with Dr. Bonnie Brock
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In this episode, they chat about: Sara’s personal experience with GLP-1 medications, her journey with insulin resistance, and how medical validation reshaped her relationship with her body and health. Dr. Bonnie Brock’s integrative approach to medicine and her explanation of how GLP-1 medications and peptides work in the body. the myths, misinformation, and stigma surrounding GLP-1s — including how cultural narratives about weight, willpower, and “cheating” distort medical realities. the idea of “food noise” and how these medications can shift emotional and psychological...
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Do It Fat Mini Series: Your Body is Not Your Brand with Shine Image Consulting
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In this episode, they chat about: leaving corporate life to build Shine Image Consulting and empower others through authentic self-expression. the link between personal style, confidence, and identity beyond clothing or trends. how inner transformation supports showing up authentically and being seen. addressing body insecurities and shifting from self-criticism to self-acceptance. aligning personal image and professional brand for greater credibility and consistency. redefining what’s “flattering”—focusing on proportion, comfort, and confidence instead of thinness. ...
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Do It Fat Mini Series: Health is Not a Size with Liz Brinkman
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In this episode, they chat about: how Liz found her calling as a dietitian helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies the shift from traditional, weight-focused nutrition to a weight-inclusive, non-diet approach why health isn’t defined by body size and how fat bias harms everyone the impact of diet culture and how it shapes our beliefs about food, worth, and health how to rebuild trust and freedom with food after years of rules or restriction recognizing signs of disordered eating and the difference between discipline and shame the influence of family,...
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Do It Fat Mini Series: The Book I Had to Write (Solo Episode)
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In this episode, Sara talks about: the upcoming launch of her book Do It Fat and its themes of body positivity and visibility. separating self-worth from appearance and rejecting body shame. her personal journey with weight, healing, and self-acceptance. how patriarchy and media have shaped harmful beauty standards. key chapters like “Save Your Sorrys” and “Health Is Not a Size.” upcoming book launch events and her message to take up space now — “Do it messy. Do it scared. Do it fat.” Resources + Links: Be part of the Do It Fat movement. Visit to learn...
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Owning a Bold POV (Solo Episode)
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In this episode, Sara talks about: common entrepreneur frustration owning a bold point of view (POV) what a bold POV is not identifying your bold POV benefits of a bold POV examples of bold POVs courage to be disliked practical steps to implement a bold POV bold POV as a brand foundation Resources + Links: Grow your brand, income, and impact! Learn more on our website Connect with Sara on Instagram | For show notes, resources, and more, visit Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | Show Notes: In this solo episode of the Chicks...
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Holistic Psychiatry in Practice with Dr. Mona Amini
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In this episode, we chat about: Dr. Mona’s journey from traditional healthcare to building her own concierge psychiatry practice how a thyroid cancer diagnosis reshaped her perspective on life and leadership the burnout she experienced working in community psychiatry and corporate systems what concierge mental healthcare really means and how it empowers patients why direct access to a provider can make a life-changing difference the power of de-prescribing and integrating lifestyle-based approaches to wellness common myths and misconceptions about psychiatric medications ...
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Wellbeing in Modern Workspaces with Lindsay Barnett
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In this episode, we chat about: Lindsay’s own burnout and how it inspired her to rethink work and well-being how identity shifts like motherhood or entrepreneurship can feel overwhelming but also transformational the power of personal choice, boundaries, and energy management in navigating tough work cultures working with leaders to model balance, support teams, and build cultures where values are truly lived Resources + Links: Learn more about Lindsay’s work at Check out her book Working Hell to Working Well: Connect with Lindsay on LinkedIn | Grow...
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Taking the TEDx Stage (Solo Episode)
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In this episode, Sara talks about: transitioning the podcast to include more solo episodes and personal stories balancing personal growth with business and entrepreneurship how business growth mirrors personal evolution encouraging women to embrace visibility, power, and purpose preparing for and delivering her first TEDx talk managing expectations vs. reality when outcomes disappoint reframing setbacks as steps, not failures lessons in courage, vulnerability, and self-compassion celebrating achievements even when imperfect holding space for both pride and disappointment ...
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Afi’s colorful upbringing in Nigeria and the UK, and how it influenced her love for vibrant style
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her father’s impact on her appreciation for luxury, tailoring, and presentation
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What luxury styling really means and how Afi curates personalized experiences for high-traveling, high-achieving clients
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the power of visual consistency in personal brand and confidence
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Dopamine dressing, minimalist vs. maximalist fashion, and finding your “power colors”
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how women are reclaiming visibility and moving away from societal expectations to “dim” themselves
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Afi’s life-changing diagnosis with type 1 diabetes and her journey from fear to fierce advocacy
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breaking stigma and creating representation in the diabetes community through media partnerships
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the unexpected parallels between styling and branding—strategy, personality, balance, and boldness
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celebrating women openly and the transformational power of giving compliments
Resources + Links:
Explore Afi’s styling services at afiliketaffy.com
Connect with Afi
Instagram:@afiliketaffy
LinkedIn: Afi Maita
Facebook: Afi Maita
Grow your brand, income, and impact!
Learn more on our website ellyandnoracreative.com
Connect with Sara on Instagram | @sarachamberscreative
For show notes, resources, and more, visit Chicks Who Give a Hoot
Follow along with the podcast on Instagram | @chickswhogiveahoot
Show Notes:
In this episode of the Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, host Sara engages in a vibrant conversation with luxury stylist Afi Maita. They discuss the significance of self-expression through color and fashion, sharing personal anecdotes about overcoming the challenges of adhering to societal norms. Afi opens up about the deep influence of her father on her style philosophy and explains her journey from Nigeria to England and eventually to the United States. Beyond styling, Afi shares her advocacy work in the diabetic community, aiming to destigmatize the condition and encourage others to live boldly with their medical devices. They explore the impact of fashion on self-perception and the importance of being seen and heard in a world that often tells women to stay in the shadows. This episode is a blend of light-hearted fashion insights and profound discussions on life, health, and personal empowerment.
Afi Maita—affectionately known as “Afi Like Taffy”—was born in Nigeria, raised in North London, and now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband of 15 years. Her love of fashion was inspired by her father’s refined taste and bespoke tailoring, leading her to a degree in Media Studies and over a decade of experience in luxury retail. In 2020, Afi launched her own company, Afi Like Taffy Styling, and is now a successful stylist, co-owner of The Power of 3 Wardrobe Consulting, and a fashion and lifestyle influencer. Afi also uses her platform to advocate for others living with type 1 diabetes, sharing her story to educate, empower, and inspire mindful, confident living.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:58 Meet Afi Maita
01:43 The Founders Community and Colorful Personalities
03:19 Afi's Background and Family
03:57 The Importance of Appearance and Style
07:14 Afi's Career in Luxury Styling
10:55 Empowerment Through Fashion
14:34 The Evolution of Personal Style
20:24 Balancing Fashion Choices
23:34 The Role of Brand Colors
28:40 A Personal Journey with Type 1 Diabetes
32:32 Advocacy and Breaking Stigmas
36:38 Embracing Light and Positivity
37:35 Final Reflections and Gratitude