Testimonials

Life Coaching

“Amina was always an absolute pleasure to meet with… she was consistently warm, open and had an insightful approach that was incredibly helpful in working through issues.” – Laura B.

“Amina is  exceptional at leading others in areas of personal growth! She is creative, insightful and caring.  She’s cared for my children with incredible patience, intuition, humour and imagination.  Her first activity with my 2 young sons, was exposing objects on photo sensitive paper. She brings an unmatched energy to all the work she does.” -Nancy Grieveson

“It is often hard to think of a key character trait  to describe any one individual, with Amina Moon it is not so hard. When I think of Amina, the thing that comes immediately to mind is courage.  Amina has the courage to live a life of adventure. She is the type of person who finds the courage to say yes.  She is willing to say yes even if that puts her in a vulnerable place.  I have seen her conquer her fears over and over again. 

I want to be specific, for the past three years she has worked with me in a program that teaches critical thinking skills to youth facing economic barriers. It  can be a tough, judgemental group.   She has consistently been willing to share her own story as an example and encouragement to other people in the program.  She has also demonstrated a willingness to be tough when required. When some people in the program were not participating fully, she dealt with it directly but with consideration. It had an immediate impact.

I have been so impressed with her leadership that I am trusting her to take over responsibility for running the weekly sessions next year.  As a bit of a control freak that is not easy, but I trust Amina that much.  Even though  leading 20 young people every week in their development is a daunting challenge, she immediately said yes.  Courage, but also a degree of confidence that she has earned through commitment to her own development.

Other people will tell you about her kindness, creativity, and absolute zest for life.  It’s all true. What I have had the privilege to see is a powerful woman, with the elusive combination of empathy, drive, and intelligence that makes her a person people want to listen to and even follow.” – Jamie Purdon, cofounder and President of RPA Leadership Development

Doula

“Amina was the most incredible doula and the best birth partner I could ever have dreamed of. She felt like a sister / mother / best friend in the room with me during labour, and in the weeks leading up to and following the birth. She was always available, 24/7, to answer any questions I had, no matter how minute or ridiculous, and she never made me feel silly for asking anything. She was always reassuring with a wealth of wonderful information and knowledge at her fingertips. In the weeks leading up to my birth, Amina was the strong, comforting presence I needed to stay relaxed and positive. During the birth and labour, which was very difficult with some unexpected issues, Amina remained completely focused and calm the entire time. She acted as my voice when I couldn’t speak, ensuring that everyone, from the midwives to my partner, was following my wishes and making me feel as comfortable and supported as possible. She asked the right questions when I was in too much pain to speak up, and made sure to put my needs first. She physically supported me through all of the long, painful hours, using techniques like massage, meditation, breathing, hot and cold, and vocal work to guide me through the entire process. There is honestly no way I could have done it without her! She was my rock and I truly think of her as a guardian angel. The weeks following the birth can be a dark and painful time for many new mothers, both physically and emotionally. With everyone excited about and focusing on the new baby, and with the baby needing so much care, many mothers feel as though there is no one to listen to or take care of them. This is where a doula is crucial, and where Amina absolutely shines. She paid us several visits in the weeks following our son’s arrival, and always made sure to come straight to me when she arrived to ask how I was feeling, what questions I had, and what support I needed. She helped the people in my circle remember that I needed love and care during this time, and instructed them all on how to give that to me. She was also instrumental in helping me successfully breastfeed, which was challenging at first. She was patient and detailed in her instructions, and was physically present to make sure it worked out. She went above and beyond, day in and day out, for weeks and weeks. Words cannot describe how happy I am with her services, and how grateful I will be for the rest of my life! I will 100% be asking Amina to support us again if we’re lucky enough to have another child – I can’t wait!! Thank you thank you thank you, Amina, from the bottom of my heart. You are truly a gift and the most special and wonderful human being.” – Meg Broadbent

“Amina is a miracle.  Her patience and relaxed vibes gave my wife such peace.  She is attentive and kind and so loving with babies.  I highly recommend her.” – Justin Broadbent

“Amina was like a true saviour to us. She brought a calm and soothing positive energy to our home and our children, and helped us get some much needed rest. It is rare you meet someone as special as Amina with a true gift for loving babies and children and getting the most out of our little people. We are all very lucky to have her in our lives!” -Tara Mychayluk

“Amina first spent time with my husband and me when we brought our newborn twin babies home from the hospital.  We did not have family nearby, and I can say without doubt, Amina helped save our sanity in those early days of parenthood.

In many ways, Amina taught us how to be parents.  She had a never-ending supply of practical advice from, how to bend our babies’ little legs to help expel gas;  when and how to encourage positive sleep patterns; what those little bumps on their skin were; how to bathe our babies without breaking them.

Amina’s advice and support though, went far beyond the practical, she supported my husband and me as new parents and encouraged us to find our confidence and trust ourselves.  She also reminded us to see beyond the survival mode we were in.  One small, but meaningful example is that she recorded the coos and sounds of our babies, telling us that we would forget how they sounded in those first few weeks , which of course we did and are so appreciative to have these recordings.

Amina also took care of our family in very practical ways – giving us the time to shower, eat and even sleep a little. In amongst having two new babies at home, we were supposed to have had a new couch delivered the week before the babies were born that hadn’t yet arrived and thus we had no comfortable place to sit and feed the babies.  Amina took the time to call the furniture company and wouldn’t get off the phone until she convinced them to have a loaner couch delivered that next day – the memory of that phone call still make me laugh to this day!

With no hyperbole, we call Amina the baby whisperer.  She has a connection with children that is rare and magnificent to witness.   Amina’s academic knowledge of child development and its theory is above average, but more than that I believe she innately knows children and their needs and connects with their little spirits.

Amina was endlessly patient with answering our questions and continues to be so to this day.

She is just as amazing with my toddlers as she was when they were babies.  Amina is exceedingly respectful of children, their unique spirits and their opinions.   She is firm and consistent in her discipline of children and uses every opportunity to help children learn coping skills, kindness and self- control.  I am in awe of the way Amina manages, with patience and love, the more challenging aspects of children (tantrums, fighting, lack of self-control) and in I strive to emulate her when disciplining my children.

Amina is incredibly patient and is always engaged and energetic with my children.  She thrives at allowing children to follow their interest and whether a child is border line feral or is a quiet introvert, she meets them where they are and more importantly honours who they are.

My son is very reserved and quite shy, but he lights up around Amina – she makes him feel safe and brave and she encourages him to take (calculated) risks.  I think I hear my son laugh more with her than almost anyone else!

Amina is generous with her knowledge and experience and is an asset to any family lucky enough to work with her.   She is so respectful of children and their families and to see Amina in the presence of babies, it is to see someone born to nurture and guide children to find their place in their world.” – Sarah Strickland

Storytelling

“I have known Amina since the age of six. This confident, creative beauty was raised on storytelling deeply and lovingly rooted in her African heritage. She has enthusiastically accepted an invitation to return year after year to her elementary school to perform at its annual spring celebration of life. Amina mesmerizes her audiences as she takes on the roles of the characters in her stories. We are eagerly anticipating next spring’s performance.” – Susan Godin, retired teacher, London, Ontario