Tiffany Tang Founder | Marketing Catalyst

Tiffany first joined Amavi in 2021 not long after the members online portal begun. If I am being honest, ALL of my Amavi members inspire me, in one way or another they are so exemplary of humans giving such value to the world. 

Tiffany is the CEO of an incredible marketing company and her daily posts and routines inspire me. I asked Tiffany a bit about her experience with Amavi here is what she said. 

What is your favourite meditation:

I literally do the walking meditation almost every day! It's my favorite for my morning walk.  Another one that I return to often is the Meditation for Grief. I had some heavy situations arise last year and I found this meditation really helpful for sitting with the grief and anxiety that comes with loss. (Can I add one more? I literally have the vibration station or the spotify playlists on ALL DAY when I'm cooking or working!)

How do you use Amavi to enhance your life:

Amavi has been an ongoing space that I turn to for regulating my nervous system. As a busy entrepreneur, staying calm in the chaos is invaluable to me and Amavi is one of the tools I use to do that. 

What made you join?

I'm a wellness enthusiast and have tried literally every meditation app you can probably think of! Amavi stood out to me because it felt less corporate and fixed. I love that Paige keeps adding to it and it's not just meditation or just breathwork but a wellness ecosystem that is ever-evolving. 

What is your favourite tip for aspiring entrepreneurs?

My favourite tip is to look inwards when making decisions. There is a lot of noise in the space and many things can scare you off of the right decision but at the end of the day, nobody starts their own business because they wanted to do things someone else's way! So build and trust your intuition. Invest in experts in their field but know you hold the key and don't let anyone blur that vision. 

What is something you would like to experience more of and how will you move toward that?

I've actually become less interested in "selling things" like retail or classic e-comm, despite being a hardcore digital marketer through and through. Lately, I've been calling in more projects that focus less on consumerism and more on spreading good — like wellness experts or communities, non-profit organizations or sustainable brands. I love scaling kind and wonderful brands so more people can enjoy and benefit from what they're putting out in the world! I've been making more space for that in my business and have really enjoyed this direction. 

The travels of Amavi Transpire member Tess.

Paige: In a short sentence, tell us about you Tess? 

Tess: I’m a gal from Melbourne who’s passionate about looking after the health of myself and our planet. 

Paige: Tell us about your current chapter and traveling?  

Tess: I’m doing a trip around Aus with my partner in our Toyota Troopy named Tofu. We‘ve travelled to Tassie, SA and have just made it to WA after a couple months magical months in NT, with a cheeky trip to Bali in between. 

Paige: Your three favourite locations so far? 

Tess: I have to put Uluru first. You can feel it’s power as soon as you’re there, I’ve never been so present and at peace than during my time there.  

The West Macdonall Ranges is home to so many beautiful waterholes. My time there was made even more special by a few days in the Finke Gorge National Park. This is a must do by anyone with a 4 wheel drive! 

Kakadu was absolutely magical. Hiking up the top of Jim Jim falls and Twin Falls, there are hidden waterholes you can swim in, similarly to Maguk waterhole. So fun. 

Paige: You have been traveling a lot in a van, have you picked up any accommodation tips or spotted any gems? 

Tess: Using the WikiCamps app is a must. It pinpoints free/paid camps, points of interest, showers etc. We aim to free camp as much as possible, as not only does it save money but these spots are normally much quieter and you’re often more immersed in nature. 

Paige: Tell us about some of the people you have met, or a magical experience you have had?  

Tess: It’s been so beautiful to connect with like-minded souls from all different walks of life. If you’d told me a year ago that I’d own binoculars and a bird book I’d probably have thought you were taking the piss haha, but a couple we met along the road introduced us to the world of bird watching and it’s been a pleasant surprise. It almost acts as a form of meditation. It’s given me an even deeper appreciation for nature and is a comforting reminder that there’s a whole other world out there. 

Paige: What are the challenges you have experienced?
Paige: How do you manage budget, working, the reality of things that hold a lot of people back?

Tess: My partner and I both worked full time prior to save up for the trip. To be honest we don’t follow a budget. We tried to initially but soon realised every week is so different, so we adopted the approach of having a sum in mind that if our money drops below, we will return home or pick up work along the way if we don’t feel our travels are finished. It was scary leaving our jobs and life back home, but we decided the adventure and growth we’ll experience within ourselves is well worth the risk.

Paige: Tell us about what Amavi has brought you and if you think it had a hand in you living your most authentic/adventurous life?

Tess: Amavi has really encouraged me to have a consistent meditation practice, providing extra goodies like affirmations, full moon exercises and playlists I never knew I needed but absolutely love haha. I’m drawn to it’s beauty and the love that’s put into each meditation. Amavi provided me the comfort and routine I needed to travel away from home yet still feel grounded and safe.

Paige: Picture this, someone has never been to the NT, they want a beautiful experience but don’t know where to begin? Can you drop us an itinerary with any hot tips? 

Tess: From SA towards the top of the NT, our trip looked like this: 

• Uluru/Kata Tjuta

• Kings Canyon (do the rim walk)

• Alice Springs

• West Macdonnal Ranges

• Finke Gorge National Park

• East Macdonnal Ranges

• Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles

• Daly Waters

• Mataranka Springs/Bitter Springs (loooved bitter springs, bring a pool noodle of you have one)

• Katherine

• Nitmiluk National Park (hike/kayak Katherine Gorge, Edith Falls)

• Kakadu National Park (must do the Yellow Water Cruise)

• Litchfield National Park (awesome waterholes)

• Berry Springs

• Darwin

Would you share a playlist you are listening to as you travel? (Wow LOVE)

Paige: What is your favourite wellness practice or Amavi meditation?

Tess: I find myself always coming back to the Grounding mediation, considering every morning I wake up in a new location, this really does help me stay grounded. I also love popping on the Vibration Station when I’m doing some morning stretches.

Paige: What do you hope to see and experience on the AMAVI 2.0 portal?
Tess: Oooh yes I’m so excited. I’m looking forward to continuing with the new Prosperity meditation, this is definitely an area I’d like to experience some expansion in. I’d also love to see more breathwork!

Paige: Your wish is my command! Breath-working in-coming, and did I mention kundalini breath-work too? It packs a punch.

Paige: Northern territory accom tips?

Tess:

• West Macdonnal Ranges: Big Gum camp on WikiCamps

• Katherine: The Rapids on WikiCamps, an incredible spot by the river on a family’s property

• Davenport Ranges National Park: Old Police Station Waterhole

• Finke Gorge National Park: Running Waters on WikiCamps

• Kings Canyon: Ginty’s Lookout Free Camp on WikiCamps

  
  Paige: Northern territory any relevant tips?
  
  Tess: We didn’t get the chance to head to Arnhem Land this trip, but it’s definitely on the list to head to in the future. It’s a bit of a process to apply for permits
  
  Paige: What are your dreams at current and how do you channel them?
  Tess: My dreams for the future involve finding a career that allows me to feel a true sense of fulfilment and passion. I would love to be able to take my work online, giving me the freedom to travel and work remotely. Travelling Aus is giving me the space and time to reflect within and envision a future that my heart truly desires, instead of the idea that I need to find a career from a place of lack and fear. As I work through this I’d love if anyone in the Amavi community has any guidance on how to find and pursue a career that aligns with your values and lifestyle!

  Paige : Id recommend the align and get clear planner! Its made just for this, once you dream up some directions you might like to venture, let me know and I would love to connect you with my network and circles, this is what community is for <3.

You can follow along with Tess' amazing journey here.
@tarsi.e @igblock_tofu

How London changed my mind

In a world filled with health gadgets and supplements, and tips and tricks and bio-hacking obsessions, here is what London taught me about living.

So I have been quite regimented in my health and healing journey over the years. A level of discipline has been necessary to get where I am. I have learned so much that I can converse amongst doctors, and nutritionists and psychologists and often they enjoy taking notes and learning from me as well. It is the lived experience converged with a passion to learn, to listen and to read that has made for a wealth of knowledge.

But as wellness becomes a greater topic, a trending career path and a saturated market with thousands of opinions and teachings and “Health hacks”. I learned something in London that gave me a new view on health and wellbeing and LIVING in general.

You see, I met a-lot of different people, from different walks of life, different areas and economic statuses. And in common with each one I found the people living in England to be in general, an incredibly happy, jovial, supportive, enthusiastic bunch of people. There was an abundance of people to meet, and with each new friend, they were excited to introduce you to the next.

I marvelled at the beauty of the women, their healthy hair and bright eyed smiles. I marvelled at the men and their energy levels, their ability to fit fitness, a social life, career and everything else all in so seamlessly.

And yet, with all of this, I noticed that a lot of them did not in anyway eat, drink or act in ways that reflected a meticulously healthy diet or way of life. They made no efforts like Australians to “bio-hack” or try the next big health kick trend, and yet In general, they were so happy and vibrant. I realise these are somewhat generalised observations and broad in context, but it was an observation I felt, even in myself, that with out any health tricks and gadgets, no air filter, no supplements or fancy food, I felt strong.

What was the common denominator keeping them healthy, vital and positive? I believe it is, Social community. An element of social connection that was put above all, supportive friendships, and weekly meet ups where everyone laughed, cooked for one another, met at the pub, the park, shared loving energy.

I took from this and from my week in Europe, a few things.. And if I could put a set of pillars in place for good health, it would be as follows.

CONNECTION - In the form of love, laughter, friendship, support and encouragement - feeling safe in our nervous system, our bodies and our emotional well-being, it sits above all in terms of health and well-being in all dimensions.
SUNLIGHT - Lots of vitamin D from natural sunlight exposure
SWEATING - Preferably while out in the beautiful sunshine, walking, swimming,
VARIED DIET - When my bloating went away for the first time in 3 years, I had not long finished a round of kitchari cleanses (you can check those out on the Amavi health edit, I swear by them) and I was also doing all of the above listed, but I was also eating a super varied diet, I would have a plate with a whole variety of things on it, like prosciutto, pineapple, fish, potato, lettuce, congee, a whole variety of things! I still chose well and intelligently (for the most part). But there wasn’t a whole lot of restriction going on, I made sure to get lot’s of protein, digestive enzymes and other bits and pieces I have learned about over the years but overall it felt very freeing, and I enjoyed dessert and a taste of hash-brown and different things when the moment felt fitting too. Oh and I also was taking NO supplements.

I hope that by reading this, you are inspired and reminded that, above all, life is for living, life is for connection, and If you can open your heart up to one thing, practice one thing, strive for one thing, let it be to experience greater connection, to meet more strangers, support more people, be around people who make you laugh and encourage you.

Thats my take this past few weeks x

Photo from Summer in London this July 2022 - the smile on my face says it all x

How I keep my health in check whilst traveling.

So I recently traveled over 14 hours from Melbourne to Los Angeles whilst still healing a chronic health condition and I thought it would be helpful to share with everyone, how I prepared and what I am doing to mitigate fatigue, jet lag, bloating and other symptoms worsened when traveling.

1. I made sure before my trip I was focusing on lowering any inflammation, this meant of course, no drinking alcohol, no eating things you know have an inflammatory affect on your body

2. Lot’s of full body lympathic drainage and deep belly breathing, I have been using a tool from Imbibe and it makes doing a lympathic drainage routine so impactful for your overall health, if you dont know how to do a great full body lympathic session and the benefits, you can find some classes in the Amavi transpire portal.

3. For the flight, I took a little bottle of 3i fulvic minerals to add into my water for mitochondria and free radicals support, packed my own tea which was a VATTA Ayurvedic tea specific for traveling (no thank-you to the micro plastics and chemical filled ones offered to you). I packed a prebiotic protein collagen powder in a zip lock bag to soothe the gut, reduce inflammation and support my system overall. And then I packed a natural sleeping tablet called Valerian forte to ensure I was syncing up with my new time zone right away.

4. Staying hydrated and relaxed are huge prorities so I meditated often through the terminal’s and I added things to my water to ensure I was staying hydrated. I actually was blessed to have a hydrogen health drink bottle, which filters, activates and infuses the water with some great minerals. I do recommend it for travel.
   
   When I landed in Los Angeles I seemed to skip Jet lag altogether and began sleeping and waking in perfect cycle, I realised after traveling 4 times over this trip that if you make sure you sleep or stay awake according to your incoming time zone - you dont get jet lag.
   
   Some of the things I kept in mind before traveling were things about my stay I knew a vulnerable body finds harsh. These are things like tap water, lack of sunlight, mouldy environments, and harsh chemicals. I knew I was going to be going to a climate with lot’s of sunlight, and would be staying with my friend who lives a lox tox life, she even has a shower filter and all natural home products, so I knew these were going to make any burden’s on my body so much less.
   
   Overall my top recommendations would be, to be prepared, once you create that supportive foundation for your body it gives you so much more resilience to go ahead and do the things you’d like to enjoy on your trip. I have been eating mindfully at home for now, but when I head out I choose amazing foods like oysters as my hero food and whatever else I consume, I make sure I do with digestive enzymes to support my body breaking anything I eat down. Note, not everyone needs these, but if you have low stomach acid or difficulty breaking down certain foods, you might want to speak to a doctor or natural health professional about getting some.
   
   The other top travel tip I have is to get a travel friendly infra red light therapy device, I have an amazing one you can purchase through the Amavi healing members toolkit. It has so many benefits like mitochondria support, inflammation support, circadian rhythm, thyroid and endocrine system support and so much more.

How to manage burnout and get out of stress mode without taking a holiday.

1. Take relaxation with you into your day; stop thinking of relaxation as a singular event that has to occur at a certain place, taking up a certain amount of time. You need to start inviting smaller doses of relaxation into your body and mind all throughout the day. Here are some examples of how to achieve this;

• Deep belly breathing, you can do this at any time of the day. You can do it in the middle of a meeting, talking to someone or even sitting at your desk or nursing your baby. Wherever it is, deep belly breathing is going to be helpful as it sends a signal to your nervous system that it is safe to rest and digest, it also relaxes held tension in the pelvic and abdomen region and allows for greater blood flow. When constriction of blood flow and muscle tension is taken out of the picture; this is a huge energy saver and even replenisher!!!
  

• Slow your eye movements down, and consciously sight what you see. When your body is in a fight-flight / stress state and releasing adrenaline, the eyes are adapted to allow you to see more at a faster rate. If we slow down this response, we can signal to the brain that we don’t need to stay in that adrenaline state and you’ll notice you feel a lot less scattered.
  

• Release judgement; give this a try for me. In a moment of overwhelm, stress, exhaustion, dis-comfort or even anger/frustration. Take 60 seconds to breathe and invite in the statement “I release all judgment in this moment, and accept it as it is”. Just see what you experience.
  
  2. Cut the sugar, cut the stimulants and nourish your body. I know this is a sensitive topic, but I remember working 9-5 office jobs, and being fed or having easy access to sugary, processed, chemical filled foods and snacks. I cannot stress how much of an important one this is for your entire mental and physical well-being. Internally and externally. Rather than masking cravings and fatigue by adding stimulants, I urge you to soften, take some deep breaths and give your body something nourishing.
  
  3. Think of the body and mind as a tunnel in which life force flows through. if you sit hunched, if you over think negatively, if you eat unhealthy foods, if you sit in one spot for too long, the tunnel is becoming clogged and blocked up. And the life force is struggling to flow through, making it strained and low quality. If however you take a quick moment, to gently shake up and down, to encourage the lymphatic system to flow freely, take a breath in and out with the intention to clear the mind, you are going to be creating a flowing system in that tunnel, life force flowing through effortlessly and vigorously. So if you cant do this in public, go to the bathroom, soften the knees, and bounce up and down for a few moments as you take a long breath in and a long breath out.