Meet Dr. Mona Amin

 

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Dr. Mona Amin a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Dr. Mona, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

For me, purpose isn’t one thing I “found.” It’s something I keep creating and growing into. Being a pediatrician, a mom, and a content creator all connect back to the same thread: growth. My own self-growth, the growth of my kids, and the growth I get to witness in families who feel a little lighter, calmer, or more confident after hearing something I’ve shared.

What fills me up isn’t handing out quick solutions—it’s how people feel when they walk away. If a parent feels less alone, if a worried friend feels heard, if someone feels more confident advocating for their child, that’s where I know I’m making an impact.

At its core, my purpose is simple: create, grow, and leave people feeling a little happier and more capable than before.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m Dr. Mona Amin, a board-certified pediatrician, IBCLC, mom of two, and the founder of PedsDocTalk. What began as a way to support parents beyond the 10-minute office visit has grown into a global platform reaching millions through my podcast, YouTube channel, newsletter, and social media.

What excites me most is the impact. Parenting today is filled with information overload, fear, and self-doubt. My goal is to cut through that noise and help parents feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to their children. It’s not just about providing solutions—it’s about how families feel when they walk away. If they feel supported and empowered, then I know I’ve done my job.

Alongside my content work, I’m expanding how I can create meaningful change in healthcare. I serve as a medical advisor to several startups and am stepping into elevated roles where I can help shape how medical care is delivered to families. It’s an exciting extension of what I do online—combining communication with innovation to make a wider impact.

My work has been featured in outlets like The New York Times, TIME Magazine, Good Morning America, and Parents.com, but the most meaningful feedback comes directly from parents who say my guidance made them feel less alone, more prepared, or simply a little lighter.

Looking ahead, I’m focused on growing the PedsDocTalk brand along all my various paltforms, and upcoming book projects. At the heart of it all is the same thread: creation and growth—my own, my kids’, and the families I serve.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, the three qualities that shaped my path are belief in myself and my self-worth, optimism, and work ethic.

For me, belief in self goes beyond confidence—it’s about having a sense of self-worth that isn’t dependent on outside validation. I’ve learned to look inward for purpose and clarity, instead of measuring my value by how others respond. Just like an artist creates because the act of creating is their expression, I’ve tried to approach my work that way. I don’t share to be universally loved; I share because the creation itself matters, and because it’s aligned with who I am.

Optimism has allowed me to stay grounded in possibility instead of fear, and work ethic has been the engine. I see it as 100% belief and 100% effort. Belief gives you the courage to start, and work ethic gives you the stamina to keep going when it gets hard.

My advice for anyone early in their journey is this: anchor yourself internally first. Know why you’re showing up. Create because it feels true to you, not because you expect applause. Pair that with consistent effort and a willingness to learn, and you’ll build something that lasts, even when outside voices are loud.

How would you spend the next decade if you somehow knew that it was your last?

If I knew I only had a decade left, I’d spend it doing what I’m doing now—creating, growing, and connecting—but with even more presence. I’d double down on time with my kids and husband, because those everyday moments—school drop-offs, bedtime snuggles, family dinners—are what I value most.

I’d keep building my business in a way that sustains both my art and my family, because the ability to use my voice and knowledge to impact others is part of who I am. At the same time, I’d work toward financial stability, not for the sake of having more, but for the freedom it gives. That freedom would let me give back in bigger ways—through philanthropy, advocacy, and supporting families who don’t always have the same access or privilege I’ve had.

To me, that’s a life well spent: meaningful work, love at home, and leaving behind something that continues to serve others long after I’m gone.

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Image Credits:
  • One image in sedona is Michelle Perdue Photography
  • Image with headphones is Jena Langer Photography
  • All rest are from my camera
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