Amina Mara is a researcher, lucid dream educator, and host of The Dream World Podcast, where she explores the science, psychology, and transformative potential of dreams and consciousness through conversations with leading researchers, clinicians, and experienced dream practitioners. A lifelong lucid dreamer since childhood, Amina has spent more than 25 years studying the dream state through both personal experience and academic research. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Emory University and a Master of Fine Arts in Motion Media Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where her master's thesis explored lucid dreaming as a tool for creative inspiration. She also holds a Certificate in Dream Studies from Sofia University, further strengthening her interdisciplinary approach to dream research and education. Amina serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD). Through her podcast, educational programs, and global community, she is passionate about making dream research accessible while inspiring others to develop a deeper relationship with their dreams, creativity, and consciousness.