Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Want to make better decisions? In this episode, we are talking with Dr Maya Shankar, behavioural scientist and podcast host. Maya is currently the Senior Director of Behavioral Economics at Google and is the Creator, Host, and Executive Producer of “A Slight Change of Plans”, a podcast with Pushkin Industries. Maya previously served as a Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, where she founded and served as Chair of the White House's Behavioral Science Team — a team of scientists charged with improving public policy using research insights about human behaviour. In 2016, Maya served as the first Behavioral Science Advisor to the United Nations. Maya completed a post-doctoral fellowship in cognitive neuroscience at Stanford, after receiving a PhD from Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship and a B.A. from Yale in cognitive science. She has been profiled by the New Yorker and has been featured in the New York Times, Scientific American, Forbes, and on NPR's All Things Considered, Freakonomics, and Hidden Brain. Today’s episode discusses Maya’s childhood as a violin prodigy, how she became a student at Juilliard’s pre-college program, and her career journey. We’ll also talk about Maya’s job at the White House, some common behavioural scientist concepts like the Sunk Cost Fallacy and Nudging, and how we, as humans, can make more realistic decisions. Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP The Jordan Harbinger Show. Listen to the show here jordanharbinger.com/start Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:44 - Maya's Childhood and Hand injury. 05:41 - How Maya got into Julliard 08;29 - Maya's lessons as a pro violinist. 11:19 - What is Behavioural and Cognitive Science. 22:35 - The Suncoast Fallacy. 25:50 - When is it time to move on? 27:21 - Maya's Journey in Obama's White House. 35:02 - Being Creative and Optimistic in every situation. 37;39 - What is Nudging? 44:02 - Why is it hard to change people's minds? 46:29 - Nudging in business and professional life. 50:27 - How to make realistic decisions? 53:30 - The Peak End Rule. 54:05 - The IKEA Effect 54:32 - Maya's Podcast. 59;48 - Maya's Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Maya’s Podcast, A Slight Change of Plans: https://mayashankar.com/podcast Maya’s Website: https://mayashankar.com/

Join Hala for a live recorded episode of Young and Profiting podcast featuring Emily Fletcher and Tom Cronin, experts in meditation and mindfulness. They will share actionable advice on how meditation can positively impact your health, explaining the different types of meditation, and more!

Do you struggle to live authentically? In this episode, we are chatting with Joel Brown, mentor, coach, podcast host, and visionary expert. Joel founded the #1 motivation website Addicted2Success.com with hundreds of millions of views worldwide. His Addicted2Success podcast has achieved more than 3.2 Million downloads. Joel has traveled the world teaching thousands of people how to stand in their vision for success so they can turn their dreams into a reality. He’s worked alongside the likes of Tony Robbins, The Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra, Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Jay Shetty, and Simon Sinek. He’s been featured in Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, SUCCESS Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Foundr to name a few. In this episode, we talk about how Joel started out his career in radio and music, his top tips for networking, and the importance of moving past revenue. We’ll also chat about how to create a 10-year vision, the importance of being guided by your values, and the reason to always focus on inspiration versus motivation. If you’re looking to level up your life and get serious about your vision, you do not want to miss this episode! Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP The Jordan Harbinger Show. Listen to the show here jordanharbinger.com/start Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:02 - What Joel Was Like As a Teenager And How He Became Inspired 05:40 - How Joel Got Into Radio 14:06 - Joel’s Top Tips for Networking 18:40 - What Happened After Joel Realized Music Wasn’t For Him 23:51 - How To Create a 10-Year Vision 30:29 - Why You Should Focus on Inspiration Versus Motivation 37:40 - How To Move Past Revenge to Meaning 47:46 - The Way To Be Guided By Your Values 55:41 - Why Self-Sabotage Doesn’t Exist 59:36 - How To Become a Better Negotiator 1:04:56 - Joel’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Joel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelbrown/?hl=en Joel’s Podcast: https://www.iamjoelbrown.com/podcast/ Joel’s Website: https://www.iamjoelbrown.com/ Joel’s Coaching Program: https://www.iamjoelbrown.com/coach/

Do you struggle to live authentically? In this episode, we are chatting with Sarah Centrella, best-selling author and the premier manifesting expert. She is a two-time bestselling author of Hustle Believe Receive and #FutureBoards and the creator of #FutureBoards, and the #HBRMethod. As a Master Life Coach, Sarah has worked with professional athletes, celebrities and thousands of people around the world, helping them create and manifest their dream life. ​As a sought-after keynote speaker, Sarah has shared the stage with Ed Mylett, Alex Rodriguez, Sheri Salata, Joan Lunden, Lori Harder, Bravo’s Dianne Valentine, the cast of WAGS on E! and many others. Sarah has been featured by: The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, Girls Life Magazine, Women’s World, The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, OK! Good Morning America and many others. In today’s episode, we discuss the most pivotal moment in Sarah’s life, how she recovered from her life falling apart, and the way she first realized the power of manifestation. We’ll also discuss the power of your dreams, how to create a future board (and why it’s better than a vision board), and how to break out of a negative cycle. If you’re looking to get into manifesting your reality, this is a must-listen! Sponsored by - Credit Karma. Go to creditkarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you. Setapp. Head over to setapp.com to try Setapp free for a week. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on Clubhouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:03:10 - The Most Pivotal Point in Sarah’s Life 00:09:32 - How Sarah Knew She Had to Leave Her Marriage 00:11:32 - The Ways Sarah Picked Up The Pieces of Her Life 00:15:13 - How Sarah Noticed She Was Manifesting Reality 00:19:16 - The Point Where Sarah Decided To Write a Book 00:28:05 - The Eight Steps to The HBR Method and How To Dream 00:34:15 - The Power of Your Dreams 00:38:08 - How Your Envision Your Future 00:42:51 - Vision Boards Versus Future Boards 00:45:55 - The Five Categories of Vision Boards 00:49:28 - The Most Incredible Thing Sarah Has Manifested 00:56:43 - How To Break a Cycle 01:00:19 - Sarah’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Sarah’s Website: https://www.sarahcentrella.com/ Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahcentrella/ Sarah’s Book: https://www.sarahcentrella.com/my-books

Join Hala for a Live episode of Young and Profiting Podcast featuring Andrew Sather and David Ahern, hosts of Investing For Beginners Podcast and Rachel Podnos O’Leary, Financial Planner and Author of 21st Century Wealth. They will share actionable advice on making all of the best money moves in order to achieve financial independence, stability, and freedom. Meet The Moderators: Rachel Podnos O'Leary is a Certified Financial Planner and the author of 21st Century Wealth: The Millennial’s Guide to Achieving Financial Independence. While her clients span a variety of ages and backgrounds, Rachel is particularly passionate about working with other millennials to help them achieve financial independence through wealth building. Rachel is also a licensed attorney and member of the Florida Bar. David Ahern is the Co-host of the ‘Investing For Beginners Podcast’, a Self-taught investor who focuses on companies he can invest in and hold for a long time. He is also inspired by and eager to find the intrinsic value of companies, and uses that to calculate a margin of safety into any company that he buys. Andrew Sather is the co-host of ‘The Investing for Beginners Podcast’, which has received over 1.5 million total downloads. A self-taught investor with nine years of experience, he specializes in identifying value traps and avoiding stock market bankruptcies. He is also the publisher of eInvestingforbeginners.com and the daily email newsletter, The Sather Research eLetter. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Do you struggle to live authentically? In today’s episode, we are talking with Coach Mike Bayer, best-selling author and celebrity personal development coach. His mission is to help people achieve sound mental health in order to become their best selves. He also has his own podcast, Always Evolving With Coach Mike Bayer, sits on Dr. Phil’s advisory board, and makes regular appearances on programs such as Dr. Phil, The Doctors, and Dr.Oz. Mike spent the earlier years of his career as a drug and alcohol counselor (CADC-II) and board registered interventionist (BRI-II). In 2005 Mike founded CAST Centers - a leading dual-diagnosis treatment center located in Los Angeles, California. He has a highly reputable track record helping A-List celebrities heal and recover. Mike has worked in the field in a variety of capacities including team-building within corporations, keynote speaking for numerous events and fortune 100 companies, as well as providing creative workshops. In this episode, we talk about Mike’s childhood and high school years which were filled with drug use, how he found the courage to come out, and his advice to anyone struggling to live their authentic lives. We’ll also touch on Mike’s best-self ritual, how you can identify your core values, and how it only takes one decision to change your life. Sponsored by - ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap and try it FOR FREE! Apostrophe. Go to apostrophe.com/yap and use code YAP at sign up to get $15 off your dermatology visit. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:03:17 - Mike's Childhood 00:06:35 - How Mike got the courage to come out. 00:09:50 - Mike's Advice to someone who is scared to come out and be Authentic. 00:11:28 - Why did Mike do drugs in High School? 00:15:11 - Mike's addiction in college. 00:19:13 - Mike's life in Sobriety. 00:27:02 - Did Mike have any formal Training ? 00:28:50 - You can follow your passion and make it as big as you want. 00:32:45 - The Best Self + Mike's Wizard 00:39:22 - Mike's New Book - 'One Decision' 00:42:23 - How One Decision is Related to Authenticity? 00:44:50 - Culture Vs Nature. 00:46:35 - How to Identify Who You Are and be Authentic? 00:50:06 - The REV Acronym 00:51:46 - Breaking Down the Acronym FORCE. 00:56:07 - Rigid Mindset Vs Relaxed Mindset. 00:57;51 - Mike's Secret to Profiting in Life. Mentioned In The Episode: Website: https://coachmikebayer.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-bayer-545971187/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachmikebayer/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachmikebayer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachMikeBayer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachmikebayer/ Podcast: https://www.coachmikebayer.com/podcast Books: Be Your Best Self https://coachmikebayer.com/books/be-your-best-self Best Self https://coachmikebayer.com/books/best-self One Decision https://coachmikebayer.com/books/one-decision

Join Hala for a live Young and Profiting Podcast episode featuring expert Intuitionist Laura Day, hypnotherapist Amy E. Smith and psychologist and author of A Happier You, Scott Glassman. This panel discussion will explore how we can achieve true happiness in a world still feeling the effects of the pandemic, as well as offer tips and tricks to nurture happiness in our day-to-day lives. *** MEET THE MODERATORS*** Laura Day is a bestselling author, world-renowned “Psychic to the Stars”, international speaker, and corporate advisor for Fortune 500 companies. She helps people, organizations, and companies use their intuition to create meaningful change in their lives. Amy E. Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Amy is also the founder of Joy Junkie Enterprises and the host of the Joy Junkie Podcast. Through Joy Junkie she uses her roles as a coach and speaker to help motivate people to address issues of self-confidence while teaching them to embrace radical joy. Scott Glassman, Psy.D. is a psychologist and author of A Happier You: A Seven-Week Program to Transform Negative Thinking into Positivity and Resilience (New Harbinger, 2021). His seven-week wellness program, A Happier You ®, has been featured on SiriusXM, NPR, and CBS News as a syndicated feature. Dr.Glassman is also a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and has been a speaker at many national and regional organizations, including the American Psychological Association. He is also a periodic contributor to the Health Section of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Calm that internal chatter! In this episode, we are talking with Ethan Kross, one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind, best-selling author, and an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan. Ethan studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. His book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It, is a national bestseller and was chosen as one of the best new books of the year by the Washington Post, CNN and USA Today. Ethan’s research has been published in Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, and The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, among other peer-reviewed journals. He has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR’s Morning Edition. His pioneering research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, The Economist, The Atlantic, Forbes, and Time. In today’s episode, we talk about how Ethan first got interested in introspection, the power of internal dialogue, and the wide spectrum of chatter. We’ll also dive deeper into the connection between emotion and pain, actionable tools you can use when you experience chatter, and the best ways to get in ‘the zone’ in a short amount of time! Sponsored by - Fiverr Business - Go to Fiverr.com/business to get 1 free year and save 10% on your purchase with promo code YAP. Podbean - Visit podbean.com/hala to start podcast advertising. Timestamps: 00:35 - What Sparked Ethan’s Interest in Introspection 04:38 - How Internal Dialogue is The Brain’s Swiss Army Knife 09:43 - The Spectrum of Chatter 13:30 - The Connection Between Emotions and Pain 16:08 - How Ethan Got Out of His Negative Thought Loop 25:52 - What Not To Do When Experiencing Chatter 29:57 - Strategies To Be a Good Advisor to Problems 38:20 - Tools in The Chatter Toolbox 44:01 - Ways To Refocus in a Short Amount of Time 52:55 - Perspective on Focusing on The Present Versus The Future 56:47 - How to Deal With The Ever-Digital World 1:05:31 - Ethan’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Ethan’s Website: https://www.ethankross.com/ Ethan’s Book, Chatter: https://www.ethankross.com/chatter/ Ethan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethan_kross Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Join Hala Taha for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Stanford University Behavior Scientist BJ Fogg. They will discuss innovative habit forming changes to help influence new behavior for good! BJ is an expert in behavior science and is the bestselling author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything. ***Meet the Moderators*** BJ Fogg - An American social scientist, author, and research associate at Stanford University. BJ Is the founder and director of the Stanford Persuasive Technology Lab, later renamed as Behavior Design Lab. Founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University where he directs research and innovation. In addition, he teaches industry innovators how to use his models and methods in Behavior Design. The purpose of his research and teaching is to help millions of people improve their lives. Developed the Fogg Behavior Model - a model that shows that three elements must converge at the same moment for a behavior to occur: Motivation, Ability, and a Prompt. When a behavior does not occur, at least one of those three elements is missing. BJ is the Author of Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Be effortless! In today’s episode, we are talking with Greg McKeown, best-selling author and CEO. Greg’s break-out book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book is frequently ranked as a #1 Time Management book on Amazon, and challenges core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. Greg is the CEO of McKeown Inc. Clients include Adobe, Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Salesforce.com, Symantec, Twitter, VMware and Yahoo!. His writing has appeared or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, Politico, and Inc. Magazine. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn’s Influencers group: averaging a million views a month. McKeown has been interviewed on numerous television and radio shows including NPR, NBC, and FOX. In this episode, we talk about Greg’s path from studying to be a lawyer to becoming a writer, the definition of Essentialism, and how we can decide what’s ‘essential.’ We’ll also discuss the three steps to being effortless, how to make essential work more fun, and how to achieve residual results with your work. If you’re a high-achiever and looking to step up your productivity without dedicating all your time, this is a must-listen! Sponsored by - Credit Karma. Go to creditkarma.com/podcast to learn more and find offers tailored just for you. Olay Body. Fearless In My Skin. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:37 - Greg’s Upbringing 02:12 - How Greg Strayed From Being a Lawyer and Became a Writer 08:30 - The Definition of Essentialism 09:45 - How Achieving Success Can Cause Failure 12:32 - The Way Essentialism Relates to Being Effortless 15:37 - How We Can Decide What’s Essential 21:17 - Why Greg Wrote Effortless 24:51 - 3 Steps for Being Effortless 29:05 - The Problem With Effort 31:41 - Strategies to Achieve the Effortless State 36:07 - Does Effort Equal Time? 38:19 - How to Make Essential Work See More Fun 42:21 - Ways to Combat Complex Projects and Make It Simple 50:59 - Why Rest is Essential 58:35 - Difference Between Linear and Residual Results 1:04:32 - Greg’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Greg’s Website: https://gregmckeown.com/ The Essentialism Website: https://essentialism.com/ Greg’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregorymckeown?lang=en

Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with former Netflix CEO Marc Randolph & Kickstarter Co-Founder Yancey Strickler as they discuss the fundamentals of building a start-up and sharing their tips and tricks for success ***Meet the Moderators*** Marc Randolph -Marc Randolph, the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, and a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. As well as the author and podcast host of “That Willl never Work. Yancey Strickler is the co-founder of Kickstarter, father of the philosophy of Bentoism, and author of This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Storytelling Made Simple! In today’s episode, we are talking with Donald Miller, best-selling author, CEO, and podcast host. Donald is the CEO of Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow a business and enhance their personal value on the open market. He is also the host of the Business Made Simple Podcast and is the author of several books including the bestseller "Building a StoryBrand." Donald is widely considered one of the most entertaining and informative speakers in the world. His audiences are challenged to lean into their own story, creatively develop and execute the story of their team, and understand the story of their customers so they can serve them with passion. Don's thoughts on story have deeply influenced leaders and teams for Pantene, Ford/Lincoln, Zaxby's, Chick-fil-A, Steelcase, Intel, Prime Lending and thousands more. In this episode, we discuss Donald’s upbringing without a father figure, the power of storytelling, and why you should always aim to tell stories. We’ll also talk about the seven steps that happen in every story, the best call-to-actions, how customer testimonials can be important, and how to use storytelling in your social media. Sponsored by - Save $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist at Apostrophe.com/YAP Visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today—for free Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:05 - What Donald Was Like As A Child 04:19 -The Importance of Mentors 07:49 - Why Stories Are So Powerful 11:25 - Importance of Messaging Being Concise 16:05 - The Explanation of Story Loops 19:02 - Why You Need to Continuously Solve Problems 21:45 - Where the CEO Fits Within the Face of The Brand 27:04 - The Seven Steps That Happen in Every Story 31:25 - Details on How To Use the Seven Steps 32:44 - Best Call-To-Actions 35:49 - The Principle of Pricing in Storytelling 38:17 - Real Examples of 7 Soundbites 44:28 - Why Customer Testimonials Are So Impactful 45:43 - How Brand Elements Can Pass The ‘Grunt’ Test 51:11 - Best Practices for Storytelling in Social Media 52:28 - The Comparison of Business to An Airplane 59:13 - Donald’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Donald’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-miller-storybrand/ Donald’s Book, Business Made Simple: https://www.businessmadesimple.com/ Donald’s Company: https://storybrand.com/ StoryBrand’s Upcoming Marketing Workshop: https://storybrand.com/#register Free 5-Minute Marketing Makeover: http://www.5minutemarketingmakeover.com/

Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Steven Kotler, one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. They will discuss how converging technologies are transforming business, industries and our lives. This episode is sponsored by Ivoox and Credit Karma ***Meet the Moderators*** Steven Kotler Steven is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and entrepreneur. Has written 16 published works, including Flow, The Art of Impossible, and Stealing Fire His articles have appeared in over 70 publications, including The New York Times Magazine, LA Times, Wired, Time magazine, GQ, Discover, Popular Science, Outside, Men’s Journal, Details and National Geographic Adventure. Founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective - A research and training initiative primarily focused on decoding the science behind ultimate human performance. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

In this episode of YAP, we are talking with Martha Beck, bestselling author, life coach, and speaker. Martha is known for her unique combination of science, humor, and spirituality and famous for being Oprah Winfrey’s life coach. Her written work includes several international bestsellers, as well as over 150 magazine articles. Martha holds three Harvard degrees and for over two decades she has been, in the words of NPR and USA Today, “the best-known life coach in America.”Her published works include several self-help books and memoirs, including New York Times and international bestsellers Finding Your Own North Star, The Joy Diet, and Expecting Adam. Martha’s newest book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller. Tune in as Martha will share how not telling a single lie for a year drastically altered her life, and how to know if you aren’t following your truth. We also chat about culture vs. nature and get into an emotional discussion about something I’ve been personally going through. And lastly, we’ll get Martha’s guidance on how to live our life with the utmost integrity and her alternative to a hustler’s mentality. Sponsored by: Olay Body. Fearless In My Skin. LinkedIn Learning. Try free for 1 month at LinkedInLearning.com/FREE MONTH. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:38 - How Martha’s Life at 29 Shaped Her 02:56 - The Frequency at Which People Lie 04:05 - How Not Telling a Lie For a Year Changed Martha’s Life 05:44 - The Way Martha Used Dante For Inspiration 08:06 - Why Martha Decided to Write, Leaving The Saints 15:59 - Culture Versus Nature 24:10 - How To Know If You Aren’t Following Your Truth 26:07 - Martha’s Perspective on Hustle 27:32 - The Right Way to Make Progress 30:36 - Why You Should Accept Losing Relationships When You Speak Your Truth 32:15 - Actionable Steps To Live Your Life With Integrity 34:11 - How Martha Dealt With Integrity in Pregnancy 36:30 - Martha’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Martha’s Website: https://marthabeck.com/ Martha’s New Book, The Way of Integrity: https://marthabeck.com/the-way-of-integrity/

Join Hala for a live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Gig Economy and Outsourcing experts Joey Hickson, Maddy Osman, Tim Salau, Dana Bowling and Liya Palagashvili. They will discuss how businesses effectively integrate freelancers into their workflows and benefit from having access to the best talent in the world with just a few clicks. This Episode is Sponsored by Fiverr ***Meet the Moderators*** Tim Salau - Mr.Future Of Work and CEO of Guide, a B2B Learning & Talent Development app joined us back in episode #90 The American Dream last year Joey Hickson is Social Media producer with 4M+ following on Instagram who runs an 7-figure marketing agency - proud to also call him my business partner Maddy Osman SEO Content Strategist & Founder at The Blogsmith a SEO content agency Liya Palagashvili - Assistant Professor of Economics at State University of New York-Purchase and a research fellow with NYU Law. Dana Bowling - motivational speaker, online business coach, and IG + Clubhouse marketing queen Jeremy Abramson- is a high energy coach, tiktok super star and host of the Trive University podcast. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Regardless of the situation, always have true grit and grace! In this episode, we are chatting with Amberly Lago, best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and health coach. She started her speaking career after her life was deeply altered and her world was completely changed in May 2010. While riding her motorcycle in Woodland Hills, CA, she was hit by an SUV and thrown thirty feet down a busy street. Her right leg took the brunt of the impact and was crushed almost beyond repair. Despite an incredibly difficult recovery process, being a former professional dancer, athlete, and fitness trainer, she was determined to not only save her leg, but her career, her dreams, and her dignity. After a lengthy hospital stay and 34 surgeries, doctors were able to fuse her leg together and repair her severed femoral artery despite the one percent odds of saving it and the initial recommendation to amputate. Her life experience and the proven strategies she has created to understand and maximize resilience resonate with companies whose core values include perseverance, grit, passion, and team building. And for audiences living with chronic pain (like her from CRPS) she delivers a powerful message of hope and offers solutions at conferences, workshops, and clinics. In today’s episode, we discuss Amberly’s upbringing, how she survived abuse as a child, the importance of forgiveness, and how to most past self-pity. We also dive deeper into the repercussions of her car accident, how to pace (not push) yourself through pain, and how Amberly starts her days off with reminders of gratitude. Amberly’s story is incredibly powerful and inspiring - you won’t want to miss this episode! Sponsored by - Policygenius. Head to policygenius.com to get started. NordVPN. Go to nordvpn.com/yap or use a coupon YAP to get a 2-year plan plus 1 additional month with a huge discount! Podbean. Go to podbean.com/hala to start boosting your business with podcast advertising. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:11 - How Tough Love Shaped Amberly in Her Childhood 06:08 - How Amberly Survived Sexual Abuse 15:48 - Amberly’s Take on Forgiveness 19:39 - The Way Amberly Moved Past Self-Pity 24:49 - Amberly’s Adult Life as a Single Mom and Her Accident 34:15 - How Amberly Deals with Chronic Pain and How to Sensitive 43:08 - Where Amberly Got Her ‘Grace’ From 47:51 - The Way Amberly Starts Her Day 51:40 - How to Pace Yourself Through Pain 59:05 - Amberly’s Career Evolution 1:09:52 - Amberly’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Amberly’s Website: https://amberlylago.com/ Amberly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/ Amberly’s Podcast, True Grit and Grace: https://amberlylago.com/podcast/ Amberly’s Book: https://amberlylago.com/book/

Join Hala for a live recorded episode of Young and Profiting podcast featuring Brit Morin, CEO and Founder of Brit + Co. Selfmade brings together the world's top female entrepreneurs to teach you how to create a new business or grow your existing one in a 10-week highly interactive virtual course. ***Meet the Moderators*** Brit Morin: Brit grew up loving to create but as she began to learn coding, she traded her love of art for a career in technology and marketing by working with big names like Apple and Google. In 2011, Brit started the progressive, girl centric brand Brit & Co which provides similar projects that she fell in love with all those years ago in a host of categories including business and illustrating! Brit has been featured as a contributor for the likes of CNN, the Today Show, and Katie Couric, just to name a few and her latest book Homemakers: A Domestic Handbook for the Digital Generation is a guide to creative living in and out of your home. Brit is also the founder of Selfmade which is the title of this room. Selfmade is an education and community platform for female entrepreneurs (more about that later). And finally, as if this wasn't enough, Brit is the host of the Teach Me Something New podcast. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

You’re allowed to break up with your dreams. Sometimes letting go is the only way we can grow and go on to be successful. In today’s episode, we are talking with Trent Shelton, former NFL player, author, and international motivational speaker. Considered as one of the most groundbreaking motivational speakers of our era, Trent has touched millions with his words on self-worth, self-love, and recognizing your greatness. After his short-lived and rocky stint in the NFL, Trent had the opportunity to speak at a church event back home in 2011, and his world changed forever. After a sensational performance, it was undeniable to the audience and Trent that he found his purpose through inspiring others to live better lives. He started creating YouTube videos with his words of wisdom and courage, which went viral. Before he knew it, Trent was speaking across the globe and packing arenas from New York, to London and Fiji, and reaching over 50 million people across his social channels. In today’s episode, we discuss Trent’s time in the NFL, what it was like pivoting to something completely new and how he was mentally able to let go of a failed dream. We also discuss how it can get lonely at the top, when to walk away from relationships and we go deep on some timely social justice issues of today. Sponsored by - BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month by visiting betterhelp.com/yap Olay Body. Fearless In My Skin. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:49 - Trent’s Experience in the NFL 02:30 - How Trent’s Identify Was Morphed By the NFL 04:16 - Why Suppression Leads to Depression 06:49 - The Importance of Asking For Help 09:18 - How To Help Others 11:31 - The Way Trent’s Career in the NFL Ended 13:29 - Trent’s Purpose and How He Discovered It 16:30 - How Trent Got His Intro to Speaking 21:07 - The Way Trent Mentally Pivoted 24:49 - How Trent’s Community Reacted to His Decision 26:24 - Why The People Closest To Us React Differently To Success 31:22 - Trent’s Thoughts on Being Lonely as an Influencer 33:22 - How You Know When It’s Time to Walk Away From a Relationship 36:06 - Trent’s Recipe to Get Over Pain 41:25 - Discussion of Using Platform for Social Justice Movements 48:10 - Trent’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Trent’s Website: https://www.trentshelton.com/ Trent’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentshelton/ Trent’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwdk8T8kJAzH7CusCv8QoA

We enter into negotiations big and small every day! Our ability to navigate these negotiations is often the deciding factor in us getting what we want or not getting what we want. But just the thought of “entering into a negotiation with someone” can be uncomfortable or even intimidating. We picture ourselves stuck in a win/lose scenario that ends with us being a winner or a loser. My guests today, the legendary Chris Voss and Alex Carter, have a very different view of negotiation. Chris Voss and Alex Carter have spent decades studying human behavior – Chris as an FBI hostage negotiator, and Alex as a negotiation trainer for the United Nations. In this episode, Chris and Alex reframe negotiation as a skill we can use to achieve the best possible outcome for all parties involved. The best part? This skill can be learned, and in today’s episode, Chris and Alex share their best practices for becoming a master negotiator. Let’s meet the guests! Chris Voss is a former FBI international hostage and kidnapping negotiator. He is the CEO & Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd, a company that teaches negotiation tactics and leadership training to individuals and companies. Chris is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book Never Split the Difference. Alex Carter is a professor at Columbia Law School and the director of Columbia Law School’s Mediation Clinic. In 2019, Alex was awarded the Columbia University Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching. She is also an internationally renowned keynote speaker and negotiation coach, working with Fortune 500 companies, the United Nations, foreign governments, not-for-profit organizations, and more. Alex is the author of the Wall Street Journal Business bestseller, Ask for More. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Ever wonder how Netflix became the giant it is today? In this episode, we are chatting with Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. Marc is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. As founding CEO of Netflix, he laid much of the groundwork for a service that’s grown to 150 million subscribers and fundamentally altered how the world experiences media. Marc’s career as an entrepreneur spans four decades. He’s founded or co-founded six other successful startups, mentored hundreds of early-stage entrepreneurs, and as an investor has helped seed dozens of successful tech ventures. Most recently, he co-founded analytics software company Looker Data Sciences, where he now serves as director. Outside of the tech and startup world, Marc sits on numerous other company boards and is an outdoors enthusiast. In this episode, we discuss how Marc started his career, his wilderness experiences that shaped his leadership style, and the importance of experimentation. We’ll also talk about why there’s no such thing as a ‘perfect’ idea, how Netflix rose to dominance, and Marc’s perspective on the importance of culture. Sponsored by - Restream. Sign up and stream live on Restream - https://restream.grsm.io/yap Olay Body. Fearless In My Skin. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:51 - Marc’s Childhood 03:51 - How a Wilderness Organization Shaped Marc 8:25 - Marc’s Advice for Recent Graduates and The Beginnings of His Career 14:35 - The Importance of Experimentation 17: 25 - Why There’s No “Perfect” Idea 20:58 - Marc’s Experience with Panhandling 28:46 - Netflix’s Pitch To Blockbuster and What Went Wrong 34:08 - How Blockbuster Was Disruptable and How Netflix Won 38:38 - The Hardest Situation in Marc’s Career 41:40 - Why Marc Doesn’t Like Performance Plans 44:12 - How Netflix’s Culture Developed 52:34 - Marc’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Marc’s Website: https://marcrandolph.com/ Marc’s Podcast: https://marcrandolph.com/podcasts/ Marc’s Book, That Will Never Work: https://marcrandolph.com/the-book/

Join Hala Taha for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with LELA (Lived Experienced Leaders Alliance). They will discuss the ongoing fight against human trafficking and how communities can better serve those impacted by exploitation. **Meet the panel** Rayanne Irving - Rayanne Irving is a survivor of human trafficking, spending six months as a teenager, forced to work for street gangs and pimps. Today she works as a performance horse trainer, a childhood passion that has also been therapeutic and helped her recover. Also a Practicing Student of Neuroenergetic and Integrative Neurocardiology Kinesiology. Jaimee Johnson - CEO of Sisters of the Streets, serving as an advocate for those who survived or have been victims of sexual exploitation. Her passion is preventing exploitation within our communities. Jes Richardson - Jes’s in-depth knowledge, combined with her personal experiences of surviving trafficking and then becoming a sex worker, give her a unique perspective that resonates with individuals. January Riggin - Founder of Soap2Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps build awareness for women, men and teenagers who have suffered all forms of abuse in the sex trade, after being through her own experience with sexual and physical abuse, sex exploitation and addiction. Rasha Hammad - Founder and CEO of Youth Underground, a Swiss nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent human trafficking through youth education, awareness-raising and advocacy. Jose Alfaro - Jose survived his own experience with human trafficking - living with his abuser who exploited him and is now working on a memoir, educating others about those who are experts at exploiting the pain and loneliness of being rejected by families and communities. Chris Bates - A nationally recognized speaker on the topic of exchanging sex for needs and young adult homelessness who uses his own lived experience as an exploited male to inform and motivate him, bringing much-needed awareness to the widespread issue of young adults needing to exchange sex to meet their needs. Chris is changing systems that impact vulnerable young adults so they are supported and connected, dedicating himself to working to solve this societal problem. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Join Rich Cardona, Hala, Dorie Clark, Chase Hughes, Mark Bowden, and more as they talk about what makes a good personal brand and why it's so important to have a presence in today's digital world! This episode is sponsored by Castbox and Podbean! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Create your own life! In this episode, we are talking with Jeremy Ryan Slate, a top podcaster, PR expert, and author. Jeremy is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. It is consistently a top-rated podcast and has been downloaded over 2.5 million times. The Create Your Own Life Podcast was named one of the top 26 podcasts for entrepreneurs to listen to in 2017 and 2019 by CIO Magazine and top podcast to listen to by Inc Magazine in 2019. Jeremy specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. He was named one of the top Millennial Influencers to follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed. He’s also a contributing editor of New Theory Magazine and Grit Daily. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife founded Command Your Brand Media to help leaders use the power of podcasts to change the world. In this episode, we talk about how Jeremy started out in his career in a multitude of jobs, how he stacked his skills and the best way to find your ideal career. We’ll also discuss Jeremy’s podcasting journey, the best podcast interview tips, how to monetize your podcast, the top ways to boost your personal brand, and more! Sponsored by - LinkedIn Learning. Try free for 1 month at linkedinlearning.com/freemonth Capsule. Visit capsule.com to get your prescription hand-delivered today—for free Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:53 - Jeremy’s College Experience and Career Journey 06:46 - Jeremy’s Mom & Her Stroke 09:24 - What Network Marketing Is 11:24 - Jeremy’s Job Today 13:38 - How Jeremy Stacked His Skills 19:10 - Combining What You’re Good at and What You Like 22:18 - Jeremy’s Podcasting Journey 26:58 - The Best Interview Hacks 30:06 - Jeremy’s Book, God of Branding 30:53 - The Story of Pompey the Great 32:10 - Top Tips for Personal Branding 34:08 - Jeremy’s New Book, Extraordinary 36:01 - How Jeremy First Monetized His Podcast 41:03 - Tips on How To Build a Sales Funnel 44:30 - Best Strategies for Growing A Podcast 48:44 - Jeremy’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Jeremy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate/ Jeremy’s Website: https://www.jeremyryanslate.com/ Jeremy’s Free Resource: commandyourbrand.com/sevenreasons Jeremy’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Hala for a Live Recorded Young and Profiting Episode with world-renowned mental health experts to discuss insights and break the stigma surrounding these invisible enemies experienced by so many across the globe. Sponsored by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month with code "CLUB": https://bit.ly/3ycazFx **Meet the Panel** Dr. Robin Smith Author, Psychologist, Former Therapist-In-Residence on The Oprah Winfrey Show who has worked with Fortune 100 companies on conflict management, diversity and inclusion training Dr. Caroline Leaf Neuroscientist, author, and speaker at Switch on Your Brain Dr. Daniel Amen Double Board-Certified Psychiatrist, 12-Time New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder of Amen Clinics Amy Morin Editor In Chief at Verywell Mind and Psychotherapist. Gave one of the most popular TEDx talks of all time - The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, viewed over 30 million times. Jonas Koffler Social Innovator and NYT bestselling author Nidhi Tewari Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Founder of Mental Health Matters club on CH. Dr. Carlene MacMillan The CEO of Brooklyn Minds, Harvard-Trained Psychiatric Leader. Dr. Owen Muir Psychiatrist and Co-Host of Frontier Psychiatrists Daily on Clubhouse Kate Rosenblatt - Talkspace Senior Clinical Manager, provides online therapy through the organization. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

It's time to start paying attention to WHEN. This week Hala yaps with Daniel Pink, author of 4 NYT best-sellers, former speech writer for Al Gore and tv host. This episode takes a deep dive on his book “WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing." Stay tuned in to learn how different times of the day impacts your productivity, how to get over your afternoon slumps and how to effectively use beginnings, midpoints and endings to accelerate your success. This episode is sponsored by Olay, and Grammarly. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha

Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Dr. Jack Schafer Former FBI Agent. They will discuss his experience with domestic and international criminals and the tactics he used to extract the truth. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Are NFTs a Fad or the future of art? Today on YAP Snacks, Hala takes you on a journey to learn about NFTs, the cryptoart that top entrepreneurs and investors are backing as the next big thing that shouldn’t be dismissed similar to the dot com boom in the late 90s. NFTs are the latest cryptocurrency phenomenon to enter the mainstream – they turn digital works of art and other collectibles into one-of-a-kind, verifiable assets While the concept of NFTs have been around since 2012, they’ve exploded over the past year. In 2020, the market grew by 229%, reaching $250 million in value. And, in February 2021, more NFTs were traded in 24 hours than in the entirety of 2020. In the crypto space, hype is definitely par for the course. But this feels different mainly because the mainstream hasn’t just taken notice. They have skin in the game— from fashion brands like Nike and Louis Vitton to sports brands NBA/ NFL, to musicians like Kings of Leon and Grimes. They all are putting their hats in the NFT-ring, creating NFT-based consumer goods and services. So are NFTs the future? Or is the NFT craze just a bubble stemming from increased online activity following the pandemic? Well the good team at YAP have investigated the topic and we are here to give you the facts, so you can better understand what NFTs are, and decide if you want to get involved or just let it be another crypto trend you let pass by and fade away. This episode is sponsored by Olay, and Betterhelp. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

I know you are going to want to take notes on today's episode. I have a business and marketing powerhouse on the show today and her story of grit and grace is so powerful. Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs projected to generate over $1M in revenue in its first year. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on LinkedIn, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. She has 7 years of corporate marketing experience at HP and Disney Streaming Services. She started Young and Profiting Podcast and YAP Media as a side hustle, and now has several high profile clients and over 40 employees. Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, LinkedIn marketing, side hustles, entrepreneurship and podcasting. In this episode, Hala shares how she has built multiple successful businesses and shows even as she has faced tragedy, failure, and rejection. This episode is sponsored by Policygenius, head to policygenius.com to get started right now. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:31 - How Hala built grit to reach her success 8:21 - The story behind the success and struggle of Sorority of Hip Hop 15:20 - What you can learn from rejection in order to create success 20:38 - What Hala learned through losing her father to Covid 30:44 - How to start and scale a podcast 36:20 - What to do to grow your LinkedIn 47:27 - All the apps that reward with organic growth 1:01:25 - The importance of community in your active space

Did you know that the Mind and the Brain are two separate things?! In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Caroline Leaf, a best-selling author and cognitive neuroscientist. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Caroline has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Dr. Leaf is also the best-selling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, Think and Eat Yourself Smart, and many more. She teaches at academic, medical and neuroscience conferences, churches, and to various audiences around the world. She is also involved in the global ECHO movement, which trains physicians worldwide on the mind-brain-body connection, mental health and how to avoid physician burnout. In this episode, we discuss how Dr. Caroline first started working with the brain and the mind, why she chose to focus on the mind, and the unique aspects of it. We’ll also chat about the differences between the brain and the mind, how the mind and soul are connected, the physical impact toxic thoughts have on your brain, and Dr. Caroline’s advice on how it’s possible to heal with your mind instead of medication. This conversation got deep and uncovered so many things I never knew about what our minds are capable of - you definitely want to listen in! Sponsored by Capsule. Visite capsule.com to get your prescription hand delivered today - for free! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:39 - How Caroline Got Fascinated with the Mind 02:53 - Why Caroline Knew the Mind Needed to Be Explored More 07:52 - Difference Between the Brain and the Mind 20:04 - Caroline’s Perspective on the Soul 31:15 - Healthy vs. Toxic Thoughts and Their Effects 39:04 - Why Are People Dying Earlier Even With Technological Advancements 57:06 - Advice To Heal With Your Mind 1:08:06 - Dr. Caroline’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Dr. Caroline’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Dr. Caroline’s Website: https://drleaf.com/ Dr. Caroline’s Book: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Dr. Caroline’s Podcast: https://drleaf.com/pages/podcasts

Technology is becoming more and more addictive, is that a bad thing, or is it up to us to set boundaries for ourselves, so we don’t overuse these products? Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Nir Eyal, author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. They will discuss creating beneficial behaviors while educating listeners on how to build healthy habits in their own lives. **Meet the panel** Nir Eyal - Nir is the author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Having worked in the video gaming and ad industries, Nir understands the techniques used to motivate and manipulate people. Now Nir helps companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Get ready to think positive! In this episode, we are talking with Jon Gordon, a best-selling author and speaker. Jon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. He is the author of 23 books including 10 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was a top 5 business book of the year, Training Camp, The Power of Positive Leadership, The Power of a Positive Team, The Coffee Bean, Stay Positive, and The Garden. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends, and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, Campbell’s Soup, Dell, Southwest Airlines, Miami Heat, The Los Angeles Rams, Snapchat, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, West Point Academy, and more. In this episode, we talk about how Jon grew up around lots of negativity, how he is able to be positive every day, and his experience with Buddhism. We’ll also talk more about the beginnings of his writing career, advice for prospective authors, key principles from his best-seller ‘Energy Bus,’ and why you should ditch New Years’ Resolutions for Jon’s one-word version. There’s a lot of great insight about positivity and managing your environment in this episode - don’t miss out! Sponsored by Linkedin Learning. Try free for 1 month at LinkedInLearning.com/FREEMONTH Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:05 - Jon’s Childhood and How He Struggled with Negativity 06:10 - How Jon Works Towards Being Positive Every Day 07:42 - Jon’s Experience with Buddhism 10:03 - Law School and Why It Wasn’t the Right Path for Jon 19:04 - The Beginnings of Jon’s Writing Career 19:57 - The Momentum After ‘Energy Bus’ Became Popular 25:05 - Advice for Prospective Authors in 2021 29:31 - The ‘Energy Bus’ Principles 32:15 - The Analogy of a Coffee Bean and its Environment 35:40 - Story of The Only Man Who Ran 6 Iron Mans at 59 42:09 - Connection Between Anxiety and Feeling Divided 44:04 - Jon’s Version of New Years Resolutions 46:23 - How Jon and His Wife Maintain Their Relationship 50:57 - Jon’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Jon’s Website: https://www.jongordon.com/ Jon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JonGordon11 Jon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jongordon11 Jon’s Free Resources: http://jongordon.com/useful-tools/

Can we fight off diseases and help cure illness through the power of AI? Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Naveen Jain, founder of Viome. He will discuss the ongoing fight against chronic disease using AI analysis of microbiome and nutrition. **Meet the panel** Naveen Jain Naveen Jain is driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. A man who knows no limits. His audacious vision and magnetic personality continually inspires others to follow what feels impossible. The founder of Moon Express, World Innovation Institute, iNome, TalentWise, Intelius, Infospace and Viome - using AI to discover what foods and supplements are ideal for optimal health. Naveen creates companies that make a true impact. This episode is sponsored by Everyplate! Mentioned in the Episode: Viomes Website - https://www.viome.com/ Naveen’s Website - http://www.naveenjain.com/ Naveen’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius/ Naveen’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/Naveen_Jain_CEO Naveen’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/ Naveen’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/naveenjainvideo/videos Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Hear From Holocaust Survivor and Psychologist, Dr. Edith Eger! In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Edith Eger, a best-selling author, psychologist, and survivor of the Holocaust. In 1944, she was taken to Auschwitz as a teenager and separated from her parents, who were taken to the gas chamber. Surviving on her bravery and imagination, she was able to stay alive until American soldiers liberated the camp. She went on to move to America and received a Bachelors of Psychology as well as a Doctorate. Dr. Eger is a prolific author and a member of several professional associations. She has a clinical practice in La Jolla, California, and holds a faculty appointment at the University of California, San Diego. She has appeared on numerous television programs including CNN and the Oprah Winfrey Show, and was the primary subject of a holocaust documentary that appeared on Dutch National Television. In today’s episode, we chat about Edith’s shot at competing in the Olympics as a teenager, her horrifying experience during the Holocaust, how her mental strength helped her survive. We’ll also chat more about how you can use your imagination to protect yourself, how to conquer traumatic experiences, why the label ‘victim’ shouldn’t be used, and Dr. Edith’s best tips to move forward from trauma and guilt. This is such a sobering and insightful episode that you definitely do not want to miss! Sponsored by BetterHelp: Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Visit BetterHelp.com/YAP for 10% your first month. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:06 - Dr. Edith’s Life Before the Holocaust 06:22 - Dr. Edith’s Journey through the Holocaust 07:35 - Why Edith Couldn’t Compete in the Olympics 10:22 - How to Deal With Being in a Minority and Potential Shame 12:26 - Dr. Edith’s Final Moments With Her Mother 16:09 - How Dr. Edith Survived Her Time in Auschwitz 19:18 - Daily Life in Auschwitz and Edith’s Experiences 23:54 - Dr. Edith’s Lingering Survivors Guilt 28:21 - What Dr. Edith Did for 10 Years After the Holocaust 30:43 - How To Use Imagination to Protect Your Mental State 36:26 - How To Fully Grieve Traumatic Experiences 39:24 - Dr. Edith’s New Book, The Gift 40:33 - What Happens When You Are A Prisoner Of Your Own Mind 42:20 - Why Dr. Edith’s Not a Victim 45:08 - How to Move From ‘Victim’ to ‘Survivor’ 47:09 - How to Control Internal Negative Talk 49:35 - How to End Hatred and Make Progress 51:57 - Actionable Steps To Deal With Trauma 57:48 - Does Dr. Edith Forgives the Nazis? 1:00:06 - Dr. Edith’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Dr. Edith’s Website: https://dreditheger.com/ Dr. Edith’s New Book, The Gift: https://dreditheger.com/the-gift-2/

How can you break into the tech industry and land a successful career doing something that you love? Today on the show Hala is joined by industry experts, top recruiters and career coaches to discuss how you can more effectively land those interviews in the tech field, and how you can blow them away during that interview. The tech industry has been strong over the last several years: IT unemployment continues to shrink, salaries inch higher each year and innovation continues to create exciting career opportunities. In fact, a recent survey found that 86 percent of businesses have trouble finding tech talent and the gap is only getting bigger and job opportunities projected to grow 11% by 2029. In this episode, Hala and friends chat about how using your personal brand can speak volumes when trying to break into the industry, and how getting used to industry language and key terms before you’re actually in the field can help give you the confidence you need. The panel also covers how to stand out amongst a sea of resumes, ace your interview and sky rocket your career once you have your foot in the door. Meet the Panel Jarrett Albritton (http://linkedin.com/in/jarrettalbritton) A client-focused sales team leader with a consistent track record of delivering value to clients while meeting measurement targets. Since 2006 Jarrett has closed over $40 million in software and tech deals. www.rockonsuccess.com/3secrets Christian Bourdeau (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbourdeau) Christian has a goal to help minorities, women, students, and non-tech pros pivot into tech. He works for PlayStation as a senior analytics engineer. Glaze Martillano (https://www.linkedin.com/in/glazemartillano/) Glaze is Talent Acquisition at Facebook & Instagram and Career Coach. She is a huge advocate for women in tech and diversity, empowering high-ambitious professionals to align purpose with impact. Jonathan Javier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-wonsulting/) Jonathan is the CEO and Founder Wonsulting with a mission: to turn underdogs into winners. Jonathan has helped tens of thousands of clients land offers at top companies including Google, Facebook, Amazon, LinkedIn, Cisco, and more Lauren Berger (www.internqueen.com) CEO & Founder of both CareerQueen.com and InternQueen.com, reaching over 6 million people and connecting them with their dream careers. Lauren also has a marketing agency that helps leading brands activate brand ambassadors and establish a presence at colleges Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Future Proof Yourself! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Jay Samit, a best selling author, entrepreneur and digital media innovator. He is the author of best-selling book, Disrupt You, as well as his new book, Future Proofing You. He has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for startups, advises Fortune 500 firms, transformed entire industries, revamped government institutions, and for three decades, has continued to be at the forefront of global trends. In this episode, we chat about how Jay was at the forefront of many industries, how he got his start in media and his experience with dyslexia (and how 1 in 3 CEOs have it). We’ll also talk more about Jay’s new book, Future Proofing You, how he mentored a man from couch surfer to self-made millionaire, the most significant changes to business because of the pandemic, and we’ll discuss NFTs and Augmented Reality. Sponsored by Grammarly: Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/YAP Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 04:01 - Jay’s Firsts and His Background 06:52 - How Jay Landed a Job in Media 09:41 - Jay’s Experience with Dyslexia 13:32 - Why Jay Wrote His New Book, Future Proofing You 16:55 - Story of Jay’s Mentorship From Couch-Surfer to Millionaire 21:47 - Why Truth #1 is Having a Growth Mindset 25:29 - Why There are No More Gatekeepers 28:45 - Best Ways to Develop Your Business to Make Money Overnight 44:26 - Running Through Some of The 12 Truths 54:53 - Changes Because of the Pandemic 58:50 - Definition of Spatial Reality and its Future 1:03:18 - Ways to Learn about Augmented Reality 1:05:59 - Explanation of NFTs 1:10:49 - Jay’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Jay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysamit Jay’s Website: http://jaysamit.com/ Jay’s New Book, Future Proofing You: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Proofing-You-Opportunity-Controlling/dp/1119772060

Will Clubhouse stick around for the long haul? Today on the show Hala is joined by top moderators, influencers, social media executives and club owners to talk about the future of Clubhouse and if it will stick around once all of the “big dogs” like Slack, Twitter and LinkedIn come in and copy it. We’re also talking about the new tipping feature on Clubhouse, how people are currently monetizing on the app, and the different ways Clubhouse can expand on features in the future to support creators. This episode is sponsored by Koji. Head over to withkoji.com to supercharge your link in bio with features like the Koji Tipping Jar, Email Subscription and more! **Meet the panel** Mario Armstrong - Emmy Award winning Media entrepreneur, tech expert and on-air personality who regularly appears on NBC's TODAY. MarioArmstrong.com/course Steve Olsher - Steve has created several multi-million dollar companies from scratch and is currently the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine. www.PodcastMagazine.com/free Polina Groman - Polina is an award winning global strategic advisor and visionary connector. PolinaGro.com Dmitry Shapiro - CEO of Koji, a new app store for social media, and a former Google Executive and CTO of Myspace. withkoji.com Christian Bourdeau - Business Analyst at Playstation and CH Town Hall moderator. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbourdeau Ade Ade - Engineering at Netflix and startup adviser. Suhaib Imtiaz - Founder of the largest club in Clubhouse - The Human Behaviour Club, Suhaib is a Board Certified Lifestyle medicine doctor Joey Hickson - Joey Hickson is a social media producer and influencer with a 4M+ following on Instagram Caroline Geraghty - The Clubhouse Newbie Expert an Clubhouse Manager at YAP Media Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

How can you optimize Clubhouse to make the most out of your experience? Today on the show Hala is joined by top moderators, influencers, social media executives and club owners to talk about how Clubhouse first got started and where it has gone in the many months of skyrocketing popularity! With the anticipated rollout of all new Android users just around the corner, Clubhouse experts trying to cultivate the right environment for the platform. In the second half, Hala also takes questions from the audience about how to best utilize Clubhouse, and what the future might look like for the popular social media platform. **Meet the panel** Mario Armstrong - Emmy Award winning Media entrepreneur, tech expert and on-air personality who regularly appears on NBC's TODAY. MarioArmstrong.com/course Steve Olsher - Steve has created several multi-million dollar companies from scratch and is currently the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine. www.PodcastMagazine.com/free Polina Groman - Polina is an award winning global strategic advisor and visionary connector. PolinaGro.com Dmitry Shapiro - CEO of Koji, a new app store for social media, and a former Google Executive and CTO of Myspace. withKoji.com Christian Bourdeau - Business Analyst at Playstation and CH Town Hall moderator. Ade Ade - Engineering at Netflix and startup adviser. Suhaib Imtiaz - Founder of the largest club in Clubhouse - The Human Behaviour Club, Suhaib is a Board Certified Lifestyle medicine doctor Michael Robinson - Investor, advisor and strategist and the creator of the Founders Guild Mastermind. Joey Hickson - Joey Hickson is a social media producer and influencer with a 4M+ following on Instagram Caroline Geraghty - The Clubhouse Newbie Expert an Clubhouse Manager at YAP Media Tanner Chidester - American fitness coach, entrepreneur, and former fashion model This episode is sponsored by Policy Genius, go to policygenius.com to get started! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Manifest your success with the right mindset! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Natasha Grano, a massive Instagram influencer, mindset coach and motivational speaker. In just two years, Natasha grew her Instagram to 1.2 Million followers after researching social media growth strategies for almost three years. Natasha has helped thousands of people to learn the art of manifestation to improve their lives. She is also the best-selling author of Action Plan, which focuses on how to implement the Law of Attraction. Natasha created the renowned MBS Method (Meditational Behavioural Synchronicity) - which helps people transform to a greater life! Drawing on her own traumatic experiences she went through, Natasha shows you how to transform your life in every area and take back control of your health, wealth, love and success. Her programs have helped over 1.5 Million people transform their lives. She has been featured in Marie Claire, Daily Mail, and BBC. In this episode, Natasha and I talk about her beginnings as a child, the major illness she faced right after giving birth, and how she overcame that difficult time by identifying the need to make a mindset shift. We then talk further about how she super-charged her Instagram account, her top social media strategies, how you can grow a following, and the ways in which you can fight off negativity and negative thoughts. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:26 - Natasha’s Childhood 03:13 - What Natasha Wanted to Be As a Child 04:55 - Obstacles of Natasha’s Illness With a Newborn 08:45 - How Natasha Figured Herself Out 12:24 - Natasha’s Start on Social Media and Her Growth 15:32 - Natasha’s Social Scaling Strategy 20:41 - Thoughts on Engagement Pods and Shoutouts 25:24 - Natasha’s Resources on How to Grow a Following 26:53 - How to Combat Online Negativity 29:48 - The Law of Attraction and Cold Showers 32:03 - How to Turn Off Negative Thoughts 36:42 - How to Change How You Feel About Negative Topics 41:46 - Natasha’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Natasha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashagrano/ Natasha’s CH handle: @natashagrano Natasha’s Courses: https://natashagrano.net/courses/ Natasha’s MBS Method: https://natasha98106d.clickfunnels.com/optin1614789080626

Is alternative meat the future of food? In today’s episode, we are chatting with Olivia Fox Cabane, a best selling author, public speaker, and co-founder of Kindearth.Tech. Olivia is known as the author of The Charisma Myth and her upcoming release, The Genius Myth. She has taught leadership, innovation, genius, and charisma at Harvard, Yale, MIT, and the United Nations. She previously worked as a columnist for Forbes and The Huffington Post, and has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. In this episode, we chat about the charisma and genius myths, the alternative meat industry, and cell agriculture. We’ll also talk more about Olivia’s definition of meat, the issues the industry faces, and the future of alternative meat. For 50% of your first Care/Of order go to www.TakeCareOf.com and enter code YAP50. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:50 - Olivia’s Transition from Author Into the Alternative Meat Industry 06:31 - How Charisma Myth, Genius Myth, and Alternative Protein are Related 09:15 - What Are Alternative Protein Maps? 13:05 - How Big is the Alternative Protein Industry? 14:42 - Olivia’s Definition of Meat 16:12 - What Does Cell Agriculture Look Like? 18:40 - The Arguments Against Cell Agriculture 22:38 - Agriculture Isn’t a Revolution of Food, It’s the Logical Evolution of Food 24:42 - The Global Protein Crisis 26:58 - Why Gen Z Will Get People to Stop Eating Meat 31:25 - Why Gen Z & Millennials Are More Open to Cell-Based Meat 34:50 - The Barriers of the Industry 37:12 - What is the Scope of the Industry? 44:04 - Where Can People Learn More About Cell Agriculture? 49:51 - Olivia’s Perspective on Using Bugs for Protein 51:10 - What is the Genius Myth? 53:13 - Olivia’s Message to the World 56:09 - Olivia’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Olivia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofc/ Olivia’s Website: https://www.askolivia.com/ Alternative Protein Maps: https://newprotein.org/ Kindearth.Tech: https://www.kindearth.tech/ The Good Food Institute: https://gfi.org/

How can diversity and inclusion help your company? The bottom line: it motivates people and is shown to have a positive financial impact! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Vernā Myers, VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, Harvard-trained lawyer, and founder of the Vernā Myers Company. Vernā is a best-selling author and is known as a cultural change catalyst, influencer, thought leader, and social commentator. Vernā has been featured on CNN and cited in numerous publications including The Atlantic, Bloomberg BNA, Business Insider, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Refinery29, and TED NPR Radio to name a few. In this episode, Vernā and I talk about her transition from Harvard Law to her focus on diversity and inclusion, defining equity, and sorting through unconscious biases. We then talk further about how you can be an ally, understanding microaggressions and micro-affirmations, the financial impact of D&I for companies, and the difference between sympathy versus empathy. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:10 - Vernā’s Shift From Law to Diversity & Inclusion 03:39 - How Vernā Uses Her Law Skills Today 05:45 - Verna’s Definition of Diversity and Inclusion 08:46 - Understanding The Concept of Equity 10:46 - Imposter Syndrome and its Relation to Diversity 14:31 - Experience with Unconscious Bias 17:28 - Improving Your Unconscious Bias Over Time 19:20 - Social Hierarchy Framework: Prejudice to -isms 24:24 - How to Lift Up Marginalized Groups as Leaders 27:23 - How to Support with Balance 29:41 - How to Raise Children in a World Full of Biases 34:25 - What is a Microaggression? 37:53 - What are Micro-Affirmations? 40:28 - The Financial Impact of D&I 45:09 - Sympathetic vs. Empathy/Compassion 48:27 - Continuing this Conversation 51:40 - Vernā’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Vernā’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernamyers/ Vernā’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/VernaMyers Vernā’s Website: https://www.vernamyers.com/

In today's show, Hala Taha is joined by a panel of experts like David Nurse, Dr. Ethan Kross, Mateo Franceschetti and Dr. Meeta Singh Mohindra to discuss on how to Optimise Your life in terms of Productivity, Focus, Mental Health and Physical Health. Listen to this episode in full and absorb all the knowledge from this episode to step up your life. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Want to start a business but not sure where (or how) to start?! In today’s episode, we are talking with Josh Kaufman, best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube. His research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Fortune, Forbes, Time, BusinessWeek, Wired, Fast Company, Financial Times, HarvardBusiness.org, The World Economic Forum, Inside Higher Ed, Lifehacker, MarketWatch, The Independent, Bloomberg TV, PBS Next Avenue, CCTV, and CNN's Sanjay Gupta MD. In this episode, we chat about Josh’s first book, Personal MBA, signs to find a viable market if you are starting a business, and the characteristics that all good products/services have. We’ll also talk more about how to test out your business idea, actionable steps to decide pricing, learning curves, the aspects of rapid skills acquisition, and more. This is a jam packed episode that we made it into two parts - so make sure to catch both! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:29 - Perfecting Skills in 20 Hours 10:04 - Emotions Behind Starting Something New 13:46 - What a Learning Curve Looks Like 21:31 - 4 Steps of Rapid Skill Acquisition 29:40 - How Josh’s TED Talk Changed His Life 34:39 - Premise of Josh’s New Book, How to Fight a Hydra 39:58 - Josh’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Josh’s Website: joshkaufman.net Josh’s First Book, Personal MBA: https://personalmba.com/ Josh’s Second Book, The First 20 Hours: https://first20hours.com/ Josh’s New Book, How to Fight a Hydra: https://howtofightahydra.com/#home

Want to start a business but not sure where (or how) to start?! In today’s episode, we are talking with Josh Kaufman, best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube. His research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Fortune, Forbes, Time, BusinessWeek, Wired, Fast Company, Financial Times, HarvardBusiness.org, The World Economic Forum, Inside Higher Ed, Lifehacker, MarketWatch, The Independent, Bloomberg TV, PBS Next Avenue, CCTV, and CNN's Sanjay Gupta MD. In this episode, we chat about Josh’s first book, Personal MBA, signs to find a viable market if you are starting a business, and the characteristics that all good products/services have. We’ll also talk more about how to test out your business idea, actionable steps to decide pricing, learning curves, the aspects of rapid skills acquisition, and more. This is a jam packed episode that we made it into two parts - so make sure to catch both! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 04:15 - How Josh’s Degree Shaped His Career 07:43 - Why Josh Decided to Write His Book, Personal MBA 11:50 - How to Find a Viable Market 19:41 - Signs to Look for if There’s Real Opportunity 26:16 - Good Characteristics of a Product or Service 29:56 - Exceptional Product/Service in the Pandemic 32:24 - Best Ways to Test Business Ideas 35:38 - Steps to Decide Pricing 44:20 - Different Objections to Anticipate Mentioned in the Episode: Josh’s Website: joshkaufman.net Josh’s First Book, Personal MBA: https://personalmba.com/ Josh’s Second Book, The First 20 Hours: https://first20hours.com/ Josh’s New Book, How to Fight a Hydra: https://howtofightahydra.com/#home

Stressed out about working from home? Then stress no more! In this episode, we are chatting with Laura Vanderkam, best-selling author, podcast host, and productivity expert. Her Ted talk, How to Gain Control of Your Free Time, has been viewed over 11 million times! She is also the host of Before Breakfast which features productivity tips every weekday morning. Her work has been featured in the The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, City Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company and she has appeared on shows such as The Today Show and CBS This Morning. In this week’s episode, we talk about Laura’s new book, The New Corner Office, which is all about how to work from home, the benefits of having a routine, and creating work rituals. We’ll also dive deeper into how to cultivate a great WFH environment, ta-da lists (instead of to-do lists), why planning out your week ahead of time is beneficial, and more! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:56 - Laura’s Past Five Years 05:07 - Benefits of Having a Routine and How to Have a Good One 07:35 - Opinion on a Fake/Mock Commute 09:11 - Advice on Dressing while WFH 11:09 - What’s a ‘Monday Morning’ Ritual 12:53 - How to Respond to Fires at Work 15:02 - Thoughts on Batching 17:07 - Laura’s Work Environment and How to Have the Best Environment 20:56 - How to Limit Distractions 22:51 - Ta-Da Lists 26:30 - How to Prioritize Tasks 28:19 - Why to Plan Out Your Week On Fridays 31:36 - Visualizing Your Future to Help Your Goals 34:57 - Why Designing Your Ideal Week is Important 37:30 - How to Keep Employees Engaged and Good Company Cultures 40:55 - Looking at Time with an ‘Abundance’ Mindset 42:35 - Laura’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Laura’s New Book, From the Corner Office: https://lauravanderkam.com/books/the-new-corner-office-how-the-most-successful-people-work-from-home/ Laura’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauravanderkam/ Laura’s Website: https://lauravanderkam.com/

Today on the show Hala is joined with some of the biggest most successful women on the planet, Heather Monahan, Alex Carter, Natasha Grano, and Amberly Lago. They are discussing some of their biggest setbacks in their lives and how they've overcome them! In the second half of the episode, they are taking questions live from listeners who tuned into the Clubhouse event, and they discuss some of their rejections and setbacks in life and get some advice on how to move forward and continue to succeed! This is a motivating episode filled with tough stories about triumph over hard times, you don't want to miss it! Mentioned in the Episode: Natasha's Free Course: https://natashagrano.net/courses/ Amberly Lago's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/?hl=en Alex Carter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter Heather Monahan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/?hl=en Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

FINALLY understand your strengths! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Marcus Buckingham, a best-selling author, motivational speaker and business consultant. He spent two decades at Gallup helping co-create the StrengthsFinder tool and is now CEO of his own coaching firm, The Marcus Buckingham Company as well as currently leading the ADP Research Institute. Marcus has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, The Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. In this episode, we chat about the differences between strengths and weaknesses, how to build up your strengths, and understand how to take feedback. We’ll then talk more about the uniqueness of every person on a team, how teams can work to build on their strengths, the best qualities of managers, and Marcus’ vision of the future of work. Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:43 - Difference Between Strengths and Weaknesses 02:37 - How to Understand Your Strengths and Weaknesses 06:06 - How to Build Up Your Strengths 12:22 - Are Weaknesses Related to Strengths? 18:57 - Understanding Feedback and Reactions 25:29 - Facts About 360 Feedback 32:15 - The Uniqueness of Each Person 35:52 - How a Team Can Work on Their Strengths 42:58 - Best Qualities of Managers 51:56 - How to Identify Leaders 55:45 - COVID Engagement Research 1:03:05 - The Future of Work 1:11:14 - Marcus’ Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Marcus’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-buckingham/ Marcus’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckingham Marcus’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mwbuckingham Marcus’ Website: https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/ Marcus’ Research Organization: https://www.adpri.org/

Become a Selfmade Entrepreneur with Brit Morin! In this episode, we are chatting with Brit Morin, founder and CEO of Brit+CO, a popular lifestyle website. Brit grew up loving arts and crafts, but after she learned how to code in teens, she traded her love of art for a career in technology and marketing -- working with huge names in Silicon Valley like Apple and Google straight after college. At the age of 25, she decided to create her own business, Brit+Co, to center around accessible and helpful DIY how-to’s. In 10 years, she’s secured over $50M in funding and over 1.2 Billion page views! Today, she also hosts her own podcast, Teach Me Something New, is a budding investor (she invested in the booming audio-only social media app, Clubhouse), and recently launched Self-Made, an interactive start-up school to empower female entrepreneurs! In this week’s episode, we talk about Brit’s passion for creativity growing up as a kid, why we tend to become less creative as we become adults, and why you should try to set aside time for creativity every single day. We’ll also dive deeper into Brit’s beginnings at Apple and Google, why Brit created Brit+Co, how she raised capital, her own investing endeavors, and her new venture to help other women become successful entrepreneurs, Self-Made. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:46 - How Brit’s Creativity Grew Out of Her Childhood 02:09 - Why Creativity Diminishes As You Age 05:22- The Scope of Creativity 08:49 - How Brit’s Childhood Influenced Her Success Today 14:33 - Brit’s Background of Coding 16:42 - Brit’s Start in Silicon Valley 19:21 - Experiencing Steve Jobs’ Leadership 22:25 - What Brit Took From Her Past Experience to Brit+Co 27:10 - Why Marissa Mayer Mentored Brit 30:50 - The Beginnings of Brit+Co 35:34 - When Brit Knew Brit+Co Would be Successful 38:37 - How Brit Raised Money 41:29 - The Ways Brit Decides to Invest in Companies 43:49 - Brit’s Venture, Self-Made 46:37 - Success Stories from Self-Made 50:18 - Brit’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Brit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britmorin Brit’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brit/ Brit’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brit Brit’s Website, Brit+Co: https://www.brit.co/ Self-Made: https://tryselfmade.com/enroll Brit’s Podcast: https://www.brit.co/listen/

Strengthen interpersonal skills and better understand your own thinking & those around you! 🎤💰 Join Hala & top experts on human behavior and body language: Mark Bowden, Chase Hughes, Blanca Cobb and Amilya Antonetti! 🤓🔥 Looking to hack human behavior to better understand motivations, intentions and actions? Look no further than this week’s new YAP episode, recorded live on Clubhouse! Hala is joined by some of the biggest experts on human behavior including: Chase Hughes, Founder of Applied Behavior Research, Mark Bowden, #1 body language expert, Blanca Cobb, TV personality and body language and deception trainer, and Amiliya Antonetti, one of the most sought after human behaviorists and conflict resolution experts in the world. Topics covered include uncovering the complexities of human behavior, the art of people-reading, how to gain influence and persuasion, networking to succeed, authority and trust. Check out this episode to unlock the secrets of human behavior and walk away knowing how to better understand yourself and those around you! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Want guidance on your love life? In today’s episode, we are talking with Nicole Moore, a life coach, podcaster, and celebrity love expert. She is the CEO and Founder of the Love Works Method, where she has helped thousands of women find their ideal partner. She has been a contributor to Forbes, People Magazine, The List, Today, and more. In today’s episode, we chat about Nicole’s childhood, how her perception of love has changed over time, and why she decided to become a love coach. We’ll then dive deeper into personality types to watch out for, how you know when to walk away, the ways to find connection virtually during the pandemic, and how to maintain and strengthen relationships during COVID. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:09 - Nicole’s Perception of Love as a Child 05:07 - Common Childhood Problems That Affect Adulthood Love 08:16 - Why Nicole Switched to Love Coaching 15:05 - How to Tell When Someone is a Narcissist 19:21 - Personality Types to Look Out For 23:36 - How to Know When to Walk Away 27:02 - Steps to Take When You Have a Breakup 30:24 - Is Marriage Necessary? 35:29 - Is Tinder a Viable Option for Dating? 37:49 - How to Make a Connection on Zoom 41:15 - Advice on Eye Contact to Connect with Someone 42:25 - How to Exude Good Energy on Dates 45:39 - Explanation of Love Water 47:57 - Why People Breaking Up More Frequently During COVID 50:34 - Tips to Survive Relationships During COVID 52:31 - Nicole’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Nicole’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolemoorelove/ Nicole’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-works-with-nicole-moore/id1372248881 Nicole’s Website: https://loveworksmethod.com/ Nicole’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2SVED18Zs6jAofSCMIyHbQ

Alright, Alright, Alright! You all know and love our guest this week. Matthew McConaughey is a Texas native and one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. Matthew first broke out on the scene with the cult classic Dazed and Confused. Since then, he has won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ron Woodroof in Dallas Buyers Club, appeared in more than 40 feature films that have grossed more than $1 billion, and become a producer, creative director, and philanthropist. Matthew has been in cult-classic movies such as How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Dallas Buyers Club, Dazed and Confused, Interstellar, and more! Aside from being one of our generations most popular actors, he and his wife Camila are the founders of the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation, and he serves as the Minister of Culture/M.O.C. and a full time professor for the University of Texas. On top of all of these accomplishments, Matthew is now a best-selling author. His first book Greenlights is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and has already received rave reviews. In this episode, we discuss Matthew’s childhood and how his family instilled confidence in him from a young age, his dedication to journaling throughout his life, and his early film beginnings. We’ll then get into how he landed his breakout film roles, why he took a break from acting to reinvent his image, the meaning behind the title of his new book, Greenlights, and some great life lessons he has to share. Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Clubhouse Master Negotiation on Feb 2nd Event with John Lee Dumas, David Meltzer, Heather Monahan and more!: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/9mWKeJnm Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at [email protected] Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Follow Hala on ClubHouse: @halataha Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:41 - Why Matthew Wrote a Book Instead of Making a Movie 04:35 - Matthew’s Process of Writing the Book and Journaling 09:18 - What Does “Green Lights” Mean? 12:53 - Why ‘Unbelievable’ is a Horrible Word to Matthew 15:13 - Being “Little Mr. Texas” 17:40 - Origin of Matthew’s Confidence From Childhood 22:40 - Turning a ‘Red Light’ into a ‘Green Light’ 29:04 - Matthew’s Decision to Go to a Cheaper College 32:46 - Why Matthew Went to Film School 37:45 - How He Got His Part in ‘Dazed and Confused’ 45:56 - Experience with Romantic Comedy Movies 52:55 - How Matthew Deals with Celebrity Status 59:16 - The Just Keep Livin Foundation 1:01:32 - Matthew’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Matthew’s Book, Greenlights: https://greenlights.com/ Matthew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey/ Just Keep Livin Foundation: https://www.jklivinfoundation.org/