When Jay Samit was in his early 20s, he maxed out his credit cards designing a new machine for reading lottery tickets. However, his design was beaten by a competitor who was bribing the judges. When he flew back to L.A., he realized that his kiosk design would be perfect for airports. He turned his failure into an opportunity to solve another problem. Since then, Jay has been helping business owners and leaders solve problems by teaching them how to develop a disruptive mindset. In this episode...
Dec 01, 2023•50 min
As a preschool teacher in her twenties, Tiffany Aliche was off to a good start in her career. Then, she was the victim of a scam that left her deep in debt, and she got laid off from her teaching job during the recession. Tiffany moved in with her parents and started over, learned from her financial mistakes, and then helped friends and family learn from them as well. Now she has inspired and educated millions through her financial wisdom as the “Budgetnista.” In this episode, Tiffany shares her...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Chase Hughes became disturbingly aware of serious issues that plagued our intelligence operations. From interrogation to asset recruiting, our national intelligence personnel were getting training that was no better than what they could have gleaned from a YouTube video. He began to develop a map for influence and behavior profiling to enable people in our agencies to read humans and influence their behavior. In this episode of YAPClassic, Chase breaks down several advanced human behavior concep...
Nov 24, 2023•42 min
Over the past few decades, will.i.am has made a name for himself in a variety of fields. He is perhaps most well-known as the founder and lead member of the Black Eyed Peas. But he is also an experienced tech entrepreneur, creative innovator, futurist, and philanthropist. For years, he has invested in software and operating systems incorporating AI, natural language understanding, and voice computing, and is now the founder & CEO of his own AI company, FYI. In this episode, will.i.am will share ...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min
When the pandemic struck in 2020, Hala Taha’s role model, her father, died a tragic death from COVID-19. He was still a well-respected doctor and was in the middle of writing a book when he died. His death reminded Hala that life is too short to act small, so she launched YAP Media, a multimillion-dollar media agency that serves some of the biggest names in the business and entrepreneurship space. In this episode of YAPClassic, you’ll hear Hala’s first public speaking engagement at the 2022 MIT ...
Nov 17, 2023•53 min
Pat Flynn lost what he thought was his dream job as an architect during the 2008 financial crisis. But that setback led him to launch several successful online businesses and build a following of millions around the world. In this episode, Pat is going to give some pointers on marketing and how to build your audience and online business the smart way, including how to create your own superfans and multiple passive income streams. Pat Flynn is a serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, author, a...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 9 min
It all started with a three-page vision statement for Joey Zwillinger and his company, Allbirds, which is revolutionizing the footwear industry with its eco-friendly and sustainable products. Joey and his co-founder Tim Brown set out to emulate nature’s brilliant design skills by creating the now iconic Wool Runner, a shoe made from Merino wool, and to create a sustainable global company in the process. In this episode, the latest in a limited series sponsored by Shopify, Joey shares some of the...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Jen Gottlieb was living what she thought was her dream: she was living in New York and had a role on a major television show. Then, in the span of a single week, her show got canceled and her cheating boyfriend left her for one of her friends, and Jen was left holding the pieces. But Jen turned her breakdown into a transformation, launching her own successful career and company, and today she helps business owners, coaches, and experts gain the confidence and skills they need to discover their o...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr
Karissa Bodnar was in her early twenties and working her way up the cosmetic ladder, from a make-up artist at Sephora to Clarisonic and then to L’Oréal. But when she hit a brick wall after losing a close friend to cancer at 24, she came to the realization that she had to stop waiting around and build the beauty company of her dreams. She started her own company from her one-bedroom apartment, taking orders herself and making product formulas on her kitchen counter. That company, Thrive Causemeti...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Growing up, Harley Finkelstein had a passion for entrepreneurship. He became one of the first vendors on Shopify, and his T-shirt company became a survival tool for him in college. He realized that he could never see himself working for anyone else. Harley is now the President of Shopify and a respected entrepreneur. In this episode, Harley unpacks his lifelong journey as a serial entrepreneur. He will explain why we are currently in an entrepreneurial renaissance and how to thrive in the new “c...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Prior to 2008, Chris Voss was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI and the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. Now, he’s using his wisdom to teach business leaders how to negotiate and land deals. In this episode of YAPClassic, Chris will explain several advanced negotiation techniques, like how to conduct an accusation audit and what words we want to hear when negotiating. He will also break down how we can use ...
Oct 27, 2023•54 min
Jaspreet Singh grew up in a family of doctors and it was assumed he would become a doctor too. But he decided to try a different path. He started his first business, an event planning company, when he was in college, and also started investing in real estate. Motivated to help other entrepreneurs avoid his early mistakes, he started the Minority Mindset YouTube channel, where he teaches his followers finance, economics, and how to grow their mental wealth while also growing their financial wealt...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 5 min
How can you leverage LinkedIn to generate leads and grow your business? LinkedIn has more than 135 million active users every day, so chances are, your ideal client is logged into LinkedIn right now. In this episode of The Goal Digger Podcast, Hala unpacks her top tips for LinkedIn marketing, like how we can make our content skimmable, what keywords we should use in our posts, and why we should prioritize engaging, educational content. Jenna Kutcher is an expert on online marketing, the host of ...
Oct 20, 2023•44 min
For more than two decades, Gary Brecka worked in the life insurance business, using medical records and demographic data to predict life expectancy. One day he had an epiphany: there were human beings on the other sides of his spreadsheets and he wasn’t going to spend one more day of his own life predicting death. Instead, he would use his knowledge to help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. Gary Brecka is now a biohacker, human biologist, and one of the world’s foremost experts o...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min
When Brad Stulberg was 31 years old, he suddenly developed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. His mind was plagued with thoughts of self-harm and depression. He quickly sought out therapy, and in the process of getting help, he learned about what it means to be grounded and how mindfulness can help us navigate the suffering of everyday life. Since then, Brad has established himself as a top expert in sustainable excellence, mental health, and authentic success. In this episode of YAPClassic, Brad te...
Oct 13, 2023•48 min
Rachel Rodgers grew up in a low-income household in Queens, learning how to live with the power out and not having enough food in the house. She saw her parents hustling to keep their heads above water, and realized early on the importance of money and financial security. She resolved to learn how to make enough of it to pursue her dream life. In today’s episode, Rachel shares how she went from growing up low-income to becoming a self-made millionaire, and how you can do it too. Rachel Rodgers i...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Hortense le Gentil felt stuck. Despite having a successful career in advertising in Paris, she didn’t know her purpose and she was unhappy in her marriage. Everything had gone South, or West, as they say in France. One night she had a dream about her grandmother and it unlocked her. She decided to start her life and her career over from scratch. She left her marriage and her corporate job and launched herself as an entrepreneur at age 40. Now, Hortense is a world-renowned executive leadership co...
Oct 06, 2023•45 min
Arthur Brooks had been a successful social scientist and an authority on human behavior for nearly thirty years. But he realized that when it came to his own personal well-being, his expertise was not making him any happier. So he quit his job and devoted his life to the pursuit of happiness…research. In this episode of YAP, Hala talks to Arthur about building true happiness and his new book with Oprah Winfrey called Build the Life you Want. Arthur Brooks is a behavioral social scientist with a ...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min
When Joel Brown sat down to write out his 10-year vision, he was hit with a wave of imposter syndrome. He worried that, because he engaged in dangerous behavior in the past, he wasn’t worthy of the vision he set out to create. However, he realized that he was not his past and that it was up to him to forgive himself and chase his dreams anyway. Now, he’s a top motivational speaker who has amassed a following of over 2.7 million across all social media platforms. In this episode of YAPClassic, yo...
Sep 29, 2023•52 min
Anne Wojcicki and her co-founders started 23andMe back in 2006 with a clear mission: to make genetic testing and its results, including findings about predisposition to disease, widely available to consumers. And, in exchange for a swab of spit and a fee, 23andMe provided its customers with unprecedented insight into their own genetic makeup. Now, Wojcicki and her company are at the forefront of a broader movement to expand personalized care and drug options in healthcare. In today’s episode, An...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Even as a kid, Jonah Berger had an eye for patterns and data. At age 7, he tested at genius IQ levels, and he got a near-perfect SAT score in high school. His mathematical, detail-oriented mind makes him exceptionally aware of patterns in human behavior. Now, he’s a globally renowned expert on influence, persuasion, and consumer psychology. In this episode of YAPClassic, Jonah will teach you how to change anyone’s mind by teaching you the right ways to ask questions and present information. Jona...
Sep 22, 2023•46 min
After graduating from college in 2016, 22-year-old Tori Dunlap started an entry-level job in corporate marketing. But she set herself a goal: figure out a way to make $100,000 by the age of 25. She reached that goal three years later and quit her job. In doing so, she realized how money and personal finance are tools you can use to shape your life into something that you love. In this episode, Tori will offer some wealth-building tips and share how to set financial goals and invest mindfully to ...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
What if you could implement a cash management system today that guarantees profitability, automatically sets aside money for tax season, and ensures you don't overspend on expenses? In this episode, Hala is joined by Mike Michalowicz to break down Profit First, the cash management system that has helped hundreds of thousands of small business owners increase their profits, or generate a profit from day one. Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is an...
Sep 15, 2023•28 min
Amy Porterfield once worked with brands like Harley Davidson and for individuals like performance coach Tony Robbins. But after one fateful boardroom meeting, she realized she wanted more, including the freedom to work when, where and how she wanted. So she quit her job, started her own business, and found the freedom she desired. In today’s episode, Amy gives a masterclass on how to start your next big thing, whether you are moving from one product offering to another offering, or quitting your...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min
William Cohan worked as an investment banker for 17 years at some of the most prestigious firms on Wall Street. But after he lost his job at JPMorgan Chase in his mid-forties, he decided to pivot to writing, and he's now one of the world’s premier financial journalists. In today’s episode, William shares his journey on and off Wall Street, provides his insights on some of the most influential business leaders in history, and breaks down the rise and fall of one of America’s most influential comp...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min
At age 23, Jenna Kutcher invested $300 in a Craigslist camera, eventually launching her own wedding photography business and punching her ticket out of her windowless corporate HR job. Now she is the ultimate entrepreneur slash mom, and in today’s episode, Jenna shares some of the actionable advice, social media strategies, productivity hacks, and entrepreneurial wisdom that helped her figure out her own direction and become a self-made millionaire. Jenna Kutcher is an expert on online marketing...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
When Donald Miller was in his twenties, he felt like a victim: he didn’t believe he would be successful and he was unsatisfied with his weight. As he sharpened his storytelling skills, he realized that there are four personas inside all of us: the victim, the villain, the hero, and the guide, and we can choose to become the heroes of our own lives. In this episode of YAPClassic, Donald will break down these four personas and how we can take control of our lives by shifting the role we embody. Do...
Sep 01, 2023•44 min
So what do you need to know to prepare for the next 5, 10, or 25 years in a world increasingly impacted by artificial intelligence? How could AI change your business and your life irreparably? Our guest today, Mo Gawdat, an AI expert and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], is going to break down what you need to understand about AI and how it is radically altering our workplaces, careers, and even the very fabric of our society. Mo Gawdat is the host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo, and ...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Not long after she had to file for bankruptcy, Sarah Centrella saw a text from her husband’s mistress. She moved out immediately, despite having no place to go and no income of her own. To cope, she started imagining what she wanted her life to look like, no matter how unrealistic that goal was. Little did she know that she was discovering the power of manifestation. Now, Sarah is a sought-after keynote speaker, bestselling author, and an expert in manifesting. In this episode of YAPClassic, you...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr
At the age of 23, Ashley Stahl landed a coveted six-figure job at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and was on track to be the spy and counterterrorism expert she had long trained to become. But then she realized that everything she thought she wanted to be wasn’t actually who she was. In this episode, Ashley tells us about her work in the counterterrorism sector, how she became a speaker and entrepreneur, and her advice to people who are unsure about their careers and looking to find their perfec...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min
