Started from the bottom, now he's here! JT McCormick had an insanely tough upbringing. He grew up dirt poor, raised by a single mother and was the son of a pimp. He started out becoming a product of his environment, barely finishing high school and landing in juvie multiple times. But after high school JT turned things around. Through relentless hard work JT beat the odds and applied his knowledge and hustling mentality from the streets to become a millionaire and super effective CEO. He current...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Declutter your way to happiness! This week on YAP we speak with happiness expert and 4x best-selling author, Gretchen Rubin. Her latest book, "Outer Order, Inner Calmer," uncovers how decluttering and organizing your life can make more room for happiness. Tune into this episode to find out Gretchen's secrets to a happy life including decluttering to positively impact your thoughts and emotions, and understanding the way you react to expectations. If you liked this episode, please write us a revi...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Did you know that video is the best performing content type on most mainstream social media platforms right now? Video is super compelling and connects you to others in a way that words or images can't--- so if you're trying to build a following or grow your personal brand, it's in your best interest to master visual storytelling! Joining us this week is Quentin "Q" Allums, one of the first video creators on LinkedIn and prominent influencer on the platform. Aside from being one of the best visu...
Jun 17, 2019•40 min
Dare to disrupt yourself! This week, Hala yaps with Jay Samit, best-selling author of “Disrupt Yourself!” and serial entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of global trends for decades and recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. Jay has helped build billion dollar startups, transformed entire industries, and has held executive roles at Deloitte, Sony, Universal Studios and more. Tune in to learn how Jay achieved his massive success, and how you can take...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Get ready to amp up your sales skills! In this episode of YAP, Hala uncovers the laws of selling with Richard Moore, a sales guru and consultant with over 16 years of experience in online, in-person and phone-based selling. Tune in to learn his #RichTips on selling--- like how to create a winning pitch, when to switch from relationship building to selling, how to turn engagement on social into leads, the difference between solution selling and product selling, the definition of a sales funnel an...
May 22, 2019•1 hr
Ready to get superhuman? In this episode Hala yaps with Peter Jansen, a radio personality and leadership coach who is an expert in biohacking the mind and body. Stay tuned to learn how biohacking trends like nootropics, nutrigenetics and re-wilding can help to optimize your life. Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsociety Earn rewards for inviting your friends to YAP Society: bit.ly/sharethewealthyap Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprof...
May 06, 2019•55 min
Be fearlessly authentic! This week we’re yappin’ with Dov Baron, world renowned leadership speaker and host of the popular podcast "Leadership and Loyalty." In this episode, Hala chats with Dov on a handful of topics related to authentic leadership including vulnerability, emotional intelligence, the stages of individuation, the science behind building a tribe, purpose-driven leadership and more! Want to connect with other YAP listeners? Join the YAP Society on Slack: bit.ly/yapsociety Earn rewa...
Apr 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Negotiate like a BO$$! This week on YAP, we’re talking to Christopher Voss, a former leading FBI international hostage and kidnapping negotiator. Now Chris spends his time as an author, professor and coach, teaching others how to apply his learnings from international crisis and high-stakes negotiations to the business world. Chris is regarded as one of the most influential negotiators of our time. He wrote the massive best-selling hit, “Never Split the Difference,” which lays out actionable neg...
Apr 08, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Shoot for the moon! In this episode we’re yappin’ with billionaire entrepreneur Naveen Jain about moonshots or astronomically ambitious projects that address a huge problem, propose a radical solution and use breakthrough technology to achieve the goal. Moonshots like Google’s self-driving car or SpaceX’s goal of humans becoming an multi-planetary species live in the gray area between audacious projects and pure science fiction; instead of mere 10 percent gains--- they aim for 10x improvements. ...
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min
The GOAT of productivity returns! This week Hala interviews famed author David Allen for the second time. You may remember him from episode #5, where he covered the five steps of The Getting Things Done (GTD) system in great detail. If you want a refresher or never listened to that episode yet, feel free to go back and check it out. This time time around Hala is yappin’ with David about his general productivity principles, and learning more about how he became the GOAT or Greatest Of All Time wh...
Mar 11, 2019•52 min
Sell it with a story! We ‘ve told stories for as long as we’ve been human, since ancient times people have used stories to communicate, learn, and connect with one other. Today, storytelling has become a prominent trend in the business as organizations look to enhance brand awareness and loyalty by telling compelling stories about their products and services. Helping us uncover the value of storytelling is Dr. AJ Minai, a professional storyteller from Malaysia who has made his rounds as the chie...
Mar 06, 2019•46 min
Let’s get demotivated! Taking a turn from the usual this week, we’re yappin’ with comedian Mike Winnet, who describes himself as the UK’s #1 Demotivational Speaker. Mike is a successful entrepreneur who sold his last business for multiple millions. He now spends his free time on a parody LinkedIn account making people laugh through his hard-hitting advice and unconventional wisdom. Tune in to hear Mike's perspective on what it takes to become an entrepreneur, and uncover how he plans to confront...
Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Ever noticed how the best students in school don’t always succeed later on in life? Let’s face it. IQ is important, but it doesn’t always guarantee success. The ability to understand and express emotions also plays a pivotal role in whether make it or break it. In fact, EQ has been cited as the most important factor when it comes to job performance, and a top quality that hiring managers look for. Tune into #18 to boost your EQ with Lousin Mehrabi, an executive life coach and Certified Professio...
Feb 19, 2019•53 min
In 2019, coffee has some major competition —> enter matcha, a green tea that offers caffeine without the crash. Not to be mistaken as just another trendy drink sipped by instagram models, the green tea is jam-packed with vitamins, anti-oxidants and good-for-you-stuff that can prevent cancer, improve focus, make your skin glow, promote relaxation and more! No wonder people love matcha so matcha In our latest YAP episode, we chat with Steve O’Dell, the Founder & CEO of Tenzo Tea, an up-and-coming ...
Feb 11, 2019•44 min
Do you even SEO? Still playing by rules you heard 5 years ago? Well, ya better step it up because all the #youngandprofiters are doing it! In this episode, we chat with Deepak Shukla, career coach and founder of the award-winning SEO agency, Pearl Lemon. Deepak has lived a lot of life in his short 33-years. He was an up-and-coming rapper, started several businesses, he was trained as a British soldier, backpacked through over 50 countries and the list of his extraordinary experiences go and on! ...
Feb 05, 2019•51 min
Everything you know about leadership is wrong! Well, not everything, but there are many popular leadership practices that science has proven is not the best approach. Tune into this episode to become a better leader with Kevin Kruse, the Founder & CEO of LEADx.org, a AI-powered leadership development platform with a mission to spark 100 million leaders over the next 10 years. Kevin is serial entrepreneur, an accomplished author, and also hosts a popular podcast called the LeadX Leadership Show. ...
Jan 21, 2019•47 min
Ahoy, Young and Profiters! In this episode we’re yappin’ with Caspar Craven, a man who is famous for sailing around the world with his wife and 3 small children. Caspar is a British entrepreneur, adventurer and motivational speaker who has built several million dollar companies from scratch. He currently spends his time speaking with businesses and leaders from around the world, and helps them become more successful through better collaboration and teamwork. January is National Slavery and Human...
Jan 15, 2019•49 min
The internet and evolution of traditional products has given rise to a new discipline in marketing called 'growth hacking' or "growth hacker marketing." Products are no longer just physical things, they are software products like apps, platforms and podcasts that have the potential of spreading themselves and playing a role in their own adoption. Growth hackers understand this power of virality, and use a combination of marketing, analytics and engineering to acquire and engage users—with the ul...
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Millennials are known to be the "always tired" generation. Everyone under the age of 40 seems to be exhausted. And for good reason— we're working longer hours, taking on second jobs and side hustles, dealing with more competitive environments, glued to screens and phones that zap our mental energy, caring for small children and the list of stressful triggers goes on and on. In fact, we millennials wear our lack of sleep as a badge of honor. And since sleep deprivation is linked to Alzheimer's, c...
Dec 10, 2018•47 min
What does your personal brand say about you? In today’s digital world, unless you have no social footprint at all, you have a personal brand— whether you like it or not. With 264 million people on social media, it might seem like an impossible task to stand out from the crowd. However, we can take control of our image by being intentional about everything we do online, and by creating content that represents who we are or the expertise we bring to the table. In this episode, Hala sits with Dr. N...
Nov 26, 2018•42 min
Thinking about starting a side hustle or looking to side hustle harder? You’re not alone! Side hustles are becoming more and more popular—in fact, according to bankrate.com, more than half of millennials in the US report having a money-making side hustle. Technology has made it easier than ever to start your own business! In this episode, Hala explores the art of side hustles with Nick Loper, founder of the popular blog and podcast, Side Hustle Nation. Nick currently makes his living off 15 diff...
Nov 12, 2018•34 min
Do you have the right mindset to attract wealth? Many of us are not reaching our full financial potential because we are sending out all the wrong vibes. Whether its feelings of jealousy or anxiety, taking control of our emotions and setting intent are the first key steps to achieve our financial goals. In this episode, Hala chats with Bola Sokunbi, a money expert and CEO of Clever Girl Finance on why "knowing your why" is so important, the need for gratitude, and practical ways to take action w...
Oct 24, 2018•47 min
By popular demand, this bonus episode is dedicated to getting to know our host! The tables turn and Hala sits down with Dayne Kamela to get interviewed herself. Learn about Hala's failures and successes, including her early career at Hot97, leading a group of 50 female bloggers, and almost snagging her own show on MTV. She also talks about why she started YAP, and gives some hard hitting advice to everyone out there looking to start a side hustle. Enjoy! Young and Profiting podcast is brought to...
Oct 18, 2018•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Hala speaks with Chase Hughes, a leading military and intelligence behavior expert, and author of “The Ellipsis Manual,” which is known to be the most comprehensive mind control guide out there. Tune in to gain a 101 understanding of behavior science, specifically non-verbal analysis, behavior profiling and the qualities of authority— which you'll come to find out is a very important thing. You'll leave the episode with easy to implement tactics you can use to increase influence...
Oct 02, 2018•48 min
We think willpower sucks. It's just not enough to make good decisions and keep healthy habits in today's super distracting world. In Episode 7, Hala interviews Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and author, on growing up and key topics from his impactful book "Willpower Doesn't Work." Ben explains how using willpower to force ourselves to behave in a certain way is a flawed strategy. He suggests the path to success is to create an enriched environment that promotes the behavior we want ...
Sep 19, 2018•51 min
What would you sacrifice to reach your financial goals? Would you limit the luxuries in your life, take on more risks or switch careers? In this episode, Hala interviews Dandan Zhu, a self-made millionaire and entrepreneur, on how she gained financial freedom before hitting 30. Listen to the show to hear Dandan's tips on saving habits, real estate investments, career choices and more. Young and Profiting podcast is brought to you by audible. Get your FREE audiobook here: www.audibletrial.com/YAP...
Sep 11, 2018•39 min
Hear best practices from the GOAT of productivity, David Allen, best-selling author and inventor of the famed Getting Things Done system. David’s framework helps you keep track of tasks, ideas and projects, and focuses on getting this type of information out of your head and into an external system. In this episode, Hala uncovers how to feel less bogged down by the never-ending list of things you have to do—allowing yourself to be engaged and super productive in the moment. Now, go get sh*t done...
Aug 21, 2018•45 min
Level up your time management skills so you can do more of what you love! Have you ever wondered why some people manage to do it all, while others claim they are too busy to do XXX (fill in the blank with any excuse). The fact is, time is a great equalizer. We all have the same 24 hours a day and 168 hours a week. So, why do some people feel like they have less time than anyone else? In this episode, Hala interviews Laura Vanderkam, best-selling time management author and media personality, on b...
Aug 09, 2018•34 min
Master the crypto market. Part two of the "Internet of Value" provides a broader understanding of the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape beyond just bitcoin. Did you know there are more than 1600 virtual currencies or alt coins that investors can choose from? And over two dozen of them hold a market cap that's over $1B! After you listen to this episode, you’ll understand how companies and people use crypto, why it’s valuable and key considerations to take when participating in the market. I...
Jul 10, 2018•43 min
Don't be scared of crypto! Part 1 of Episode 2 explores one of the most era defining discoveries of the past century― cryptocurrency. This new way of storing value has entered mainstream adoption and so we've got to understand it to make the right decisions for our future. Uncover the history of digital currency and Bitcoin, the basics of blochchain technology and the key fundamentals of cryptocurrency. You'll hear multiple perspectives, including crypto power influencer Phillip Nunn. After list...
Jun 18, 2018•41 min
