Let's get happy! Learn about the happy chemicals we can fire up in our brain: Endorphins, Serotonin, Dopamine, and Oxytocin. Hopefully, this #YapSnacks episode leaves you motivated to better help your brain help you. Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com 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 mee...
Jan 15, 2021•20 min
Want to discover your ‘What’ in life? In this episode, we are chatting with Steve Olsher, founder and editor-in-chief of Podcast Magazine, award-winning author, and founder of the Reinvention Workshop. Throughout the course of his life, Steve has had the ultimate entrepreneurial spirit and has created several multi-million dollar companies from the ground up. He is also a New York Times bestselling author with his book, What is Your What. In today’s episode, we chat about Steve’s childhood, how ...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Get Fired Up with John Lee Dumas! In this week’s episode, we are talking with John Lee Dumas, founder and host of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast, interviewing big names like Seth Godin, Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vee, and more. JLD and his podcast have helped millions of people and revolutionized the podcasting space by putting out daily podcast episodes for nearly 5.5 years. To this day, he is all about delivering inspiration and being transparent about his journey. In this episode, we chat abou...
Jan 04, 2021•49 min
Get in the Miracle Mindset with Tim Storey! In this episode, we are chatting with Tim Storey, acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach to top athletes, celebrities, and executives. Tim has inspired millions of people across the globe to create the future they desire. Featured on Oprah, Steve Harvey, and numerous other shows, Tim has helped people become honest with themselves to overcome the obstacles that are setting them back. In this week’s episode, we talk about Tim’s beginnings in Compton,...
Dec 28, 2020•59 min
Are you struggling with self-care? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been grinding my butt off this past year. I’ve found myself working even harder in the pandemic as I’ve been having difficulty separating work from home. I’ve really been neglecting my self-care, and I know I’m not alone. It’s so important to make sure you take good care of your body, mind, and soul everyday, not just when you get sick. Learning how to master your environment, create a routine, eat right, reduce stress, exercise...
Dec 27, 2020•32 min
You might have heard of the book Lean In… but have you heard of Lean Out ? In this week’s episode, we are talking with Marissa Orr, former Google and Facebook executive as well as the best-selling author of Lean Out. After spending 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, she transitioned her career to be a best-selling author and speaker across the globe. In today’s episode, we’ll first sort out the differences between Lean In and Lean Out, the gender stereotypes that burden many workplaces...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Given Young and Profiting’s success, I always get asked how to secure sponsors and monetize a podcast. Truth is, there are many ways to make money from your podcast, and it really depends on the stage of your show, download counts, how niche you are and many other factors. In this YAPSnacks I’ll be covering I have learned about podcast monetization the past two years like: How to prepare before pitching your podcast Types of podcast sponsorships and commercial types The pros and cons of affiliat...
Dec 18, 2020•29 min
Want a Hint on how to start your own business?! In this episode, we are chatting with Kara Goldin, CEO and founder of Hint Inc., the leading unsweetened flavored water, as well as author of the book, Undaunted. Kara has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California. In this week’s episode, we’ll cover Kara’s beginnings at Time Inc. in circulation, how s...
Dec 14, 2020•56 min
Hoping to start a side hustle this New Year? Today on YAP Snacks, Hala walks through the misconceptions of a side hustle and how to start one. She started YAP Media while working full-time, and knows the ins and outs of designing a lucrative side hustle. YAP Snack is a series of bite-size digestible and actionable content hosted by Hala Taha. This episode of YAP Snacks is sponsored by SnackMagic! Head over to www.snackmagic.com to buy WFH snacks for your team! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www...
Dec 11, 2020•34 min
Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about podcast sponsorships, how to properly promote your podcast, and how she first got into podcasting. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: ...
Dec 09, 2020•59 min
Meet the Career Queen! In this week’s episode, we are talking with Lauren Berger, CEO and founder of both Intern Queen and Career Queen as well as author of the book, Get It Together. Lauren has helped over 6 million people be connected to internships and jobs to ultimately help them find their dream career. In this episode, we’ll talk about Lauren’s beginnings as an intern herself, why she started Intern Queen, and how she created momentum for the site. We’ll also discuss key, easy insights on ...
Dec 07, 2020•56 min
How can the Plant Paradox change your life? Listen on to find out! In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon turned wellness and nutrition guru. After operating on many people with preventable health conditions, Dr. Gundry turned his focus to nutrition to help his patients avoid surgery. He is also a top researcher and author focused on cutting-edge human nutrition. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss Dr. Gundry’s transition from surgery to wellness, the pro...
Nov 30, 2020•57 min
How will you thrive in the future of work? This week, we’re talking with Tim Salau, aka Mr. Future of Work, who is CEO and Co-founder of the Guide app, a B2B Learning & Talent Development app helping remote teams and knowledge workers learn anytime, anywhere, on-demand. Tim is an author, investor, accomplished international keynote speaker, product leader and tech influencer. Before founding Guide, he led product and innovation with 4 global Fortune 500 companies: Google, Microsoft, Facebook...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr
Embrace your inner poker mastermind! On this week’s episode, we are chatting with Maria Konnikova, New York Times best-selling author, journalist and professional poker player. After years of solely focusing on her writing, Maria picked up poker while using her background in psychology to assist her in mastering the game. Today, we’ll talk about how Maria got interested in poker and how she was able to become a poker champion. We’ll also discuss different psychological mindsets, how to make the ...
Nov 16, 2020•56 min
Level-up your LinkedIn! This week, I’m talking with Shanee Moret, CEO of MedSnake Media and a Linkedin mega-influencer. With over 20M+ views on LinkedIn and over 600k followers, she is one of the biggest influencers on the platform today. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss Shanee’s childhood battle with cancer, the effects it has on who she is today, and her journey to entrepreneurship. We’ll also chat about how she created her business, the ways she built her LinkedIn following, and her top tips...
Nov 09, 2020•52 min
Hear from the GOAT of marketing! Our guest this week is Seth Godin, marketing mastermind, public speaker and best-selling author. You may know him for one of his 20 books, including his newest book, The Practice. He is also the founder of Akimbo, hosts the Akimbo podcast, and creates some of the most sought-after marketing courses online, including the altMBA. Today, we talk with Seth about some of the core principles of marketing and how they apply to everyone - not just marketers! We also dive...
Nov 02, 2020•52 min
Learn how to get what you want! In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Alexandra Carter, an award-winning negotiation trainer and professor at Columbia Law School. She is also best-selling author of ‘Ask For More.’ She has worked closely with leaders at major organizations like Google, Zynga, the United Nations, and NBCUniversal. Today, we’ll talk about Alex’s journey to be a world-class academic and negotiation expert she is today as well as the basics you should know before going into a negotia...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on the show we’re replaying a session from earlier this summer that I did for the Rutgers University’s Global Entrepreneurship Experience Teen Camp and college students. I had the pleasure of being interviewed by James Barrood, who’s a business and ecosystem advisor, global speaker and host of “A Few Things Podcast.” Jim has a passion for building and strengthening startup and innovation ecosystems. In the interview, we discuss insights from my side hustle and entrepreneurial journey, care...
Oct 23, 2020•56 min
Want to know how to build and maintain a strong culture? This week, our guest is Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle Grill and a previous lawyer and managing partner of a law firm. Monty was integral to the massive popularity explosion of Chipotle across the United States in the late 2000’s. Currently, he is a chairman on many corporate boards, an advisor to many start-ups, and a new author. His new book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra. is released October 20. In today’s episode, we have a lot t...
Oct 19, 2020•45 min
Want to know how to build and maintain a strong culture? This week, our guest is Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle Grill and a previous lawyer and managing partner of a law firm. Monty was integral to the massive popularity explosion of Chipotle across the United States in the late 2000’s. Currently, he is a chairman on many corporate boards, an advisor to many start-ups, and a new author. His new book, Love is Free. Guac is Extra. is released October 20. In today’s episode, we have a lot t...
Oct 19, 2020•51 min
In this YAP Snacks episode Hala and Jordan talk all things confidence! YAP Snack is a podcast series of bite-sized and digestible content hosted Hala Taha and fellow podcaster Jordan Paris of Growth Mindset University. Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Check out our website to meet the team, view show notes...
Oct 16, 2020•20 min
Are you ever confused or overwhelmed at the prospecting of investing? If you are, don’t worry! Our guest today, Peter Mallouk, has simple strategies on how to invest and save as well as why it’s so important. Peter Mallouk is the CEO of Creative Planning, a wealth management firm, that has been ranked #1 in America by outlets such as CNBC and Barron’s. Peter has been on Worth Magazine’s Power 100 rankings and has received other accolades such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awa...
Oct 12, 2020•45 min
Hala recently hosted the “She Means Business” panel during the 2020 Propelify Innovation Festival, powered by TechUnited:NJ, focused on ways to use tech to #BuildABetterFutureForAll. Speakers: Hala Taha, Producer & Podcast Host, Young & Profiting (Moderator) Debra Sandler, CEO, Mavis Foods Lisa Ascolese, “The Inventress” Kathleen Griffith, Founder & CEO, Grayce & Co. In this discussion, the ladies discuss their career journeys, hurdles that females encounter during entrepreneursh...
Oct 09, 2020•33 min
Learn how to make a lasting impression on recruiters and new connections from Jonathan Javier! Today, Hala is yapping with Jonathan Javier, CEO and Founder of Wonsulting. Jonathan has previously worked at tech giants like Google, Snapchat, and Cisco before starting Wonsulting. The mission behind Wonsulting is to help students from non-target schools land dream jobs at major companies through resume workshops, speaker series, and more. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about Jonathan’s start in the ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min
A throwback to episode #43! Master the laws of human nature with one of the world's leading human behavior experts, Robert Greene! This week, Hala is yapping with famed author Robert Greene. Robert has written six international bestsellers including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (co-written with rapper 50 Cent), Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. In Part 1 of this interview, we cover Robert’s career journey and how he found his purpose in ...
Oct 02, 2020•36 min
A throwback to episode #44! Decode the laws of human nature with fame author, Robert Greene! In this second portion of the interview, Hala and Robert dive into the laws of compulsive behavior, grandiosity, gender rigidity and death denial. If you liked this episode, please write us a review! Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/...
Oct 02, 2020•45 min
Why are millennials so misunderstood? They’re known to be lazy, disrespectful, entitled, and the list of negative characteristics could go on and on. Today, our show features Gabrielle Bosche, a Millennial Expert, and Millennial herself. She is the founder and President of The Millennial Solution, an international training and consulting company bridging the generation gap. She has worked with Fortune 500 clients and even the U.S. Navy to help them understand how to understand and work with Mill...
Sep 28, 2020•45 min
Hala gets interviewed on the Mentor Z podcast with Ava Wettrick. Top-of-the-Line Interviewing and Personalized Marketing - The Secret Sauce to Y.A.P's Success https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/top-of-the-line-interviewing-and-personalized-marketing Hala Taha is the host to the Young and Profiting Podcast. She interview some of the brightest minds in the world with their main mission being to turn their guest’s wisdom into actionable advice. They are a top 10 Self-Improvement and How To Podcast o...
Sep 25, 2020•47 min
Ready for a better world? Today on the show we are chatting with Yancey Strickler. Yancey 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. Yancey has a lot of ideas on improving the world by realigning motives and how we value success so that it’s not just purely profit based. In this episode we’ll discuss Yancey’s career background including his work with Kickstarter. We’ll also find out the me...
Sep 21, 2020•53 min
Today on the show we are chatting with Ned Fulmer. Ned is a member of The Try Guys, an online video comedy series, which was originally created with 3 other co-workers while working at BuzzFeed. The Try Guys Youtube channel has over 7.3 million subscribers and their videos have garnered billions of views--- making them one of the most successful channels in Youtube history. The quartet hosted Youtube’s 8th annual Streamy Awards in 2018 and they won the Audience Choice “Show Of The Year” award in...
Sep 14, 2020•56 min
