Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Young and Profiting with Hala Taha is a top-ranked podcast for entrepreneurs, hosted by self-made entrepreneur and marketing expert Hala Taha. The show features mini-masterclasses with business icons like GaryVee, Alex Hormozi, and Mel Robbins, covering topics from sales and marketing to brain hacks and biohacking. Each episode delivers actionable advice to help listeners profit in all aspects of life, whether launching a startup or scaling a business.
Episodes
How a $99 Fitness Program Turned Into a Seven Figure Business | Entrepreneurship | How We Profit | E2
Entrepreneurship became Tara LaFerrara’s way forward after she got laid off from her corporate job and had to decide whether her fitness and content creation side hustle could become a real business. With a small online following and plenty of uncertainty, she learned the ins and outs of business operations, ultimately scaling her $99 programs into a seven figure fitness brand. In this episode of
Dr. Chris Palmer: The Mental Health Discovery That Transforms How Entrepreneurs Perform | Mental Health | E402
Mental health care has a silent crisis, and Dr. Chris Palmer has spent 30 years watching patients exhaust medication after medication with little relief despite world-class treatment. His search for answers became the foundation of his brain energy theory, a framework that proposes an entirely new way of understanding and treating mental illness. In this episode, Dr. Chris breaks down the science
Dr. Mark Hyman: The Secret to Aging Backwards and Improving Your Health | Mental Health | YAPClassic
Dr. Mark Hyman’s health broke down in his thirties when chronic fatigue syndrome and heavy metal toxicity left him struggling to function. Conventional medicine, the very system he was trained in, had no real answers for him. Forced to search deeper, he discovered functional medicine, used it for self-healing, and later reversed his biological age by more than two decades. In this episode, Dr. Mar
How This Addictive Cheese Brand Turned Startup Mistakes Into a $20M Empire | Entrepreneurship | How We Profit | E1
Starting a business from scratch is hard enough, but Rebel Cheese co-founder Kirsten Maitland did it by borrowing against her home, only for COVID to hit three months later. With no outside investors and everything at risk, she pivoted from a physical restaurant to an online business, learning e-commerce, logistics, and marketing on the fly. Years of relentless work eventually led to a Shark Tank
Jessie Inchauspé: The #1 Diet Change That Will Transform Your Energy & Health | Health and Wellness | E401
Jessie Inchauspé was struggling with her mental health when a glucose monitor revealed something she never expected: her worst days often aligned with bigger glucose spikes. That discovery changed how she ate, pushed her deep into the research, and eventually became the foundation of her work as the Glucose Goddess. In this episode, Jessie breaks down simple daily habits entrepreneurs can use to s
Dr. Benjamin Hardy: The Mindset Shift That Stops You From Feeling Like a Failure | Mental Wealth Series | E4
When Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s mental health took a serious hit after publishing his first book, it made no sense on paper. He had achieved a lifelong dream by landing a multi-six-figure deal, yet still felt like a failure because he did not make the New York Times bestseller list. That moment revealed how dangerous it is to measure success against a moving target. In this episode of the Mental Wealth
Dave Asprey: The Father of Biohacking on How to Unlock Limitless Energy to Power Your Business | Health and Wellness | YAPClassic
Dave Asprey didn’t become the father of biohacking overnight. He once weighed 300 pounds, battled chronic fatigue, and spent 18 months in the gym with nothing to show for it. Realizing his biology was quietly working against him, he redesigned his diet, recovery protocols, and hormonal health, and transformed his body and mind so much that he now believes he can live to 180. In this episode, Dave
Dr. Andy Galpin: Fitness Lies Exposed! The No-BS Guide to Fixing Your Health & Performance | Health | E400
Health advice is everywhere, but Dr. Andy Galpin has seen high performers chase trends while missing the real problems holding them back. Instead of fixing poor sleep, low energy, and chronic stress, they keep adding routines that don’t move the needle. In this episode, Dr. Andy breaks down why most health advice fails, busts common fitness and wellness myths, and reveals how to identify the “perf
Gretchen Rubin: Turn Failed Resolutions Into Goals That Stick | Productivity | YAPClassic
Goal setting can feel frustrating when year after year, you keep trying but have little to show for it. Gretchen Rubin saw how this pattern drains motivation and realized that standard productivity advice often overlooks personality. Through her Four Tendencies framework, she explains why different people need different goal-setting strategies to stay consistent. In this episode, Gretchen shares h
Shadé Zahrai: The Dangerous Mindset Secretly Holding Entrepreneurs Back | Mental Wealth Series | E3
Your mindset is sometimes the biggest threat to your success as an entrepreneur. For Shadé Zahrai, self-doubt and imposter syndrome followed her from corporate life into entrepreneurship. She later realized these struggles were rooted in psychological patterns she calls “mind pits” and “inner critics” that quietly sabotage even the smartest entrepreneurs. By confronting them head-on, she rebuilt h
Gretchen Rubin: The Hidden Patterns Controlling Your Life and Habits | Human Behavior | E399
Human nature often pushes us to follow paths that look right on paper, even when they no longer serve us. For years, Gretchen Rubin pursued a prestigious law career that looked perfect on paper, until she realized she lacked passion and was simply drifting through life. That moment led her to leave law and dedicate her work to studying happiness, habits, and human nature. In this episode, Gretchen
Mike Rowe: How to Land Six-Figure Opportunities Doing “Dirty Jobs” | Career | YAPClassic
When it comes to career success, Mike Rowe has a contrarian message most entrepreneurs need to hear: stop chasing passion and start chasing opportunity. Before becoming a TV icon, he spent years jumping between industries, side hustles, and freelance gigs, working nearly 200 jobs. That willingness to pivot and embrace unconventional opportunities led to Dirty Jobs, one of Discovery Channel’s bigge
Dr. John Delony: The Mental Health Crisis Silently Destroying Entrepreneurs | Mental Wealth Series | E2
Mental health is the silent price many entrepreneurs pay for chasing success. Dr. John Delony spent years letting stress and anxiety take a toll on his health, relationships, and personal life. But when the pressure piled on, he finally chose to confront what his body had been signaling all along. Through therapy, radical honesty, and intentional daily habits, he rebuilt life around peace over per
Julia Hartz: How to Build, Scale, and Exit a Billion-Dollar Startup From Scratch | Entrepreneurship | E398
A small town ballerina with no business background, Julia Hartz had no guarantee that Eventbrite would work. What began as a bootstrapped startup she co-founded became a 20-year journey full of challenges, including a crisis like no other: COVID, wiping out the events industry almost overnight. But each challenge sharpened her leadership skills, and Julia ultimately turned Eventbrite into the pow
Elena Cardone: The Mindset Shift That Built a Billion-Dollar Business | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic
Elena Cardone grew up believing that wealth and entrepreneurship were only for the privileged. Her fierce independence made her resistant to building with anyone. But when the 2008 recession threatened their finances while she was pregnant, she abandoned her lone-wolf mentality, stepped back from acting, and bet everything on a shared vision with her husband, Grant Cardone. That decision laid the
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: 5 Mental Health Resets That Will Save Your Life & Business | Mental Wealth Series | E1
For many entrepreneurs, mental health takes a back seat to ambition, productivity, and the pressure to keep going no matter what. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar once lived by that belief, until chronic burnout during her 80-hour-a-week residency broke her body down so severely she feared a heart condition. That crisis sparked her healing journey and became the foundation for her 5 Resets for when life and bus
Dr. Aliza Pressman: Rewire the Childhood Habits Sabotaging Your Life and Business | Human Behavior | E397
Are your childhood habits sabotaging your leadership and business decisions? Through her work in developmental psychology, Dr. Aliza Pressman found that many adults unknowingly carry childhood attachment styles and emotional habits into their adult lives, shaping how they think, relate, and communicate. In this episode, Dr. Aliza breaks down her Five Rs framework and explains how understanding you
Ken Coleman: Stuck in the Wrong Career? Here's How to Break Free | Career | YAPClassic
Ken Coleman hit a career crossroads in his late twenties when his long-held political dream no longer felt right. Suddenly, he found himself stuck in an unfulfilling job, overwhelmed with self-doubt and questioning whether he had wasted years pursuing the wrong path. Through coaching and self-reflection, he rediscovered his talent for communication and built a career helping others find fulfilling
How AI is Changing the Game for Entrepreneurs and Content Creators | Artificial Intelligence | YAPCreator Replay | E6
AI is the secret weapon entrepreneurs and content creators can no longer afford to ignore. It has quickly become essential for scaling ideas, creating content faster, and staying competitive. In this final episode of the YAPCreator Series Replay, Hala Taha dives into how artificial intelligence is reshaping content creation and entrepreneurship. You’ll hear from top business and tech leaders, incl
Ryan Roslansky: Former LinkedIn CEO on Building an Irreplaceable Career in the Age of AI | Career | E396
In the age of AI, career success isn’t guaranteed, and professionals risk falling behind if they don’t keep up with the rapidly evolving skill set required for success. As the former CEO and current Executive Vice President of LinkedIn and Microsoft Office, Ryan Roslansky has a front-row view of how jobs, hiring, and workplace expectations are shifting in real time. This perspective inspired his b
Scott Galloway: Stop Chasing Passion and Build a Career That Pays Off | Career | YAPClassic
Scott Galloway’s definition of success changed the moment his mother became seriously ill. As a young adult, he was forced to confront an uncomfortable truth: he was immature, unfocused, and financially unprepared. That wake-up call pushed him to take work, discipline, and economic security seriously. In this episode, Scott shares his algebra of wealth, his views on work-life balance, and the habi
Courtney Johnson: Career Cheat Codes to Stand Out, Get Promoted, and Win at Work | Career | E395
Career success isn't always about working the hardest, and Courtney Johnson learned that the hard way. While climbing the corporate ladder, she was told to keep her head down and grind, only to discover that top performers play by a completely different set of rules. Getting laid off forced her to crack the code and write Career Cheat Codes to help others build thriving careers with ease. In this
Patrick Lencioni: The Genius Way to Crush Team Burnout and Unlock Peak Productivity | Leadership | YAPClassic
Leadership expert Patrick Lencioni spent nearly 20 years feeling drained and frustrated at work, despite loving his job and the people around him. As the CEO of his own firm, he was constantly pulled into tasks that fell outside his natural strengths, with no clear understanding of why it was killing his productivity and energy. That frustration led him to create the Working Genius framework, tran
Understand Your Audience to Drive Business Growth on Social Media | Marketing | YAPCreator Replay | E5
Social media marketing success starts with understanding your audience, yet most creator-entrepreneurs skip this step entirely. Without that foundation, even consistent creators end up guessing what works, leading to low engagement and missed business opportunities. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series Replay, Hala Taha shares proven insights from experts like Neil Patel, Julie Solomon, and Ke
Patrick Lencioni: 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, How to Turn Conflict into a Leadership Advantage | Leadership | E394
With over 25 years of experience working with leadership teams, Patrick Lencioni has seen successful companies crumble; not because of strategy, but due to poor organizational health. Behind the success were team members who were afraid to open up, make mistakes, or disagree. This insight led Patrick to dedicate his career to creating frameworks that help entrepreneurs and leaders build healthy te
Nick Bostrom: The AI Revolution and What It Means for Entrepreneurs | Artificial Intelligence | YAPClassic
Nick Bostrom saw the AI revolution coming before it was taken seriously. When he warned about superintelligence in 2014, AI risk was dismissed by mainstream academia and the public. Now, as AI reshapes the future of work and human purpose, he has moved from warning about its risks to exploring a future where AI solves everything, and humans are left searching for new meaning. In this episode, Nick
The Money Reset Series: How to Escape Financial Overwhelm for Good | Finance | E3 | Presented by Experian
When money feels tight, it’s not just your finances that suffer; your peace of mind does too. For most people, confusion around debt, savings, and investing leads to avoidance, poor financial choices, and constant overwhelm. In this final episode of The Money Reset series, presented by Experian, Hala Taha shares how to create immediate financial relief while building long-term stability. You’ll he
Joshua Wöhle: Turn AI Into Your Competitive Advantage and 50X Your Productivity | Artificial Intelligence | E393
AI is reshaping the future of work faster than most people can keep up, and those who ignore it risk falling behind. As a six-time founder, Joshua Wöhle has seen firsthand how AI can outperform traditional workflows, leading him to build Rebel, an AI-first system designed to act as a second brain and unlock massive productivity. In this episode, Joshua breaks down how entrepreneurs and professiona
Codie Sanchez: The Business Model Quietly Creating Millionaires | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic
Codie Sanchez watched aspiring entrepreneurs chase startup dreams, only to end up overwhelmed, underpaid, or stuck. After 12 years in finance, she saw a different reality: the ultra-wealthy weren’t starting a business from scratch; they were buying “boring”, profitable companies hiding in plain sight. That insight changed everything. She left corporate, built her own portfolio, and wrote Main Stre
Turn Content Creation Into Your Most Powerful Tool for Business Growth | Marketing | YAPCreator Replay | E4
Social media is a powerful marketing tool, but most entrepreneurs still struggle to leverage it and build a brand that stands out. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series Replay, Hala Taha shares how to use content creation as a strategic tool to grow your personal brand. Featuring insights from top creator-entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Jenna Kutcher, and Kat Norton, you'll learn social media marke
David Royce: How to Turn a Boring Idea into a 9-Figure Business | Entrepreneurship | E392
Starting a business was the last thing on David Royce’s mind as a broke college student working a door-to-door sales side hustle. But while working in the unglamorous pest control industry, he discovered that ‘boring’ businesses were quietly producing more millionaires than passion-driven or tech ventures. That insight drove him to build and sell multiple pest control companies, ultimately selling
Colin O'Brady: The Mindset That Lets You Conquer the Impossible | Mental Health | YAPClassic
When life delivers a crushing blow, your mindset can be your greatest prison or your greatest weapon. At 22 years old, Colin O'Brady was severely burned across 25% of his body and told by doctors he would never walk normally again. Refusing to accept that verdict, he challenged every limiting belief placed on him and rebuilt from zero, competing in a triathlon eight months later before becoming th
How to Build Unstoppable Momentum as a Content Creator | Marketing | YAPCreator Replay | E3
For content creators and entrepreneurs alike, staying consistent while avoiding burnout is one of the biggest challenges to long-term growth. Most creators wait for motivation to strike before taking action, and that waiting is exactly what holds them back. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series Replay, Hala and top guests like Jenna Kutcher, James Clear, and Benjamin Hardy reveal how to build u
Nir Eyal: Fix the Mindset Sabotaging Your Success in Business and Life | Human Behavior | E391
Mindset is everything, but what if your beliefs are holding you back? Nir Eyal faced this painful reality when readers praised his work, yet still struggled to change their habits or act on a single piece of advice. It led him to a deeper truth: in a world overflowing with information, knowledge isn’t the problem; hidden limiting beliefs are. That realization led him to write Beyond Belief. In thi
David Eagleman: What Neuroscience Reveals About Your Brain and Human Nature | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
What is the psychology behind how the human brain constructs reality? When David Eagleman fell twelve feet off a roof as a child, the entire fall lasted just 0.6 seconds, yet his brain made it feel like an eternity. That moment sparked a lifelong curiosity about the brain and how it constructs perception, ultimately leading him to Stanford and a career in neuroscience. In this episode, David revea
The Social Media Strategies Top Creators Use to Build Loyal Audiences | Marketing | YAPCreator Replay | E2
Social media rewards authenticity, yet many creator-entrepreneurs still hide behind polished perfection. In today's crowded digital space, audiences trust and connect with real, relatable people far more than curated personas. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series Replay, Hala Taha shares social media and personal branding strategies along with insights from GaryVee, Kat Norton, Rudy Mawer, and
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor: The 4 Brain Characters That Transform Habits and Critical Thinking | Human Behavior | E390
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor’s fascination with brain health and human psychology began with a personal question: why do people perceive the same world so differently? After growing up with a brother diagnosed with schizophrenia, she dedicated her life to understanding the brain. At age 37, she suffered a massive stroke and watched her brain shut down in real time. That experience gave her rare insight i
Gary Brecka: Biohacking Secrets That Will Add Years to Your Life | Health and Wellness | YAPClassic
Biohacking expert Gary Brecka spent 22 years predicting people's deaths for life insurance companies. While analyzing millions of medical records, he discovered that many health problems stemmed from preventable nutrient deficiencies and poor oxygen management rather than genetics. Yet he was legally forbidden from warning the people behind the data. Frustrated by the system, he walked away from t
The Money Reset Series: How to Build Financial Habits That Stick | Finance | E2 | Presented by Experian
Financial freedom can feel out of reach when you rely on willpower alone. Without a solid financial structure, daily life can disrupt budgeting, saving, and spending plans, trapping you in cycles of overspending and debt. In the second episode of The Money Reset series presented by Experian, Hala Taha shares simple tools and habits that you can implement today to take control of your finances. Wit
Dr. Amy Shah: Fix Your Hormone Health and Stay Energized While Building a Business | Health and Wellness | E389
Despite being a highly trained health and wellness expert, Dr. Amy Shah struggled with burnout, brain fog, hormonal imbalance, and low energy. Shockingly, traditional medicine offered no real answers. Determined to find solutions, she began rebuilding her health through science-backed nutrition and lifestyle changes. The results were so profound that she stepped away from her clinical practice aft
Dave Ramsey: The 5 Stages Every Business Must Master to Scale | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic
After his real estate business collapsed, Dave Ramsey was left with $3 million in debt and six months to repay it. He sold everything he owned and rebuilt from scratch, scaling a small radio program into one of the most-listened-to shows. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, finance, and leadership, he knows what it takes to build a business that lasts. In this episode, Dave
How to Turn Social Media Attention Into Business Growth | Marketing | YAPCreator Replay | E1
How quickly you grab attention on social media can be the key to scaling your business. In this first episode of the YAPCreator Replay, Hala Taha dives into content marketing and storytelling strategies, showing entrepreneurs how to create scroll-stopping videos that get their audience hooked and coming back for more. You’ll hear insights from top content creators like GaryVee, Sean Cannell, and A
Dave Ramsey: Get Rich and Stay Rich, Financial Decisions That Help You Build Wealth | Finance | E388
Despite having a finance degree and achieving early success, Dave Ramsey experienced bankruptcy. Forced to rebuild from zero, he turned to timeless financial principles that not only restored his wealth but also helped him build a business that serves millions on their journey to financial freedom.
In this episode, Dave returns with some proven money management strategies to help high earners avo
Arthur Brooks: Unlock Lasting Happiness With These Science-Backed Strategies | Mental Health | YAPClassic
Arthur Brooks spent decades studying the science of happiness, yet at the peak of his career, he felt anxious and unfulfilled. From the outside, he seemed to have everything, but success was not delivering the joy, meaning, or mental wellness he expected. That disconnect pushed him to step away from his role as CEO and finally start living by the principles he had spent years researching. When he
Hala Taha: The Mindset That Turned Rejection into a Multi-Million Dollar Business | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
Hala Taha's mindset was pushed to its breaking point by relentless rejection, discrimination, and loss. After three years of unpaid sacrifice at Hot 97, being fired and blackballed, repeatedly passed over for promotion, and ultimately losing her father to COVID, she had every reason to quit. But instead of waiting for permission, she rebuilt her psychology from the ground up, stacked her unique st
Bill Gurley: Break Free From Career Regret and Design Work You Love | Career | E387
Career regret is more common than most professionals admit. In Bill Gurley’s survey, 7 out of 10 people said they would restart their careers if given the chance, revealing widespread dissatisfaction with their chosen paths. After decades of working alongside successful founders, Bill distilled what actually leads to meaningful, energizing work into his book Running Down a Dream, offering a clear
Mike Michalowicz: The #1 Financial Principle for Building a Profitable Business | Finance | YAPClassic
Entrepreneurs start businesses in pursuit of financial freedom, yet many struggle to generate consistent profit even as revenue grows. Mike Michalowicz has seen this pattern play out time and time again. While traditional accounting trains business owners to treat profit as what’s left over, Mike flipped the formula. He created Profit First, a cash management system that prioritizes profit from da
Mike Michalowicz: Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck and Build Lasting Wealth in 2026 | Finance | E386
Entrepreneurs often believe their financial stress will disappear with the next big contract, launch, or raise. But Mike Michalowicz has seen hundreds of high-earning founders and employees still living paycheck-to-paycheck. The problem isn’t income; it’s behavior.
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In this episode, Mike returns to break down the core principles behind his latest book, The Money Habit, reve
Jim Kwik: Fix Your Brain Health to Unlock Limitless Memory | Mental Health | YAPClassic
Jim Kwik’s brain health suffered a major setback after a traumatic injury in kindergarten. Labeled "the boy with the broken brain," he believed his intelligence was permanently limited due to learning difficulties, poor focus, and memory issues. This mindset shifted when he discovered a new way to learn and train his brain. In this episode, Jim reveals how he improved his memory, transformed his b
The Money Reset Series: Uncover the Financial Blind Spots Keeping You Broke | Finance | E1 | Presented by Experian
Most people struggle with personal finance not because they’re bad with money, but because they don’t know where their money actually goes. When finances lack visibility, control becomes impossible. In the first episode of The Money Reset series, presented by Experian, Hala Taha breaks down the link between financial awareness and wealth control. Featuring insights from trusted finance experts lik
Jim Kwik: Is AI Destroying Your Brain Health? What Entrepreneurs Must Know | Mental Health | E385
Artificial intelligence promises efficiency, but at what cost to your brain health? Jim Kwik, the world’s leading brain coach, has observed a concerning trend: the more we rely on AI, the less we engage our own brains, ultimately making us mentally weaker. In this episode, Jim returns to introduce the concept of augmented intelligence, a tool meant to amplify human thinking, not replace it. He als
Brad Stulberg: Six Mental Health Principles Entrepreneurs Need to Beat Burnout | Mental Health | YAPClassic
Brad Stulberg experienced a severe mental health crisis in his early 30s, battling OCD, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and suicidal ideation while outwardly succeeding as a performance coach. This disconnect between his external achievements and internal struggles pushed him to reevaluate how he defined success and excellence. Through therapy, psychiatry, and extensive research, he developed six pri
Mike Seckler: How to Build a Business That Thrives When Others Fail | Entrepreneurship | E384
Mike Seckler entered entrepreneurship with no business background or playbook. When the dot-com crash hit, competitors disappeared overnight, capital vanished, and survival came down to making fast, uncomfortable decisions. In the middle of the chaos, Mike developed a skill most founders never build: intellectual stamina. The ability to absorb new information, pivot decisively, and rework a vision
Dr. Michael Gervais: Master Your Mindset to Dominate in Business and Life | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
Dr. Michael Gervais has experienced firsthand how human psychology can break down under pressure. As a teenage competitive surfer, the fear of judgment sabotaged his performance, revealing how mental barriers, not physical skills, silently limit confidence and potential. That early insight led him to study psychology and spend over 25 years helping elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high performer
Dr. Michael Gervais: How to Perform Under Pressure Without Destroying Your Mental Health | Mental Health | E383
How do you master the psychology of performing under pressure without falling apart? For over 25 years, Dr. Michael Gervais has worked with elite athletes and high performers who look unstoppable on paper, yet crack when the stakes are highest. Through decades of research and coaching, he’s uncovered what separates those who rise in high-pressure moments from those who spiral. In this episode, Mic
Sahil Bloom: How Entrepreneurs Build Real Wealth Beyond Money | Entrepreneurship | YAPLive
Entrepreneurship often promises freedom, but for many high performers, success can come at the cost of time, health, and relationships. After years in private equity, Sahil Bloom realized that money alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillment, freedom, or a meaningful life. That realization deepened when he learned he might only see his parents 15 more times before they passed if he stayed on his current
Shawn French: Conquer Fear and Self-Doubt to Build an Unstoppable Mindset | Human Behavior | E382
Behind Shawn French’s success was a mindset shift forged under pressure. Early in his sales career, anxiety and fear of failure nearly pushed him out of the industry and back to coaching baseball. One question from his boss about the example he’d set for his son forced a mental reset that changed everything. He rewired the beliefs holding him back, rose into the top 1% of sales, and built a thrivi
Dr. Maya Shankar: The Mindset Shift You Need When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
One mindset shift changed everything for Dr. Maya Shankar. After suffering a devastating hand injury at 15 that abruptly ended her promising violin career, her sense of identity was shattered. Forced to reimagine a future beyond music, she turned to cognitive and behavioral science to understand how humans navigate unexpected change. That path led her to President Obama’s White House, where she ap
The Productivity Framework That Eliminates Burnout and Maximizes Output | Productivity | Presented by Working Genius
Many leaders think burnout is solved by better time management, when the real issue is role alignment. When people spend most of their day doing work that drains their energy, productivity stalls, and teamwork suffers.
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In this episode, presented by Working Genius, Hala Taha and Patrick Lencioni break down the Working Genius framework, showing how individuals can identify
Dr. Maya Shankar: Transform Your Mindset to Navigate Life’s Biggest Changes in 2026 | Human Behavior | E381
Why does mindset collapse when the life you planned disappears? Dr. Maya Shankar learned this firsthand after two devastating losses. A sudden injury ended her dream of becoming a professional violinist, and years later, repeated miscarriages shattered her vision of motherhood. These moments exposed how easily we attach self-worth to imagined futures. Drawing from cognitive science and human psych
Ramit Sethi: How to Spend Without Guilt and Still Build Wealth | Finance | YAPClassic
Ramit Sethi’s journey to building wealth began with a scarcity-driven mindset. Growing up in a frugal immigrant household, he developed deep anxiety around money. After losing an early stock market investment and studying both finance and psychology, he realized that most traditional financial advice ignores human behavior. Determined to break free from scarcity thinking, he rebuilt his relationsh
Jade Warshaw: Break Free from Debt and Unlock Financial Freedom in 2026 | Finance | E380
Jade Warshaw and her husband were once trapped under financial pressure with no clear escape. Despite their best efforts to overcome $460,000 in debt, no amount of saving or financial planning could break the cycle. It wasn’t until they tackled the mindset and emotions driving their choices that they finally eliminated their debt and gained true financial freedom. In this episode, Jade uncovers th
Guy Kawasaki: Win Every Pitch Using These Timeless Sales Principles | Sales | YAPClassic
Guy Kawasaki learned sales the hard way in the jewelry business, where every deal felt like hand-to-hand combat. With no technical background, he later joined Apple and turned those street-level selling skills into world-class software evangelism. He went on to become Chief Evangelist at Canva, shaping how the world thinks about selling ideas. In this episode, Guy breaks down why selling is the mo
Dan Henry: The Psychology of Selling, How to Make Cold Prospects Say “Yes” Fast | Sales | Part 2 | E379
While building his online business, Dan Henry struggled with inconsistent sales and needed to quickly figure out how to turn prospects into paying clients. That challenge pushed him to study the psychology behind why people buy and develop sales frameworks that now generate millions in revenue and enable him to close $25K to $50K deals over text alone. In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Dan
Peter Norvig: Transforming AI Into the Ultimate Human Advantage | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault
After decades leading AI research at NASA, Google, and Stanford, Peter Norvig has watched artificial intelligence advance at an incredible pace, often without enough consideration for the people it’s meant to serve. While the systems grew better at optimizing algorithms, far less focus was placed on fairness, human agency, and real-world impact. That realization led Peter to champion a more human-
Dan Henry: The Marketing Strategy Entrepreneurs Use to Build Massive, Money-Making Brands | Marketing | Part 1 | E378
Dan Henry's journey into marketing began in extreme financial hardship, surviving on $500-a-week pizza delivery shifts. Determined to change his future, he became ruthless about acquiring high-leverage marketing skills that eventually helped him generate over $10 million in sales. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Dan reveals the online marketing secrets that turned him into a multi-million
Hala Taha: How Life’s Hardest Moments Can Spark Business Breakthroughs | Entrepreneurship | 7 Years of YAP
Grief changed how Hala Taha approached entrepreneurship. After losing her father to COVID-19, she realized playing small wasn’t honoring his legacy. From that moment on, she stopped treating her business like a side hustle and fully committed to her vision. After hitting six figures month after month, she left her corporate role at Disney and launched YAP Media full-time. In this special 7 Years o
Reid Hoffman: Superagency, How AI Will Help Humans Dominate the Future | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault
When Reid Hoffman first began studying artificial intelligence at Stanford, the world wasn’t ready for it yet. Years later, inspired by conversations with top tech innovators, he recognized AI’s potential and seized the moment. As the founding investor in OpenAI and co-founder of Inflection AI, he’s at the forefront of shaping AI and the future of work.
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Julie Solomon: How to Monetize Your Instagram Brand Even with a Small Following | Marketing | YAPClassic
Julie Solomon didn’t just see entrepreneurs struggling with Instagram marketing; she lived the frustration herself. Despite growing an audience, her revenue stalled until she invested $25K in high-level mentorship and uncovered the real drivers of social media growth. Within nine months, she scaled from $250K to $1.3M and now shares her strategy with other creator entrepreneurs. In this episode, J
Brock Johnson: Is Instagram Dead? Unlock the Secret to Explosive Social Media Growth | Marketing | E377
Brock Johnson was passionate about social media and surrounded by influencers, yet it took nearly a decade of consistent content creation before he finally went viral on Instagram. Through years of trial and error, he cracked the code for organic growth on the platform. In this episode, Brock shares his blueprint for Instagram success, breaking down how the algorithm works and debunking common myt
Stephen Wolfram: How AI Works and How to Use It to Stay Ahead | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault
Most people have been using AI for decades, but only a few understand how to leverage it. After more than 40 years in the field, Stephen Wolfram has seen how breakthroughs like ChatGPT seem to emerge out of nowhere, and he believes the real power isn’t the technology itself, but learning how to think in a way machines can work with.
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Kevin O'Leary: The Game-Changing Habits That Set Top Entrepreneurs Apart | Entrepreneurship | YAPLive | E376
Starting a business is brutally hard, and Kevin O’Leary is a living example of that truth. Despite early failures, he went on to build and sell The Learning Company for $4.2 billion in one of the most competitive tech markets in history. As an investor in over 50 companies, he can spot true entrepreneurs from a mile away and knows exactly what it takes to stay in the game.
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Michelle Tillis Lederman: 7 Mindset Shifts That Turn Networking Into Your Greatest Advantage | Leadership | YAPClassic
Intentional networking, not luck, helped Michelle Tillis Lederman land back on her feet fast. After being laid off, she secured a new job in just three days. That experience led her to create the "Connector’s Advantage", a framework for building authentic connections that drive faster and better results. In this episode, Michelle shares how organizations can foster genuine human connection and str
The Creator's Playbook: How to Launch Courses That Sell Out in Record Time | Sales | E2 | Presented by Teachable
Many creators struggle with sales, finding it hard to turn audience interest into paying customers. They have great content but lack the right sales funnels, persuasion techniques, and closing strategies to convert prospects.
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In this second episode of the Creator's Playbook, presented by Teachable, Hala Taha breaks down how to confidently sell your course and scale your i
Emma Hernan: How to Build Real Wealth & Scale a Business Beyond Reality TV | Entrepreneurship | E375
Emma Hernan's journey into entrepreneurship began with a determination to build financial stability after learning her mother lost everything. She started her first business at 12, began investing in stocks at 16, and eventually saved her family's seafood business from total collapse. This relentless drive made her the first millionaire in her family. In this episode, Emma shares how she built mul
will.i.am: How AI Is Powering a New Era of Creativity | Artificial Intelligence | YAPClassic
The future of work demanded better AI tools, and will.i.am saw the gap during the pandemic. Disconnected platforms like email, Zoom, and Dropbox made it difficult for creators to stay organized and truly collaborate. Determined to fix that, he built FYI.AI, a generative AI platform that brings collaboration, secure data sharing, and project management into one place. In this episode, will.i.am sha
Career Growth Moves That Make You Impossible to Ignore | Career | Presented by MasterClass
Are you struggling to move up in your career, get noticed in the workplace, or find the right opportunities for success? Without influence, professionals risk being overlooked and stuck in their careers, no matter how hard they work.
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In this episode, presented by MasterClass, Hala Taha reveals how to build influence at work and accelerate career development. You’ll hear in
Mo Gawdat: The Terrifying Rise of AI and What Humans Must Do to Thrive | Artificial Intelligence | AI Vault
While working at Google X, Mo Gawdat witnessed artificial intelligence advancing faster than anyone expected and slipping beyond human control. Machines began learning on their own, crossing critical boundaries, and spreading across the open internet without ethical safeguards or regulation. This realization turned him into a leading advocate for responsible AI development.
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Dean Graziosi: The Golden Age Is Here! How First-Time Entrepreneurs Are Winning Big | Entrepreneurship | YAPClassic
Despite economic uncertainty, rising inflation, and fears that entrepreneurship is too risky, Dean Graziosi believes there’s never been a better time to start a business than now. After nearly three decades of building and scaling successful companies, he’s seen firsthand how technology and AI have dramatically lowered the barriers to entry for aspiring entrepreneurs. In this episode, Dean reveals
Kim Perell: 5 Execution Traits That Transform Ideas Into a $100M Business | Entrepreneurship | E374
Kim Perell’s entrepreneurship journey began at rock bottom. In her twenties, she was broke and jobless after being fired from a tech startup that had burned through its funding. With no savings to fall back on, she borrowed $10,000 from her 82-year-old grandmother and started an internet advertising company from her kitchen table. She went on to scale that business to $100 million in annual revenu
