Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing) Hala Taha: Transform Career Setbacks into Business Success | Entrepreneurship | 7 Years of YAP
Aug 29, 2025
Hala Taha, the vibrant host of a top business podcast and CEO of YAP Media, shares her inspiring journey from being fired in radio to building a multimillion-dollar company. She emphasizes the power of resilience and personal branding, discussing how challenges can fuel entrepreneurial success. Hala dives into leveraging social media and the importance of authenticity in professional branding. Plus, she addresses navigating the evolving landscape of work in the age of AI and how adaptability is key in today's entrepreneurial climate.
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Fired From A Dream Job Redirected Her Career
- Hala described giving up college and working unpaid at Hot 97 for years before being quietly fired and blackballed.
- That rejection pushed her to start new projects immediately and ultimately redirected her career toward entrepreneurship.
From Exploited Intern To Respectful Leader
- Hala recounted personal mistreatment at the radio station, including fetching personal items and unpaid childcare for a host.
- She later treated her own interns respectfully when she ran her own company, contrasting past abuse.
Built A Blog That Flipped The Script
- After being fired, Hala launched the Sorority of Hip Hop blog which quickly gained traction and led to MTV interest.
- The blog's success forced Hot 97 to apologize and boosted her local profile and events business.