Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Sarah Centrella, bestselling author and expert in manifesting, shares her transformative journey from bankruptcy to success. Topics include the power of mindset, using vision boards for manifestation, and the eight steps of the HBR method. They also discuss overcoming desperation, dreaming big, and demystifying manifestation for success.

Former counterterrorism expert Ashley Stahl shares her journey of self-discovery and career success. Topics discussed include core nature, core skill sets, values, limiting beliefs, and networking as an introvert.

Tina Wells, a successful entrepreneur, discusses her journey from running a market agency to discovering her passion for creating content. She shares techniques for achieving work-life harmony, including decluttering, creating rituals, and tracking health-related numbers. The importance of starting and pivoting in entrepreneurship is also highlighted.

In March 2020, Shadé Zahrai and her husband were planning to turn their company performance training side business into a full-time endeavor and relocate overseas. Then, a week before their flights, the pandemic struck and they wound up in lockdown. So Shadé got scrappy, pivoting her business and experimenting with something completely new to her: TikTok. Shadé now has millions of followers on social media, and she and her husband and business partner have taken their leadership consulting business global. In today’s episode, Shadé Zahrai will tell us how to overcome some common entrepreneurial “mind pits” and face our inner critics. Shadé Zahrai is a social media influencer, expert speaker, TEDx Speaker, and entrepreneur. She is known as a leadership strategist who posts content about performance psychology, and for her ability to translate the latest in neuroscience and psychology research into practical and actionable strategies. She is also the co-founder and director of Influenceo Global, which helps companies elevate engagement and performance during times of change. In this episode, Hala and Shadé will discuss: - Turning a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar business- How TikTok can be a game changer- Finding a champion as a mentor- The importance of career multipliers- Making a good split-second first impression- The common “mind pits” entrepreneurs face- How to overcome our inner critics- Coping with imposter syndrome- How to exude more confidence at work- Why a power nap is better than coffee- And other topics… Shadé Zahrai is a social media influencer, expert speaker, TEDx Speaker, and entrepreneur. She is known as a leadership strategist who posts content about performance psychology, and for her ability to translate the latest in neuroscience and psychology research into practical and actionable strategies. She first came to prominence on TikTok in recent years and now has more than 1.6 million followers (and 1.2 million on Instagram). She is also the co-founder and director of Influenceo Global, which helps companies elevate engagement and performance during times of change by providing their leaders and teams with actionable, science-based, and commercially-sound strategies to enhance people-centric cultures. Resources Mentioned:Shadé’s Website: https://www.shadezahrai.com/Shadé’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai/Shadé’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadezahraiShadé’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/Shadé’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker/Shadé’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShadeZahraiShadé’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahraiShadé’s Career Training Courses: https://www.shadezahrai.com/training Diagnose your “Mind Pits” here: https://www.shadezahrai.com/mindpits LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset.

Jeff Haden worked for the same manufacturing company for 17 years with the goal of becoming a plant manager. When he finally got the opportunity to land his dream job, he realized that he no longer wanted it; instead, he wanted to become a writer. Despite having no professional writing experience, he started working odd jobs, like ghostwriting press releases and articles for Inc. Now, he has ghostwritten over 70 non-fiction books, including two NYT top tens and nine Amazon category #1s. How did he stay motivated to learn a new skill later in life? In this episode of YAPClassic, Jeff will reveal how he became a highly sought-after ghostwriter for some of the most recognizable CEOs and business leaders. We’ll also hear his advice on how to motivate ourselves, master new skills, and what to cut out of our lives in order to stay focused on our goals, including why he recommends we fire a friend. Jeff Haden is a speaker, ghostwriter, and author of The Motivation Myth. He is also a frequent, and the most popular, contributor to Inc. magazine and a major LinkedIn Influencer, having amassed over 1 million followers. Jeff is a keynote speaker and the founder of Blackbird Media.In this episode, Hala and Jeff will discuss: - How to stand out when changing career paths- The kinds of goals you should be setting when learning a new skill - Why you should celebrate the small wins - How effort creates motivation- How the most successful people stay motivated- How to take advantage of “me-time”- What activities and expenses to cut out of your life- Why you should fire a friend- And other topics…Jeff Haden is a speaker, ghostwriter, and author of The Motivation Myth. He is also a frequent, and the most popular, contributor to Inc. magazine. In 2021, his online articles for Inc. alone attracted more than 30 million readers. He is a major LinkedIn Influencer, having amassed over 1 million followers.Jeff is also the ghostwriter of over 70 non-fiction books, including two NYT top tens and nine Amazon category #1s, and thousands of columns, articles, presentations, speeches, and eulogies…the total is something just shy of twelve million published words. Jeff is a keynote speaker and the founder of Blackbird Media.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Jeff’s Book, The Motivation Myth: https://jeffhaden.net/get-the-book Jeff’s Website: https://jeffhaden.net/ Jeff’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadenjeff/Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset.

Until his early thirties, Kevin Miller was an elite professional cyclist who ran several businesses on the side. But eventually his highly-driven lifestyle reached its limit, and Kevin was left wondering whether his drive for achievement had actually created the type of success he really yearned for or given him what he truly wanted most: peace. In this episode, Kevin will debunk today’s myths about “driven people.” He will teach us how to find clarity and conviction in what we authentically value, and he will break down the “five gears of drive” and how to unlock them in every area of our lives.  Kevin Miller is a former pro athlete, personal development guide, and host of the top-ranking podcast Self-Helpful, which has over 60 million downloads and is visited by today’s most influential changemakers. He is also the author of the newly released book, What Drives You.In this episode, Hala and Kevin will discuss: - Kevin’s athletic journey - His path to entrepreneurship- The genesis of his new book What Drives You- His definition of drive- Why there’s no such thing as a lazy person- Why some driven people are like addicts- Why your drive is just a thought away- The five gears of drive and how to unlock them- How emotion can drive us and not logic- Where to find our purpose zones- And other topics…Kevin Miller is a former pro athlete, respected personal development guide, top-ranking podcast host, published author, and father of nine who has devoted himself to helping people elevate their personal experience and improve the way they show up for others. Kevin hosts the Self-Helpful podcast (Glassbox Media), which has over 60 million downloads and is routinely visited by today’s most influential changemakers. His book, What Drives You, challenges today’s myths on “driven people” and serves as a guide for clarity and conviction in what you authentically value and what truly motivates you. Kevin is often out on the Rocky Mountain trails riding, running, and competing at the elite level in his age group.Resources Mentioned:Kevin’s Website: https://www.kevinmiller.co/ Kevin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmillerco/Kevin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinmillerco  Kevin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinmiller.co/Kevin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinmillercoKevin’s book What Drives You: https://www.amazon.com/What-Drives-You-Motivators-Accelerate/dp/1264269765/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1NH6N139TNXMX&keywords=%22what%20drives%20you%22&qid=1671318821&redirectFromSmile=1&sprefix=what%20drives%20you%20%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-4 Self Helpful Podcast with Kevin Miller https://www.kevinmiller.co/podcast LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset.

When Dr. Daniel Amen was a young child, his father killed a goat Daniel dearly loved, and served it to him for dinner two days later. Years later, when Daniel was walking through a street market in Mexico, he smelled goat meat, and he was immediately catapulted back to this terrible memory. Why did this happen? In this episode of YAPClassic, Daniel breaks down how trauma imprints itself on the brain and how to heal it. He also talks about his perspective on marijuana and alcohol and gives actionable advice on improving your brain’s health.Dr. Amen is one of the most visible and influential experts on brain health and mental health with millions of followers on social media. He’s the founder of Amen Clinics, which has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry. He’s also the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. In this episode, Hala and Daniel will discuss: - How trauma imprints itself on the brain - How to understand and soothe your trauma- Daniel’s perspective on marijuana and alcohol on the brain - Does marijuana prevent Alzheimer's?- Obesity’s impact on the brain- Understanding the dragons that haunt you- A.N.T.S. (automatic negative thoughts)- A quick breathing exercise that will relieve anxiety and stress- How to improve your brain health- And other topics…Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed.In 2020 Dr. Amen launched his digital series Scan My Brain featuring high-profile actors, musical artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers that airs on YouTube and Instagram. He has also produced 17 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos on brain and mental health have been viewed over 300 million times. His highly anticipated new book, Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships was released on March 23rd, 2023.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Daniel’s Website: https://danielamenmd.com/Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doc_amen/Daniel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/DocAmenDaniel’s Clinic Website:​​ https://www.amenclinics.com/Awesome Breathing App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/awesome-breathing-pacer-timer/id1453087953 Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset.

While working on her Ph.D. on traumatic memory in New York, Dr. Tali Sharot witnessed the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers. She set out to investigate people's memories of the terrorist attacks and discovered that although people felt their memories were as accurate as a videotape, they were often filled with errors. She decided then to focus her research on how emotion affects people’s memories and decisions. In today’s episode, Tali tells us about the ways we are hardwired to be optimists and what determines how, and if, we are able to influence others. Dr. Tali Sharot is the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Experimental Psychology and The Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry at University College London and on the faculty of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. Sharot’s research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study how emotion and motivation influence people’s beliefs, decisions, and social interactions. In this episode, Hala and Tali will discuss: - Why memories are not as accurate as we think they are- Why most of us have an optimism bias- How optimism bias helps us to survive- Why we’re optimistic about our own lives but not the world around us- Ways to bolster optimism and better performance- Ways to deter negative actions in others- How hope and fear influence people’s beliefs- Why emotions influence our decisions more than facts- Why fake news goes viral- And other topics…Dr. Tali Sharot is the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Experimental Psychology and The Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry at University College London and on the faculty of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. Sharot holds a BA in Economics and Psychology from Tel Aviv University and a Ph.D. from New York University. Sharot’s research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study how emotion and motivation influence people’s beliefs, decisions, and social interactions.  Resources Mentioned:Tali’s Website: https://affectivebrain.com/Tali’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/affectivebrain Tali’s Book The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals About Our Power to Change Others: https://www.amazon.com/Influential-Mind-Reveals-Change-Others-ebook/dp/B06XC621TK Tali’s Book Optimism Bias: Why We're Wired to Look on the Bright Side: https://www.amazon.com/Optimism-Bias-Were-Wired-Bright/dp/1780332637 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Psychology, Mindset, Habits, Positivity, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Human Nature, Human Psychology, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini 

Are you a marker or an entrepreneur looking to level up your email marketing strategy? Email marketing has the highest return on investment of any marketing strategy – approximately $36 for every $1 spent! In this special episode of Young and Profiting Podcast, you’ll learn the six necessary steps for building an unstoppable email marketing strategy. We’ll go over how to build a buyer persona, tips for cultivating an engaged email list, the components of emails that convert, how to automate your emails, the role AI can play in your email marketing strategy, and how to test your email marketing campaigns. In this episode, Hala will discuss:- How to create an engaged email list with lead magnets and opt-ins- The qualities of a great email subject line- Do emojis increase your open rates?- The three questions to ask yourself when building an email campaign- How to leverage automation in your email marketing strategy- The best automated email campaigns - How AI can help you level up your email marketing campaigns- How to conduct a split test - How Constant Contact can meet all of your email marketing needs- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:Neil Patel: Grow Your Business With These Digital Marketing Trends in 2023 | E226: https://link.chtbl.com/yap_neilpatel Sign up for a free Constant Contact trial: youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap Full Webinar: Email Marketing for BEGINNERS 2023 | AI Campaigns, Email List Building & MORE!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8j-O_Mofrk LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset.

Michelle Tillis Lederman rose quickly in the corporate world in her early 20s, but her roles in M&A and finance left her feeling empty and unfulfilled. When she was laid off from her consulting firm in 2001, she found a new job in three days and discovered her true calling. She realized that it wasn't luck that helped her land on her feet and change course, it was her relationships. It was this change that led her to found an executive training company to help empower others to excel professionally. In today’s episode, Michelle will share the seven mindsets that “connectors” share, and talk about why connections are critical to our results, success, and happiness. Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The Connector’s Advantage, The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired, and Nail The Interview – Land The Job. In this episode, Hala and Michelle will discuss:- How being a connector resembles being lucky- Why connection is more important than ever- Why relationships are your greatest asset- How AI will transform our relationships- The different types of connectors- How we can improve our emotional intelligence- How to be intentional about making asks of others- The seven mindsets of connectors- And other topics…Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals by Global Gurus, she is also a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA. Michelle’s clients range from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies including; Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, Columbia Business School, Target, Sony, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Resources Mentioned: Michelle’s Website: https://michelletillislederman.com/books/Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationexpertspeaker/Michelle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtledermanMichelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtlederman/Michelle’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleTillisLedermanMichelle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelleledermanMichelle’s book The Connector's Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Advantage-Mindsets-Influence-Impact/dp/1989025358/YAP: Daniel Goleman: Level Up Your Emotional Intelligence | E165: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daniel-goleman-level-up-your-emotional-intelligence-e165/id1368888880?i=1000556938893Emotional Intelligence Test: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/tests/personality/emotional-intelligence-test LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/dealsKey YAP LinksReviews - ratethispodcast.com/yapYoutube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.comTranscripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-newEntrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, Business, Business podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal development, Starting a business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side hustle, Startup, mental health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth mindset. Psychology, Mindset, Habits, Positivity, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Human Nature, Human Psychology, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini