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

Matt Higgins spent most of his teenage years taking care of his single mother and scraping gum off of tables at Mcdonald's. After he dropped out of high school at age 16, he graduated from Fordham Law School and became the youngest press secretary in New York City history during the September 11th attacks. Matt created an entrepreneurial career that has now spanned multiple industries. In today’s episode, Matt comes back on YAP to discuss his brand new book Burn the Boats and his winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success!Matt Higgins is an Executive Fellow and teacher at Harvard Business School, and, through RSE Ventures, the private investment firm he co-founded, an investor in some of America’s most beloved brands. He was a Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, and became the youngest press secretary in New York City history during the September 11th attacks. He then helped lead the effort to rebuild the World Trade Center site as Chief Operating Officer before becoming Executive Vice President of the New York Jets and then Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins. In this episode, Hala and Matt will discuss: - Why Burn the Boats is Matt’s most important project- How “familiarity breeds contempt”- Why your Plan B should be eliminated- Compound decision-making- Cultivating your own belief in yourself- Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Self-reliance”- Why Matt brought Kim Kardashian to Harvard- Who is cut out for being an entrepreneur- Harnessing the power of Linkedin- And other topics…Matt Higgins is a self-made serial entrepreneur with deep operating experience that spans multiple industries over his twenty-five-year career. Higgins holds dual roles as co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures. His business-building acumen also earned him a spot as a recurring guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank during seasons ten and eleven. He is a prolific investor in the direct-to-consumer space and leveraged this expertise to become an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he coteaches the course “Moving Beyond DTC.” A lifelong New Yorker, Higgins was appointed press secretary for the New York City mayor’s office at age twenty-six—the youngest in history—managing the global media response during the 9/11 terrorist attacks before ultimately becoming chief operating officer of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation. After transitioning to the private sector, he spent fifteen years in senior leadership positions with two National Football League teams, starting as EVP of business operations for the New York Jets before serving as vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins for nearly a decade.Resources Mentioned:Matt’s Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhigginsMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=enMatt’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestorMindset/Matt’s Podcast The Manifestor Mindset: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manifestor-mindset/id1517691358Matt’s book Burn the Boats: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886XShark, Matt Higgins: Attacking Entrepreneurship | E145:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000544767334LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

As a child, Brit Morin’s parents struggled to scrounge up $20 for her to go on her class field trip. She quickly learned that if she wanted something, she’d have to figure out how to get it herself. She started cooking and doing her own laundry at 8 years old. This creative spirit led her to work for massive tech companies and eventually start her own multimillion-dollar lifestyle brand, Brit + Co. In this episode of YAPClassic, you’ll learn how to exercise your creativity every day, how Brit makes investment decisions as a venture capitalist, and how she raised funding for Brit + Co. You’ll also learn about Brit’s experience working for Steve Jobs and Google.Brit is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Her most well-known company, Brit + Co., secured over $50M in funding since its inception in 2011. She has been awarded various accolades, including Ad Age’s 40 Under 40, Adweek’s Creative 100, Forbes 30 Under 30, Fortune’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs, Refinery29’s 30 Under 30, one of Parents magazine’s Most Influential Millennial Moms, and one of ELLE magazine’s American Women at 30. Brit is the author of the bestselling book, Homemakers: A Domestic Handbook for the Digital Generation and has been a regular expert on Good Morning America, the Today Show, Live with Kelly & Ryan, Rachael Ray, and more.In this episode, Hala and Brit will discuss: - How middle school kills creativity - Brit’s inclusive definition of creativity - How Brit broke into the tech industry and worked for Steve Jobs - The differences between Apple and Google’s culture - Brit’s leap into entrepreneurship - How social media advertising has evolved since the 2016 election - Why Brit decided to seek venture capital - How Brit decides what to invest in as a seed-stage investor - How the mistreatment of women and people of color inspired Brit to start Selfmade- And other topics…Brit Morin is the founder and managing partner of Offline Ventures, an early-stage technology fund, and incubator that seeks to create companies that make our offline lives better. She’s also the founder of BFF, an open-access community to help more women and nonbinary people get educated, connected, and rewarded in all things crypto and web3. Further, she’s the founder of Brit + Co, a modern lifestyle and education company providing classes, content, products, and experiences geared towards women with a creative spirit and a do-it-herself attitude. She’s also the founder of Selfmade, an educational platform that helps female founders start and grow a business. Prior to founding Brit + Co, she worked in product and marketing roles at Google and Apple. Her interests include tech, crypto, storytelling, design, women, photography, the great outdoors, and just about any creative project she can get her hands on.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Brit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britmorinBrit’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brit/Brit’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/britBrit’s Website, Brit+Co: https://www.brit.co/Self-Made: https://tryselfmade.com/enrollBrit’s Podcast: https://www.brit.co/listen/More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

When Steven Kotler was a kid, he was skinny, klutzy, and often the last guy picked for any team or athletic contest. He spent a lot of his childhood losing fights to jocks. At 53 years old, he decided to conquer his past shame and push his own aging body past preconceived limits by learning how to park ski. In this episode, Steven discusses how to navigate peak performance as we age and how to keep our use-it-or-lose-it skills. He will also dispel myths about the aging brain and give insight on how to always stay young and profiting! Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes and has been translated into over 50 languages. Steven has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review.In this episode, Hala and Steven will discuss: - The long slow rot theory- How we keep our “use it or lose it” skills- Why old dogs actually can learn new tricks- The importance of deliberate play - Negative stereotypes about aging- The 3 types of thinking as we age- Benefits of cross-generational friendships- Embracing authentic learning as we age- Illustrating flow through Steven’s dog sanctuary - And other topics…Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven is the author of eleven bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review. In his latest book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, Steven tests his knowledge and theories on his own aging body in a quest to become an expert skier at age fifty-three.Alongside his wife, author Joy Nicholson, he is also the co-founder of The Buddy Sue Hospice Home for Old Dogs, a canine elder care facility, and Rancho de Chihuahua, a dog rescue and sanctuary.Resources Mentioned:Steven’s Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110/Steven’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotlerSteven’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/Steven’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/Flow Research Collective Radio: https://www.stevenkotler.com/radio Flow Research Collective: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=url&utm_campaign=getmoreflowSteven’s book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad: https://www.amazon.com/Gnar-Country-Growing-Old-Staying/dp/0063272903Steven Kotler: Master the Impossible | E138: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000539587689Steven Kotler: Flow Into The Future | E32: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000445189295LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Matt Higgins’ childhood was plagued with extreme poverty. He lived in a tiny apartment with three other boys and a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. Ashamed of his family’s financial status and living conditions, Matt started juggling several side hustles, such as selling handbags at flea markets and scraping gum off the bottom of the tables at McDonald’s. Today, he has a net worth of over $150M. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of quitting, the benefits of thinking about your own death, and different methods of financing your business. Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur, growth equity investor, and co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins and an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” Matt was also a Guest Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank in seasons 10-11.In this episode, Hala and Matt will discuss: - Why dropping out of high school was one of the best decisions Matt ever made- The importance of quitting- Why you should reflect on your own mortality - How Matt built RSE Ventures- Be picky about how you spend your time - How Matt manages his investments - Should you look for an investor or bootstrap your company? - What Matt looks for in entrepreneurs - Matt’s optimistic view of Gen Z - And other topics…Matt Higgins is a serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor. He co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately-owned soccer tournament featuring Europe’s top clubs. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in the early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. He also appeared as a Guest Shark on Shark Tank. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Matt’s Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhigginsMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=enMatt’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestorMindset/Matt’s Podcast The Manifestor Mindset: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manifestor-mindset/id1517691358Matt’s book Burn the Boats: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886XWeCroak App: https://www.wecroak.com/Sponsored By: Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

As a shy, introverted Indian-American girl growing up in Pittsburgh, Erica Dhawan struggled to find her voice. She juggled two languages and two cultures, and, eventually, she became fascinated with human connections. In her book, Digital Body Language, Erica breaks down how to build trust and connection in a digital environment. In today's episode, Erica will talk about digital body language and how we can foster clarity, trust, and connection while working in virtual and hybrid teams.Erica Dhawan is a game-changing thought leader and one of the most sought-after keynote speakers today. She has been invited to share the speaking stage with the world’s top leaders from Condoleezza Rice, to Arianna Huffington, to Bill Gates. She is the author of two books: Get Big Things Done and Digital Body Language. Erica is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a global consulting firm that transforms the way companies work through 21st-century collaboration.In this episode, Hala and Erica will discuss: - Erica’s upbringing as a shy observer- How Erica built her speaking empire- Using nonverbal cues in the Digital Age- How to craft your subject line- Zoom DOs and DON’Ts - Why reading carefully is the new listening - The importance of emojis- How to recognize a disengaged employee- AI and the new wave of creative careers- And other topics…Erica Dhawan is best known as the leading authority on 21st-century collaboration and teamwork in a digital-first workplace. Her research and insights on Connectional Intelligence and Digital Body Language help teams and organizations worldwide thrive in today's workplace. In 2021, she was named #12 on the Top Motivational Speakers. Thinkers50 named her the "Oprah of Management Ideas." Erica delivers virtual and in-person keynotes, interactive workshops, and online learning courses. She is the co-author of the bestselling book: Get Big Things Done and the author of Digital Body Language. Her writings have appeared in dozens of publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. She has an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from MIT Sloan, and a BS from the Wharton School. Erica is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a global consulting firm that transforms the way companies work through 21st-century collaboration.Resources Mentioned:Erica’s Website: https://ericadhawan.com/about/Erica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericadhawan/Erica’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericadhawanErica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericadhawan_/Erica’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaDhawan/Erica’s book Digital Body Language: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Body-Language-Connection-Distance/dp/1250246520LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Hala Taha got her start in radio at HOT97, but she was fired before she could advance past her role as an unpaid intern. She was also scouted by MTV, and after a long summer of shooting a reality show with them, MTV pulled the plug with no explanation. Even after multiple failures in the entertainment industry, Hala broke into the podcasting world in 2018 and leveraged her LinkedIn account to grow her podcast. Now, she’s fondly known as the Podcast Princess, since she’s one of the top female podcasters in the education and business space. She also runs a multimillion-dollar media agency. In this episode of Rudy Mawer's podcast, Living The Red Life, you’ll learn some of Hala’s tips for hacking the LinkedIn algorithm and how to start, grow, and monetize your own podcast. In this episode, Hala and Rudy will discuss: - How Hala spotted an opportunity on LinkedIn - The power of sharing positive messages that people can relate to - How can you strategically use LinkedIn to grow your business? - Why your feed is where you grow, and your DMs are where you sell - Where is there room to grow your brand in the podcasting universe?- What is your creative ‘in’ to build a flywheel of success? - How to grow your podcast when you don’t have money- How Hala embraces consistency and shows up every day - Don’t let the gatekeepers tell you NO! - And other topics…Rudy Mawer is a serial investor and CEO of multiple brands and manages over 70 staff. Currently, he runs multiple businesses, including a Marketing Capital group with Kevin Harrington, the Original Shark from the TV show “Shark Tank”, where he helped over 50,000 small businesses around the world. He works with high-ticket coaches and online entrepreneurs who want to scale fast. Whether you’re just starting out or already have a 7-figure business, he’ll work with you to create a custom plan to hit your goals.Rudy built his first multimillion-dollar business by the age of 26, with Facebook ads, and since went on to become one of the world's leading experts on ads, funnels, and marketing strategy, speaking over 200 times on stage about how to scale online brands. He built 4 multimillion-dollar businesses before the age of 30. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 35% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Living The Red Life Podcast: https://theredlife.com/podcast/ Mawer Captial: https://mawercapital.com/ Rudy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudymawer Rudy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudymawerlife/?hl=en Rudy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudymawerlife/ Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingJust Thrive - Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

At age 8, David Eagleman fell off the edge of a roof. While he was falling, he felt the world slow down, and he saw his life flash before his eyes. His fall made him want to study the neural basis of time perception in crisis situations, and years later, David became a neuroscientist and expert on topics like time perception, brain plasticity, and neurolaw. In this episode, David talks about sensory substitution, the plasticity of the brain, and the potential future state of the human experience. He also breaks down what he calls “livewiring.”David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and an internationally bestselling author. He is co-founder of two venture-backed companies, Neosensory and BrainCheck, and he also directs the Center for Science and Law, a national non-profit institute. He is best known for his work on sensory substitution, time perception, brain plasticity, synesthesia, and neurolaw. In his latest book, Livewired, he tells the story of brain plasticity. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss: - Why a childhood injury influenced David to study time perception- How we have evolved our senses based on our environment - What a “half-baked” brain looks like- Brain Plasticity over time- David’s “Mr. Potato Head” Model- The new discoveries of Neosensory- Why we dream - How science and religion are related- What it means to be livewired- And other topics…David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and an internationally bestselling author. He is the writer and presenter of the international PBS series, The Brain with David Eagleman, and the author of the companion book, The Brain: The Story of You. He is also the writer and presenter of The Creative Brain on Netflix. He is the co-founder of two venture-backed companies, Neosensory and BrainCheck, and he also directs the Center for Science and Law, a national non-profit institute. Beyond his 120+ academic publications, he has published many popular books. His latest book Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain tells the story of brain plasticity: how your forest of billions of neurons reconfigures every moment of your life. Eagleman is a TED speaker and a Guggenheim Fellow. He also serves on several boards, including the American Brain Foundation and The Long Now Foundation. He serves as the academic editor for the Journal of Science and Law, was named Science Educator of the Year by the Society for Neuroscience, and was featured as one of the Brightest Idea Guys by Italy’s Style magazine. David’s new podcast The Story Inside with David Eagleman will drop in the Spring of 2023 with iHeartMedia. Resources Mentioned:David’s Website: https://eagleman.com/ David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideagleman/David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davideagleman David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davideagleman/David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/David.M.Eagleman   David’s Podcast: https://eagleman.com/podcast/David’s book Livewired: https://eagleman.com/books/livewired/PBS series, The Brain with David Eagleman: https://www.pbs.org/show/brain-david-eagleman/LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingJust Thrive - Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Dr. Edith Eger was tortured for years in Auschwitz. Maya Angelou was violently attacked by a grown man at age 8. Colin O'Brady was told he'd never walk normally again after being severely burned in a fire. These survivors made a choice not to let their pasts define their futures. In today's episode, we share their stories.Featured in this episode are Dr. Edith Eger, a best-selling author, psychologist, and survivor of the Holocaust; Donald Miller, author, public speaker, and CEO of StoryBrand; Benjamin Hardy, organizational psychologist and the world’s leading expert on the psychology of entrepreneurial leadership and exponential growth; Amy Morin, psychotherapist, editor-in-chief at Verywell Mind, and host of the Verywell Mind Podcast; Colin O’Brady, a 10x world record holder who completed a solo trek across Antarctica; and Alex Banayan, the youngest bestselling business author in American history.In this episode, Hala and various guests will discuss:- Using your imagination to escape traumatic situations - Why you should take “I can’t” out of your vocabulary - Humankind’s deep need for meaning- How staying hopeful and setting goals can save your life in dire situations- Ask yourself what your pain needs to heal - The problem with trying to hide or suppress our emotions - What is a possible mindset? - We all have reservoirs of untapped potential - How Maya Angelou turned years of trauma into beautiful works of art that helped heal millions- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:Holocaust Survivor, Dr. Edith Eger: Overcoming Trauma | E112: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holocaust-survivor-dr-edith-eger-overcoming-trauma-e112/id1368888880?i=1000517695033 Donald Miller: Be Your Own Hero | E153: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/donald-miller-be-your-own-hero-e153/id1368888880?i=1000549018819 Benjamin Hardy: The #1 Personal Growth Hack in 2023, How to Change Your Identity and Make Better Choices | E206: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000596025258 Dr. Caroline Leaf: Eliminate Toxic Thoughts | E114: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000519803969 YAPLive: Mental Health Masterclass with Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Robin Smith, Amy Morin and Jonas Koffler | Cut Version: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yaplive-mental-health-masterclass-with-dr-daniel-amen/id1368888880?i=1000552891541 Colin O’Brady: Conquer Your Mind | E184: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colin-obrady-conquer-your-mind-e184/id1368888880?i=1000576909289 Alex Banayan: Unlocking The Third Door To Your Success | E167: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-banayan-unlocking-the-third-door-to-your-success-e167/id1368888880?i=1000558562541 Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search For Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=man%27s+search+for+meaning+book&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlKmeBhCkARIsAHy7WVvQdQ-YJCGwCRjSqgnD0thCabJ0DG0UYJh6s2KvgpeSJ7luXlS_i_0aAhrFEALw_wcB&hvadid=241632980597&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1017108&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14723222330008363040&hvtargid=kwd-3086672388&hydadcr=22569_10355200&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_27sm7avzb6_e Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: https://www.amazon.com/Know-Why-Caged-Bird-Sings/dp/0345514408 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Just Thrive - Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://youngandprofiting.co/yapjustthriveMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

When Elena Cardone was 13 years old, she watched her best friend die in a house fire across the street from her own home. Unable to face the house’s ruins day after day, Elena moved to Los Angeles at 17 years old to become a model and actor. After a successful career in show business, she married real estate mogul Grant Cardone, and together, they built a real estate portfolio of $5.2 billion. In this episode, Elena reveals how she and Grant maintain a healthy marriage and business partnership, how to find the right partner, and how her and Grant’s family dynamic contributes to their success. Elena is an author, businesswoman, event producer, mentor, public speaker, wife, and mother. She started her career in Hollywood as a model and actor, appearing in shows like CSI, Two and a Half Men, and Saved By The Bell. Drawing upon her vast experience, Elena has developed her own curriculum, to assist aspiring empire builders. In her Build an Empire course, she lays the groundwork for both men and women as she trains them how to create, grow, and defend an extraordinary career and marriage. Additionally, she mentors hundreds of women with personal, one-on-one coaching sessions. In this episode, Hala and Elena will discuss: - How Elena's relationship to money changed when she started viewing it as energy- Questioning the value of higher education in today’s economy- How Elena and Grant met - How to find the right partner for you- Does your dream partner actually WANT the current version of you? - Why complete independence hurts relationships - How Elena and Grant’s marriage changed after the 2008 Recession - The defining qualities of a power couple- Parenting hacks for career-driven families- How to handle haters- And other topics…Elena Cardone is the author of the bestselling book Build an Empire: How to Have it All and the executive producer of massively-successful events like 10x Ladies, Operation 10x Badass, Build an Empire Mastermind, and her own show, “Women in Power.” Elena’s most recent endeavor has been to partner with EXP Realty. She is now a licensed Realtor who plans on building the largest real estate team across the globe helping thousands of people create generational wealth through real estate powered by EXP. Elena has been happily married to her husband, Grant Cardone, since 2004 (July 4th to be exact - and the fireworks have never stopped) and lives with her husband, their two daughters, Sabrina and Scarlett, along with their two cats, Cash and Flow, in Miami Beach. Resources Mentioned:Elena’s Website: https://elenacardone.com/  Elena’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenacardone/ Elena’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenacardone/?hl=en Elena’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenacardone?lang=en Elena’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ElenaCardone Elena’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenacardoneWIP/ Elena’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Empire-How-Have-All/dp/1945661542 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Just Thrive - Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://youngandprofiting.co/yapjustthriveMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/Join Hala's LinkedIn Masterclass - yapmedia.io/course 

When Heather Monahan worked in corporate, she helped her company grow from 100 million in revenue to an excess of 200 million. She rose through the ranks, serving as the VP of Sales, EVP, and eventually Chief Revenue Officer. Despite her tireless efforts, she was fired as soon as a new CEO stepped in. Rather than wallowing in her defeat, she self-published her first bestselling book and became one of the Top Keynote Speakers in the World in 2022. In this episode, you’ll learn about how being a people pleaser makes you less confident, tips for handling rejection, and what you can do to challenge your limiting beliefs. Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers in 2020 and Top 50 Keynote Speakers for 2022 by Real Leaders. Her TEDx talk was promoted to TED and translated into 6 languages. Harper Collins Leadership published her new book Overcome Your Villains in November 2021. Heather has been featured in USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, Gary V’s Audio Experience, and The Steve Harvey Show.In this episode, Hala and Heather will discuss: - How Heather became a renowned speaker - Micro challenge, macro opportunity - Dealing with bullies - Asserting your dominance against negative people - Confidence vs. insecurity - How journaling helps Heather track her growth - Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want - How can you challenge your limiting beliefs? - Conducting an audit of your social circle - Don’t apologize for existing - And other topics…Heather Monahan is a best-selling author X2, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World 2022, Podcast Host of Creating Confidence, TEDX speaker, and has most recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp. As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017, Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018, and in 2021 Girls Club named her the Thought Leader of the Year.Heather’s show, Creating Confidence, debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple Podcasts. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, and Kaitlyn Bristowe, among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs. Heather and her son Dylan reside in Miami.Resources Mentioned: Heather’s TEDx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_monahan_me_too_s_mis_step_or_me_too_s_mistake Heather’s Website: https://heathermonahan.com/ Heather’s Books (Hard Copy): https://www.amazon.com/stores/Heather-Monahan/author/B07BNX96Z1?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Heather’s Books (Audible): https://www.audible.com/author/Heather-Monahan/B07BNX96Z1 Heather’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-confidence-with-heather-monahan/id1462192400 Heather’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/ Heather’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathermonahanofficial Heather’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_heathermonahan/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/