Part two of the NFT Live Clubhouse series goes deep on NFTs for creators. In this episode, Hala, Maria, JB the Wizard, Cesar, and QuHarrison talk about the innovation NFTs brought to the art world, how artists are benefiting from NFTs financially and beyond, minting, whitelisting, gas fees, three elements you need for a successful roadmap, predictions for the future of NFTs, and so much more. Topics Include:- Innovation NFTs brought to the world/art world - Financial innovation and new business model of NFTS- What is minting and what are drops? - Understanding the “gas fee” - Three elements you need for successful NFT roadmaps- NFTs and advances in copyright law - Things artists should consider when minting NFTs- NFT creators as artists and community builders  - Utility of NFTs- Round Robin - Right and wrong reasons for getting involved in NFTs- Predictions for the future of NFTs - And other topics… Maria Brito is a highly successful entrepreneur, writer, and innovator in the art world. In 2020, Maria was named as one of the visionaries who shaped the Art World by ARTNEWS. Maria also writes the popular weekly newsletter, “The Grove,” and teaches courses about creativity.Jerome Bethea (JB the Wizard) is an NFT Consultant to NFT Founders. He is the CEO and founder of Futuring™ With The Wizard, where he coaches Top Tier Salespeople. Cesar Maximo is the Co-Founder of NFTimes, a group dedicated to decentralized projects. He has been active in crypto since 2018. Co-Founder of the Cake eXperiment.QuHarrison Terry is the Co-Host of CNBC’s No Retreat: Business Bootcamp. He is also the author of The NFT Handbook. And he advises and assists Mark Cuban’s portfolio companies with their marketing strategies and growth objectives.Sponsored By:Grin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.co WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendations99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Constant Contact -  To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.com Riverside.fm - Visit riverside.fm and use my code YAP to get 60 minutes free recording and 15% off a membership plan.Resources Mentioned:#YAPLive: NFT Basics and Beyond with Ben Yu, John Kraski, Brian Esposito, and Ashley France: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-nft-basics-and-beyond-with-ben-yu-john-kraski-brian-esposito-and-ashley-france/ YAP Episode #161: Harnessing Creativity to Improve Your Skillset with Maria Brito: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/162-harnessing-creativity-to-improve-your-skillset-with-maria-brito/ ​​Subscribe Maria’s Newsletter “The Groove”: https://www.mariabrito.com/subscribe  Maria’s Website: mariabrito.comMaria’s Twitter: @MariaBrito_NY Maria’s Instagram: @MariaBrito_NYMaria’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabrito-ny/ JB’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbthewizard/ JB’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FuturingWithTheWizard/ QuHarrison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quharrison-terry-728b3a89/ QuHarrison’s Website: https://quharrison.com/ QuHarrison’s Twitter: @quharrison QuHarrison’s Instagram: @quharrison QuHarrison’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quharrison/ NFT Times: https://nftimes.org/ Cesar’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zap234 Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.com/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

We all want to be happy, but what does happiness really mean and can anyone achieve it? Happiness experts Laura Day and Amy Green Smith believe so, but happiness is something that must be nourished and cultivated. Being happy doesn’t mean that you won’t ever be upset, sad, or frustrated, but instead that you’ll be better able to cope with these emotions and have a better life overall. Happiness is something you practice by setting boundaries, making connections, and identifying value and purpose. In this episode, Hala, Amy, and Laura talk about what happiness means and how it can be achieved, define empowered realistic thinking, discuss intuition and how to hone it, talk about setting boundaries, and the relationships between happiness, purpose, and values. Topics Include:- Defining Happiness- The link between happiness and connection- Empowered realistic thinking - Learned helplessness- Finding the wins in our own behavior - What is intuition and how to hone it- Synchronicity- Setting boundaries- How to say no- Examples of boundaries in relationships - How we can be more present and practice mindfulness - Relationship between happiness, purpose, and career - And other topics… Laura Day is the New York Times bestselling author of Practical Intuition and has spent over two decades helping companies and individuals use the power of intuition to achieve their dreams. Laura has been featured in publications including Newsweek, New York Magazine, The Independent, Bottom Line, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and People, and has appeared on numerous shows including CNN, Fox News, Good Morning America, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.Amy Green Smith is a certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. She is also the host of the Bold-Faced Truth Podcast. She has multiple certifications and credentials including, coaching certification through The Coaches Training Institute, credentialed with the International Coaching Federation, and many more.Sponsored By:Jordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsPeloton - Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. Grin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.co ThirdLove - Upgrade your bra today and get 20% off your first order today at thirdlove.com/yapExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/yap and get 3 extra months freeResources Mentioned:#YAPLive Unlocking True Happiness: https://youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-unlocking-true-happiness-with-laura-day-amy-smith-and-scott-glassman/ Laura’s Website: https://lauraday.com/ Laura’s Books: https://lauraday.com/books-audio/ Laura’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauradaycircle Laura’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauradayintuit Laura’s Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-day-023b1713/ Laura’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LauraDayCircle Laura’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradayintuit/ Amy’s Website: https://amygreensmith.com/ Amy’s Podcast: https://amygreensmith.com/pods/ Amy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyamygreensmith Amy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyamygreen Amy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyamygreensmith/ Amy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heyamygreensmith Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Hala’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/yapwithhala Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Hala: https://youngandprofiting.com/TextHala or text “YAP” to 28046

A couple of years ago, Stacey Smith found out that a male colleague in a similar role was making $20k more than she was. In the fashion of any true reporter, Stacey started researching the gender gap in the workplace, exploring everything from why women make less money to why there are fewer women in leadership roles. In this episode, Hala and Stacey talk about sexism in the workplace, the gender pay gap, Stacey’s book Machiavelli for Women, unconscious bias in the workplace, Machiavelli’s princes, mentorship, the Cinderella syndrome, negotiation advice, and more.  Topics Include:- Sexism in the workplace and the gender pay gap today- Why isn’t this changing?- Conflicting views of women leaders - Hot boxing in the corporate world and what happens to women in this world - Unconscious biases and their reverberations  - History of Machiavelli and his princes - Takeaways from Machiavelli- Cringy advice in Machiavelli for Women - Growing career after having a child- Advice for men and mentorship in the workplace - Key observations that Machiavelli made about human nature that are true today- Definition of power and Machiavelli's power principle - Cinderella syndrome - Advice on negotiation and asking for women - Fake it till you make it - Birds of a confident feather - The easy ask- Advice for women and men - And other topics…Stacey Vanek Smith is the co-host of NPR's The Indicator from Planet Money. She's also a correspondent for Planet Money, where she covers business and economics. Before coming to NPR, Stacey worked for Marketplace, where she was a correspondent and fill-in host. At Marketplace, Smith was part of a collaboration with The New York Times, where she explored the relationship between money and marriage. She was also part of Marketplace's live shows, where she produced a series of pieces on getting her data mined. Her work has appeared on All things Considered, Consider This, Morning Edition, Up First, Weekend All Things Considered, It’s Been A Minute, with Sam Sanders, How I Built This, and Rough Translation, as well as in Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Awl and People Magazine.Stacey earned her bachelor's degree in comparative literature and creative writing from Princeton University. She also holds a master's in broadcast journalism from Columbia University.Sponsored By:99 Designs - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Sandland Sleep - Go to sandlandsleep.com and use the promo code YAP15ThirdLove - Upgrade your bra today and get 20% off your first order today at thirdlove.com/yapExpressVPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/yap and get 3 extra months freeWRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPResources Mentioned:Stacey on NPR: https://www.npr.org/people/350888943/stacey-vanek-smith Machiavelli For Women by Stacey Smith: https://www.staceyvaneksmith.com/book Harvard University’s Implicit Association Test (IAT): https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/education.html Women Don’t Ask by Linda Babcock: https://www.amazon.com/Women-Dont-Ask-Negotiation-Gender/dp/0691210535 Stacey’s Website: https://www.staceyvaneksmith.com/ Stacey’s Podcast: https://www.staceyvaneksmith.com/audioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceyvaneksmith/Stacey’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/svaneksmith Stacey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-vanek-smith-4171ab13/ Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Me via @SlickText: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala

Leading technology innovator, serial entrepreneur, industry disruptor, and best-selling author Jay Samit believes with the right tools anyone can become a millionaire. In his new book, Future-Proofing You, Jay shares the 12 truths necessary for becoming rich and never needing a job again. Sound impossible? Jay can prove that it works! Jay mentored a millennial on welfare and under Jay’s mentorship, this young man became a self-made millionaire in just one year. So, if you want to realize your potential and build a better, more secure life, you should pay attention to the actionable advice Jay lays out and start “future-proofing” yourself today. In this episode, Hala and Jay talk about Jay’s personal story, Jay’s mentee Vin Clancy, the M.O.V.E. acronym, the importance of selling early and acting fast, five of the twelve truths, the future of augmented reality and NFTs, and more. Topics Include:- Jay’s career journey- Idea for wiring Future-Proofing You- The story of Vin Clancy - Truth #1 have a growth mindset - M.O.V.E acronym - Proving a case study to build your business - Selling early and acting fast- Importance of mentors- Quick fire segment on 12 truths of future-proofing- Truth #4: Failure is great - Truth #6: Passion makes you unstoppable- Truth #8 Everything is a tech startup- Truth #12: Remote workers are your competitive advantage- Impact of COVID- Sustainable capitalism - Augmented reality - NFTs- Jay’s secret to profiting in life - And other topics…Jay Samit is an international best-selling author, a dynamic entrepreneur and intrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. Jay is currently the Executive Chairman Emeritus at Greenfield Robotics. He has held executive positions at Deloitte Consulting LLP, Sony, Universal Studios, and more.Jay raises hundreds of millions of dollars for startups, advises Fortune 500 firms, transforms entire industries, and revamps government institutions. He frequently appears on national media including ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and NBC, and has been quoted in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Economist, Businessweek, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, and more. Jay is the author of the best-selling book, Disrupt You!: Master Personal Transformation, Seize Opportunity, and Thrive in the Era of Endless Innovation and Future-Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling your Destiny in an Uncertain World.Sponsored By:99 Designs - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Grin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.coWRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPCoinbase - For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/YAPJordan Harbinger - Check out jordanharbinger.com/start for some episode recommendationsResources Mentioned:YAP Episode #27- Cultivate a Disruptive Mindset with Jay Samit: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/27-cultivate-a-disruptive-mindset-with-jay-samit/ YAP Episode #111: Future Proof Yourself with Jay Samit: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/111-future-proof-yourself-with-jay-samit/Jay’s Books: https://jaysamit.com/books/ Jay’s Worksheets: https://jaysamit.com/worksheets/ Jay’s Website: https://jaysamit.com/ Jay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysamit/?hl=en Jay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysamit Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/ Text Me via @SlickText: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala

If you’ve ever listened to a podcast, you likely know who Hala Taha is. Hala is a #1 podcaster, fondly referred to as “the podcasting princess.” On Hala’s podcast, Young and Profiting, she’s interviewed guests like Matthew McConaughey, Seth Godin, Gretchen Rubin, Jordan Harbinger, and more. In the first year of starting her business, Young and Profiting, Hala made $2 million in revenue, and on top of all that? Hala is a LinkedIn influencer with a following of over 150k. But who really is this thriving entrepreneur and podcaster, and how did she do it? In this episode of Learn, Speak, Teach on the Real Connection Network, host Ben Albert talks with Hala about her journey to #1 podcaster, why she chose podcasting as a career, how Hala prepares for episodes, the challenges of starting a podcast, tips and strategies Hala used to grow her show and her LinkedIn following, and so much more.  Topics Include: - Who really is Hala Taha?- Why podcasting? - Starting YAP Media Podcast Network- Podcasting as a tool for networking, lead generation, and learning - How Hala prepares for each episode - Why over preparation gives Hala confidence- How Hala trained her team- Challenges of starting a podcast- How Hala gained traction on podcast apps- Creative strategies Hala used to grow her show - Resources that help people with podcasting- Hala’s advice on building a LinkedIn following- A new LinkedIn trend Hala started- Why nuance makes all the difference- Accomplishments and gender association- Rapid-fire questions - And other topics…Ben Albert is the founder, host, and producer of the Real Business Connections podcast network. He is also the founder, owner, and CEO of Balbert Marketing, a company specializing in marketing consultation, digital services, and print advertising for growing businesses.Sponsored By:WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP.99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Linkedin Marketing Solutions - Post your truth. Show the world the authentic, professional you. And join the conversations redefining professional on LinkedIn.ShipStation - Go to shipstation.com and use my offer code - YAP. Get a 60-day free trial. That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shipping.Asian Boss Girl - Check out all 150+ of their episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Resources Mentioned: YAP Episode #149: The Business of Biohacking with Dave Asprey: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-yapps-podcast-654179/episodes/149-the-business-of-biohacking-123892531 Level Up your Social Media with Hala Taha (AMA): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLWO-QzFaQA Connect with Ben:Ben’s Website: https://realbusinessconnections.com/ Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/Ben’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ Ben’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/Text Me via @SlickText: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala

In 2017, Danny Casale noticed how negative and polarizing the internet was. He sat down at his computer for a couple of hours and created a humourous video animation about misinformation on the internet. This video was “Snakes Have Legs” and today has tens of millions of views.Since this video took off, Danny has been able to turn his passion into a very lucrative career. He has over eight million social followers across platforms, he’s written a book UR Special, and in 2021, he minted the NFT project Coolman Universe which sold for $3.6 million in just 3 minutes.While this may seem like an overnight success story, it’s not. Danny was creating on YouTube since he was a 5th grader in 2007, and he’s been doodling for as long as he can remember.All Danny’s life experiences came together at a pivotal moment to launch his career. Danny’s journey is a great example of how preparation and authenticity are the keys to success. In this episode, Hala and Danny talk about Danny’s life journey, being a creator in the early days of YouTube, his recipe for going viral, how he stays inspired, how he monetizes his art, his NFT project Coolman’s Universe, and so much more. Topics Include:- Danny’s background- Early days of youtube and being a creator - How there are no overnight successes- “Snakes Have Legs” and the experience going viral on youtube- Why Danny refers to himself as a “bad animator” - The mission of his art- Where Danny finds inspiration- Danny’s recipe for going viral- The importance of authenticity - How he grows his social platforms - Danny’s team- How he monetizes his art- Danny’s philosophy behind brand promotions - Coolman's Universe and Speshys- How he first got interested in NFT space- The true value of NFTs- NFTs for artists and buyers- On writing UR Special: Advice for Humans- Danny’s actionable advice- The secret to profiting to life- And other topics…Danny Casale (aka Coolman Coffeedan) is an artist in Los Angeles who has gained popularity through his surreal, humorous and crudely-drawn animations. Danny first went viral in June of 2017 when his cartoon titled “Snakes Have Legs” accumulated tens of millions of views. Danny is also the author of Ur Special: Advice for Humans and is the creator of the NFT project “Coolman’s Universe”. In 2020, Danny made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Sponsored By:Sandland Sleep - Go to sandlandsleep.com and use the promo code YAP15WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPCoinbase - For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/YAPLinkedin Marketing Solutions - Post your truth. Show the world the authentic, professional you. And join the conversations redefining professional on LinkedIn.99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Resources Mentioned: Ur Special by Danny Casale: https://www.amazon.com/Ur-Special-Advice-Coolman-Coffeedan/dp/0593330102 “Snakes Have Legs”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HXMYm4k6w0 Danny’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClNHWmlNIgEXLotLtlY2mLw Danny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolman_coffeedan/ Danny’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/danny-casale Danny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/coolcoffeedan Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/Text Me via @SlickText: https://youngandprofiting.co/TextHala

NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are one-of-a-kind digital assets that are bought and sold online. NFTs are changing the future of ownership, investment, and how we use technology.In this episode, Hala and NFT experts, educators, and creators, Ben Yu, John Kraski, Brian Esposito, and Ashley France define NFT, discuss why NFTs took off in 2021, talk about how to avoid scams, the importance of community, tips for beginners, how to stay up to date on NFTs, and so much more. This is part one in a special YAP three-part series about NFTs hosted Live on Clubhouse. Topics Include:- History of NFTs- Why 2021 is “The year of NFTs”- Pandemic’s play in NFTs- Why did NFTs take off compared to other crypto assets?- Different types of crypto - Define NFT- What does fungible mean?- Why NFTs are hard to counterfeit?- What is the blockchain? - Avoiding NFTs scams - Steps on how to launch successful NFT- Why is community such an important element when it comes to NFTs?- How the community can help their NFT projects grow in value- What makes a good creator- Advice for new investors and creators- Where to learn about NFTs - How big brands are getting involved in NFTs- Defining web3- NFTs in the metaverse - How will NFTs evolve? - Q&A portion - Tips for beginner and red flags - Obstacles when it comes to NFT mainstream adoption- Importance of education - And other topics…Ben Yu is a crypto-investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Curious Addys. At 26 years old, he became a millionaire by investing in cryptocurrency.  John Kraski is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at NFT Genius, a Mark Cuban Venture-Backed NFT Technology Platform. John is the Co-Founder of NFT Thought Leaders and the host of the NFT Heat Podcast. Brian Esposito is the Founder & President of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises, LLC. He is the founding partner at BAPES NFT. Ashley France is a Web3 Freelance consultant. She helps Web2 companies transition to Web3 through compliance consulting, business strategy, product launching, and marketing.Sponsored By:Athletic Greens - Visit athleticgreens.com/YAP and get FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/yapGrin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.coShipStation - Go to shipstation.com and use my offer code - YAP. Get a 60-day free trial. That’s 2 months FREE of no-hassle, stress-free shippingAsianBossGirl - Check out all 150+ of their episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Resources Mentioned:Curious Addys: https://curious.xyz/ “NFTs 101” by Ben Yu: https://medium.com/coinmonks/nfts-101-why-nfts-are-a-generational-innovation-4626ae803e3b “Cryptocurrency 101” by Ben Yu: https://medium.com/@intenex/cryptocurrency-101-7197684775fd Brian’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianjesposito?lang=enBrian’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjesposito/ Brian’s Website: http://www.eie.rocksJohn’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkraski/ NFT Heat Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nft-heat/id1588592625 Ashley’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyfrance/ Listen to the Episode on Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/room/PA0Je0Ee Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/

Have you ever been completely in the zone? Hours go by without you noticing, your creativity and productivity seem to be off the charts? Or you’re out for a run and your pain and exhaustion seem to fall away, and you are only focused on that exact moment? If so, you’ve been in a flow state. A flow state is a place of high productivity, creativity, and happiness. It’s when we are living in the moment, feeling and performing our best. But is this something that can be harnessed? Can we learn how to get into a flow state? Productivity expert and best-selling author Steven Kolter believes we can all regularly reach peak performance. In this episode, Hala and Steven define flow states, go in-depth about the neurobiology behind flow and hypo frontality, talk about flow as a spectrum, cover flow state triggers, dive into the limits of flow, and give actionable advice about reaching peak performance and managing anxiety.    Topics Include:- Intro to flow states- What happens to our mind when we’re in a flow state - Defining transient hypo frontality- The deep now- Why does the brain perform hypo frontality?- What gets amplified during flow?- Peak performance in evolution- Flow as a spectrum - Flow state triggers - The importance of setting aside time for flow - Can technology help us get flow? - What are the time limits of flow?- Helpers high and passion as caveats- Is there anything that prevents flow?- Peak performance basics- Three techniques to manage anxiety - 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.He is the author of thirteen books, nine of which have been bestsellers. His books include The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold, and Abundance. Steven is also the cohost of Flow Research Collective Radio, a top ten iTunes science podcast.Steven’s work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 40 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including The New York Times Magazine, Wired, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and more.Sponsored By:Athletic Greens - Visit athleticgreens.com/YAP and get FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.comSandland Sleep - Go to sandlandsleep.com and use the promo code YAP15Native - Go to Nativedeo.com/yap or use promo code YAP at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAPResources Mentioned:#YAPLive: Unlocking Peak Performance with Steven Kotler on Clubhouse:https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-unlocking-peak-performance-with-steven-kotler-on-clubhouse/ YAP Episode #32: Flow Into The Future with Steven Kotler: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/32-flow-into-the-future-with-steven-kotler/ YAP Episode #138: Master the Impossible with Steven Kotler: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/138-master-the-impossible-with-steven-kotler/ Steven’s Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/ Flow Blocker Website: https://www.flowblocker.com Steven’s Books: https://www.stevenkotler.com/books Steven’s podcast, Flow Research Collective Radio: https://www.stevenkotler.com/radio Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110/ Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/

Transformational guide, speaker, and author, Kute Blackson knows that this is possible for each of us. He believes that by trusting your instincts, following your soul, and surrendering, you can find your true calling and live an authentic life. How does Kute know this? Because he has lived it himself.Kute grew up the son of a respected spiritual leader. By age 8, Kute was speaking to his father's congregations of over 3,000 people. By 14, Kute was tapped to follow in his father’s footsteps. But Kute knew this wasn’t the life he was meant for. So at age 18, Kute disobeyed his parents' expectations and moved to America. In this episode, Hala and Kute give actionable tips for finding your purpose, discuss the difference between ego and soul, talk about how surrender allows us to dream bigger, discuss the difference between suffering and pain, and enlighten listeners on how to follow their soul, and become the truest version of themselves.Topics Include:- Kute’s Childhood- The story of how Kute’s mother and father met- When Kute decided he didn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps- How Kute discovered that personal development was his interest - Three questions to ask when you want to start making changes- How pain is a gift - How to find your true calling- How Kute’s mother’s passing influenced him to write his book- Why surrendering is the most powerful thing we can do - What is suffering and how can we avoid it- The difference between suffering and pain - Compare and contrast the ego and soul - And other topics… Kute Blackson is a transformational guide, speaker, and the author of the national bestselling book You Are The One. Kute’s latest book is The Magic of Surrender. Kute is considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development by everyone ranging from Larry King to Jack Canfield, Marianne Williamson, and more. Kute has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, and Dr. Drew. Inc magazine calls him ‘The Mindfulness Guru Billionaires Go-To For Advice’.For over 20 years, Kute Blackson has been inspiring audiences around the world. When he was just 8 years old, Kute spoke in front of 3,000 people, by age 18 he was speaking in over 300 venues around the world. Today Kute works with individuals and major organizations to develop authentic leadership and increase performance. His mission is to awaken and inspire people across the planet to access inner freedom, live authentically, and fulfill their true life’s purpose.Sponsored By:WRKOUT - Visit wrkout.com/yap to book a FREE Session with a world-class trainer and get 30% off your first TWO MONTHS with code YAP99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Native - Go to Nativedeo.com/yap or use promo code YAP at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.Constant Contact - To start your free digital marketing trial today, visit constantcontact.comSandland Sleep - Go to sandlandsleep.com and use the promo code YAP15Resources Mentioned: Website: https://themagicofsurrender.com/https://kuteblackson.com/You. Are. The. One. by Kute Blackson: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-One-Adventure-Discovering/dp/1501127276 The Magic of Surrender by Kute Blackson: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Surrender-Finding-Courage-Let/dp/0593189094/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kute-blackson-35755519/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuteblacksonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtD6zAv6aPq7OQtB5kLAghgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuteblacksonBlog: https://kuteblackson.com/blog/Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting  Hala’s Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/  Hala’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhala  Website: www.youngandprofiting.com

Are you curious about starting a side hustle? Side hustles are ways to earn extra income in addition to your full-time job, and if done correctly, you can turn your side hustle into a successful career. This is how Hala Taha became a #1 podcaster and the CEO of YAP Media. Hala was working full-time at Disney when she started Young and Profiting as a side hustle. Through sacrifice, managing and maximizing her time, and hard work, Hala grew her side hustle into a multimillion-dollar business, became a #1 podcaster, and thriving entrepreneur. In this episode of Good Money with Derrick Kinney, Derrick talks to Hala about how she scaled and grew her business from side hustle to a multimillion-dollar company with over 60 employees, how to monetize a side hustle, how to maximize every minute of the day, the sacrifices necessary for success, how money can be used for good, and everything she’s learned along the way. Topics Include:- The start of the Young and Profiting podcast- Humility and the importance of showing potential- Advice on starting a side hustle - Monetizing a side hustle- How Hala managed and maximized her time - The importance of goals- How Hala ran her side hustle like a job - The sacrifices necessary for success- When Hala knew it was time to focus on her side hustle full-time- How she built and motivated her team- Using money for good - Taking the risk and following your dreams- And other topics…Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine.Derrick Kinney is the CEO of Good Money Framework, and the host of Good Money Podcast. He has been named a Best-In-State Financial Advisor by Forbes Magazine. Derrick is often featured in the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fox News, Money Magazine, and primetime shows.Derrick is the author of Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good. Sponsored By:Grin.co - Find out how GRIN can help you grow your brand. Watch the demo at GRIN.coExpress VPN - Visit my exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/yap and get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package.Hello Fresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/yap16 and use code YAP16 for up to 16 free meals and 3 free giftsNative - Go to Nativedeo.com/yap or use promo code YAP at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.Decision Analyst - Sign up for free today at acop.com/yap and begin your next side-hustle99designs by Vista - Head to 99designs.com/YAP to learn more and get $30 off your first design contest!Connect With Derrick Kinney:Good Money Revolution by Derrick Kinney: https://amzn.to/3rZhVeqGood Money Podcast: https://www.goodmoneyframework.com/podcast Derrick’s Website: https://www.goodmoneyframework.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derricktkinney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/derricktkinney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derricktkinney LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrickkinney/ Resources Mentioned:Good Money with Derrick Kinney: Hala Taha—How to Create a Thriving Side Hustle Without Quitting Your Job: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hala-taha-how-to-create-a-thriving-side-hustle/id1531522259?i=1000551005519 #YAPLive: Good Money Revolution with Derrick Kinney: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/yaplive-good-money-revolution-with-derrick-kinney/ Connect with Young and Profiting:YAP’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting/    Hala’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/    Hala’s Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/    Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@halataha  Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/