How do COVID, alcohol, and marijuana affect your brain?In this episode, we are talking with Dr. Daniel Amen, one of America’s leading psychiatrists and brain health experts. His breakthrough public television programs on brain and mental health have made him well-loved by millions of viewers seeking guidance on memory, attention, other cognitive functions, emotional issues, behaviour and more.Dr. Amen has authored or coauthored 70 professional articles and more than 30 books, including New York Times mega-bestseller Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. He has appeared on numerous television shows including Dr. Phil, Larry King, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The View. His work has been featured in Newsweek, Time, Huffington Post, ABC World News, 20/20, BBC, London Telegraph, Parade Magazine, New York Times, New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, LA Times, Men’s Health, Bottom Line and Cosmopolitan.In today’s episode, we discuss Daniel’s childhood, how to work through trauma, and what trauma looks like in your brain. We’ll also talk about Daniel’s perspective on marijuana and alcohol, what COVID does to your brain, and the little exercises you can do to improve your brain’s health. If you’ve always wanted to learn more about the brain and its secrets, this is a must-listen!Sponsored by - ZipRecruiter. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/yapGusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAPSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.comTimestamps:00:51 - How Daniel’s Family Background Made Him Who He Is03:07 - Daniel’s Goat Story07:54 - What Does Trauma Look Like In Your Brain09:59 - How To Understand and Soothe Your Trauma15:06 - Daniel’s Perspective on Marijuana and Alcohol on The Brain 17:32 - Does Marijuana Prevent Alzheimer’s?21:36 - Obesity’s Impact on The Brain27:17 - What COVID Does To Our Brain29:20 - How to Improve Your Brain’s Health35:24 - Understanding the Dragons That Haunt You42:21 - A.N.T.S. (Automatic Negative Thoughts)51:23 - Daniel’s Research He Wish Would Go Public56:23 - Little Things You Can Do To Improve Your Brain57:34 - Daniel’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode: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/

Join Hala for a live Young and Profiting episode with Carrie Bohlig and Craig Clickner. A husband and wife who will discuss how to build a business that empowers you to live your life, your way!***Meet the Moderators***Carrie Bohlig - Carrie is co-author, with her husband Craig Clickner of So You Want to Start a Side Hustle: Build a Business that Empowers You to Live Your Life, Your Way.  Based in Wisconsin, she and Craig spend their time raising their young family, keynote speaking, traveling, and entrepreneur in several businesses. These include Tandem Consulting, ClickGlobal LLC, CC Global LLC, and Tandem Writing, LLC. They are now in the process of launching their non-profit, Tandem Giving, Inc. They enjoy the grind, kicking butt with kindness, and making the moments meaningful along the way. They work hard to humanize the entrepreneurial experience.Originally a world-traveling, preschool teaching feminist, after meeting Craig―a driven, workaholic risk analyst and commercial banker―Carrie joined forces with him to enter the entrepreneurial jungle – together. Today, the duo speaks to roughly 20,000-plus people annually on several continents and have passive revenue streams in place that allow them to spend afternoons with their two kids, write, and start a nonprofit.  Craig Clickner - Craig is a Speaker, Author, Full-Time Dad & Entrepreneur. Co-Owner@ Tandem Consulting, CC Global LLC, Tandem Giving, Inc., Co-founder at SimplyAutomate, Inc. While building a 14+ year career in Commercial Finance with GE, BMO, & Deutsche Bank Carrie and him simultaneously scaled their first side hustle, Click Global LLC, to $3MM+ in US revenues.In their 20s/30s, they achieved their primary goal of stepping away from Corporate America. They now consider themselves full-time parents & entrepreneurs. They invest the majority of their days into their young children, traveling, & love playing "entrepreneur" with the skills we have developed.In 2013 they launched CC Global, LLC. After assisting several professionals in building $1MM+ businesses they began running larger seminars & speaking events across the US, Canada, UK, Caribbean & Australia. They have the privilege of speaking to 20K+ people a year & coaching a few dozen individuals annually. They believe real empowerment occurs through personalized mentorship, not necessarily by acquiring more degrees or getting lost consuming random self improvement or motivational content.

This week on YAP, we are chatting with Adam Posner, expert recruiter, podcast host, and Founder of NHP Talent: A Talent Access Consultancy, specializing in recruitment strategy, talent process, and operations. Adam is also the host of the popular podcast, #ThePOZcast - which showcases experts from the world of Talent and HR to help listeners harness their inner tenacity to drive their careers forward.Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the advertising and marketing industry. He led account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM, and VaynerMedia. Adam is truly a power connector - identifying opportunities, synergies, and connecting the dots.In this episode, we talk about Adam’s career journey, his experience at Vaynermedia, and the advice Gary Vaynerchuk gave him on the day he got fired. We’ll also discuss Adam’s transition to recruiting, what recruiters look for in a resume, the best advice for interviews, and why you should never say “no.”If you’re looking to land a job or contemplating a major career transition, this episode will be right up your alley! Sponsored by -  The Jordan Harbinger Show. Listen to the show here jordanharbinger.com/start Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com  Timestamps: 03:28 - Collaboration Versus Competition04:32 - How New York Has Shaped Adam07:07 - Adam’s Experience at Vaynermedia09:15 - Advice to Those Struggling in Their Job13:09 - Gary Vaynerchuk’s Advice to Adam 15:58 - Difference Between Recruiting and HR16:46 - How Adam Transitioned to Recruiting20:41 - What Recruiters Look For22:29 - How to Leverage LinkedIn In Your Job Search24:49 - Skillstacking27:29 - The Importance of Being Honest About Your Failures 29:36 - Good Resume Versus Bad Resume33:14 - Best Advice for Interviews34:12 - The Salary Conversation39:06 - When Adam Realized He Was Supposed to be an Entrepreneur41:36 - The PozCourse and Making Connections46:38 - Why You Should Never Say ‘No’48:38 - Adam’s Secret to Profiting in LifeMentioned In The Episode: Adam’s Website: https://www.nhptalentgroup.com/Adam’s Podcast, The Pozcast: https://thepozcast.com/

On today’s show, Hala Taha chats with Robert Leonard about her journey from a school dropout to a successful full-time podcaster and entrepreneur. They discuss what made her want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses; why she chose podcasting in particular; what the most effective strategies she has found for growing a podcast; how she is able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life, and much, much more!  What You’ll Learn:  What made Hala drop out of school, and then decide to go back and finish her studies When Hala realized that she wanted to start building side hustles and how she started a college blog business What made Hala want to turn her side hustles into actual full-fledged businesses and how she was able to manage her time and balance all aspects of her life Why Hala chose podcasting, how different it turned out to be from her expectations, and what the most effective strategies are that she has found for growing a podcast How Hala was able to land high-profile guests like Matthew McConaughey and Seth Godin and what specific strategies or tactics she used to do so All the different ways one can monetize a podcast and how a podcast can be an actual revenue-generating business Where Hala’s business idea to own an agency focused on helping people with podcasting come from   What the most impactful thing Hala has learned from interviewing guests on her podcast Why Hala chose to focus on LinkedIn, a business social network, to grow her business How to deal with and overcome failure and rejection How the Law of Attraction made an impact on Hala’s life and business And much, much more!  Sponsored by - Siiz Flow - Head to siiz.life/yap for 50% off their Flow product James Allen - Use code YAP30 at JamesAllen.com for 30% off Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Step up your social media game!In this episode, we are talking with Jasmine Star, photographer, social media guru, and podcast host. Jasmine is a photographer and business strategist who empowers entrepreneurs to build a brand, market it on social media, and create a life they love.  Jasmine had the courage to drop out of law school to chase her dream of becoming a professional photographer with absolutely no experience in the field. While building a wildly successful wedding photography business, Jasmine honed impeccable social media skills and now runs multiple 7-figure businesses called Social Curator teaching entrepreneurs and creatives how to use Social Media to grow their brands.In today’s episode, we discuss Jasmine’s upbringing, her beginnings in photography, and how she began her social media journey. We’ll also talk about Jasmine’s top social media strategies, how to create a niche market, and her best hashtag and copywriting tips. If you’re a social media manager or business owner looking to level up your social strategy, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!Sponsored by -  This episode was live-streamed on LinkedIn through Restream. Join Restream and get 20% off lifetime discount https://try.restream.io/yap/ Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAPSocial Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com  Timestamps: 01:10 - How Jasmine’s Upbringing Shaped Her03:19 - How Being a Twin Has Affected Jasmine05:11 - Jasmine’s Journey with Law School09:52 - Why Jasmine Shifted to Photography15:43 - How Jasmine’s Began Her Social Media Journey19:58 - The Logic of Creating a Niche Market24:29 - All About Hashtags28:17 - Top Tips for Social Media Copywriting 32:07 - Jasmine’s Approach to Social Media and Photography35:45 - The Most Important Thing a Social Media Manager Should Do37:17 - Where to Find Content When You’re Light on Material38:24 - Top Tips For Batching Content40:20 - Jasmine’s Opinion On Paid Instagram Growth Strategies43:33 - How to Turbo Charge Your Account49:36 - Jasmine’s Secret to Profiting in Life  Mentioned In The Episode: Jasmine’s Website: https://jasminestar.com/Jasmine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminestarSocial Curator: https://www.socialcurator.com/

Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about how to most effectively market their podcast, what to expect for your first podcast launch, how to grow your following on multiple different platforms (hint: focus on one first), and what pitfalls to avoid when first starting your podcast! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Looking to shift your mindset?In this episode, we are talking with Anthony Trucks, former NFL player turned transformational identity shift coach. As the founder of Identity Shift coaching, he uses cutting edge science and psychology to upgrade how you operate so you can elevate your life and business to reach your full potential. After being given away into foster care at 3 years old, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to injury and more he learned how to shift at a very young age, and now his life mission is teaching others how to Make Shift Happen in their lives.Anthony's expertise is helping individuals transform their current challenges into their greatest success. His pride in this program is providing the path and motivation for others to SHIFT their lives from where they currently are to where they want to be. Anthony is also the host of the Aww Shift Podcast. He’s been featured on NBC, NFL, the CW, Amazon, Netflix, National Geographic.In today’s episode, we discuss Anthony’s tumultuous upbringing, how he first got into football, and the major life shift he endured while in the NFL. We’ll also chat about Anthony’s Shift Method, his advice for creating your ideal identity, and how external factors shape your identity. If you’ve been feeling held back lately, this is a must-listen episode on how to shift your identity. Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP   ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:53 - Anthony’s Life Growing Up and Being Adopted03:00 - How His Family’s Limitations On Him Affected Him03:49 - How Anthony’s Life Changed Once He Got Adopted05:04 - The Way Anthony Caught Up With His Peers in Football08:34 - Anthony’s Demeanor as a Child 11:38 - The Definition of Identity14:22 - The Shift Method16:31 - Categorizing Aspects of Our Life19:40 - Anthony’s Major Identity and Life Shift26:05 - The Biggest Obstacles To Reaching Our Ideal Identity28:40 - How Ego Relates to Your Identity30:46 - Actionable Tips To Get Over Your Ego33:58 - Three Steps To The Identity Shift38:14 - The Importance of Your Environment40:42 - Anthony’s New Book, Identity Shift42:06 - Anthony’s Secret to Profiting in Life45:06 - How Anthony Forgives  Mentioned In The Episode: Anthony’s Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonytrucks/Anthony’s New Book (use code YAP for special gift): https://identityshiftbook.com/

Join Hala for a live recorded Young and Profiting episode featuring Ethan Kross and Nir Eyal where they will share the secrets of getting a hold of your focus, increasing your productivity, and much more!**Meet the panel**Nir Eyal - Nir helps companies create behaviors that benefit their users while educating people on how to build healthful habits in their own lives. Nir previously taught at Stanford, co-founded and sold two tech companies and is the author of two bestselling books.Ethan Kross - Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He studies how the conversations people have with themselves impact their health, performance, decisions and relationships. Ethan is also an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and a bestselling author. Social Media:Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

In today’s episode, we are chatting with Tiffani Bova, global growth evangelist at Salesforce and global speaker. She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book GROWTH IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business. Tiffani is a change maker who’s thought-provoking and forward-thinking insights have made her a frequent guest on a variety of industry-leading podcasts and live broadcastsTiffani has been named on the Thinkers50’s list of the world’s top management thinkers and is a welcomed guest on Bloomberg, CNN, Cheddar, MSNBC, and Yahoo Finance, among others. She also contributes her thoughts to publications including Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Diginomica, Quora, Thrive, Rotman School of Management and Duke Dialogue Review.In this episode, we discuss Tiffani’s upbringing in Hawaii, how she got into business and her success in the corporate world. We’ll also talk about the challenges many people face with their business, how to retain and grow your customer base, and the power of partnering with other companies and partaking in cooperation. Sponsored by - Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/YAP   ZipRecruiter. Go to ziprecruiter.com/yap, to try out ZipRecruiter for free. Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:03:35 - How Growing Up In Hawaii Shaped Tiffani00:05:08 - Being a White Minority in Hawaii00:07:30 - Work/Life Balance00:09:29 - How Tiffani Got Into Business00:14:10 - Tiffani’s Opinion on Getting An MBA00:16:04 - How Tiffani Succeeded in Her Corporate Career00:22:55 - Why Tiffani Decided Not To Be An Entrepreneur00:26:23 - The Challenges People Have Growing Their Business00:29:38 - How To Grow Your Existing Customer Base00:36:23 - The Ways To Mitigate Churn00:39:28 - How to Keep Clients/Customers Happy00:33:23 - The Experience Equation00:48:50 - How To Grow Your Business With Products/Services00:53:26 - The Importance Of Storytelling In Business00:56:35 - How To Work With Other Companies + Competitors00:01:43 - Prioritizing Strategies to Use01:06:39 - Tiffani’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Tiffani’s Website: https://www.tiffanibova.com/Tiffani’s Book, GrowthIQ: https://www.tiffanibova.com/book/Tiffani’s Podcast, What’s Next: https://www.tiffanibova.com/whats-next-podcast/Tiffani’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanibovaTiffani’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanibova/?hl=en

Throwback all the way to episode ONE!Being good at first impressions, and in general being a more likeable person, can help you profit in life, because you'll always benefit from having people on your side. This episode features Dr. Jack Schafer, former FBI agent & author of "The Like Switch," as well as Dorie Clark, author of "Stand Out," and Duke University professor. Sponsored by - Setapp - Head over to setapp.com to try Setapp free for a week. James Allen - Use code YAP30 at JamesAllen.com for 30% off Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on Clubhouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com