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Dec 28, 2020 • 1h 2min

Tim Storey: Tap Into a Miracle Mindset | E95

Get in the Miracle Mindset with Tim Storey! In this episode, we are chatting with Tim Storey, acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach to top athletes, celebrities, and executives. Tim has inspired millions of people across the globe to create the future they desire. Featured on Oprah, Steve Harvey, and numerous other shows, Tim has helped people become honest with themselves to overcome the obstacles that are setting them back. In this week’s episode, we talk about Tim’s beginnings in Compton, how he became a great communicator, and his main principles: The Law of the Harvest and The Miracle Mindset. We’ll then dig deeper into how to find true direction in your life, dealing with outside pressures, overcoming difficult setbacks (especially in the era of COVID), and much more. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Sponsored by Podbean. Podbean is podcast hosting platform with all the features you need to start a podcast, promote your podcast, and monetize your podcast. For 1 month of free hosting visit: www.podbean.com/YAP Calls to Action:  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 Timestamps: 00:53 - The Thread That Connects Tim’s Endeavors01:58 - Mother Teresa's Influence on Tim03:19 - How Tim Became a Great Communicator04:45 - The Law of the Harvest07:29 - The Miracle Mindset and Perspectives 09:21 - The Miracle Mentality 11:31 - Living in the Moment16:51 - How to Find Direction in Life18:59 - Dealing With Pressure and Outside Influence21:12 - Tim’s Personal Story with Loss23:47 - Secret to Getting Out of a Setback 26:24 - The Way to Pick Yourself Up After the Effects of COVID28:44 - One of Tim’s Most Memorable Stories35:23 - The Secret to a Happy Life37:55 - Conversations Around Discrimination in 202040:37 - Story Behind John Lennon’s All We Need is Love42:47 - Don’t Be Dramatic in the Midst of Drama47:04 - Tim’s New Book, The Miracle Mentality 49:20 - Tim’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Tim’s Website: https://www.timstorey.com/Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial/?hl=en
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Dec 27, 2020 • 33min

YAPSnacks: Step Up Your Self-Care in 2021 With Hala

Are you struggling with self-care? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been grinding my butt off this past year. I’ve found myself working even harder in the pandemic as I’ve been having difficulty separating work from home. I’ve really been neglecting my self-care, and I know I’m not alone. It’s so important to make sure you take good care of your body, mind, and soul everyday, not just when you get sick. Learning how to master your environment, create a routine, eat right, reduce stress, exercise regularly, and take a time-out when you need it are touchstones of self-care that can help you stay healthy, happy, and productive.  Practicing self-care isn’t always easy. Me-time is usually last on the agenda. And we can sometimes feel guilty about taking the time required to take care of ourselves.   While getting started with self-care can be challenging, hopefully this #YAPSnacks episode leaves you inspired to take on more you-time this coming 2021. Sponsored by Snackmagic: Head over to www.SnackMagic.com and use promo code YAPSNACKS for 10% off your entire order.
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Dec 21, 2020 • 1h 13min

Marissa Orr: Lean Out - Women, Power and the Workplace | E94

You might have heard of the book Lean In… but have you heard of Lean Out ? In this week’s episode, we are talking with Marissa Orr, former Google and Facebook executive as well as the best-selling author of Lean Out. After spending 15 years working at today’s top tech giants, she transitioned her career to be a best-selling author and speaker across the globe. In today’s episode, we’ll first sort out the differences between Lean In and Lean Out, the gender stereotypes that burden many workplaces, and we’ll uncover old power structures that still hold true today. We’ll also discuss Marissa’s time at Google, her uncomfortable interactions at Facebook, and how to make a real difference no matter what obstacles you face! 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 Timestamps: 01:47 - Difference Between Lean in and Lean Out05:13 - Why We Have Gender Stereotypes9:02 - Why Aggressive Women Have Consequences12:00 - Google Personality Tests15:53 - Legacy Systems and Underlying Power Structures18:58 - Narrow Definitions and How to Get Outside Them25:55 - How Managers Can Make Real Change31:26 - Opinions on Ways COVID Has Changed the Workplace34:33 - Marissa’s Journey as a Speaker43:06 - How Facebook Wanted to Put Boundaries on Marissa’s Blog49:52 - Story of Marissa’s HR Nightmare55:21 - Why Marissa Stayed at Facebook For as Long as She Did56:37 - Why Women are So Competitive58:58 - Expectations After Marissa Published Her Book1:03:24 - Marissa’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Marissa’s Book, Lean Out: https://www.marissaorr.com/the-book/Marissa’s Podcast, Nice Girls Don’t Watch the Bachelor: https://nice-girls-dont-watch-the-bachelor.sounder.fm/Marissa’s Website: https://www.marissaorr.com/Marissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissaorrMarissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissabethorr/
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Dec 18, 2020 • 30min

YAPSnacks: Ultimate Guide to Podcast Monetization with Hala

Given Young and Profiting’s success, I always get asked how to secure sponsors and monetize a podcast. Truth is, there are many ways to make money from your podcast, and it really depends on the stage of your show, download counts, how niche you are and many other factors.  In this YAPSnacks I’ll be covering I have learned about podcast monetization the past two years like:   How to prepare before pitching your podcast Types of podcast sponsorships and commercial types The pros and cons of affiliate partnerships Monetization through lead generation   Sponsored by Snackmagic: Head over to www.SnackMagic.com and use promo code YAPSNACKS for 10% off your entire order.   #HappyHaladays Goodpods x SnackMagic Contest: There are 3 steps to be officially entered into the contest:  Download the Goodpods app: IOS & ANDROID  Follow me on Goodpods Listen to your favorite podcast so it gets shared to your feed The three podcasters with the most shares on Goodpods will be featured to the entire Goodpods community top of the year and they’ll be featured on my Linkedin profile to almost 70,000 followers, too! And to make things sweeter, we’ll be giving away 10 SnackMagic snack stashes to those who participated. Learn more
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Dec 14, 2020 • 59min

Kara Goldin, CEO of Hint: Building an Empire | E93

Want a Hint on how to start your own business?! In this episode, we are chatting with Kara Goldin, CEO and founder of Hint Inc., the leading unsweetened flavored water, as well as author of the book, Undaunted. Kara has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California. In this week’s episode, we’ll cover Kara’s beginnings at Time Inc. in circulation, how she was able to get 90+ interviews right after college, and how to stand out in your job. We’ll then dive deeper into why Kara decided to start Hint, her business philosophy of ‘building the airplane as you fly it,’ and why you shouldn’t put all of your energy into worrying about outcomes. Sponsored by Podbean. Podbean is podcast hosting platform with all the features you need to start a podcast, promote your podcast, and monetize your podcast. For 1 month of free hosting visit: www.podbean.com/YAP Calls to Action: 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 Bullet point list of key topics and the timestamps from the podcast episode: 01:21 - Kara’s Interview Experience Out of College10:30 - The Way Kara Landed Her Dream Job17:19 - How to Get By and Stand Out in the Beginning of Your Career22:57 - Kara’s Health Journey that Led to Hint40:01 - Build the Airplane as You Fly It43:46 - The Materialization of Hint From Business Plan to Reality54:02 - Why You Shouldn’t Worry About the Outcome54:31 - Kara’s Secret to Profiting in Life List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles:Kara’s New Book, Undaunted: https://karagoldin.com/undauntedKara’s Podcast, The Kara Goldin Show: https://karagoldin.com/podcastKara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/Kara’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/?hl=enHint Website: https://www.drinkhint.com/
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Dec 11, 2020 • 37min

YAPSnacks: 5 Steps To Start a Side Hustle with Hala

Hoping to start a side hustle this New Year? Today on YAP Snacks, Hala walks through the misconceptions of a side hustle and how to start one. She started YAP Media while working full-time, and knows the ins and outs of designing a lucrative side hustle. YAP Snack is a series of bite-size digestible and actionable content hosted by Hala Taha. This episode of YAP Snacks is sponsored by SnackMagic! Head over to www.snackmagic.com to buy WFH snacks for your team! 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
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Dec 9, 2020 • 1h 2min

YAPLive: Hala on Podcast Sponsorships, Hashtags and Writing Engaging Content | Uncut Version

Hala hopped on LinkedIn Live for an impromptu session where listeners and fans asked her about podcast sponsorships, how to properly promote your podcast, and how she first got into podcasting. 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
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Dec 7, 2020 • 59min

Lauren Berger: Get Your Life Together | E92

Meet the Career Queen!In this week’s episode, we are talking with Lauren Berger, CEO and founder of both Intern Queen and Career Queen as well as author of the book, Get It Together. Lauren has helped over 6 million people be connected to internships and jobs to ultimately help them find their dream career.In this episode, we’ll talk about Lauren’s beginnings as an intern herself, why she started Intern Queen, and how she created momentum for the site. We’ll also discuss key, easy insights on how to stay organized, time management advice, and the mindset of Method Over Mood. Sponsored by Podbean. Podbean is podcast hosting platform with all the features you need to start a podcast, promote your podcast, and monetize your podcast. For 1 month of free hosting visit: www.podbean.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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 02:56 - All About Lauren04:27 - Lauren’s Internship Experience08:12 - Where Lauren Focused Her Internships10:52- Transitioning from Intern to Full Time14:39 - How Lauren Started Intern Queen’s Momentum22:57 - Importance of Self-Love26:22 - How to Sort Out Priorities35:05 - Ways That Lauren Stays Organized34:22 - Advice on Time Management37:53 - Learning Self-Discipline42:00 - Method Over Mood45:36 - How to Deal with Rejection50:12 - Lauren’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Lauren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbergerLauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internqueen/Intern Queen Website: https://www.internqueen.com/Career Queen Website: https://www.careerqueen.com/
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Nov 30, 2020 • 1h

Dr. Steven Gundry: The Plant Paradox | E91

How can the Plant Paradox change your life? Listen on to find out! In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Steven Gundry, a cardiothoracic surgeon turned wellness and nutrition guru. After operating on many people with preventable health conditions, Dr. Gundry turned his focus to nutrition to help his patients avoid surgery. He is also a top researcher and author focused on cutting-edge human nutrition. In today’s episode, we’ll discuss Dr. Gundry’s transition from surgery to wellness, the proven plant paradox and why you should pay attention to what you’re eating. We’ll then dive deeper into diet secrets, why all organic may not be good for you, why you should limit your fruit intake, and other foods you should watch out for. 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 Timestamps: 01:12 - How Dr. Gundry Transitioned From Surgery to Wellness11:02 - Dealing with Naysayers14:33 - What is the Plant Paradox?19:31 - The Truth About Beans23:42 - Why Not All Organic is Good28:51 - All about Rice and Whole Grains30:45 - Bleach in Our Food Products32:27 - Why You Should Give Fruit ‘The Boot’ 39:20 - Alternatives to Current Eating Habits42:22 - We Are What Our Food Eats45:14 - What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?49:16 - Dr. Gundy’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Mentioned in the Show: Dr. Gundry’s Website: https://drgundry.com/Dr. Gundry’s Supplements Line: https://gundrymd.com/Dr. Gundy’s Podcast: https://drgundry.com/the-dr-gundry-podcast/Dr. Gundry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/
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Nov 23, 2020 • 1h 3min

Tim Salau: The American Dream | E90

How will you thrive in the future of work? This week, we’re talking with Tim Salau, aka Mr. Future of Work, who is CEO and Co-founder of the Guide app, a B2B Learning & Talent Development app helping remote teams and knowledge workers learn anytime, anywhere, on-demand. Tim is an author, investor, accomplished international keynote speaker, product leader and tech influencer. Before founding Guide, he led product and innovation with 4 global Fortune 500 companies: Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and WeWork, coaching CEOs, executives, and government leaders on how they can transform their workforce to thrive in the Future of Work. Tune in to learn how Tim’s childhood experience as an immigrant from Nigeria helped shape him into the man he is today, and how he stayed on a straight path while growing up in the worst part of Houston. We’ll also cover how to advocate for yourself in your career, the difference between good and bad company culture, and Tim’s signature P.I.E. principle to build your brand community.  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 Timestamps: 01:56 - Tim’s Childhood & Immigration Story05:25 - Why Community is so Important09:15 - How Tim Rose Above Adversity in Houston13:52 - The Reason Tim Turned to Basketball as a Child17:59 - Why Being Competitive Isn’t Necessary22:56 - Purpose Behind Tim’s Dual Degrees26:10 - How Tim Landed a Google Internship33:17 - Tim’s Story with Microsoft and How to Advocate for Yourself36:53 - How Companies Can Improve D&I Strategies41:34 - Good Culture vs. Bad Culture44:47 - What is a Legacy Project? 49:15 - The PIE Principle54:20 - Tim’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Tim’s Website: https://www.timsalau.com/Tim’s App, Guide: guideapp.coBig Black Tea: https://bigblacktea.com/Tim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsalau/Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timsalau/

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