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

We enter into negotiations big and small every day! Our ability to navigate these negotiations is often the deciding factor in us getting what we want or not getting what we want. But just the thought of “entering into a negotiation with someone” can be uncomfortable or even intimidating. We picture ourselves stuck in a win/lose scenario that ends with us being a winner or a loser. My guests today...

Ever wonder how Netflix became the giant it is today?   In this episode, we are chatting with Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. Marc is a veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. As founding CEO of Netflix, he laid much of the groundwork for a service that’s grown to 150 million subscribers and fundamentally altered how the world experiences media.   Marc’s car...

Join Hala Taha for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with LELA (Lived Experienced Leaders Alliance). They will discuss the ongoing fight against human trafficking and how communities can better serve those impacted by exploitation.   **Meet the panel**   Rayanne Irving - Rayanne Irving is a survivor of human trafficking, spending six months as a teenager, forced to work for street gangs a...

Join Rich Cardona, Hala, Dorie Clark, Chase Hughes, Mark Bowden, and more as they talk about what makes a good personal brand and why it's so important to have a presence in today's digital world!   This episode is sponsored by Castbox and Podbean!   Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin...

Create your own life!   In this episode, we are talking with Jeremy Ryan Slate, a top podcaster, PR expert, and author. Jeremy is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. It is consistently a top-rated podcast and has been downloaded over 2.5 million times. The Create Your Own Life Podcast was named one of the top 26 podcasts for entrepren...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, join Hala for a Live Recorded Young and Profiting Episode with world-renowned mental health experts to discuss insights and break the stigma surrounding these invisible enemies experienced by so many across the globe. Sponsored by Talkspace. Get $100 off your first month with code "CLUB": https://bit.ly/3ycazFx   **Meet the Panel**   Dr. Robin Smith Autho...

It's time to start paying attention to WHEN. This week Hala yaps with Daniel Pink, author of 4 NYT best-sellers, former speech writer for Al Gore and tv host.  This episode takes a deep dive on his book “WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing." Stay tuned in to learn how different times of the day impacts your productivity, how to get over your afternoon slumps and how to effectively use b...

Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Dr. Jack Schafer Former FBI Agent. They will discuss his experience with domestic and international criminals and the tactics he used to extract the truth.   Social Media:   Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofiting Reach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.com Follow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ F...

Are NFTs a Fad or the future of art?   Today on YAP Snacks, Hala takes you on a journey to learn about NFTs, the cryptoart that top entrepreneurs and investors are backing as the next big thing that shouldn’t be dismissed similar to the dot com boom in the late 90s.   NFTs are the latest cryptocurrency phenomenon to enter the mainstream – they turn digital works of art and other collectibles into...

I know you are going to want to take notes on today's episode. I have a business and marketing powerhouse on the show today and her story of grit and grace is so powerful.   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,...

Did you know that the Mind and the Brain are two separate things?!    In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Caroline Leaf, a best-selling author and cognitive neuroscientist. Since the early 1980s, Dr. Caroline has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplastic...

Technology is becoming more and more addictive, is that a bad thing, or is it up to us to set boundaries for ourselves, so we don’t overuse these products?   Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Nir Eyal, author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products. They will discuss creating beneficial behaviors while educating listeners on how to build healthy habits in their o...

Get ready to think positive!    In this episode, we are talking with Jon Gordon, a best-selling author and speaker. Jon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. He is the author of 23 books including 10 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter which was...

Can we fight off diseases and help cure illness through the power of AI?   Join Hala for a Live Young and Profiting Podcast Episode with Naveen Jain, founder of Viome. He will discuss the ongoing fight against chronic disease using AI analysis of microbiome and nutrition.   **Meet the panel**   Naveen Jain   Naveen Jain is driven to solve the world's biggest challenges through innovation. A man wh...

Hear From Holocaust Survivor and Psychologist, Dr. Edith Eger!    In this episode, we are chatting with Dr. Edith Eger, a best-selling author, psychologist, and survivor of the Holocaust. In 1944, she was taken to Auschwitz as a teenager and separated from her parents, who were taken to the gas chamber. Surviving on her bravery and imagination, she was able to stay alive until American soldiers li...

How can you break into the tech industry and land a successful career doing something that you love?   Today on the show Hala is joined by industry experts, top recruiters and career coaches to discuss how you can more effectively land those interviews in the tech field, and how you can blow them away during that interview.    The tech industry has been strong over the last several years: IT unemp...

Future Proof Yourself!    In today’s episode, we are chatting with Jay Samit, a best selling author, entrepreneur and digital media innovator. He is the author of best-selling book, Disrupt You, as well as his new book, Future Proofing You. He has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for startups, advises Fortune 500 firms, transformed entire industries, revamped government institutions, and for...

Will Clubhouse stick around for the long haul?   Today on the show Hala is joined by top moderators, influencers, social media executives and club owners to talk about the future of Clubhouse and if it will stick around once all of the “big dogs” like Slack, Twitter and LinkedIn come in and copy it.    We’re also talking about the new tipping feature on Clubhouse, how people are currently monetizi...

How can you optimize Clubhouse to make the most out of your experience?   Today on the show Hala is joined by top moderators, influencers, social media executives and club owners to talk about how Clubhouse first got started and where it has gone in the many months of skyrocketing popularity! With the anticipated rollout of all new Android users just around the corner, Clubhouse experts trying to...

Manifest your success with the right mindset! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Natasha Grano, a massive Instagram influencer, mindset coach and motivational speaker. In just two years, Natasha grew her Instagram to 1.2 Million followers after researching social media growth strategies for almost three years. Natasha has helped thousands of people to learn the art of manifestation to improv...

Is alternative meat the future of food?    In today’s episode, we are chatting with Olivia Fox Cabane, a best selling author, public speaker, and co-founder of Kindearth. Tech. Olivia is known as the author of The Charisma Myth and her upcoming release, The Genius Myth. She has taught leadership, innovation, genius, and charisma at Harvard, Yale, MIT, and the United Nations. She previously worked...

How can diversity and inclusion help your company?   The bottom line: it motivates people and is shown to have a positive financial impact!   In today’s episode, we are chatting with Vernā Myers, VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, Harvard-trained lawyer, and founder of the Vernā Myers Company. Vernā is a best-selling author and is known as a cultural change catalyst, influencer, thought leader,...

In today's show, Hala Taha is joined by a panel of experts like David Nurse, Dr. Ethan Kross, Mateo Franceschetti and Dr. Meeta Singh Mohindra to discuss on how to Optimise Your life in terms of Productivity, Focus, Mental Health and Physical Health. Listen to this episode in full and absorb all the knowledge from this episode to step up your life.   Social Media:   Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram...

Want to start a business but not sure where (or how) to start?!   In today’s episode, we are talking with Josh Kaufman, best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube. His research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The At...

Want to start a business but not sure where (or how) to start?!   In today’s episode, we are talking with Josh Kaufman, best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube. His research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The At...