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

For many high achievers, outward success often doesn’t lead to true fulfillment, especially when decision-making isn’t guided by a strong sense of purpose. Robert Glazer believes the key to overcoming this challenge is aligning your actions with your core values. Without this alignment, even the most successful can feel lost or directionless. This insight inspired his new book, The Compass Within....

Lisa Bilyeu’s mindset was once shaped by deep insecurity and an early toxic relationship that left her doubting her worth. This lack of self-belief later kept her “stuck in a box” as a housewife for eight years, afraid to chase her full potential. Realizing she wasn’t living the life she wanted, she embarked on a journey of personal development, built radical confidence from within, and co-founded...

Now on Spotify Video! Hala Taha’s journey into entrepreneurship began after repeated rejections from gatekeepers at Hot 97 and MTV. While at Disney, she was overlooked despite her corporate accomplishments. Realizing that waiting for others’ permission was limiting her potential, she scaled her podcast from a side hustle into a multi-million-dollar business. Today, she runs YAP Media, with over 50...

Arthur Brooks once overheard a famous elderly man on a plane confess to his wife that, despite wealth, health, and great success, he felt his life was meaningless. This moment sparked Arthur’s curiosity about why some high achievers succeed yet struggle with happiness,  loneliness, and declining fulfillment as they age. Determined to understand this, he set out to decode the psychology of lasting...

Small businesses have become the number one target for cyber attacks, yet most entrepreneurs don’t realize how vulnerable they are until it’s too late. One attack could wipe out years of growth and instantly damage customer trust. In this episode, presented by Bitdefender, Ramon explains why cybersecurity is essential for small business owners and how they can protect their business from today’s d...

A resilient mindset is forged in life’s toughest moments, and Tim Storey knows this all too well. Despite growing up in poverty and losing his father and sister at a young age, he refused to remain stuck in pain and limitation. With guidance from mentors and the power of self-motivation, he rose above hardship and has become a renowned speaker and life coach, transforming the lives of both celebri...

When Ben Greenfield saw how the relentless pursuit of business success often leads to poor health, unfulfillment, and broken relationships, he chose a different path. By prioritizing faith, family, and wellness over business, he built a holistic biohacking approach that combines ancestral wisdom with modern science to achieve life balance. Now, he teaches others how to apply these principles in th...

Many modern families sit too much, eat mostly processed foods, and rarely connect with each other or their environment. Ben Greenfield has seen how these habits quietly undermine health and longevity. He believes true wellness comes from balancing diet, building connection, and blending ancestral habits with the thoughtful use of modern science and biohacking tools. In this episode, Ben shares his...

Financial freedom didn’t come easy for Grant Cardone. Raised by a single mother after his father’s early death, he saw firsthand how financial insecurity traps the middle class and vowed to break the cycle. Using unconventional strategies  like "storing money" instead of saving, living off passive income, and scaling investments, he built a multi-billion-dollar empire. In this episode, Grant share...

Early in his career, Grant Cardone thought too small, chased the wrong opportunities, and stayed stuck in a business that couldn’t scale. Realizing he needed bigger goals and stronger negotiation skills, he adopted the 10X mindset and mastered the art of selling. Today, he is the founder and CEO of multiple businesses, including Cardone Capital, managing over $5 billion in assets. In this episode,...

Now on Spotify Video! When Hala Taha started her podcast as a side hustle, she struggled with the same challenges most creators face: low discoverability, no clear path to monetization, and limited marketing know-how. Determined to succeed, she mastered the business side of podcasting by learning SEO, social media growth, and sponsorship strategies. This transformed Young and Profiting into a top-...

Scott Trench once felt limited in a corporate job, questioning whether financial freedom before retirement was even possible. Afraid of wasting decades climbing the corporate ladder for incremental raises at the cost of his freedom, he embraced frugality, disciplined saving, and smart investing. By the age of 27, he had achieved financial independence. In this episode, Scott shares his Financial I...

When eight-year-old David Eagleman fell from a roof, his brain created the illusion that time slowed down during the 0.6-second fall. This accident sparked his lifelong fascination with human psychology and how the brain constructs our perception of time and reality, ultimately shaping his path as a leading neuroscientist. In this episode, David explores the concepts of time perception, sensory su...

Recognizing the shortcomings of popular health advice, Dan Buettner set out to solve the mystery of why some communities live to 100 and beyond without chronic disease, while others face shorter lives burdened by illness. Through decades of research, he uncovered the transformative power of Blue Zones: environments that naturally promote health, happiness, and longevity. In this episode, Dan share...

Hala Taha gave up everything for her dream job in radio. She worked for free, dropped out of college, and showed up every day for three years at Hot 97 with blind faith, only to be quietly fired and blackballed from the industry she loved. With no way back, entrepreneurship and personal branding became her lifeline. She built her own brand, grew her own audience, and transformed rejection into a m...

Now on Spotify Video! Are you struggling to move up in your career, get noticed in the workplace, or find the right opportunities for success? Without influence, professionals risk being overlooked and stuck in their careers, no matter how hard they work. In this episode, presented by MasterClass, Hala Taha reveals how to build influence at work and accelerate career development. You’ll hear insig...

Despite having the outward signs of success, Dr. John Delony was quietly battling severe anxiety and mental health struggles. He felt disconnected from his wife, leaned on caffeine to power through the day, and relied on sleep aids to make it through the night. When he finally admitted he had reached his breaking point, it set him on a journey of self-healing, positivity, and lasting happiness. In...

Trapped in corporate life and chasing external validation, Amy Porterfield faced the life-changing decision to either stay safe in her job or take the leap into entrepreneurship. Choosing the latter, she quit her job, became an entrepreneur, and built a multi-million-dollar online business. In this episode, Amy shares her secret to starting a business and achieving lasting freedom in entrepreneurs...

A few years after being voted 'least likely to succeed' in high school, Brandon Dawson defied expectations by scaling his first company from zero to $75 million. Since then, he has built and sold multiple nine-figure businesses. As the co-founder of Cardone Ventures, he helps entrepreneurs build wealth, scale effectively, and lead with purpose. In this episode, Brandon reveals why 97% of businesse...

In 2018, Hala Taha launched the Young and Profiting podcast while still working her corporate job, laying the foundation for YAP Media. What began as a side hustle has grown into a top-ranked entrepreneurship podcast, a powerful personal brand, and a thriving podcast and social media agency. In this special 7 Years of YAP series, Hala joins Jamar Jones on The Foureva Podcast to share the exact str...

Now on Spotify Video! After facing early career setbacks and limited growth opportunities in corporate, Hala Taha turned to LinkedIn and podcasting to build her personal brand. By mastering content marketing and audience engagement, she rose to become a top LinkedIn influencer and podcast host, transforming her side hustle into a thriving media empire. In this episode, Hala joins Jeremy Miner on t...

When the 2008 financial crisis nearly wiped out his freelance web design business, Nathan Barry began creating and selling digital products in search of more sustainable income. As his audience grew, he became frustrated with email tools that didn’t cater to creators like him. This frustration led to the creation of Kit, an email platform with over $40 million in annual revenue, designed specifica...

As a young neuroscientist studying brain health, Dr. Caroline Leaf was made to believe that the mind couldn’t change the brain. However, while treating traumatic brain injuries, she challenged this belief and spent decades researching neuroplasticity. Her groundbreaking work not only proved that the mind can rewire the brain, but that it can also detox negative thoughts and improve mental health c...

After 25 years in clinical mental health and neuropsychology, Dr. Caroline Leaf recognized that many patients needed fast, actionable tools, not just long-term therapy, to manage stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. This insight led to her new book, Help in a Hurry, which offers science-backed techniques for real-time self-healing and mindset control. In this episode, Caroline shares immediate, practic...

Starting a business in New York City means relentless hustle, fierce competition, and zero margin for error. Jamila and Ali Wright, Adriana Carrig, Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, and Becky Lin knew this well and were ready to put in the work. But when the pandemic hit and the world shut down, they had to pivot to scale. In this episode, hosted by Hala Taha at the iconic Apple Soho Store as part of a Today...