Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast

When Jay Samit was in his early 20s, he maxed out his credit cards designing a new machine for reading lottery tickets. However, his design was beaten by a competitor who was bribing the judges. When he flew back to L.A., he realized that his kiosk design would be perfect for airports. He turned his failure into an opportunity to solve another problem. Since then, Jay has been helping business owners and leaders solve problems by teaching them how to develop a disruptive mindset. In this episode of YAPClassic, Jay breaks down how to cultivate a disruptive mindset in both your professional and personal life. 

Jay Samit is an entrepreneur, thought leader, and international bestselling author. He is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. He raises hundreds of millions of dollars for startups, sells companies to Fortune 500 companies, and transforms entire industries with his expertise in disruption and entrepreneurship. 

In this episode, Hala and Jay will discuss: 

- Jay’s definition of a disruptive business

- How Jay invented the airport kiosk

- An exercise you can do to practice disruptive innovation

- How to develop 90 business ideas in 30 days

- Why you should kill your business ideas

- Failing vs. failure

- Why do most restaurants fail?

- The importance of internal disruption

- How to rewire negative conditioning 

- Why “no money” is no excuse

- The science of positive thinking

- How to stand out in the age of AI

- And other topics…

Jay Samit is a dynamic entrepreneur and intrepreneur who is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation. Described by Wired magazine as “having the coolest job in the industry,” he raises hundreds of millions of dollars for startups, sells companies to Fortune 500 firms, transforms entire industries, revamps government institutions, and for three decades continues to be at the forefront of global trends.

A former NASDAQ company CEO and Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte, Jay helped grow pre-IPO companies such as LinkedIn, held senior management roles at EMI, Sony, and Universal Studios, pioneered breakthrough advancements in mobile video, robotics, internet advertising, e-commerce, social networks, eBooks, and digital music that are used by billions of consumers every day.

Resources Mentioned: 

Jay’s Website: https://jaysamit.com/

Jay’s Books: https://jaysamit.com/books/

Jay’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysamit/ 

Jay’s X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaysamit?lang=en 

Jay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysamit/ 

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As a preschool teacher in her twenties, Tiffany Aliche was off to a good start in her career. Then, she was the victim of a scam that left her deep in debt, and she got laid off from her teaching job during the recession. Tiffany moved in with her parents and started over, learned from her financial mistakes, and then helped friends and family learn from them as well. Now she has inspired and educated millions through her financial wisdom as the “Budgetnista.” In this episode, Tiffany shares her “Budgetnista” story, a preview of her new book Made Whole, and some practical ways to succeed financially.

Tiffany Aliche is an award-winning teacher of financial education and America's favorite personal financial educator. She co-hosts the financial podcast, Brown Ambition, and is the author of the bestselling book Get Good with Money.

In this episode, Hala and Tiffany will discuss:

- How her world was turned upside down by a scam

- How she dug herself out of a $300,000 hole

- Growing her profile on Facebook

- Her tips on achieving financial wholeness

- Putting together your “baby budget”

- How to smartly reduce your expenses

- How to save like a squirrel

- The benefits of having a “noodle budget”

- What types of insurance are right for you

- And other topics…

Tiffany Aliche, founder of “The Budgetnista”, is an award-winning teacher of financial education and America's favorite personal financial educator. She co-hosts the financial podcast, Brown Ambition. Her financial advice has been featured on Good Morning America, the TODAY show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, FORBES, and other media outlets. Tiffany is also the author of the bestselling book Get Good with Money, and her newest book is called Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals.

Resources Mentioned: 

Tiffany’s Website: https://thebudgetnista.com

Tiffany’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thebudgetnista/

Tiffany’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBudgetnista

Tiffany’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/

Tiffany’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBudgetnista

Tiffany’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/budgetnista

Tiffany’s Podcast (Brown Ambition): https://brownambitionpodcast.com

Tiffany’s best-selling book Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Good-Money-Becoming-Financially/dp/0593232747/

 Tiffany’s newest book Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals: https://thebudgetnista.com/order-made-whole/

Hala on Brown Ambition, Episode No. 382: Podcast Princess, Business Baddie ft.Hala Taha: https://podcasts.apple.com/lc/podcast/podcast-princess-business-baddie-ft-hala-taha-ep-382/id1039708229?i=1000632525549

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Chase Hughes became disturbingly aware of serious issues that plagued our intelligence operations. From interrogation to asset recruiting, our national intelligence personnel were getting training that was no better than what they could have gleaned from a YouTube video. He began to develop a map for influence and behavior profiling to enable people in our agencies to read humans and influence their behavior. In this episode of YAPClassic, Chase breaks down several advanced human behavior concepts, like how to read someone’s blink rate, what questions to ask yourself when meeting someone new, and why authority is so important when gaining influence. 

Chase Hughes is a leading behavior expert in the United States and bestselling author. He teaches elite groups, government agencies, and police behavior science skills including behavior profiling, nonverbal analysis, deception detection, interrogation, and advanced behavioral investigation. 

In this episode, Hala and Chase will discuss: 

- Why body language is important 

- The Firewall Delusion & The Milgram Experiment

- The importance of authority when gaining influence

- How to learn to read body language

- What a person’s blink rate means

- 6 questions to ask yourself during every conversation

- The 5 mastery zones of authority 

- The stages of confidence

- How issues in your personal life leak out through nonverbal communication

- The secret to networking

- And other topics…

Chase Hughes is a leading behavior expert in the United States and the #1 bestselling author of two books on tactical behavior skills. He is the author of the worldwide #1 bestselling book on advanced persuasion, influence, and behavior profiling.

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Chase teaches elite groups, government agencies, and police behavior science skills including behavior profiling, nonverbal analysis, deception detection, interrogation, and advanced behavioral investigation. His PEACE 4A course is a critical, life-saving course designed for law enforcement, and his Human Tradecraft course is specifically designed for intelligence operations personnel who depend heavily on serious human behavior skills.

Resources Mentioned: 

Chase’s Website:https://www.chasehughes.com/ 

Chase’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chase-Hughes/author/B06VW1H89K?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 

Chase’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasehughesofficial/ 

Chase’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/thechasehughes?lang=en 

Chase’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasehughesofficial/ 

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Over the past few decades, will.i.am has made a name for himself in a variety of fields. He is perhaps most well-known as the founder and lead member of the Black Eyed Peas. But he is also an experienced tech entrepreneur, creative innovator, futurist, and philanthropist. For years, he has invested in software and operating systems incorporating AI, natural language understanding, and voice computing, and is now the founder & CEO of his own AI company, FYI. In this episode, will.i.am will share how he first got interested in technology, his optimism around AI and where it’s going, and much more.

will.i.am is a singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame as a member of the successful hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas, and his career in music spans over three decades. He is also the Founder & CEO of FYI and has also been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including his own foundation, the i.am Angel Foundation, which focuses on education and the arts.

In this episode, Hala and will.i.am will discuss:

- Pursuing his creative dreams

- Getting his first record deal

- What being a futurist means to him

- Playing his music on Mars

- Starting a robotics program in his neighborhood

- How he got started in AI

- Investing in early-stage AI companies

- Features of his new app FYI.AI

- The fourth industrial revolution

- Why he’s optimistic about AI

- Creating tech jobs in underserved communities

- Future of organic human-made music

- And other topics…

will.i.am is a singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to fame as a member of the successful hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas. His career in music spans over three decades, and he has released several successful solo albums, including “Los Angeles” and “#willpower.” He has also produced and written songs for numerous artists, including Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Lopez. In addition to his music career, will.i.am has also ventured into fashion with his clothing line i.am, and has been a judge on the reality TV show "The Voice." He is also the Founder & CEO of FYI and has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including his own foundation, the i.am Angel Foundation, which focuses on education and the arts.

Resources Mentioned:

will.i.am’s Website: https://will.i.am/

will.i.am’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-i-am-541989267/

will.i.am’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamwill

will.i.am’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamwill/

will.i.am’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/will.i.am/

will.i.am’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/085pc2PYOi8bGKj0PNjekA

will.i.am’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVCdOaiHD05nGQm9tf1SEzw 

Make a donation to the i.am Angel Foundation: https://www.iamangelfoundation.org/

Learn more about FYI.AI: https://fyi.me/

 Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be Rocking That Body (Official Music Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUFsQ5lTo6g

 YAP Episode 241: Mo Gawdat: Ex-Google Officer Warns About the Dangers of AI, Urges All to Prepare Now! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mo-gawdat-ex-google-officer-warns-about-the-dangers/id1368888880?i=1000625908524

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When the pandemic struck in 2020, Hala Taha’s role model, her father, died a tragic death from COVID-19. He was still a well-respected doctor and was in the middle of writing a book when he died. His death reminded Hala that life is too short to act small, so she launched YAP Media, a multimillion-dollar media agency that serves some of the biggest names in the business and entrepreneurship space. In this episode of YAPClassic, you’ll hear Hala’s first public speaking engagement at the 2022 MIT Gathering of Titans Conference, where she discusses her come-up story, her struggles with oppression and rejection, and why you should believe that life is limitless. 

In this episode, Hala will discuss: 

- How Hala’s father pulled his family out of poverty

- When Hala realized she was different

- How learning about the Law of Attraction changed Hala’s life

- Why Hala was blackballed from the radio industry

- When Hala gave up the belief that life is limitless

- Becoming an intrapreneur within an organization 

- How the death of Hala’s father pushed her in a new direction 

- The right way to deal with gatekeepers

- The importance of finding your talent stack

- Why you should embrace the idea of death

- Will social media fizzle out? 

- How to help underrepresented and oppressed communities

- And other topics…

Hala Taha is the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a top-rated media agency serving clients in the business and self-improvement industries. She’s also the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, the number one business and education podcast across all apps. Prior to finding success in the podcast industry, she started the Young Employee Network at Hewlett-Packard and founded the popular entertainment blog, The Sorority of Hip-Hop. 

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Pat Flynn lost what he thought was his dream job as an architect during the 2008 financial crisis. But that setback led him to launch several successful online businesses and build a following of millions around the world. In this episode, Pat is going to give some pointers on marketing and how to build your audience and online business the smart way, including how to create your own superfans and multiple passive income streams.

Pat Flynn is a serial entrepreneur, industry influencer, author, and startup advisor. He is the founder of Smart Passive Income, or SPI, and the host of the Smart Passive Income podcast.

In this episode, Hala and Pat will discuss:

- How he lost his dream job, but found his passion

- The lightbulb moment behind his online business

- His journey from blogging to multi-platform business

- Developing community-powered courses

- New trends in affiliate marketing

- How to build a community of superfans

- Why superfans can accelerate the growth of your business

- How to learn your audience’s language

- Whether to mix your personal life with your personal brand

- Ways to make your audience feel special

- Integrating your audience as co-creators

- And other topics…

Pat Flynn is a father, husband, and entrepreneur who lives and works in San Diego, CA. He owns several successful online businesses and is a professional blogger, keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and host of the Smart Passive Income podcast. He is also the founder of Smart Passive Income or SPI.

Resources Mentioned:

Pat’s Website: https://patflynn.com/

Pat’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patflynn3/

Pat’s YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGk1LitxAZVnqQn0_nt5qxw

Pat’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatFlynn

Pat’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patflynn/

Pat’s Podcast: The Smart Passive Income Podcast

Pat’s Courses: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/all-access/

Pat’s book Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business: https://www.amazon.com/Superfans-Stand-Tribe-Successful-Business/dp/1949709469/

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It all started with a three-page vision statement for Joey Zwillinger and his company, Allbirds, which is revolutionizing the footwear industry with its eco-friendly and sustainable products. Joey and his co-founder Tim Brown set out to emulate nature’s brilliant design skills by creating the now iconic Wool Runner, a shoe made from Merino wool, and to create a sustainable global company in the process. In this episode, the latest in a limited series sponsored by Shopify, Joey shares some of the challenges that Allbirds faced, the technology that transformed their direct-to-consumer business into a global brand, and how to align mission with profitability.

Joey Zwillinger is the CEO and Co-Founder of Allbirds, which uses wool to create sustainable footwear. He has long been passionate about making things from renewable resources, which led him to start Allbirds with New Zealander Tim Brown and begin tackling sustainability issues in the footwear industry. Working together, Tim and Joey crafted a revolutionary wool fabric made specifically for footwear, resulting in an entirely new category of shoes inspired by natural materials.

In this episode, Hala and Joey will discuss:

- How competitive sports translates into business

- Finding a career with meaning and impact

- The importance of constraints to creativity

- Aligning your mission and profitability

- Learning innovation from nature

- Founding a purpose-focused company

- Launching Allbirds with the Shopify platform

- The secrets to a million-dollar launch

- Breaking through in a noisy marketplace

- And other topics…

Joey Zwillinger is the CEO and Co-Founder of Allbirds, which uses wool to create sustainable footwear. Prior to co-founding Allbirds, he spent six years at biotech firm Terravia (formerly Solazyme, Inc.) leading its renewable chemical business, developing and selling high-performance algae-based chemicals into various industries such as CPG, personal care, and industrials. He has long been passionate about making things from renewable resources, which led him to start Allbirds with New Zealander Tim Brown and begin tackling sustainability issues in the footwear industry.

Resources Mentioned:

 Joey’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jzwillinger/

Allbirds Website: https://www.Allbirds.com/

Allbirds Twitter: https://twitter.com/Allbirds

Allbirds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Allbirds/

Allbirds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareAllbirds 

Zingerman’s Deli's Mission and Guiding Principles: https://www.zingermanscommunity.com/about-us/mission-guiding-principles/

Why and How Visioning Works by Ari Weinzweig, founder of Zingerman's Deli: https://www.zingtrain.com/article/why-and-how-visioning-works/

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Jen Gottlieb was living what she thought was her dream: she was living in New York and had a role on a major television show. Then, in the span of a single week, her show got canceled and her cheating boyfriend left her for one of her friends, and Jen was left holding the pieces. But Jen turned her breakdown into a transformation, launching her own successful career and company, and today she helps business owners, coaches, and experts gain the confidence and skills they need to discover their own passions. In today’s episode, Jen will share some tips and strategies for raising your profile and authority as an entrepreneur and how to find the perfect opportunities that align with your goals.

Jen Gottlieb is an entrepreneur, host of the I Dare You Podcast, and co-founder of the award-winning Super Connector Media. With a successful five-year stint as a VH1 host and career as a Broadway actress under her belt, Jen now teaches business owners how to build their own profitable brands. She is also the author of the new book BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream.

In this episode, Hala and Jen will discuss:

- Finding your purpose when you’ve hit rock bottom

- Figuring out your “lean in” story

- Why AI is more profound than fire and electricity

- How to leverage AI to build your brand

- How to better command authority

- Why visibility is your responsibility

- Showcasing your credibility markers

- How to think about paid vs. earned media

- Amplifying your media impact

- How to follow up and build connections

- And other topics…

Jen Gottlieb is an entrepreneur, host of the I Dare You Podcast, and co-founder of the award-winning Super Connector Media. With a successful five-year stint as a VH1 host and career as a Broadway actress under her belt, Jen now teaches business owners how to build their own profitable brands. Jen is a sought-after speaker and has shared the stage with top thought leaders and celebrities, including Gary Vaynerchuck, Snoop Dogg, and Martha Stewart. Her work has been featured in major publications like Forbes, Business Insider, Maxim, and Women's Health, among others. She is also the author of the new book BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream.

Resources Mentioned:

Jen’s Website: https://jengottlieb.com/

Jen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jengottlieb/

Jen’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jen_gottlieb

Jen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/?hl=en

Jen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb

Jen’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk73vlEj-GL-qtodvVfxHFQ

I Dare You Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dare-you/id1648379896

Jen’s new book: BE SEEN: Find Your Voice. Build Your Brand. Live Your Dream: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401972586?tag=namespacebran417-20

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Karissa Bodnar was in her early twenties and working her way up the cosmetic ladder, from a make-up artist at Sephora to Clarisonic and then to L’Oréal. But when she hit a brick wall after losing a close friend to cancer at 24, she came to the realization that she had to stop waiting around and build the beauty company of her dreams. She started her own company from her one-bedroom apartment, taking orders herself and making product formulas on her kitchen counter. That company, Thrive Causemetics, is now a multimillion-dollar business, selling “clean” cosmetics that can be worn by everyone. In this episode, Karissa shares the details of the stages of her entrepreneurial journey and how she was able to get her company from the kitchen counter to where it is today.

Karissa Bodnar is a makeup artist, beauty product designer (cosmetic chemist), formulator, and entrepreneur. She launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand, in 2015. Karissa’s passion for empowering individuals through beauty has also taken her from backstage at New York Fashion Week to working with a roster of high-profile clients.

In this episode, Hala and Karissa will discuss:

- Her early hustles on a farm in rural Washington

- How cosmetics gave her confidence

- How personal tragedy sparked a new direction

- The importance of “clean” cosmetics

- Why scarcity drives focus

- How to build a side hustle without quiet quitting

- Using Shopify and finding her initial sales channels

- Going 100 percent direct-to-consumer

- Naming products after her own customers

- And other topics…

Karissa Bodnar is a makeup artist, beauty product designer (cosmetic chemist), formulator, and entrepreneur. She launched Thrive Causemetics, a vegan direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand, in 2015. Prior to starting the company, she worked as a product developer at L'Oreal in the premium skincare and color cosmetics category. Her "clean" cosmetics can be worn by people with compromised immune systems. Karissa’s passion for empowering individuals through beauty has also taken her from backstage at New York Fashion Week to working with a roster of high-profile clients.

Resources Mentioned:

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Karissa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karissa-bodnar-0413899/ 

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Growing up, Harley Finkelstein had a passion for entrepreneurship. He became one of the first vendors on Shopify, and his T-shirt company became a survival tool for him in college. He realized that he could never see himself working for anyone else. Harley is now the President of Shopify and a respected entrepreneur. In this episode, Harley unpacks his lifelong journey as a serial entrepreneur. He will explain why we are currently in an entrepreneurial renaissance and how to thrive in the new “connect to consumer” world.  

Harley Finkelstein is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the President of Shopify. Harley is an Advisor to Felicis Ventures and one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den. He received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was inducted into the Order of Ottawa. Harley starred on Discovery Channel’s I Quit, and recently co-founded Firebelly, a modern high-end tea brand. 

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- Becoming one of the first vendors on Shopify

- How Shopify revolutionized online business

- The Entrepreneurial Renaissance

- Why more women are becoming entrepreneurs

- Reverse engineering your business momentum

- Why Harley co-created Firebelly Tea

- The Connect to Consumer Era

- Why 2023 is the year of the entrepreneur

- And other topics…

Harley Finkelstein founded his first company at age 17 while a student at McGill University. Harley completed his law degree as well as his MBA at the University of Ottawa, where he co-founded the JD/MBA Student Society and the Canadian MBA Oath. Harley is an Advisor to Felicis Ventures and one of the “Dragons” on CBC’s Next Gen Den. He received the Canadian Angel Investor of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was inducted into the Order of Ottawa. From 2014 to 2017 Harley was on the Board of Directors of the C100, and from 2017 to 2020 he was on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). He is currently on the Board of Operation Hope, a nonprofit providing financial literacy empowerment and economic education.

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