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YAPClassic: Daniel Amen on Healing Past Traumas and Building Brain-Healthy Habits

When Dr. Daniel Amen was a young child, his father killed a goat Daniel dearly loved, and served it to him for dinner two days later. Years later, when Daniel was walking through a street market in Mexico, he smelled goat meat, and he was immediately catapulted back to this terrible memory. Why did this happen? In this episode of YAPClassic, Daniel breaks down how trauma imprints itself on the brain and how to heal it. He also talks about his perspective on marijuana and alcohol and gives actionable advice on improving your brain’s health.Dr. Amen is one of the most visible and influential experts on brain health and mental health with millions of followers on social media. He’s the founder of Amen Clinics, which has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry. He’s also the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed. In this episode, Hala and Daniel will discuss: - How trauma imprints itself on the brain - How to understand and soothe your trauma- Daniel’s perspective on marijuana and alcohol on the brain - Does marijuana prevent Alzheimer's?- Obesity’s impact on the brain- Understanding the dragons that haunt you- A.N.T.S. (automatic negative thoughts)- A quick breathing exercise that will relieve anxiety and stress- How to improve your brain health- And other topics…Dr. Daniel Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 11 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for psychiatry totaling more than 225,000 SPECT scans on patients from 155 countries. He is the founder of BrainMD, a fast-growing, science-based nutraceutical company, and Amen University, which has trained thousands of medical and mental health professionals on the methods he has developed.In 2020 Dr. Amen launched his digital series Scan My Brain featuring high-profile actors, musical artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and influencers that airs on YouTube and Instagram. He has also produced 17 national public television shows about the brain and his online videos on brain and mental health have been viewed over 300 million times. His highly anticipated new book, Change Your Brain Every Day: Simple Daily Practices to Strengthen Your Mind, Memory, Moods, Focus, Energy, Habits, and Relationships was released on March 23rd, 2023.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: 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/Awesome Breathing App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/awesome-breathing-pacer-timer/id1453087953 Sponsored By:  Shopify - Go to youngandprofiting.co/shopify to take your business to the next levelThe Kelly Roach Show - Listen to The Kelly Roach Show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/yap50 and use code yap50 to get 50% off plus free shipping.Millionaire University - Find The Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsPipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Tali Sharot: The Neuroscience of Positivity, How Our Brains Create Our Future | E236

While working on her Ph.D. on traumatic memory in New York, Dr. Tali Sharot witnessed the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers. She set out to investigate people's memories of the terrorist attacks and discovered that although people felt their memories were as accurate as a videotape, they were often filled with errors. She decided then to focus her research on how emotion affects people’s memories and decisions. In today’s episode, Tali tells us about the ways we are hardwired to be optimists and what determines how, and if, we are able to influence others. Dr. Tali Sharot is the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Experimental Psychology and The Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry at University College London and on the faculty of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. Sharot’s research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study how emotion and motivation influence people’s beliefs, decisions, and social interactions. In this episode, Hala and Tali will discuss: - Why memories are not as accurate as we think they are- Why most of us have an optimism bias- How optimism bias helps us to survive- Why we’re optimistic about our own lives but not the world around us- Ways to bolster optimism and better performance- Ways to deter negative actions in others- How hope and fear influence people’s beliefs- Why emotions influence our decisions more than facts- Why fake news goes viral- And other topics…Dr. Tali Sharot is the director of the Affective Brain Lab. She is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Experimental Psychology and The Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry at University College London and on the faculty of the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at MIT. Sharot holds a BA in Economics and Psychology from Tel Aviv University and a Ph.D. from New York University. Sharot’s research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study how emotion and motivation influence people’s beliefs, decisions, and social interactions.  Resources Mentioned:Tali’s Website: https://affectivebrain.com/Tali’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/affectivebrain Tali’s Book The Influential Mind: What the Brain Reveals About Our Power to Change Others: https://www.amazon.com/Influential-Mind-Reveals-Change-Others-ebook/dp/B06XC621TK Tali’s Book Optimism Bias: Why We're Wired to Look on the Bright Side: https://www.amazon.com/Optimism-Bias-Were-Wired-Bright/dp/1780332637 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.  Sponsored By: Shopify - Go to youngandprofiting.co/shopify to take your business to the next levelThe Kelly Roach Show - Listen to The Kelly Roach show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.Green Chef - Go to GreenChef.com/yap50 and use code yap50 to get 50% off plus free shipping.Millionaire University - Find The Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsPipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Generate Leads and Grow Your Business With These Email Marketing Secrets, Presented by Constant Contact

Are you a marker or an entrepreneur looking to level up your email marketing strategy? Email marketing has the highest return on investment of any marketing strategy – approximately $36 for every $1 spent! In this special episode of Young and Profiting Podcast, you’ll learn the six necessary steps for building an unstoppable email marketing strategy. We’ll go over how to build a buyer persona, tips for cultivating an engaged email list, the components of emails that convert, how to automate your emails, the role AI can play in your email marketing strategy, and how to test your email marketing campaigns. In this episode, Hala will discuss:- How to create an engaged email list with lead magnets and opt-ins- The qualities of a great email subject line- Do emojis increase your open rates?- The three questions to ask yourself when building an email campaign- How to leverage automation in your email marketing strategy- The best automated email campaigns - How AI can help you level up your email marketing campaigns- How to conduct a split test - How Constant Contact can meet all of your email marketing needs- And other topics…Resources Mentioned:Neil Patel: Grow Your Business With These Digital Marketing Trends in 2023 | E226: https://link.chtbl.com/yap_neilpatel Sign up for a free Constant Contact trial: youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap Full Webinar: Email Marketing for BEGINNERS 2023 | AI Campaigns, Email List Building & MORE!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8j-O_Mofrk LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By:  Shopify - Go to youngandprofiting.co/shopify to take your business to the next levelMillionaire University - Find The Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsConstant Contact - Go to youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap for your free trial today!Factor - Head to youngandprofiting.co/factor and use code profiting50 to get 50% off!Pipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year!More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Michelle Tillis Lederman: Creating Connection, How to Build Strong Relationships in the Networking Age | E235

Michelle Tillis Lederman rose quickly in the corporate world in her early 20s, but her roles in M&A and finance left her feeling empty and unfulfilled. When she was laid off from her consulting firm in 2001, she found a new job in three days and discovered her true calling. She realized that it wasn't luck that helped her land on her feet and change course, it was her relationships. It was this change that led her to found an executive training company to help empower others to excel professionally. In today’s episode, Michelle will share the seven mindsets that “connectors” share, and talk about why connections are critical to our results, success, and happiness. Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Michelle is an accomplished speaker, trainer, coach, and author of four books including The Connector’s Advantage, The 11 Laws of Likability, Heroes Get Hired, and Nail The Interview – Land The Job. In this episode, Hala and Michelle will discuss:- How being a connector resembles being lucky- Why connection is more important than ever- Why relationships are your greatest asset- How AI will transform our relationships- The different types of connectors- How we can improve our emotional intelligence- How to be intentional about making asks of others- The seven mindsets of connectors- And other topics…Michelle Tillis Lederman is a people expert who inspires organizations and individuals to build real relationships and get real results. Named by Forbes as one of the 25 Professional Networking Experts and one of the Top 30 Communications Professionals by Global Gurus, she is also a former NYU professor, financial executive, and recovering CPA. Michelle’s clients range from government to academia to non-profit to Fortune 500 companies including; Madison Square Garden, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Ernst & Young, Deutsche Bank, Michigan State University, Columbia Business School, Target, Sony, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, and The Museum of Modern Art. Resources Mentioned: Michelle’s Website: https://michelletillislederman.com/books/Michelle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/communicationexpertspeaker/Michelle’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mtledermanMichelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtlederman/Michelle’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleTillisLedermanMichelle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/michelleledermanMichelle’s book The Connector's Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Connectors-Advantage-Mindsets-Influence-Impact/dp/1989025358/YAP: Daniel Goleman: Level Up Your Emotional Intelligence | E165: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daniel-goleman-level-up-your-emotional-intelligence-e165/id1368888880?i=1000556938893Emotional Intelligence Test: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/tests/personality/emotional-intelligence-test LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Go to youngandprofiting.co/shopify to take your business to the next levelMillionaire University - Find The Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsConstant Contact - Go to youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap for your free trial today!Factor - Head to youngandprofiting.co/factor and use code profiting50 to get 50% off!Pipedrive - Go to youngandprofiting.co/pipedrive and get 20% off Pipedrive for 1 year! More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Molly Marquard: The Art of Negotiation, Boost Your Career With These Expert Negotiation Strategies | E234

When Molly Marquard first started her career, she didn’t know anything about negotiation. It wasn’t until she took a nonprofit job that she realized she was being alarmingly underpaid, even though she was a qualified hard worker. That’s when she created the Instagram account “negotiatethis.” Now, Molly shares what she has learned about workplace negotiation with a tight online community. In this episode, Molly will break down the key points from her Negotiation Handbook and what you can do before, during, and after any type of workplace negotiation. She will share her top secrets for negotiating salary and asking for a raise. She will also explain the new workplace rules. Molly Marquard is a top career content writer and creator and a rising star in the negotiation space with her Instagram page and blog “negotiatethis.” Molly aims to normalize workplace negotiations and help people with their financial future and careers.In this episode, Hala and Molly will discuss: - Normalizing negotiations- Keeping a journal of work wins- Why you always need an option B- How to stay calm and collected during a negotiation- Being ready for silence- Is quiet quitting for losers?- Navigating mass layoffs- And other topics…Molly Marquard is a career content creator, a writer, and the owner of negotiatethis. Molly is the one behind the scenes (the one obsessed with negotiation). She has posted about negotiation on her Instagram account @negotiatethis basically every day for the last couple of years & written a few dozen blog posts on negotiation & other career topics. Everything she consumes, she sees through the lens of how to help people negotiate or how to help them with their careers. Molly frequently blogs about negotiation, tips, strategies, and the workplace. Resources Mentioned:Molly’s Website: https://negotiatethis.org/about/Molly’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/negotiatethis/Molly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/negotiatethis/Molly’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@negotiatethisNegotiation ‘Get It’ Guide: https://negotiatethis.org/product/negotiation-guide/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Shopify - Go to youngandprofiting.co/shopify to take your business to the next levelMasterclass - Go to masterclass.com/profiting for 15% off an annual membership.The Kelly Roach Show - Listen to The Kelly Roach show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.Constant Contact - Go to youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap for your free trial today!More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Oz Pearlman: Inside the World of a Master Mind Reader, Secrets From A Mentalist | E233

Oz Pearlman first witnessed magic when he was 13 years old. He was blown away by a magician’s tricks on a cruise ship. Oz saw the magician perform one night, then another, and another, until he went back home and started buying books and videos about the craft. Over the years, his focus went beyond sleight of hand magic and into mentalism, learning from the legends in the field while also creating his own original techniques. In today’s episode, Oz will break down the art of mentalism and how we can employ his tips to win influence in everyday life. Oz Pearlman is a world-class entertainer and one of the most sought-after mentalists in the country. He developed an interest in magic at a young age and it quickly became a lifelong passion. After a couple of years working on Wall Street, he decided to pursue his dream full-time, getting his big break as a competitor on America’s Got Talent. He’s now made appearances on shows like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The TODAY Show, and ABC World News, and has been profiled in top publications like Forbes and The New York Times. In this episode, Hala and Oz will discuss: - Why Oz left Wall Street to become a magician- The power of persistence- Defining mentalism- How Oz reads minds- How to remember people's names- How to be likable- Trusting your gut- And other topics…Oz Pearlman was featured on TV’s number-one-rated show, America’s Got Talent in 2015. Week after week, he captivated the country with never-before-seen mentalism routines and quickly became a fan favorite, finishing in third place out of thousands of acts. Oz has also appeared on a variety of both national and international networks, a few of which include NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The TODAY Show & ABC World News, and has been profiled in Forbes, The New York Times, to name but a few.When he isn’t blowing the minds of audiences around the world, Oz is an avid marathon and ultra-marathon runner, having completed such grueling races as the Badwater 135 Miler, Hawaii Ironman World Championships, Western States 100, and Spartathlon. He takes great pride in his marathon PR of 2:23:52 and has won dozens of races throughout the country.Resources Mentioned:Oz’s Website: https://www.ozpearlman.com/ Oz’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oz-pearlman-7424b425/ Oz’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/OzTheMentalist Oz’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozthementalist/reels/ Oz’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OzTheMentalist/ Oz’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChkxnP0tXcQ-GQtK2WVsjJg LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Shopify - Go to youngandprofiting.co/shopify to take your business to the next levelMasterclass - Go to masterclass.com/profiting for 15% off an annual membership.The Kelly Roach Show - Listen to The Kelly Roach show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.Constant Contact - Go to youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap for your free trial today!More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

YAPClassic: Josh Peck on Shedding Limiting Beliefs and Overcoming Addiction to Find True Happiness

Josh Peck rose to fame when he was a teenager starring in the Nickelodeon hit show Drake & Josh. Despite living his dream of being an actor, Josh struggled with low confidence that took over his life, which ultimately manifested in struggles with body image and substance use. What Josh learned about himself in his darkest moments led him to launch a flourishing career as an actor in TV and movies and garner an incredible following on social media. In this episode, Hala and Josh chat about Josh’s love for acting and humor, how Josh launched his career as an actor and his experience on Drake & Josh, how getting typecast affected his career, pivoting from TV to movies to social media, Josh’s struggle with body issues and sobriety, and what his career journey taught him about achieving happiness.    Josh Peck is an American actor, comedian, and YouTuber. He began his career as a child actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and had an early role on The Amanda Show. Josh became famous for his role in the Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007, and in its two television films in 2006 and 2008. In 2017, he started a comedic lifestyle YouTube channel, Shua Vlogs. Josh is the author of Happy People Are Annoying.  In this episode, Hala and Josh will discuss: - The title of his book, Happy People Are Annoying- How he overcame the doubters - Josh’s experience on Drake & Josh - The relationship between humor and insecurity- How getting typecast affected his career- Josh’s experience with drugs and when he realized he needed to get sober - What his career journey taught him about achieving happiness - Dealing with the letdowns and criticism - Starting his social media journey and how he gained millions of followers - And other topics…Josh Peck is an American actor, comedian, and YouTuber. He began his career as a child actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and had an early role on The Amanda Show. Josh became famous for his role in the Nickelodeon sitcom Drake & Josh from 2004 to 2007, and in its two television films in 2006 and 2008. Josh also acted in films including Mean Creek (2004), Drillbit Taylor (2008), The Wackness (2008), ATM (2012), Red Dawn (2012), Battle of the Year (2013), Danny Collins (2015), and more. He played the main role in the Disney+ original series Turner & Hooch, and Hulu Original How I Met Your Father (2022). In 2017, he started a comedic lifestyle YouTube channel, Shua Vlogs. Josh is the author of Happy People Are Annoying.  LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-People-Annoying-Josh-Peck/dp/0063073617 Josh’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/male-models/id1595769029 Josh’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0669681/Josh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shuapeck/Josh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsJoshPeckJosh’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTr-klXfdXmrU9FEP987uegJosh’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshpeckofficialSponsored By: Millionaire University - Find The Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsConstant Contact - Go to youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap for your free trial today!More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com  Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Lewis Howes: Transform Your Doubt Into Confidence With These 6 Mindset Hacks | E232

As a senior in college and an All-American athlete, Lewis Howes had it all, until he received some life-changing news. The night before a big football game, Lewis’s father got into a car accident that left him in a traumatic coma. When his Dad could no longer guide him, Lewis started seeking new mentors. He began reaching out to highly-accomplished people asking them about the stories of their success. The people he met gave him a new direction, new inspiration, and new hope. In this episode, Lewis will talk about his book The Greatness Mindset and what he's learned from hundreds of conversations with some of the most inspiring and successful individuals on the planet. Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author, podcaster, lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. He hosts a top 100 iTunes-ranked podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 300 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013. Lewis was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details Magazine called him one of “5 Internet Gurus that can Make You Rich.”In this episode, Hala and Lewis will discuss: - How Lewis leveraged Linkedin to get his foot in the door- Defining your meaningful mission- How to promote podcasts through multiple channels- How to find your sweet spot- A perfect day itinerary- What sports taught Lewis about failure- How to heal from past trauma- Developing a greatness mindset- And other topics…Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men’s National Handball Team athlete. Lewis hosts a top 100 iTunes-ranked podcast, The School of Greatness, which has over 100 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013. Lewis was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Details Magazine called him one of “5 Internet Gurus that can Make You Rich.” Lewis is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, and other major media outlets.Resources Mentioned:Lewis’s Website: https://lewishowes.com/about/ Lewis’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewishowes Lewis’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LewisHowes Lewis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/ Lewis’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewishowes/ Lewis’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lewis The School of Greatness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499Lewis’s book The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today: https://www.amazon.com/Greatness-Mindset-Unlock-Power-Today/dp/1401971903 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Millionaire University - Find The Millionaire University on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsConstant Contact - Go to youngandprofiting.co/constantcontact_yap for your free trial today!More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new/Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

YAPClassic: Ashley Stahl on Designing Your Dream Career

When Ashley Stahl graduated college during the 2008 recession, she couldn’t get a job and was sleeping on her parent’s couch. She eventually landed a job at the Pentagon by contacting her college, requesting a list of alumni that were living in Washington D.C., and cold-calling every person on the list, asking for help in finding work in counter-terrorism. This was the first of many scrappy methods Ashley came up with to snag her dream job. Now, Ashley is a bestselling author and top career coach who maintains a monthly career column in Forbes. In this episode, you’ll learn about Ashley’s journey from working in counter-terrorism to becoming a career coach, the importance of discovering your core skillset, and the misconceptions around following your passions and creating five-year plans.Ashley Stahl is an entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, and Fortune 500 spokesperson. Between her online courses, subscribers, and show “The You Turn Podcast,” (with 2M downloads), she’s been able to support clients in 78 countries in self-discovery, upgrading their confidence, and finding career fulfillment. With roughly 7 million views, her TEDx talk on intuition and fulfillment is ranked amongst the top 100 TED talks on the Internet. In this episode, Hala and Ashley will discuss: - How to find your dream career by examining your childhood- The problem with following your passion as a career- 10 core skillsets that you should build your career around- Are 5-year plans too restrictive? - How to pick the right core values - Differentiating intuition from fear - How Ashley pulled herself out of $500K of debt - The value of having multiple income streams within your niche - Why you shouldn't write a book until you have a solid concept for one - And other topics…Ashley Stahl is a counterterrorism professional turned career coach, an international bestselling author, a Fortune 500 spokesperson, and an expert on intuition, personal branding, and fulfillment. Daymond John (Shark Tank, Fubu, NYT bestselling author) says Ashley’s bestseller You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, Design Your Dream Career, is “the ultimate guide to discover your path in the workforce.” With roughly 7 million views, her TEDx talk on intuition and fulfillment is ranked amongst the top 100 TED talks on the Internet. Between her online courses, subscribers, and show “The You Turn Podcast,” (with 2M downloads), she’s been able to support clients in 78 countries in self-discovery, upgrading their confidence, and finding career fulfillment. She maintains a monthly career column in Forbes, and her work has been also featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, CBS, SELF, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, and more. She's also the founder of CAKE Publishing, a ghostwriting and publicity house for entrepreneurs and organizations.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Ashley’s Book, You Turn: https://ashleystahl.com/you-turn/Ashley’s Website: https://ashleystahl.com/Ashley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleystahl/Ashley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleystahl/The You Turn Podcast: https://ashleystahl.com/podcast-page/Sponsored By: The Kelly Roach Show - Listen to The Kelly Roach show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new/Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/

Codie Sanchez: 7 Boring Businesses You Can Buy Right Now To Replace Your Income | E231

After climbing the ranks of the high finance ladder, Codie Sanchez felt lost. She was no longer in charge of her day-to-day life, despite her years of schooling and hard work. She decided to take the insights she gained to build her own portfolio of what she calls “boring businesses.” Now, she's out to help others do the same and is quickly becoming one of the biggest female business influencers in the world. In this episode, Codie reveals what she looks for when buying a boring business, what kinds of businesses you can buy tomorrow with no money down, and how to think like a contrarian investor.Codie Sanchez is the co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions, a company that helps people learn how to buy small businesses. She also founded Contrarian Thinking, a popular newsletter that discusses investment strategies and trends.In this episode, Hala and Codie will discuss: - Codie’s background as an award-winning journalist- How to think like a contrarian investor- Earning horizontal income- Creating multiple revenue streams- Why you should invest in “boring” businesses- The 80/20 rule- Why you should take more mirror selfies- And other topics…Codie Sanchez is the founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking, with over 2.5+ million subscribers. She is the co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions, focused on small business acquisitions in the micro-PE space with an emphasis on roll-ups. She runs a holding company of SMBs below $10M EBITDA focused upon what she calls “boring businesses,” or service-based businesses. She is a former partner at private equity firm EEC, and built First Trust’s $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business. She held leadership positions at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and Vanguard. She started as a journalist where she won the JFK award and Howard Buffett Foundation. She was listed as one of the 25 Most Innovative Leaders in Cannabis, and a Top Female Investor by Forbes. She has an M.B.A. from Georgetown University, a master’s from ESADE and Fundação Getúlio Vargas, and a B.A. from Arizona State University. She sits on the board of Permian Investment, and Magma Partners Chilean Venture Fund.Resources Mentioned:Codie’s Website: https://www.codiesanchez.com/#intro Codie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codiesanchez/ Codie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/codie_sanchez Codie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codiesanchez/ Codie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codiesanchezbiz/ Codie’s Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realcodiesanchez?lang=en Codie’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fI3kxC-ewZ6ZXEYgznM7g Contrarian Thinking: https://contrarianthinking.co/ Unconventional Acquisitions: https://unconventionalacquisitions.com/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: The Kelly Roach Show - Listen to The Kelly Roach show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new/Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfitingFollow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhalaLearn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/