Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

YAPClassic: Cathy Heller on Radical Empathy and Finding Work You Love

After enduring a painful childhood with a suicidal mother, Cathy Heller moved to LA at 16 with nothing but a dream to become a rockstar. That dream was almost a reality until her producer, Ron Fare, dropped her because he didn’t think she would make enough money as a musician. After jumping between soul-sucking day jobs that made her unhappy, she found a unique way to exercise her passion for music in a more profitable, fulfilling way. In this episode, Kathy explains why a lack of resources is not an excuse to abandon your dreams, why radical empathy is at the core of every business, and how she manages to make millions working only four hours each day.Cathy Heller is a top podcast host, author, songwriter, and entrepreneurial coach. Her podcast, The Cathy Heller Show, has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, HuffPost, Inc Magazine, Business Insider, and several times by Apple. Throughout the show, she has interviewed creative entrepreneurs like actress Jenna Fischer, blogger Seth Godin, singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, Lisa Simpson actress Yeardley Smith, designer Jonathan Adler, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics founder Bobbi Brown, psychologist Adam Grant, and author Daniel Pink. In this episode, Hala and Cathy will discuss: - Most adults are convinced they have to be unhappy - The opposite of depression is purpose - How messy action builds momentum - Business is relationships, not numbers- How can you implement radical empathy in your business?- How to cultivate deep and beneficial online relationships with your clients - The right way to sell a course online - The endless value of resourcefulness - How will higher education shift over the next few decades?- How to get paid more by working less - And other topics…Cathy Heller is the host of the popular podcast The Cathy Heller Podcast. Each week Cathy encourages thousands of listeners to find more purpose and get paid to do what they love. Cathy’s book, Don’t Keep Your Day Job, was released in November 2019 with Macmillan. It’s filled with inspirational stories from people in her community who have taken control of their life’s journey and goes into detail about how to find the work you’re meant to do, grow your business, and wake up to a life you love.She is a phenomenal coach for creative entrepreneurs and she’s helping people everywhere add their gifts to the world. Cathy often says “purpose is the opposite of depression” and she is truly lifting others to be the happiest version of themselves. Cathy currently lives in LA with her husband and their three daughters.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: The Cathy Heller Podcast: https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/ Cathy’s Website: https://www.cathyheller.com/ Cathy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-heller Cathy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/ Cathy’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/cathyheller?lang=en Cathy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyhellerbiz/ Cathy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cathyheller?app=desktop Sponsored By: LMNT - Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/YAPMore 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/

Lisa Bilyeu: How to Cultivate Radical Confidence, Live Authentically, and Become the Hero of Your Own Life | E213

When Lisa Bilyeu was a little girl, she had dreams of making it big in the film industry. After marrying the love of her life, she found herself in a rut as a stay-at-home housewife. Lisa reassessed her life and started living with radical confidence so that she could become the Co-founder and President of Impact Theory. In this episode, Lisa discusses how she gained the confidence to make a complete 180 in her life by going from housewife to co-founder. She will also give the inside scoop on what it’s like to build radical confidence and a billion-dollar company from the ground up! Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition and the co-founder and President of Impact Theory. She is the host of Women of Impact, a show featuring women who have overcome incredible hardship to achieve massive success. Her mission is to empower all women to become the heroes of their own lives. In her book Radical Confidence, Lisa teaches readers how to dream big, boost their confidence, and “toughen the F up.” In this episode, Hala and Lisa will discuss: - How Lisa went from housewife to co-founder of Quest Nutrition- Escaping “the purgatory of the mundane”- When gratitude can become toxic- How Lisa learned to lead a team through rap music- Loyalty vs. blind loyalty- Becoming the hero of your own life- Lisa’s biggest relationship advice- Validation is for parking- Practicing “emotional sobriety”- And other topics…Lisa Bilyeu began her professional career in film, moved briefly into administration, and then, as a founding team member at Quest Nutrition, she took on logistics - building the company’s fulfillment department from scratch and helping facilitate the company’s rise to #2 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies. She then returned to media helping build the company’s revolutionary in-house media team. As co-founder of Impact Theory, she’s looking to combine her highly developed skills as a creative producer with her drive to help people build things that matter. She is the host of Women of Impact, a show featuring women who have overcome incredible hardship to achieve massive success. Resources Mentioned:Lisa’s Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/Lisa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisabilyeu/Lisa’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeuLisa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/Lisa’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu/Lisa’s Podcast Women of Impact: ​​https://impacttheory.com/women-of-impact/Lisa’s Book Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Confidence-No-BS-Lessons-Becoming/dp/1982181419LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: LMNT - Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order only when you order through DrinkLMNT.com/YAPMore 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: Donald Miller on Storytelling for Business, How to Clarify Your Message So Customers Engage

After Donald Miller’s parents got divorced, his father completely disappeared from his life. For years, Donald blamed himself for his father leaving. His guilt manifested in the form of teenage rebellion: breaking into people’s houses, shoplifting, and defying his religious values. However, he turned his life around when his youth minister David Gentiles asked him to write columns for the church newspaper, which sparked his passion and talent for writing. Now, Donald is a bestselling author and the CEO of two companies. He spends his days helping high-dollar brands refine their storytelling strategy. In this episode of YAP Classic, you’ll learn about how to harness the power of storytelling and what ingredients make a great story. Donald is widely considered one of the most entertaining and informative speakers in the world. His audiences are challenged to lean into their own story, creatively develop and execute the story of their team, and understand the story of their customers so they can serve them with passion. Don's thoughts on story have deeply influenced leaders and teams for Pantene, Ford/Lincoln, Zaxby's, Chick-fil-A, Steelcase, Intel, Prime Lending, and thousands more.In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss: - The four major characters in almost every story  - Why storytelling is such a powerful tool - What several brands get wrong about telling stories  - Opening and closing story loops - Never stop talking about the problem your brand is trying to solve - Steps to establishing yourself as the guide for your customers - The seven things that happen in every story - Elements of a great call-to-action - Why you should follow up with your customers- And other topics…Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market. Donald also hosts the Business Made Simple podcast and is the author of personal essays and books about faith, God, and self-discovery, including the bestsellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and his most recent, Hero on a Mission. He lives and works in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Elizabeth on their estate, Goose Hill. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Business Made Simple: https://www.businessmadesimple.com/StoryBrand: https://storybrand.com/Free 5-Minute Marketing Makeover: http://www.5minutemarketingmakeover.com/Business Made Simple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-made-simple-with-donald-miller/id1092751338 Donald’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=donald+miller+books&gclid=CjwKCAiAxvGfBhB-EiwAMPakqpWbtWazcyT3D0-zfAf9X4SjIddsk--yAwjo-TiLrkyUwizHRplq-xoCdf4QAvD_BwE&hvadid=580628975667&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1017108&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11272388198254768624&hvtargid=kwd-1038300247&hydadcr=8238_13500835&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1a89j6lr3o_e Donald’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-miller-storybrand/Donald’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donaldmiller/?hl=en Donald’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donaldmillerwords/ Donald’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/donaldmiller?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Sponsored By: Elo Health - Go to https://elo.health/ and enter code YAP for 50% off your first monthMore 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/

Matt Higgins: Burn the Boats, Refuse to Die. Legendary Shark Makes the Case for No Plan B | E212

Matt Higgins spent most of his teenage years taking care of his single mother and scraping gum off of tables at Mcdonald's. After he dropped out of high school at age 16, he graduated from Fordham Law School and became the youngest press secretary in New York City history during the September 11th attacks. Matt created an entrepreneurial career that has now spanned multiple industries. In today’s episode, Matt comes back on YAP to discuss his brand new book Burn the Boats and his winning formula to stop hedging and embark on a lifelong journey of breakout success!Matt Higgins is an Executive Fellow and teacher at Harvard Business School, and, through RSE Ventures, the private investment firm he co-founded, an investor in some of America’s most beloved brands. He was a Guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, and became the youngest press secretary in New York City history during the September 11th attacks. He then helped lead the effort to rebuild the World Trade Center site as Chief Operating Officer before becoming Executive Vice President of the New York Jets and then Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins. In this episode, Hala and Matt will discuss: - Why Burn the Boats is Matt’s most important project- How “familiarity breeds contempt”- Why your Plan B should be eliminated- Compound decision-making- Cultivating your own belief in yourself- Ralph Waldo Emerson’s “Self-reliance”- Why Matt brought Kim Kardashian to Harvard- Who is cut out for being an entrepreneur- Harnessing the power of Linkedin- And other topics…Matt Higgins is a self-made serial entrepreneur with deep operating experience that spans multiple industries over his twenty-five-year career. Higgins holds dual roles as co-founder and CEO of the private investment firm RSE Ventures. His business-building acumen also earned him a spot as a recurring guest Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank during seasons ten and eleven. He is a prolific investor in the direct-to-consumer space and leveraged this expertise to become an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he coteaches the course “Moving Beyond DTC.” A lifelong New Yorker, Higgins was appointed press secretary for the New York City mayor’s office at age twenty-six—the youngest in history—managing the global media response during the 9/11 terrorist attacks before ultimately becoming chief operating officer of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation. After transitioning to the private sector, he spent fifteen years in senior leadership positions with two National Football League teams, starting as EVP of business operations for the New York Jets before serving as vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins for nearly a decade.Resources Mentioned:Matt’s Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhigginsMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=enMatt’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestorMindset/Matt’s Podcast The Manifestor Mindset: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manifestor-mindset/id1517691358Matt’s book Burn the Boats: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886XShark, Matt Higgins: Attacking Entrepreneurship | E145:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000544767334LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.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: Brit Morin on Personal Branding, Entrepreneurship, and Unconventional Creativity

As a child, Brit Morin’s parents struggled to scrounge up $20 for her to go on her class field trip. She quickly learned that if she wanted something, she’d have to figure out how to get it herself. She started cooking and doing her own laundry at 8 years old. This creative spirit led her to work for massive tech companies and eventually start her own multimillion-dollar lifestyle brand, Brit + Co. In this episode of YAPClassic, you’ll learn how to exercise your creativity every day, how Brit makes investment decisions as a venture capitalist, and how she raised funding for Brit + Co. You’ll also learn about Brit’s experience working for Steve Jobs and Google.Brit is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Her most well-known company, Brit + Co., secured over $50M in funding since its inception in 2011. She has been awarded various accolades, including Ad Age’s 40 Under 40, Adweek’s Creative 100, Forbes 30 Under 30, Fortune’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs, Refinery29’s 30 Under 30, one of Parents magazine’s Most Influential Millennial Moms, and one of ELLE magazine’s American Women at 30. Brit is the author of the bestselling book, Homemakers: A Domestic Handbook for the Digital Generation and has been a regular expert on Good Morning America, the Today Show, Live with Kelly & Ryan, Rachael Ray, and more.In this episode, Hala and Brit will discuss: - How middle school kills creativity - Brit’s inclusive definition of creativity - How Brit broke into the tech industry and worked for Steve Jobs - The differences between Apple and Google’s culture - Brit’s leap into entrepreneurship - How social media advertising has evolved since the 2016 election - Why Brit decided to seek venture capital - How Brit decides what to invest in as a seed-stage investor - How the mistreatment of women and people of color inspired Brit to start Selfmade- And other topics…Brit Morin is the founder and managing partner of Offline Ventures, an early-stage technology fund, and incubator that seeks to create companies that make our offline lives better. She’s also the founder of BFF, an open-access community to help more women and nonbinary people get educated, connected, and rewarded in all things crypto and web3. Further, she’s the founder of Brit + Co, a modern lifestyle and education company providing classes, content, products, and experiences geared towards women with a creative spirit and a do-it-herself attitude. She’s also the founder of Selfmade, an educational platform that helps female founders start and grow a business. Prior to founding Brit + Co, she worked in product and marketing roles at Google and Apple. Her interests include tech, crypto, storytelling, design, women, photography, the great outdoors, and just about any creative project she can get her hands on.LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Brit’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britmorinBrit’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brit/Brit’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/britBrit’s Website, Brit+Co: https://www.brit.co/Self-Made: https://tryselfmade.com/enrollBrit’s Podcast: https://www.brit.co/listen/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/

Steven Kotler: Peak Performance Aging, How to Stay at the Top of Your Game in Your 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond | E211

When Steven Kotler was a kid, he was skinny, klutzy, and often the last guy picked for any team or athletic contest. He spent a lot of his childhood losing fights to jocks. At 53 years old, he decided to conquer his past shame and push his own aging body past preconceived limits by learning how to park ski. In this episode, Steven discusses how to navigate peak performance as we age and how to keep our use-it-or-lose-it skills. He will also dispel myths about the aging brain and give insight on how to always stay young and profiting! Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes and has been translated into over 50 languages. Steven has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review.In this episode, Hala and Steven will discuss: - The long slow rot theory- How we keep our “use it or lose it” skills- Why old dogs actually can learn new tricks- The importance of deliberate play - Negative stereotypes about aging- The 3 types of thinking as we age- Benefits of cross-generational friendships- Embracing authentic learning as we age- Illustrating flow through Steven’s dog sanctuary - And other topics…Steven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven is the author of eleven bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, Bold and Abundance. His work has been nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes, translated into over 50 languages, and has appeared in over 100 publications, including the New York Times Magazine, Wired, Atlantic Monthly, Wall Street Journal, TIME, and the Harvard Business Review. In his latest book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, Steven tests his knowledge and theories on his own aging body in a quest to become an expert skier at age fifty-three.Alongside his wife, author Joy Nicholson, he is also the co-founder of The Buddy Sue Hospice Home for Old Dogs, a canine elder care facility, and Rancho de Chihuahua, a dog rescue and sanctuary.Resources Mentioned:Steven’s Website: https://www.stevenkotler.com/Steven’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-kotler-4305b110/Steven’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/steven_kotlerSteven’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenkotler/Steven’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KotlerSteven/Flow Research Collective Radio: https://www.stevenkotler.com/radio Flow Research Collective: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=url&utm_campaign=getmoreflowSteven’s book Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad: https://www.amazon.com/Gnar-Country-Growing-Old-Staying/dp/0063272903Steven Kotler: Master the Impossible | E138: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000539587689Steven Kotler: Flow Into The Future | E32: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting-with-hala-taha/id1368888880?i=1000445189295LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.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: Matt Higgins on Escaping Poverty, Entrepreneurship, and Knowing When To Quit

Matt Higgins’ childhood was plagued with extreme poverty. He lived in a tiny apartment with three other boys and a single mother who struggled to make ends meet. Ashamed of his family’s financial status and living conditions, Matt started juggling several side hustles, such as selling handbags at flea markets and scraping gum off the bottom of the tables at McDonald’s. Today, he has a net worth of over $150M. In this episode, you’ll learn about the importance of quitting, the benefits of thinking about your own death, and different methods of financing your business. Matt Higgins is a noted serial entrepreneur, growth equity investor, and co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures. He is also vice chairman of the Miami Dolphins and an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course “Moving Beyond Direct-to-Consumer.” Matt was also a Guest Shark on ABC’s four-time Emmy-Award-winning TV show Shark Tank in seasons 10-11.In this episode, Hala and Matt will discuss: - Why dropping out of high school was one of the best decisions Matt ever made- The importance of quitting- Why you should reflect on your own mortality - How Matt built RSE Ventures- Be picky about how you spend your time - How Matt manages his investments - Should you look for an investor or bootstrap your company? - What Matt looks for in entrepreneurs - Matt’s optimistic view of Gen Z - And other topics…Matt Higgins is a serial entrepreneur and growth equity investor. He co-founded New York City-based RSE Ventures in 2012, amassing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio of leading brands across sports and entertainment, media and marketing, consumer and technology industries – including several of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. RSE has successfully backed many challenger brands from inception, including RESY, an Open Table competitor that American Express acquired in 2019; the world's premier drone racing circuit, the Drone Racing League; and the International Champions Cup, the largest privately-owned soccer tournament featuring Europe’s top clubs. Higgins is also co-owner of VaynerMedia, founded by digital marketing expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and a partner in the early-stage venture fund Vayner/RSE. He also appeared as a Guest Shark on Shark Tank. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Matt’s Website: https://www.burntheboatsbook.com/Matt’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-higgins-rse/Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhigginsMatt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhiggins/?hl=enMatt’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManifestorMindset/Matt’s Podcast The Manifestor Mindset: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manifestor-mindset/id1517691358Matt’s book Burn the Boats: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Boats-Overboard-Unleash-Potential/dp/006308886XWeCroak App: https://www.wecroak.com/Sponsored By: Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore 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/

Erica Dhawan: Digital Body Language, Effective Communication Strategies for the Digital Age | E210

As a shy, introverted Indian-American girl growing up in Pittsburgh, Erica Dhawan struggled to find her voice. She juggled two languages and two cultures, and, eventually, she became fascinated with human connections. In her book, Digital Body Language, Erica breaks down how to build trust and connection in a digital environment. In today's episode, Erica will talk about digital body language and how we can foster clarity, trust, and connection while working in virtual and hybrid teams.Erica Dhawan is a game-changing thought leader and one of the most sought-after keynote speakers today. She has been invited to share the speaking stage with the world’s top leaders from Condoleezza Rice, to Arianna Huffington, to Bill Gates. She is the author of two books: Get Big Things Done and Digital Body Language. Erica is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a global consulting firm that transforms the way companies work through 21st-century collaboration.In this episode, Hala and Erica will discuss: - Erica’s upbringing as a shy observer- How Erica built her speaking empire- Using nonverbal cues in the Digital Age- How to craft your subject line- Zoom DOs and DON’Ts - Why reading carefully is the new listening - The importance of emojis- How to recognize a disengaged employee- AI and the new wave of creative careers- And other topics…Erica Dhawan is best known as the leading authority on 21st-century collaboration and teamwork in a digital-first workplace. Her research and insights on Connectional Intelligence and Digital Body Language help teams and organizations worldwide thrive in today's workplace. In 2021, she was named #12 on the Top Motivational Speakers. Thinkers50 named her the "Oprah of Management Ideas." Erica delivers virtual and in-person keynotes, interactive workshops, and online learning courses. She is the co-author of the bestselling book: Get Big Things Done and the author of Digital Body Language. Her writings have appeared in dozens of publications, including Fast Company, Forbes, and Harvard Business Review. She has an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from MIT Sloan, and a BS from the Wharton School. Erica is the founder and CEO of Cotential, a global consulting firm that transforms the way companies work through 21st-century collaboration.Resources Mentioned:Erica’s Website: https://ericadhawan.com/about/Erica’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericadhawan/Erica’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericadhawanErica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericadhawan_/Erica’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaDhawan/Erica’s book Digital Body Language: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Body-Language-Connection-Distance/dp/1250246520LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore 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/

Hala Taha: Game-Changing LinkedIn and Podcast Hacks Nobody Is Telling You (Living The Red Life Podcast)

Hala Taha got her start in radio at HOT97, but she was fired before she could advance past her role as an unpaid intern. She was also scouted by MTV, and after a long summer of shooting a reality show with them, MTV pulled the plug with no explanation. Even after multiple failures in the entertainment industry, Hala broke into the podcasting world in 2018 and leveraged her LinkedIn account to grow her podcast. Now, she’s fondly known as the Podcast Princess, since she’s one of the top female podcasters in the education and business space. She also runs a multimillion-dollar media agency. In this episode of Rudy Mawer's podcast, Living The Red Life, you’ll learn some of Hala’s tips for hacking the LinkedIn algorithm and how to start, grow, and monetize your own podcast. In this episode, Hala and Rudy will discuss: - How Hala spotted an opportunity on LinkedIn - The power of sharing positive messages that people can relate to - How can you strategically use LinkedIn to grow your business? - Why your feed is where you grow, and your DMs are where you sell - Where is there room to grow your brand in the podcasting universe?- What is your creative ‘in’ to build a flywheel of success? - How to grow your podcast when you don’t have money- How Hala embraces consistency and shows up every day - Don’t let the gatekeepers tell you NO! - And other topics…Rudy Mawer is a serial investor and CEO of multiple brands and manages over 70 staff. Currently, he runs multiple businesses, including a Marketing Capital group with Kevin Harrington, the Original Shark from the TV show “Shark Tank”, where he helped over 50,000 small businesses around the world. He works with high-ticket coaches and online entrepreneurs who want to scale fast. Whether you’re just starting out or already have a 7-figure business, he’ll work with you to create a custom plan to hit your goals.Rudy built his first multimillion-dollar business by the age of 26, with Facebook ads, and since went on to become one of the world's leading experts on ads, funnels, and marketing strategy, speaking over 200 times on stage about how to scale online brands. He built 4 multimillion-dollar businesses before the age of 30. LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘masterclass’ for 35% off at yapmedia.io/course.Resources Mentioned: Living The Red Life Podcast: https://theredlife.com/podcast/ Mawer Captial: https://mawercapital.com/ Rudy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudymawer Rudy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudymawerlife/?hl=en Rudy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudymawerlife/ Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingJust Thrive - Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore 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/

David Eagleman: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain | E209

At age 8, David Eagleman fell off the edge of a roof. While he was falling, he felt the world slow down, and he saw his life flash before his eyes. His fall made him want to study the neural basis of time perception in crisis situations, and years later, David became a neuroscientist and expert on topics like time perception, brain plasticity, and neurolaw. In this episode, David talks about sensory substitution, the plasticity of the brain, and the potential future state of the human experience. He also breaks down what he calls “livewiring.”David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and an internationally bestselling author. He is co-founder of two venture-backed companies, Neosensory and BrainCheck, and he also directs the Center for Science and Law, a national non-profit institute. He is best known for his work on sensory substitution, time perception, brain plasticity, synesthesia, and neurolaw. In his latest book, Livewired, he tells the story of brain plasticity. In this episode, Hala and David will discuss: - Why a childhood injury influenced David to study time perception- How we have evolved our senses based on our environment - What a “half-baked” brain looks like- Brain Plasticity over time- David’s “Mr. Potato Head” Model- The new discoveries of Neosensory- Why we dream - How science and religion are related- What it means to be livewired- And other topics…David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and an internationally bestselling author. He is the writer and presenter of the international PBS series, The Brain with David Eagleman, and the author of the companion book, The Brain: The Story of You. He is also the writer and presenter of The Creative Brain on Netflix. He is the co-founder of two venture-backed companies, Neosensory and BrainCheck, and he also directs the Center for Science and Law, a national non-profit institute. Beyond his 120+ academic publications, he has published many popular books. His latest book Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain tells the story of brain plasticity: how your forest of billions of neurons reconfigures every moment of your life. Eagleman is a TED speaker and a Guggenheim Fellow. He also serves on several boards, including the American Brain Foundation and The Long Now Foundation. He serves as the academic editor for the Journal of Science and Law, was named Science Educator of the Year by the Society for Neuroscience, and was featured as one of the Brightest Idea Guys by Italy’s Style magazine. David’s new podcast The Story Inside with David Eagleman will drop in the Spring of 2023 with iHeartMedia. Resources Mentioned:David’s Website: https://eagleman.com/ David’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davideagleman/David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davideagleman David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davideagleman/David’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/David.M.Eagleman   David’s Podcast: https://eagleman.com/podcast/David’s book Livewired: https://eagleman.com/books/livewired/PBS series, The Brain with David Eagleman: https://www.pbs.org/show/brain-david-eagleman/LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 40% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/profitingJust Thrive - Use promo code YAP for 15% off sitewide at https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/YAPMore 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/