Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

YAPLive: The Rise of Clubhouse: Navigating Drop-In Audio & Growing Influence [Part 1] | Uncut Version

How can you optimize Clubhouse to make the most out of your experience? Today on the show Hala is joined by top moderators, influencers, social media executives and club owners to talk about how Clubhouse first got started and where it has gone in the many months of skyrocketing popularity! With the anticipated rollout of all new Android users just around the corner, Clubhouse experts trying to cultivate the right environment for the platform.In the second half, Hala also takes questions from the audience about how to best utilize Clubhouse, and what the future might look like for the popular social media platform. **Meet the panel**Mario Armstrong -  Emmy Award winning Media entrepreneur, tech expert and on-air personality who regularly appears on NBC's TODAY. MarioArmstrong.com/courseSteve Olsher - Steve has created several multi-million dollar companies from scratch and is currently the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Podcast Magazine. www.PodcastMagazine.com/freePolina Groman - Polina is an award winning global strategic advisor and visionary connector. PolinaGro.comDmitry Shapiro - CEO of Koji, a new app store for social media, and a former Google Executive and CTO of Myspace. withKoji.com Christian Bourdeau - Business Analyst at Playstation and CH Town Hall moderator.Ade Ade - Engineering at Netflix and startup adviser. Suhaib Imtiaz - Founder of the largest club in Clubhouse - The Human Behaviour Club, Suhaib is a Board Certified Lifestyle medicine doctor Michael Robinson - Investor, advisor and strategist and the creator of the Founders Guild Mastermind.Joey Hickson - Joey Hickson is a social media producer and influencer with a 4M+ following on Instagram Caroline Geraghty - The Clubhouse Newbie Expert an Clubhouse Manager at YAP Media Tanner Chidester - American fitness coach, entrepreneur, and former fashion model This episode is sponsored by Policy Genius, go to policygenius.com to get started!  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Natasha Grano: Master Your Mindset | E110

Manifest your success with the right mindset!In today’s episode, we are chatting with Natasha Grano, a massive Instagram influencer, mindset coach and motivational speaker. In just two years, Natasha grew her Instagram to 1.2 Million followers after researching social media growth strategies for almost three years. Natasha has helped thousands of people to learn the art of manifestation to improve their lives. She is also the best-selling author of Action Plan, which focuses on how to implement the Law of Attraction. Natasha created the renowned MBS Method (Meditational Behavioural Synchronicity) - which helps people transform to a greater life! Drawing on her own traumatic experiences she went through, Natasha shows you how to transform your life in every area and take back control of your health, wealth, love and success. Her programs have helped over 1.5 Million people transform their lives. She has been featured in Marie Claire, Daily Mail, and BBC.  In this episode, Natasha and I talk about her beginnings as a child, the major illness she faced right after giving birth, and how she overcame that difficult time by identifying the need to make a mindset shift. We then talk further about how she super-charged her Instagram account, her top social media strategies, how you can grow a following, and the ways in which you can fight off negativity and negative thoughts. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:26 - Natasha’s Childhood03:13 - What Natasha Wanted to Be As a Child04:55 - Obstacles of Natasha’s Illness With a Newborn08:45 - How Natasha Figured Herself Out12:24 - Natasha’s Start on Social Media and Her Growth15:32 - Natasha’s Social Scaling Strategy 20:41 - Thoughts on Engagement Pods and Shoutouts 25:24 - Natasha’s Resources on How to Grow a Following26:53 - How to Combat Online Negativity29:48 - The Law of Attraction and Cold Showers32:03 - How to Turn Off Negative Thoughts36:42 - How to Change How You Feel About Negative Topics41:46 - Natasha’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Natasha’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashagrano/Natasha’s CH handle: @natashagranoNatasha’s Courses: https://natashagrano.net/courses/Natasha’s MBS Method: https://natasha98106d.clickfunnels.com/optin1614789080626

Olivia Fox Cabane: The Future Of Food [Spotlight on Alternative Protein] | E109

Is alternative meat the future of food?  In today’s episode, we are chatting with Olivia Fox Cabane, a best selling author, public speaker, and co-founder of Kindearth.Tech. Olivia is known as the author of The Charisma Myth and her upcoming release, The Genius Myth. She has taught leadership, innovation, genius, and charisma at Harvard, Yale, MIT, and the United Nations. She previously worked as a columnist for Forbes and The Huffington Post, and has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.  In this episode, we chat about the charisma and genius myths, the alternative meat industry, and cell agriculture. We’ll also talk more about Olivia’s definition of meat, the issues the industry faces, and the future of alternative meat.   For 50% of your first Care/Of order go to www.TakeCareOf.com and enter code YAP50. Social Media:  Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:50 - Olivia’s Transition from Author Into the Alternative Meat Industry06:31 - How Charisma Myth, Genius Myth, and Alternative Protein are Related 09:15 - What Are Alternative Protein Maps?13:05 - How Big is the Alternative Protein Industry?14:42 - Olivia’s Definition of Meat16:12 - What Does Cell Agriculture Look Like?18:40 - The Arguments Against Cell Agriculture22:38 - Agriculture Isn’t a Revolution of Food, It’s the Logical Evolution of Food24:42 - The Global Protein Crisis26:58 - Why Gen Z Will Get People to Stop Eating Meat31:25 - Why Gen Z & Millennials Are More Open to Cell-Based Meat34:50 - The Barriers of the Industry37:12 - What is the Scope of the Industry?44:04 - Where Can People Learn More About Cell Agriculture?49:51 - Olivia’s Perspective on Using Bugs for Protein 51:10 - What is the Genius Myth? 53:13 - Olivia’s Message to the World 56:09 - Olivia’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Olivia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ofc/Olivia’s Website: https://www.askolivia.com/Alternative Protein Maps: https://newprotein.org/Kindearth.Tech: https://www.kindearth.tech/The Good Food Institute: https://gfi.org/

Vernā Myers: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | E108

How can diversity and inclusion help your company? The bottom line: it motivates people and is shown to have a positive financial impact! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Vernā Myers, VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix, Harvard-trained lawyer, and founder of the Vernā Myers Company. Vernā is a best-selling author and is known as a cultural change catalyst, influencer, thought leader, and social commentator. Vernā has been featured on CNN and cited in numerous publications including The Atlantic, Bloomberg BNA, Business Insider, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Refinery29, and TED NPR Radio to name a few. In this episode, Vernā and I talk about her transition from Harvard Law to her focus on diversity and inclusion, defining equity, and sorting through unconscious biases. We then talk further about how you can be an ally, understanding microaggressions and micro-affirmations, the financial impact of D&I for companies, and the difference between sympathy versus empathy. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:10 - Vernā’s Shift From Law to Diversity & Inclusion03:39 - How Vernā Uses Her Law Skills Today05:45 - Verna’s Definition of Diversity and Inclusion08:46 - Understanding The Concept of Equity10:46 - Imposter Syndrome and its Relation to Diversity14:31 - Experience with Unconscious Bias17:28 - Improving Your Unconscious Bias Over Time19:20 - Social Hierarchy Framework: Prejudice to -isms24:24 - How to Lift Up Marginalized Groups as Leaders27:23 - How to Support with Balance29:41 - How to Raise Children in a World Full of Biases34:25 - What is a Microaggression? 37:53 - What are Micro-Affirmations?40:28 - The Financial Impact of D&I45:09 - Sympathetic vs. Empathy/Compassion48:27 - Continuing this Conversation51:40 - Vernā’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode:Vernā’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernamyers/Vernā’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/VernaMyersVernā’s Website: https://www.vernamyers.com/

YAPLive: Secrets to Optimize Your Life with David Nurse, Dr. Ethan Kross, Mateo Franceschetti and Dr. Meeta Singh Mohindra | Uncut Version

In today's show, Hala Taha is joined by a panel of experts like David Nurse, Dr. Ethan Kross, Mateo Franceschetti and Dr. Meeta Singh Mohindra to discuss on how to Optimise Your life in terms of Productivity, Focus, Mental Health and Physical Health. Listen to this episode in full and absorb all the knowledge from this episode to step up your life. Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Josh Kaufman: How to Learn a New Skill in 20 Hours | E107

Want to start a business but not sure where (or how) to start?! In today’s episode, we are talking with Josh Kaufman, best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube. His research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Fortune, Forbes, Time, BusinessWeek, Wired, Fast Company, Financial Times, HarvardBusiness.org, The World Economic Forum, Inside Higher Ed, Lifehacker, MarketWatch, The Independent, Bloomberg TV, PBS Next Avenue, CCTV, and CNN's Sanjay Gupta MD. In this episode, we chat about Josh’s first book, Personal MBA, signs to find a viable market if you are starting a business, and the characteristics that all good products/services have. We’ll also talk more about how to test out your business idea, actionable steps to decide pricing, learning curves, the aspects of rapid skills acquisition, and more. This is a jam packed episode that we made it into two parts - so make sure to catch both! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:29 - Perfecting Skills in 20 Hours 10:04 - Emotions Behind Starting Something New13:46 - What a Learning Curve Looks Like21:31 - 4 Steps of Rapid Skill Acquisition 29:40 - How Josh’s TED Talk Changed His Life34:39 - Premise of Josh’s New Book, How to Fight a Hydra39:58 - Josh’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Josh’s Website: joshkaufman.netJosh’s First Book, Personal MBA: https://personalmba.com/Josh’s Second Book, The First 20 Hours: https://first20hours.com/Josh’s New Book, How to Fight a Hydra: https://howtofightahydra.com/#home

Josh Kaufman: Launching a Business or Side Hustle | E106

Want to start a business but not sure where (or how) to start?! In today’s episode, we are talking with Josh Kaufman, best-selling author, researcher, and speaker. Josh's TEDx talk on The First 20 Hours is one of the top 25 most-viewed TED talks published to date, with over 22 million views on YouTube. His research has been featured by The New York Times, The BBC, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Fortune, Forbes, Time, BusinessWeek, Wired, Fast Company, Financial Times, HarvardBusiness.org, The World Economic Forum, Inside Higher Ed, Lifehacker, MarketWatch, The Independent, Bloomberg TV, PBS Next Avenue, CCTV, and CNN's Sanjay Gupta MD. In this episode, we chat about Josh’s first book, Personal MBA, signs to find a viable market if you are starting a business, and the characteristics that all good products/services have. We’ll also talk more about how to test out your business idea, actionable steps to decide pricing, learning curves, the aspects of rapid skills acquisition, and more. This is a jam packed episode that we made it into two parts - so make sure to catch both! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 04:15 - How Josh’s Degree Shaped His Career07:43 - Why Josh Decided to Write His Book, Personal MBA11:50 - How to Find a Viable Market 19:41 - Signs to Look for if There’s Real Opportunity 26:16 - Good Characteristics of a Product or Service29:56 - Exceptional Product/Service in the Pandemic32:24 - Best Ways to Test Business Ideas35:38 - Steps to Decide Pricing 44:20 - Different Objections to Anticipate Mentioned in the Episode: Josh’s Website: joshkaufman.netJosh’s First Book, Personal MBA: https://personalmba.com/Josh’s Second Book, The First 20 Hours: https://first20hours.com/Josh’s New Book, How to Fight a Hydra: https://howtofightahydra.com/#home

Laura Vanderkam: Smarter Ways to WFH (Work From Home) | E105

Stressed out about working from home? Then stress no more! In this episode, we are chatting with Laura Vanderkam, best-selling author, podcast host, and productivity expert. Her Ted talk, How to Gain Control of Your Free Time, has been viewed over 11 million times! She is also the host of Before Breakfast which features productivity tips every weekday morning. Her work has been featured in the The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, City Journal, Fortune, and Fast Company and she has appeared on shows such as The Today Show and CBS This Morning. In this week’s episode, we talk about Laura’s new book, The New Corner Office, which is all about how to work from home, the benefits of having a routine, and creating work rituals. We’ll also dive deeper into how to cultivate a great WFH environment, ta-da lists (instead of to-do lists), why planning out your week ahead of time is beneficial, and more! Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 03:56 - Laura’s Past Five Years05:07 - Benefits of Having a Routine and How to Have a Good One 07:35 - Opinion on a Fake/Mock Commute09:11 - Advice on Dressing while WFH11:09 - What’s a ‘Monday Morning’ Ritual12:53 - How to Respond to Fires at Work15:02 - Thoughts on Batching17:07 - Laura’s Work Environment and How to Have the Best Environment20:56 - How to Limit Distractions22:51 - Ta-Da Lists26:30 - How to Prioritize Tasks28:19 - Why to Plan Out Your Week On Fridays 31:36 - Visualizing Your Future to Help Your Goals34:57 - Why Designing Your Ideal Week is Important37:30 - How to Keep Employees Engaged and Good Company Cultures 40:55 - Looking at Time with an ‘Abundance’ Mindset42:35 - Laura’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Episode: Laura’s New Book, From the Corner Office: https://lauravanderkam.com/books/the-new-corner-office-how-the-most-successful-people-work-from-home/Laura’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauravanderkam/Laura’s Website: https://lauravanderkam.com/

YAPLive: Comeback Stories, Success After Rejection & Setbacks with Alex Carter, Natasha Grano, Heather Monahan, and Amberly Lago | Uncut Version

Today on the show Hala is joined with some of the biggest most successful women on the planet, Heather Monahan, Alex Carter, Natasha Grano, and Amberly Lago. They are discussing some of their biggest setbacks in their lives and how they've overcome them! In the second half of the episode, they are taking questions live from listeners who tuned into the Clubhouse event, and they discuss some of their rejections and setbacks in life and get some advice on how to move forward and continue to succeed! This is a motivating episode filled with tough stories about triumph over hard times, you don't want to miss it! Mentioned in the Episode: Natasha's Free Course: https://natashagrano.net/courses/ Amberly Lago's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/?hl=en Alex Carter's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter Heather Monahan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/?hl=en Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Marcus Buckingham: Harness Your Strengths | E104

FINALLY understand your strengths! In today’s episode, we are chatting with Marcus Buckingham, a best-selling author, motivational speaker and business consultant. He spent two decades at Gallup helping co-create the StrengthsFinder tool and is now CEO of his own coaching firm, The Marcus Buckingham Company as well as currently leading the ADP Research Institute. Marcus has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, The Today Show, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. In this episode, we chat about the differences between strengths and weaknesses, how to build up your strengths, and understand how to take feedback. We’ll then talk more about the uniqueness of every person on a team, how teams can work to build on their strengths, the best qualities of managers, and Marcus’ vision of the future of work. Sponsored by Podcast Republic: https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1368888880 Social Media: Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaFollow Hala on ClubHouse: @halatahaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 00:43 - Difference Between Strengths and Weaknesses02:37 - How to Understand Your Strengths and Weaknesses06:06 - How to Build Up Your Strengths12:22 - Are Weaknesses Related to Strengths?18:57 - Understanding Feedback and Reactions25:29 - Facts About 360 Feedback32:15 - The Uniqueness of Each Person35:52 - How a Team Can Work on Their Strengths42:58 - Best Qualities of Managers51:56 - How to Identify Leaders55:45 - COVID Engagement Research1:03:05 - The Future of Work1:11:14 - Marcus’ Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned In The Episode: Marcus’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-buckingham/Marcus’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusbuckinghamMarcus’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mwbuckinghamMarcus’ Website: https://www.marcusbuckingham.com/Marcus’ Research Organization: https://www.adpri.org/