Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

Peter Mallouk: The Path to Financial Freedom | E84

Are you ever confused or overwhelmed at the prospecting of investing? If you are, don’t worry! Our guest today, Peter Mallouk, has simple strategies on how to invest and save as well as why it’s so important. Peter Mallouk is the CEO of Creative Planning, a wealth management firm, that has been ranked #1 in America by outlets such as CNBC and Barron’s. Peter has been on Worth Magazine’s Power 100 rankings and has received other accolades such as the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He is also a financial industry thought leader and author. His upcoming book, The Path, is all about helping you achieve financial freedom and is co-authored by Tony Robbins. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about common misconceptions that Peter has encountered in his many years in the financial services industry as well as his thoughts on the news and its impact on us as investors. We’ll also cover topics such as the importance of diversifying, the plans you should lay out before investing, and how to find the right financial advisor to meet your needs. Links: Follow Hala on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yapwithhalaReach out to Hala directly at Hala@YoungandProfiting.comFollow Hala on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/Follow YAP on IG: www.instagram.com/youngandprofitingCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 01:11 - How Peter Met Tony Robbins and All About Their New Book03:53 - Why the Financial Services Industry is Broken05:00 - How to Find a Great Advisor06:53 - Truth About Today vs. the Past10:49 - The Contradictory Thing About Media and the News13:36 - Why is Now the Best Time to Start Investing15:37 - Why it’s Important to Diversify17:49 - Real Life Example of the Importance of Diversifying19:30 - The Six Human Needs21:58 - The Power of Compounding24:20 - Why it’s Important to Know What We Want25:58 - Financial Independence vs. Retirement27:15 - Important Plans to Have Before Investing28:48 - Difference Between Brokers vs. Financial Advisors29:50 - When Should You Get a Financial Advisor? 31:30 - Tips for Someone Working at a Corporation33:34 - Advice about Insurance35:08 - What to Look at for Financial Planning37:20 - Peter’s Secret to Profiting in Life Mentioned in the Show: Peter’s New Book, The Path: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Accelerating-Journey-Financial-Freedom/dp/1642937010Peter’s Website: https://creativeplanning.com/Peter’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mallouk/Peter’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterMallouk/Peter’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPeterMallouk/

YAPLive: She Means Business: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs [ Propelify Innovation Festival 2020] | Uncut Version

Hala recently hosted the “She Means Business” panel during the 2020 Propelify Innovation Festival, powered by TechUnited:NJ, focused on ways to use tech to #BuildABetterFutureForAll.  Speakers:Hala Taha, Producer & Podcast Host, Young & Profiting (Moderator)
Debra Sandler, CEO, Mavis Foods
Lisa Ascolese, “The Inventress”
Kathleen Griffith, Founder & CEO, Grayce & Co.
 In this discussion, the ladies discuss their career journeys, hurdles that females encounter during entrepreneurship, and how we can increase the number of S&P 500 board seats filled by women.   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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Jonathan Javier: Networking Hacks to Land a Job in the Pandemic | E83

Learn how to make a lasting impression on recruiters and new connections from Jonathan Javier!Today, Hala is yapping with Jonathan Javier, CEO and Founder of Wonsulting. Jonathan has previously worked at tech giants like Google, Snapchat, and Cisco before starting Wonsulting. The mission behind Wonsulting is to help students from non-target schools land dream jobs at major companies through resume workshops, speaker series, and more.In today’s episode, we’ll talk about Jonathan’s start in the tech world and how COVID prompted him to work on Wonsulting full time. We’ll also dig deep into advice for current job seekers, tips to nail your next interview, and how to grow a meaningful network. Social 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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps 00:59 - How the Idea of Wonsulting was Created02:43 - Are Companies Missing Out by Only Targeting Ivy-Leagues?05:29 - Starting a Side Hustle with a Full Time Job07:24 - When Jonathan Realized He Had to Leave his Full Time08:33 - Challenges Jonathan Has Faced11:05 - How Recruitment Has Changed with the Pandemic16:24 - Jonathan’s Advice for Those Who Lost Their Job18:44 - Advice for Minorities to Stand Out When Applying for Jobs21:25 - Current Advantages for Job Seekers24:15 - Learnings from Rejection26:22 - Jonathan’s Experience with Imposter Syndrome29:51 - Best Tips on Interviewing31:40 - How Jonathan Prepped for Interviews35:17 - Jonathan’s Personal Networking Story40:21 - Strategies to Grow Your Network43:35 - What to Do vs. What Not to Do When Networking45:25 - How to Share Wins Without Bragging48:28 - Jonathan’s Intro to Speaking Engagements53:41 - Ways Jonathan Improved His Speaking55:01 - Why Jonathan’s Biggest Post Went Viral56:36 - Jonathan’s Secret to Profiting in Life Links Wonsulting Website: https://www.wonsulting.com/Jonathan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanmjavier/Jonathan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwordsofwisdom/Jonathan’s Website: https://jonathanwordsofwisdom.com/Wonsulting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wonsulting/

YAPClassic: Robert Greene on Decoding the Laws of Human Nature | Part 2

A throwback to episode #44!Decode the laws of human nature with fame author, Robert Greene!In this second portion of the interview, Hala and Robert dive into the laws of compulsive behavior, grandiosity, gender rigidity and death denial.   If you liked this episode, please write us a review! 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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

YAPClassic: Robert Greene on Decoding the Laws of Human Nature | Part 1

A throwback to episode #43!Master the laws of human nature with one of the world's leading human behavior experts, Robert Greene!This week, Hala is yapping with famed author Robert Greene. Robert has written six international bestsellers including The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law (co-written with rapper 50 Cent), Mastery, and The Laws of Human Nature. In Part 1 of this interview, we cover Robert’s career journey and how he found his purpose in life. We also begin to cover his latest book, the Laws of Human Nature, which outlines 18 laws that motivates human behavior.Tune in to #43 to learn about the law of irrationality and why this is the foundation of understanding human behavior. And get a key understanding of the law of narcissism, which proposes that we are all narcissists---and once we accept this we can transform self-love into empathy to improve our relationships and be happier and more fulfilled. If you liked this episode, please write us a review! 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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com

Gabrielle Bosche: The Misunderstood Millennial | E82

Why are millennials so misunderstood? They’re known to be lazy, disrespectful, entitled, and the list of negative characteristics could go on and on.Today, our show features Gabrielle Bosche, a Millennial Expert, and Millennial herself. She is the founder and President of The Millennial Solution, an international training and consulting company bridging the generation gap. She has worked with Fortune 500 clients and even the U.S. Navy to help them understand how to understand and work with Millennials. We will dive into her background and influences she had, what being the #1 Millennial Expert actually means, characteristics of Millennials, and debunking common myths about them. Whether you are a Millennial yourself or work with them on your team, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Social Media Links: 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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Timestamps: 0:50 - How Faith Influenced Gabrielle’s Beginnings3:31 - Pageant Learnings4:43 - Where Gabrielle’s Drive Comes From7:20 - How Gabrielle Landed the U.S. Navy as a Client11:14 - Why Gabrielle is the #1 Millennial Expert14:37 - Definition of a Millennial16:30 - Characteristics of Millennials17:58 - Differences between Gen Z and Millennials20:45 - The Millennial Myths 22:45 - Advice for a Millennial to Make Good Impressions24:57 - Advice for Other Generations to Embrace Millennials26:57 - Is There High Job Turnover Within Millennials?28:45 - What do Millennials Value in Their Jobs?31:24 - Why Millennials Strive to be Entrepreneurs34:34 - Types of Millennial Entrepreneurs38:21 - Gabrielle’s Secret to Profiting in Life List of links to resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: Gabrielle’s Book, The Purpose Factor: https://www.purposefactorbook.com/order38253775Gabrielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabriellebosche/Gabrielle’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellebosche/Gabrielle’s Website: http://gabriellebosche.com/

Interview: Getting Ahead at a Young Age | MentorZ Media Podcast

Hala gets interviewed on the Mentor Z podcast with Ava Wettrick.Top-of-the-Line Interviewing and Personalized Marketing - The Secret Sauce to Y.A.P's Success https://www.mentorzmedia.com/post/top-of-the-line-interviewing-and-personalized-marketing Hala Taha is the host to the Young and Profiting Podcast. She interview some of the brightest minds in the world with their main mission being to turn their guest’s wisdom into actionable advice. They are a top 10 Self-Improvement and How To Podcast on Apple Podcasts in US, Canada, Australia, UK and more. Hala herself started her career at WQHT Hot97 as the production assistant for Angie Martinez, then created “The Sorority of Hip Hop” - and an entertainment news, fashion and music blog that gained massive success. And now she works at Disney Streaming Services! Her days are with Disney and her nights and lunchbreaks are dedicated to her podcast! Interviewing Hala was such a fun experience for me personally. She is brimming with field experience and gives impeccable advice and directional pointers when she was developing her early career. One thing that had me absolutely floored was the fact that she dedicated almost all of her time to her personal development or her work. No slacking here! If you’re looking for an ambitious mentor, I’d like to present you to Hala Taha. Resources: Website - https://youngandprofiting.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala/?hl=en Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting/id1368888880 Guest Links:Website - https://www.mentorzmedia.com/ LinkeIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ava-wettrick/ Podcast - https://www.mentorzmedia.com/podcast 

Yancey Strickler: Bentoism For a Better World | E81

Ready for a better world? Today on the show we are chatting with Yancey Strickler.Yancey is the co-founder of Kickstarter, father of the philosophy of Bentoism, and author of This Could Be Our Future: A Manifesto for a More Generous World.  Yancey has a lot of ideas on improving the world by realigning motives and how we value success so that it’s not just purely profit based.  In this episode we’ll discuss Yancey’s career background including his work with Kickstarter. We’ll also find out the meaning of financial maximization, how it came to run the world as we know it today, and how Bentoism can redefine our future. 🎉 YAP is recruiting our Fall 2020 interns❗ If you're interested, fill out an internship application below!  Research Team Internship:  https://forms.gle/m5AJtLFzAGFRKi3N6  Guest Outreach Team Internship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDGhr8Ps5_kNz9NQA91pqPElgm7-JfsgjMp3YeR4MNMqlM2A/viewform?usp=sf_link Social Media Team Internship: https://forms.gle/N8XvNSbtF2YYqKpV8 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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com Guest LinksWebsite: https://www.ystrickler.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yancey-strickler-486b4557/Instagram: https://twitter.com/ystrickler?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/ystrickler?lang=enFacebook: NAMedium: https://medium.com/@ystricklerBooks: https://www.amazon.com/This-Could-Our-Future-Manifesto/dp/0525560823

Ned Fulmer: How to Go Viral on YouTube | E80

Today on the show we are chatting with Ned Fulmer. Ned is a member of The Try Guys, an online video comedy series, which was originally created with 3 other co-workers while working at BuzzFeed.The Try Guys Youtube channel has over 7.3 million subscribers and their videos have garnered billions of views--- making them one of the most successful channels in Youtube history. The quartet hosted Youtube’s 8th annual Streamy Awards in 2018 and they won the Audience Choice “Show Of The Year” award in 2017.The Try Guys recently put out their first book together called ‘The Hidden Power of F*cking Up,’ and they also host a podcast called “Trypod.” In addition, Ned is currently gearing up to launch a new podcast with his wife called “Baby Steps.” Tune into this episode to learn why the only way to succeed is to commit to failing over and over again and get Ned’s top tips for going viral on youtube.  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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.comFollow Ned Fulmer:Website: https://tryguys.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedfulmer/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedfulmer/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6SF8DGvxDnB7kDqHis6TxAPodcast: https://tryguys.com/pages/podcast

Marietta Gentles Crawford: Tell Your Brand Story and Transform Your Career | E79

Becoming a master at the art of self-promotion and personal branding is key to stand out and make a good impression. Snap judgements are made very quickly in the world we live in, so your personal brand is more important than ever! How do you show up? What do people say about you when you aren’t in the room?  Today, we are talking with Marietta Gentles Crawford, a personal branding strategist, author, and coach. Marietta worked for Fortune 500 companies for over 15 years before becoming an entrepreneur to help small businesses and freelancers build a personality-driven brand. Tune in to hear all about Marietta’s bad work experiences and how they helped her become a career change expert, and learn the importance of your brand story and how to create one keeping her WIFM (What’s in it For Me) principle in mind.  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/yapwithhalaCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.youngandprofiting.com 3:31 - Marietta’s Background and Expertise5:08 - Imposter Syndrome & Confidence9:35 - Work Breakdown and Learnings17:10 - How to Make a Career Change 19:16 - Questions to Ask When Self-Assessing21:32 - How to Move Forward with a Plan23:34 - SMART Goals25:30 - Toxic Thoughts and the Importance of a Good Mindset27:20 - Importance of Brand Story and How to Develop it 32:11 - WIFM, or ‘What’s in it For Me?’36:35 - How to be More Likable 39:14 - Common Myths about Authenticity41:21 - Confidence vs. Arrogance43:36 - How to Share Your Opinions46:40 - 80% Building Relationships, 20% Building a Personal Brand48:48 - Marietta’s Secret to Profiting in Life Marietta’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Nine-Thrive-Building-Personal-Elevating-ebook/dp/B0722NT5NZMarietta’s Website: www.maribrandsforyou.comMarietta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettagentlescrawford/