The yapp's Podcast

#YAPClassic: Cultivate a Disruptive Mindset with Jay Samit

Dare to disrupt yourself! This week, Hala is handling some family issues and so we're throwing it back to a #YAPClassic. Enjoy#27 with Jay Samit, best-selling author of “Disrupt Yourself!” and serial entrepreneur who has been at the forefront of global trends for decades and recognized as one of the world’s leading experts on disruption and innovation.  Jay has helped build billion dollar startups, transformed entire industries, and has held executive roles at Deloitte, Sony, Universal Stu...

#64: Turn On The Like Switch with Dr. Jack Schafer

Learn how to how to influence, attract and win people over from an ex-FBI agent!  Today on the show we're yapping with Dr. Jack Schafer, a former FBI special agent, professor, psychologist, and author of  "The Like Switch." Jack spent fifteen years conducting counter-intelligence and counterterrorism investigations, and seven years as a behavioral analyst for the FBI’s National Security Division. He developed spy recruitment techniques, interviewed terrorists, and trained agents in the art ...

#63: Find Your Dream Job with Kristin Sherry

Are you ready to snag your dream job? Lucky for you, this episode features Kristin Sherry, a career coach, international speaker, best-selling author and founder of YouMap. Kristen has s mission in life to help people identify their perfect career. Her Youmap career profile helps people see the unique contribution they can bring to work through their strengths, values, preferred skills and personality. Kristen is a Linkedin power user and has been featured in publications like Inc.com and E...

#62: Train Your Brain with John Assaraf

Get that brain in shape! Learn how to reprogram your subconscious mind to let go of limiting beliefs and achieve your goals. Today on the show we’re joined by John Assaraf, one of the leading mindset and behavior experts in the world. John is passionate about brain research and brain retraining. His latest book Innercise is a comprehensive guide to science-based mental and emotional techniques that can strengthen your mindset and unlock the hidden power of your brain. John is not only a mi...

#63: Train Your Brain with John Assaraf

Get that brain in shape! Learn how to reprogram your subconscious mind to let go of limiting beliefs and achieve your goals. Today on the show we’re joined by John Assaraf, one of the leading mindset and behavior experts in the world. John is passionate about brain research and brain retraining. His latest book Innercise is a comprehensive guide to science-based mental and emotional techniques that can strengthen your mindset and unlock the hidden power of your brain. John is not only a mi...

#61: Screw Being Shy with Mark Metry

Eliminate your social anxiety, once and for all!  Today we have a return guest on the show, Mark Metry. Mark runs an incredibly successful podcast, Humans 2.0, and has recently launched a book, “Screw Being Shy: How to Eliminate Social Anxiety,” which has already become an Amazon best seller. In this episode, we’ll discuss why we are wired to be socially anxious and learn his top tips to decrease social anxiety Sponsored by Video Husky. If your’e looking for affordable video editing serv...

#60: Unlock Your True Potential with Evan Carmichael

It's time to unlock your true potential! Today on the show we're yapping with Evan Carmichael. Evan is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, author, and coach who sold is first biotech company at the young age of 19. He has a mission is to help 1 billion entrepreneurs in his life and aims to solve what he believes to be the world's biggest problem--- untapped human potential.  Evan is mostly notably known for his uber successful motivational youtube channel that boasts over 2 million subscribers ...

#59: Become a Real Estate Rockstar with Ryan Serhant

Sponsored by Video Husky. If your’e looking for affordable video editing services to take your marketing to the next level check out /cart.videohusky.com/youngandprofiting and get 30% off your first month! Are you ready to become the ultimate sales machine and sell it like Serhant? This week on YAP, Hala chats with Ryan Serhant. Ryan started off his career as an actor, and when he couldn’t make ends meet he looked to real estate to pay his bills.  As fate with have it, very early in his ca...

#58: Join The Food Revolution with Eric Edmeades

Sponsored by Video Husky. If your’e looking for affordable video editing services to take your marketing to the next level check out /cart.videohusky.com/youngandprofiting and get 30% off your first month! Eat your way into being young and fit!  This week Hala interviews Eric Edmeades, most notably known for being a pioneer in the food revolution as the founder WildFit, a fast-growing nutritional coaching program exclusively offered by Mindvalley.  Eric also a very experienced public speak...

#YAPClassic: Negotiate Like a Boss with Chris Voss

Brushing up on your negotiation skills never gets old! Enjoy this #YAPClassic featuring Christopher Voss, a former leading FBI international hostage and kidnapping negotiator. Now Chris spends his time as an author, professor and coach---teaching others how to apply his learnings from international crisis and high-stakes negotiations to the business world. Chris is regarded as one of the most influential negotiators of our time. He wrote the massive best-selling hit, “Never Split the Diffe...

#YAPSnacks: Say Om! Introduction To Meditation with Shiv

#YAPSnacks is a new series of bite-size pods hosted by the YAP team aimed to provide you with key information and actionable insights.   Ever wonder why meditation has surged so much in popularity? Or why so many celebrities swear by some form of meditative practice?    If you want to give meditation a shot, but are not sure where to begin or what form of meditation is best for you, than this #YAPSnacks is the perfect episode for you!   If you're interested in this topic, go back to e...

#YAPClassic: Hacking Human Behavior To Gain Influence with Chase Hughes

Enjoy this classic YAP replay featuring Chase Hughes, a leading military and intelligence behavior expert, and author of “The Ellipsis Manual,” which is the most comprehensive mind control guide in the world. Tune in to gain a 101 understanding of behavior science, specifically non-verbal analysis or body language, behavior profiling and the qualities of authority— which you'll come to find out is a very important thing. You'll leave the episode with easy to implement tactics you can use to...

#57: Build Your Social Capital With Jordan Harbinger

Build and spend your social capital wisely! This episode of YAP is sponsored by Podcorn, a marketplace connecting podcasters to amazing sponsorship opportunities. If your a podcaster looking to monetize or brand wanting to share their story, head over to podcorn.com. Today on YAP, Hala chats with Jordan Harbinger, “The Larry King” of podcasters and social dynamics expert who has been doing his podcasting thing for over 12 years. Jordan started out on “The Art of Charm,” podcast and now he ...

#YAPSnacks: Sleep Solves Everything with Hala and Jordan

#YAPSnacks is a new series of bite-size pods hosted by the YAP team aimed to provide you with key information and actionable insights. Tune in to hear Hala Taha and Jordan Paris discuss why sleep is so important for your health and productivity, and hear their top tips for getting a better nights rest. If you're interested in this topic, go back to episode #12, "Unlocking the Power of Sleep," featuring sleep psychologist, Dr. Daniel Gartenberg. If you liked this episode, please write us a...

#56: Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan

The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence! Today on the show Hala chats with Heather Monahan. Heather is a confidence expert, having learned a ton of hard lessons on the topic in her own life during the corporate climb. Heather worked in corporate America for two decades and is one of the few women who have reached the c-suite. And after being abruptly fired, she switched gears to becoming a speaker, author and confidence coach---and is more successful than ever! Stay tuned to h...

#55: Tales of a Bad Boy Gone Good with Tucker Max

It feels so good to be bad. Until it just feels bad. In this episode, Hala yaps with Tucker Max, the inventor of the literary genre 'fratire' and author of 4 best selling books including the mega hit, “I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell,” which documents the wild and scandalous times he had during his 20s. Tucker holds accolades like snagging a spot in Time Magazine’s 100 most influential list in 2009, and there’s even a movie based on his life.  The former bad boy is now a grown family man who...

#54: The Laws of Selling [Part 2] with Richard Moore

Get ready to amp up your sales skills! Today we have a return guest on the show, sales expert, Richard Moore. Richard was featured back in Episode #26, "The Laws of Selling."  Listen to that episode first or even after this one to soak up all of Richard’s amazing sales tips. Richard is a sales and business coach with 17+ years of experience in online, in-person and phone-based selling. His clients range from startups to 9-figure businesses, and he’s grown a massive influence on platforms l...

#53: Say Things Better with Lila Smith

Ready to level up your communication skills? Communication is the language of leadership, and learning to do it effectively is key to personal and career success! Join us this week with Lila Smith, actress, Linkedin influencer and founder of communication consultancy, Say Things Better.  Tune in to learn how acting helped Lila perfect her communication strategy, get an overview of her 5-step framework to Say Things Better, and hear her tips on communication from how to prepare for a speaki...

#52: Run It Like Clockwork with Mike Michalowicz

Thou shalt profit immediately and run thy business like clockwork!  This week on YAP, learn how you can optimize your time and money with Mike Michalowicz, a serial entrepreneur, author and podcaster who launched three multi-million dollar companies before his 35th birthday. Tune in to learn his 7-step program to run your business like clockwork, and gain insight to his "profit first" framework to optimize the profitability of your business. Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteb...

#51: Tackling Tough Conversations with Sheila Heen

"Hey, we need to talk..." -- if these words scare you, trust that you're not alone! Whether we’re dealing with an under-performing employee, upset with our spouse, or facing issues with a difficult client, we attempt or avoid difficult conversations everyday. Healthy relationships are built around communication and transparency, and so learning how to navigate tough conversations with less stress and more success can help optimize our relationships. Join us this week on YAP as we tackle to...

#YAPSnacks: Conducting a Yearly Review - Retrospective, Reset and Refocus with Hala and Shiv

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 is just around the corner, and we encourage you to go beyond a New Year’s Resolution this year! Our latest guest, Daniel Pink, taught us that January 1st is a 🌟 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 🌟 you can use as a turning point for new beginnings in episode #50. 🙇🏻‍♀️ In fact, it’s scientifically proven that you’re more likely to stick to new habits you start on temporal landmark days like the first of the year or month, or social temporal landmark days like your birthday. Since the ultima...

#50: The Science of Perfect Timing with Daniel Pink

Want to level up your creative skills? Skillshare has thousands of courses on graphic design, marketing, audio production, creative writing and more! Get get 2 months of unlimited access to all courses when you sign up at skillshare.com/yap.   It's time to start paying attention to WHEN. This week Hala yaps with Daniel Pink, author of 4 NYT best-sellers, former speech writer for Al Gore and tv host.  This episode takes a deep dive on his book “WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timi...

#YAPSnacks: Persuasion and How to Influence Others with Hala and Jordan

#49: How To Win More Arguments with Ali Almossawi

The key to winning more arguments is understanding what makes for a bad argument.  When arguing, we often let our emotions get in the way and say anything to help sway opposing perspectives towards ours.  This leads to irrational thinking and flaws in our arguments. Learn to recognize these abuses of reason and gain the ability to poke holes in your opponent's arguments! This week on YAP, Hala chats with Ali Almossawi, the author of multiple books including An Illustrated Book of Bad Argum...

#48: The Art of Talent Stacking with Dan Schawbel

Join the millions of students already learning on Skillshare and get two months free when you sign up at skillshare.com/yap Build your talent stack to gain a significant competitive advantage and accelerate your career! You don't need to be one of the best at something in order to succeed, because with talent stacking you can layer on skills - at various degrees of expertise - and use them together to stand out.  This week Hala interviews Dan Schawbel, a researcher and the author of 3 best...

#YAPSnacks: Top 3 Lessons of Young and Profiting Podcast

Just in time for Thanksgiving leftovers, Young and Profiting Podcast presents #YAPSnacks!  Introducing #YAPSnacks, a new series of bite-sized and actionable content where the YAP team goes deep on topics covered on the Young and Profiting show. For our introduction episode, we're joined by YAP's host Hala Taha, producer Shiv Dutt and newly onboarded co-host, Jordan Paris. Tune in to: Discover David Allen's open loops concept and how to stop them to boost productivity Get a 101 understand...

#YAPSnacks: Top 3 Lessons of Young and Profiting Podcast with Hala, Jordan and Shiv

Just in time for Thanksgiving leftovers, Young and Profiting Podcast presents #YAPSnacks!  Introducing #YAPSnacks, a new series of bite-sized and actionable content where the YAP team goes deep on topics covered on the Young and Profiting show. For our introduction episode, we're joined by YAP's host Hala Taha, producer Shiv Dutt and newly onboarded co-host, Jordan Paris. Tune in to: Discover David Allen's open loops concept and how to stop them to boost productivity Get a 101 understand...

#47: Game-Time Decision Making with David Meltzer

Join the millions of students already learning on Skillshare and get two months free when you sign up at skillshare.com/yap This week, David Meltzer returns to teach us high-scoring business strategies so that we can play to win! David is the co-founder and CEO of Sports 1, a Sport Marketing firm which he co-founded with hall of fame quarterback, Warren Moon. David is also the former CEO of the world’s most notable sports agency, Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment and an award-winning...

#47: Game-Time Decision Making and Business Strategies with David Meltzer

Join the millions of students already learning on Skillshare and get two months free when you sign up at skillshare.com/yap This week, David Meltzer returns to teach us high-scoring business strategies so that we can play to win! David is the co-founder and CEO of Sports 1, a Sport Marketing firm which he co-founded with hall of fame quarterback, Warren Moon. David is also the former CEO of the world’s most notable sports agency, Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment and an award-winning...

#46: Mindfulness, Meditation and Manifesting with Emily Fletcher

Did you know that meditation can help cure insomnia, reverse the signs of aging and make you smarter? This week, we yap with Emily Fletcher, a well-known meditation guru who began her career on Broadway and now runs an innovative meditation company called Ziva Meditation. Ziva utilizes  a powerful combination of mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting, and has been used to better the lives of over 20,000 people!   Tune in to learn the biological the benefits of meditation like relieving s...

#46: Mindfulness, Meditation and Manifesting for High Performance with Emily Fletcher

Did you know that meditation can help cure insomnia, reverse the signs of aging and make you smarter? This week, we yap with Emily Fletcher, a well-known meditation guru who began her career on Broadway and now runs an innovative meditation company called Ziva Meditation. Ziva utilizes  a powerful combination of mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting, and has been used to better the lives of over 20,000 people!   Tune in to learn the biological the benefits of meditation like relieving s...

#45: Find Your POP (Personal Opportunity Portfolio) with Jonas Koffler

Success = hustle X luck X your unique talents!⁣ ⁣ Tune in to learn how to find your POP (Personal Opportunity Portfolio) with Jonas Koffler.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This week we're yapping with Jonas Koffler. Jonas is the co-author of HUSTLE: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum, and has been featured in outlets like Time, FastCompany, Business Insider, and NPR among others. He is a serial entrepreneur and hustler with ventures that include the digital health and mental wellness star...

#45: Hustle Your Way To Success with Jonas Koffler

Success = hustle X luck X your unique talents!⁣ Tune in to learn how to find your POP (Personal Opportunity Portfolio) with Jonas Koffler.⁣⁣ This week we're yapping with Jonas Koffler. Jonas is the co-author of HUSTLE: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum, and has been featured in outlets like Time, FastCompany, Business Insider, and NPR among others. He is a serial entrepreneur and hustler with ventures that include the digital health and mental wellness startup...

#44: Decoding the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Green [Part 2]

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.   Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?b...

#43: Decoding the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene [Part 1]

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 t...

#44: Decoding the Laws of Human Nature with Robert Greene [Part 2]

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.   Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web development on Fivver: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=51570&brand=fiverrcpa Fivver Learn: Gain new skills like graphic design and video editing with Fivver Learn: https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?b...

#42: Become a Better Leader with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith

Want to develop your leadership skills? In #42, Hala speaks with Dr. Marshall Goldsmith,  a pioneer in the field of business education and leadership coaching who has worked with over 150 major CEOS. Dr. Marshall is the only two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 Award for the #1 Leadership Thinker in the world. He has been ranked one of five most respected executive coaches by Forbes, one of the top ten executive educators by The Wall Street Journal, and one of the 15 Greatest Business Thinker...

#41: Transform From The Inside Out with Mark Metry

We don't need magic to transform ourselves ...we all carry the 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 we need inside of us!  This week Hala chats with Mark Metry, a young entrepreneur who turned his life around from awkward teen to celebrity podcaster and futurist. Tune in to hear how Mark transformed his life from the inside out, learn his tips to take podcasts to the next level and get insight as to why he treats life like a video game. Fivver: Get services like logo creation, whiteboard videos, animation and web dev...

#40: Boost Your EQ with Justin Bariso

Ready to take your EQ to the next level?  This week, Hala yaps with Emotional Intelligence (EQ) expert, author and speaker, Justin Bariso. Justin's column draws over a million readers a month on INC.com , and LinkedIn has named him a “Top Voice” three years in a row. His recent book, "EQ Applied: The Real World Guide to Emotional Intelligence," shares practical ways to increase EQ to improve relationships and careers. In this episode, Hala and Justin discuss why EQ is action-oriented, how ...

#39: Preparing for Leadership with Ron Carucci

The next generation of leaders are rising to power! In #39, Hala yaps with Ron Carucci, founder and managing partner of consulting firm, Navalen. Ron has an impressive thirty years of experience helping executives tackle challenges relating to strategy, organization, and leadership. He has worked with start-ups to fortune 10 companies in over 30 countries. He’s also the author of “Rising to Power,” and his work has been featured in HBR, Business week, Fortune among other publications. In t...

#38: The Persuasion Playbook with Scott Adams

Learn practical techniques to harness the power of persuasion with Scott Adams. Scott Adams is the creator of the successful American comic strip, Dilbert. In recent times, Scott has become somewhat of a controversial figure as he made headlines during the 2016 election for being "Trump’s translator," a nickname bestowed on him for helping the American public make sense of Trump's seemingly bizarre behavior during the campaign. In addition to being a cartoonist, Scott is also a trained hypn...

#37: Go Gig or Go Home with Diane Mulcahy

The explosion of the gig economy is real. Are you ready? In #37, Hala speaks with Diane Mulcahy, one of the first experts on the Gig Economy, which is a term that describes a labor market with the prevalence of short-term contracts or freelance work as opposed to permanent full-time jobs. Diane taught a class on the subject which was listed in Forbes’ "Top Ten Most Innovative Business School Courses in the Country." She also wrote a book called “The Gig Economy,” and is a leading authority...

#36: Just Do It with Jordan Paris

Condition yourself to make decisions without hesitation! Because sometimes you need to stop overthinking and planning, and JUST DO IT. This week on YAP, Hala chats with Jordan Paris, a 21-year-old author, Linkedin influencer and podcast host of the popular show, Growth Mindset University. Tune in to discover how Jordan overcame depression and social awkwardness as a teenager, and how he's accomplished so much in his young life by "just doing it." In addition, learn the ins and outs of his...

#35: Leading With Love with Claude Silver

Lead with your heart, not just your head! This week on YAP, Hala speaks with Claude Silver, the world’s first “Chief Heart Officer” and Gary Vaynerchuk’s right-hand woman at VaynerMedia. Claude owns the onboarding, recruitment, retention, and graduation of all the employees at the digital media agency. She is known for leading with her heart and emotional optimism. In this episode, we’ll dive into how Claude is able to touch every heartbeat at Vaynermedia, and how her past experiences have...

#34: How To Be Indistractable with Nir Eyal

Master your habits and become indistractable! This week, Hala interviews Nir Eyal, a leading export in behavioral design and popular author of “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products," and "Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life." Tune in to learn about Nir's 4-step hook model to build habit-forming products and strategies to become indistractable to lead more productive and happier lives. If you liked this episode, please write us a review! Fivver: Get s...

#33: Shoot Your Loonshot with Safi Bahcall

Shoot your loonshot and nurture your next crazy big idea! In #33, Hala yaps with Safi Bahcall, a trained physicist who has transformed his career every 5 years or so. He’s done everything from business consulting to co-founding a pharmaceutical company to now becoming a best-selling author. In this episode we’ll find out how Safi is able to reinvent himself so often and his tips for getting into a new field. In addition, we’ll cover his super fascinating concept and book, "Loonshots: How t...

#32: Flow Into The Future with Steven Kotler

Want to become 500x more productive? In episode #32, Hala interviews Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and leading expert on peak performance and flow. They discuss what flow is, how it impacts our brain and body, and triggers that can hack you into a flow state. Additionally, they cover Steven's new book “Last Tango in CyberSpace, which imagines the future we may be living just 5 years from now and radical concepts like “Empathy for All.” Fivver: Get services like logo c...

#31: Get Off Your A** (GOYA) with David Meltzer

Ready. Set. GOYA!!! Learn how action and attraction brings abundance in this inspiring episode with David Meltzer. David Meltzer is the CEO of Sports 1, a sport marketing firm which he co-founded with hall of fame quarterback, Warren Moon. Additionally, David is an award-winning humanitarian, international keynote speaker and best-selling author. His life's mission is to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.” In episode #31, Hala speaks with David about lesson...

#30: Rise Against All Odds with JT McCormick

Started from the bottom, now he's here! JT McCormick had an insanely tough upbringing. He grew up dirt poor, raised by a single mother and was the son of a pimp. He started out becoming a product of his environment, barely finishing high school and landing in juvie multiple times. But after high school JT turned things around. Through relentless hard work JT beat the odds and applied his knowledge and hustling mentality from the streets to become a millionaire and super effective CEO. He cu...

#29: The Dirty Secret of Happiness with Gretchen Rubin

Declutter your way to happiness! This week on YAP we speak with happiness expert and 4x best-selling author, Gretchen Rubin. Her latest book, "Outer Order, Inner Calmer," uncovers how decluttering and organizing your life can make more room for happiness. Tune into this episode to find out Gretchen's secrets to a happy life including decluttering to positively impact your thoughts and emotions, and understanding the way you react to expectations. If you liked this episode, please write us ...