Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
Join Hala Taha as she interviews some of the brightest minds in the world―turning their wisdom into actionable advice you can use in your life no matter your age, profession or industry. Our subject matter ranges from enhancing productivity, how to gain influence, the art of side hustles and more! If you’re smart and like to continually improve yourself, hit the subscribe button, because you’ll love it here at Young and Profiting Podcast. Part of the YAP Media Network.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Gary Vee worked at his family’s liquor store until he was 34, but even as he loaded up cases of Dom Perignon in his friends’ BMWs, he knew exactly where he was going. He grew his father’s company from $4 million to $60 million in annual sales before leaving to start his own thing from scratch. The company had over 800 employees just nine years later, servicing clients like Johnson and Johnson, PepsiCo, and GE. Today’s episode is a masterclass in day-trading attention and social media marketing. Gary reveals some of his best tactics for mastering modern advertising. He also explores emerging trends businesses can leverage to enhance their brand presence.Gary Vaynerchuk, also known as "Gary Vee," is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, and one of the leading marketing experts in the world. He is the chairman of VaynerX and CEO of VaynerMedia and Veefriends.In this episode, Hala and Gary will discuss:- Why humility is a strong competitive advantage- The importance of doing what you love - Why entrepreneurs must have the stomach to fail- How he can guess the next hot thing - Why money does not buy happiness- The interest graph trend on social media platforms- Going viral vs focusing on valuable content - His approach to niching down for more relevance- His ‘day trading attention’ framework for modern advertising- Why it’s essential to know pop culture- Why strategic organic content is the most important thing in marketing - The importance of storytelling- And other topics…Gary Vaynerchuk, famously known as "Gary Vee," is a renowned entrepreneur and CEO of VaynerMedia, part of the larger VaynerX holding company, which includes several subsidiaries. A leading thinker on digital trends, he helps major brands stay culturally relevant. Gary has made successful early investments in major tech companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, Coinbase, and Uber. He is a prolific content creator with over 44 million followers across various social media platforms. He is also the bestselling author of several books, including his latest, Day Trading Attention. Gary hosts the top-rated podcast, The Gary Vee Audio Experience, and was named to the Fortune list of the Top 50 Influential people in the NFT industry.Connect With Gary:Gary’s Website: https://garyvaynerchuk.com/biography/ Gary’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyvaynerchuk/ Gary’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyvee Gary’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/Gary’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gary/ Gary’s Podcast, The Gary Vee Audio Experience: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-garyvee-audio-experience/id928159684 Resources Mentioned:Gary's Book, Day Trading Attention: How to Actually Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World: https://www.amazon.com/Day-Trading-Attention-Actually-Social/dp/0063317591 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting.Yahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.comKajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITINGLinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/YAPIndustrious - Visit industriousoffice.com and use code PROFITING to get a free week of coworking when you take a tour! More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
6 days ago
6 days ago
By the time Hala Taha left her corporate job, her side hustle was making well over $100,000 monthly. Dubbed the ‘Podcast Princess’, her social media and podcast empire is on track to make $10 million next year. What does she attribute her rapid growth to? LinkedIn. In this episode of the How to Money Podcast, Hala talks to Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix about leveraging LinkedIn to grow her business. She also shares her top tips for growing on the platform.Joel Larsgaard is a former senior radio producer on the nationally syndicated Clark Howard Show. In pursuit of his dream to achieve financial freedom, he started working young and now manages a modest real estate portfolio.Matt Altmix is a former wedding photographer and business owner. Before switching to photography, he worked in the advertising space as a designer. Matt also manages several investment properties. In this episode, Hala, Joel, and Matt will discuss:- What Hala likes to splurge on- Her early career in radio- Why she decided to focus on LinkedIn- Smart keyword usage on LinkedIn- Hala’s favorite lessons from her dad- Features to focus on for LinkedIn growth- The ‘broetry’ style of writing LinkedIn posts- The LinkedIn strategies that grew Hala’s podcast - How she dropped out of school to work for free- The strategy that blew up her podcast audience- Hala’s journey from corporate to entrepreneurship- Running her business on a team of volunteering super fans- And other topics… Joel Larsgaard is a former senior radio producer on the nationally syndicated Clark Howard Show. He started working young, first mowing lawns, then doing a three-hour shift at the Chick-fil-A across from his high school. He made only $24,000 a year at his first job in radio but saved up 20% to put down on his first house. In pursuit of his dream of achieving financial freedom, he became a part-time landlord with a modest real estate portfolio of seven properties in Atlanta.Matt Altmix is a former wedding photographer turned full-time podcast host. Before switching to photography, he worked in the advertising space as a designer. While in school, he and his wife shared dreams of starting their own businesses. After they got married, they started Altmix Photography, running it together until Matt decided to focus on podcasting full-time. Matt also manages several investment properties. Connect with Joel & Matt:Joel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowToMoneyJoel Joel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-larsgaard-70175566/ Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowToMoneyMatt Matt’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-altmix-989161a/ How to Money Website: https://www.howtomoney.com/ How to Money Twitter: https://twitter.com/HowToMoneyPod How to Money Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtomoneypod/ How to Money Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1623670287732189 How to Money Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-money/id1337718773 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingKajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITINGLinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at LinkedIn.com/YAPYahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.com More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
Alcohol offered Michael Easter a cheap thrill. But when he got sober, he needed to fill the void with other stimulating experiences. So, he turned to travel, surrounding himself with brilliant thinkers and people living at the extremes. From hunting in the Arctic to living in the Bolivian jungle, his experiences have helped him uncover practical ideas for optimizing life. In this episode, Michael breaks down the power of discomfort, the scarcity loop, and how to avoid falling into the trap of excess and bad behaviors.Michael Easter is an expert on behavioral change and a New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain. He is also a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine and a columnist for Outside magazine. In this episode, Hala and Michael will discuss:- The side effects of too much comfort- How to infuse more discomfort in our daily lives - How uncomfortable situations lead to better health and more happiness- Why we’re overly competent but underconfident- The upside of boredom- Why thinking of death leads to better decision-making - The problems of excess- How the scarcity loop fuels bad habits- Why we're so obsessed with unpredictable results- How can we rewire our brains to change bad behaviors- Tips for avoiding scarcity cues- How to deal with information overload- And other topics…Michael Easter is an adventurer, an expert on behavioral change, and a New York Times bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis and Scarcity Brain. He is also a contributing editor at Men's Health magazine, a columnist for Outside magazine, and a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on how embracing discomfort can enhance well-being. His work has been featured in publications such as Men’s Journal, New York, and Scientific American, reaching audiences in over sixty countries. He shares his latest insights through his popular newsletter, ‘2% with Michael Easter.’ Connect With Michael:Michael’s Website: https://eastermichael.com/ Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-easter-b208848/ Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_Easter Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_easter/ Michael’s Newsletter: https://www.twopct.com/ Resources Mentioned:Michael's Books:The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self: https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767 Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough: https://www.amazon.com/Scarcity-Brain-Craving-Mindset-Rewire/dp/0593236629 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingKajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITINGLinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at LinkedIn.com/YAPYahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.com More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday May 10, 2024
Sal Khan: How AI Will Revolutionize Education | E289
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
After his day job at a hedge fund, Sal Khan would tutor his 12-year-old cousin in math over the internet. When she moved to a more advanced track at school, word spread. Soon, he was tutoring over a dozen friends and relatives all over the country. His tutoring side project went from a humble YouTube channel to a renowned education nonprofit. Recently, they launched the first AI tutor built on GPT-4 technology. In this episode, Sal and Hala discuss how artificial intelligence could impact the future of education and work. Sal Khan is the founder of the widely used education platform, Khan Academy. In 2012, he was recognized as one of TIME's “100 Most Influential People in the World”. Sal is the author of Brave New Words, a book on AI to be released on May 14th, 2024. In this episode, Hala and Sal will discuss:- Sal’s transition from finance to education- The humble beginnings of Khan Academy- Sal’s decision to operate as a nonprofit- Misconceptions about nonprofits- Sal’s advice for entrepreneurs and nonprofit startups- Equity in education- Running a successful nonprofit- The potential of AI in education- The development of the AI tutor and teaching assistant, Khanmigo.- Guardrails for AI to ensure transparency, safety, and privacy - The power of tutoring in personalized education - How AI can enhance human creativity - Concerns about unethical uses of AI- Opportunities for entrepreneurs leveraging AI- AI for skill expansion- The potential impact of AI on hiring processes- And other topics… Sal Khan is the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a nonprofit organization that provides free, world-class education to more than 155 million registered users worldwide. Sal’s interest in education started during his undergraduate studies at MIT, where he developed math software for children with ADHD and tutored public school students in Boston. In 2012, he was listed among TIME's "100 Most Influential People in the World". Sal’s book on AI, Brave New Words, is scheduled for release on May 14th, 2024.Resources Mentioned:Sal’s Website: https://www.khanacademy.org/ Sal’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanacademy/ Sal’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/salkhanacademy Sal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khanacademy Sal’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salkhanacademy/ Sal’s Book, Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing): https://www.amazon.com/Brave-New-Words-Revolutionize-Education/dp/0593656954 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingRakuten - Get 15% Cash Back during Rakuten’s Big Give Week from May 6th to May 13th, and join for free to score an extra 10% boost at rakuten.com!Yahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.comKajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITINGLinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at LinkedIn.com/YAP More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Bill Perkins showed up at the New York Mercantile Exchange every day until he got a job as an assistant peon. He started with a salary below $16,000 per year and drove a limo in the evenings to make ends meet. Yet, he dedicated his nights to reading books on trading, the oil market, and options. Through unwavering determination, he became a millionaire by 30. Today, he is one of the world's most successful hedge fund managers and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Bill shares his wisdom about making money and how to spend it. He also explains why your goal should be to die with zero dollars in the bank instead of as a millionaire.Bill Perkins is a hedge fund manager, film producer, and high-stakes poker player. He trained on Wall Street before finding success as an energy trader in Houston, TX. He's the author of Die With Zero, which advocates prioritizing experiences over wealth accumulation for retirement.In this episode, Hala and Bill will discuss:- Bill’s foray into finance- His advice for aspiring millionaires- What commodities hedge funds do- His approach to taking calculated risks- Why he prioritizes experiences over possessions- Money as a tool to drive fulfillment - The balance between work and play - The pitfalls of saving yourself out of a life- The peak utility of your money- The fear of dying broke vs. not living life to the fullest- Planning for optimal fulfillment with time bucketing- And other topics…Bill Perkins is a hedge fund manager, film producer, author, and high-stakes poker player. After studying engineering, he trained on Wall Street and later moved to Houston, TX, where he made a fortune as an energy trader. During the 2007-2008 financial crisis, he profited $1.25 million in one week trading Goldman Sachs stock. His fund saw gains of over 100% in 2021 and 208% in 2022 by betting on rising natural gas prices ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. His book, Die With Zero, advocates prioritizing memorable experiences over wealth accumulation. Bill views his career as an engine for personal growth and spends his time exploring the world, savoring his relationships, and taking in all that life has to offer. Resources Mentioned:Bill’s Website: https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcome Bill’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-perkins-dwz/ Bill’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/bp22 Bill’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billperkins/ Bill’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diewithzero/ Bill’s Book, Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Die-Zero-Getting-Your-Money/dp/0358099765 Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting.Rakuten - Get 15% Cash Back during Rakuten’s Big Give Week from May 6th to May 13th, and join for free to score an extra 10% boost at rakuten.com!Yahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.comKajabi - Get a free 30-day trial to start your business at Kajabi.com/PROFITING.LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at LinkedIn.com/YAP. More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday May 03, 2024
YAPClassic: Nir Eyal on How to Become Indistractable
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
During their special bonding time, Nir Eyal asked his only daughter what superpower she wanted. But he didn’t hear her response because he was too distracted by his phone. By the time he looked up, she was gone. Disappointed in himself, Nir realized that if a behavioral design expert like him could struggle with distractions, there must be others struggling too. So, he set out to understand the psychology of distraction. In this episode, Hala and Nir discuss building habit-forming products that keep customers hooked, why habits are good for business, and how to cultivate the superpower of indistractability.Nir Eyal is an expert in behavioral engineering and the bestselling author of Indistractable and Hooked. He writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business.In this episode, Hala and Nir will discuss:- What is behavioral design?- The goal behind Nir’s book Hooked- Defining what a habit is- Why are habits good for business? - Four-step hook model - How is the hook model different from traditional feedback loops?- Defining paid and earned triggers - Lewin’s Equation and why it’s important that a product is easy to use - The three different types of rewards- The five fundamental questions to build habit-forming products- Why did Nir write Indistractable?- Nir on why indistractability is the ultimate secret weapon- Four parts of the indistractable model - And other topics…Nir Eyal is an author, public speaker, consultant, and investor. Nir is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.Nir is an expert in behavioral engineering and has lectured at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Hasso Plattner Institute of Design. Nir also works as a consultant helping companies build engaging products and services. His writing appears in publications including The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir received his BA from Emory University and his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.Resources Mentioned:Nir’s Website: https://www.nirandfar.com/ Nir’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/ Nir’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nireyal Nir’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/ Nir’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nirandfar/ Nir’s Books:Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products: https://www.amazon.com/Hooked-How-Build-Habit-Forming-Products/dp Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Indistractable-Nir-Eyal/dp LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingYahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.com More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Dr. Michael Gervais often skipped school to do something he was actually good at: surfing. But performance anxiety would overwhelm him when he had to compete with an audience watching. One day, a competitor challenged him to stop thinking about everything that could go wrong. Michael took his advice, and just like that, he could perform. That was the beginning of his interest in the mind. Today, he helps star athletes and professionals to hack their minds and perform at their peak. In this episode, Michael helps us understand why we value other people's opinions over ours. He also shares powerful techniques for harnessing the power of the mind. Dr. Michael Gervais is a performance psychologist, author, and host of the Finding Mastery podcast. He is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. He is also the co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform for mindset training. In this episode, Hala and Michael will discuss:- The beginnings of his interest in the mind- His career journey to becoming a high-performance sports coach - How he works with athletes to reach peak performance- Common challenges for elite athletes and business professionals- Training the mind around a growth mindset - The importance of recovery for high performers- Powerful breathing practices for building mental strength- Mental imagery for creating familiarity with excellence- The four steps of his morning mindset routine- The first rule of mastery- Where FOPO (the fear of other people’s opinions) comes from- How Beethoven overcame FOPO - Choosing purpose in a performance-obsessed culture- And other topics…Michael Gervais is one of the world's top high-performance psychologists and leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. His clients include Olympians, world record holders, Fortune 100 CEOs, high-performing athletes from every major sport, and internationally acclaimed artists. He supported Team USA across three Summer Olympic Games and two Winter Olympics, helping athletes win over 30 medals. Michael is the co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform for mindset training. The firm works with a limited portfolio of Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, AT&T, and Amazon. Michael hosts the Finding Mastery podcast and is the author of The First Rule of Mastery, published in 2023. Resources Mentioned:Michael’s Website: https://findingmastery.com/ Michael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/ Michael’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgervais Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/ Michael’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmichaelgervais/ Michael’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMastery Michael’s Podcast, Finding Mastery: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery/ Michael's Book, The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You: https://www.amazon.com/First-Rule-Mastery-Worrying-People/dp/1647823242 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingYahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.com More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Lisa Bilyeu became toxic as a defense mechanism against her abusive ex. However, she was able to break free and rebuild her confidence. Armed with new boundaries, she entered a supportive relationship with her husband, enabling her to show up for herself with radical confidence, even through her transformation from housewife to co-founder of a billion-dollar company. In this episode, Lisa addresses the impact of relationships on confidence as she offers a glimpse into her book’s new chapter on relationships. She also discusses the concept of radical confidence and how to use insecurities to fuel personal growth.Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory. She is the host of Women of Impact, and the author of Radical Confidence, a book that teaches you how to be driven by your insecurities to create the life of your dreams.In this episode, Hala and Lisa will discuss: - How competence breeds confidence- The meaning of radical confidence- How toxic gratitude keeps you stuck- Serving others by putting yourself first- The impact of relationships on your confidence- Fueling success using your insecurities- The importance of setting boundaries- How your identity can trap you- The danger of relying on external validation- Her ‘no-BS’ approach to defining crystal clear goals- Tips for feeling your most confident- The first step to finding the right partner who will uplift you- And other topics…Lisa Bilyeu is the co-founder of the billion-dollar company, Quest Nutrition. She built the company’s fulfillment department from scratch and helped it reach #2 on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies. She is also the co-founder and President of Impact Theory, a digital media production company focused on empowering content. Lisa is the bestselling author of Radical Confidence and the host of Women of Impact, which centers on female empowerment. She has been featured in publications like Forbes, Business Insider, Success, and People. Connect with Lisa: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://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-of-impact/id1435217865 Resources Mentioned: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:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingYahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.com More About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
At 15, Fei-Fei Li transitioned from a middle-class life in China to poverty in America. Despite the pressures of her family’s financial situation and her mother’s ailing health, her knack for physics never wavered. She went from learning English as a second language to attending and working at prestigious institutions like Princeton and Stanford. Today, she is among a handful of scientists behind the impressive advances of artificial intelligence in recent times. In this episode, she breaks down her human-centered approach to AI and explores the future of the technology.Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and the co-director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. She is the creator of ImageNet, a key driver of modern artificial intelligence. With over 20 years at the forefront of the field, Dr. Li is focused on AI research, education, and policy to improve the human condition. In this episode, Hala and Fei-Fei will discuss:- The current capabilities of AI- The difference between machine learning and AI- The training process for AI models- The gaps in our knowledge about how AI learns- Why ChatGPT fails at higher-level reasoning like math- The biological inspiration for vision in computers- Fears and hopes associated with AI- The human element of jobs AI can’t replace- Augmentation of human capabilities through AI- The three pillars of her human-centered AI framework- Responsible development and use of AI- The roadblocks to be aware of when using AI- Her advice to young entrepreneurs navigating the AI world - And other topics… Dr. Fei-Fei Li is a professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and the co-director of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI. She is also the creator of ImageNet and the ImageNet Challenge, a key catalyst to the latest developments in deep learning and AI. Sometimes called the ‘Godmother of AI,’ she is a pioneer in early computer vision research. Dr. Li is the author of The Worlds I See, one of Barack Obama's recommended books on AI. Her work has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Science, and Wired Magazine. Connect with Fei-Fei:Fei-Fei’s Bio: https://profiles.stanford.edu/fei-fei-li Fei-Fei’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fei-fei-li-4541247/ Fei-Fei’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfeifei Resources Mentioned:Fei-Fei’s Book, The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI:https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-See-Curiosity-Exploration-Discovery-ebook/dp/B0BPQSLVL6 Stanford Human Center AI Institute Website: https://hai.stanford.edu/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingYahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.comMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.comGet Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
So what do you need to know to prepare for the next 5, 10, or 25 years of a world increasingly impacted by artificial intelligence? How could AI change your business and your life irreparably? Our guest today, Mo Gawdat, an AI expert and former Chief Business Officer at Google [X], is going to break down what you need to understand about AI and how it is radically altering our workplaces, careers, and even the very fabric of our society. Mo Gawdat is the host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo, and the author of three best-selling books. After a 30-year career in tech, including working at Google's “moonshot factory” of innovation, Mo has made AI and happiness his primary research focuses. Motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, in 2014, Mo began pouring his findings into his international bestselling book, Solve for Happy. Mo is also an expert on AI, and his second book, Scary Smart, provides a roadmap of how humanity can ensure a symbiotic coexistence with AI. In this episode, Hala and Mo will discuss:- His early days working on AI at Google- How AI is surpassing human intelligence- Why AI can have agency and free will- How machines already manipulate us in our daily lives- The boundaries that could help us contain the risks of AI- The Prisoner’s Dilemma of AI development- How AI is an arms race akin to nuclear weapons- Why AI will redesign the job market and the fabric of society- A world with a global intelligence divide like the digital divide- Why we are facing the end of truth- Why things will get worse before they get better under AI- What you need to know to participate in the AI revolution- And other topics… Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X] and now the host of the popular podcast, Slo Mo, and the author of three best-selling books. After a 30-year career in tech, including working at Google's “moonshot factory” of innovation, Mo has made AI and happiness his primary research focuses. Motivated by the tragic loss of his son, Ali, in 2014, Mo began pouring his findings into his international bestselling book, Solve for Happy.His mission is to help one billion people become happier. Mo is also an expert on AI, and his second book, Scary Smart, provides a roadmap of how humanity can ensure a symbiotic coexistence with AI. Since the release of ChatGPT, Mo has been recognized for his early whistleblowing on AI's unregulated development and has become one of the most globally consulted experts on the topic. Resources Mentioned:Mo’s Website: https://www.mogawdat.com/Mo’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat/Mo’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/mgawdatMo’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/Mo’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mo.Gawdat.Official/Mo’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoGawdatOfficialMo’s Podcast: Slow MoMo’s book on the future of artificial intelligence, Scary Smart: https://www.amazon.com/Scary-Smart-Future-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1529077184/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life:Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course.Sponsored By:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopifyIndeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profitingAirbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/hostPorkbun - Get your .bio domain and link in bio bundle for just $5 from Porkbun atporkbun.com/ProfitingYahoo Finance - For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.comMore About Young and ProfitingDownload Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorshipsLeave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yapWatch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala TahaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhalaTwitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/