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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The Lutheran History Podcast interviews professional and independent historians on their work, covering over 500 years of Lutheranism. We hear new stories, examine old heroes of faith, and dig into the who, how, what, and why of history-making.
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The internet of money is being built with blockchain technology and without banks. We call it DeFi, short for Decentralized Finance, and this is where you can hear the builders and users of this cutting edge world tell their stories first hand. Hosted by Camila Russo.
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Zerion Introduces New Layer 2 With Zero Fees | Evgeny Yurtaev
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Evgeny Yurtaev is the Co-Founder and CEO of Zerion, which is is an investing tool that enables users to manage their DeFi and NFT portfolios. Recently, Zerion announced the launch of a new Web3 wallet and a Layer 2 solution, Zero Network. These new products aim to enhance the user experience in DeFi by providing a friendlier user experience cost-ef…
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Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: How to Rewire Your Brain to Stress Less and Relax More | E301
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Believing that "pressure makes diamonds," Dr. Aditi Nerurkar endured grueling 80-hour weeks as a medical resident. One day, she felt a sudden pain like wild horses racing across her chest. Thinking she had a heart condition, she underwent tests, but her doctor revealed stress as the culprit. This drove her to investigate its underlying causes. In t…
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Hala Taha: Keep Your Sanity While Scaling, How to Master Work-Life Balance and Banish Burnout
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95% of entrepreneurs, including Hala Taha, struggle to create an adequate work-life balance. In addition to feeling overwhelmed and experiencing burnout, her ADHD negatively affects her organization and time management skills. Despite these challenges, she has rapidly built YAP Media into an award-winning social media and podcast network. In this e…
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OG DeFi Pioneer Kain Warwick Aims To Transform Crypto UX With Infinex
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Kain Warwick is the founder of Synthetix, an OG DeFi protocol which allows users to mint and trade a wide variety of synthetic assets, including cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, commodities, and stocks, providing liquidity and exposure without the need for traditional financial intermediaries. His latest project, Infinex, is focused on solving cr…
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John R. Miles: Escape Quiet Desperation and Transform Your Life with Intentional Living | E300
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One day, John R. Miles came home from the gym to find an intruder pointing his own gun at him. Days later, a close friend’s suicide further shattered his world. These traumatic events forced John into deep introspection and a transformative life change. Emerging stronger, he founded the Passion Struck movement to help others find fulfillment, just …
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YAPClassic: Benjamin Hardy, Achieve Your Goals in 2024
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Benjamin Hardy felt like a failure when his book didn’t make it to the New York Times bestsellers list, resulting in deep depression. Forced to confront his perceptions of success and failure, he realized he could drive significant positive change by focusing on progress and aligning with his future self. In this episode, Ben introduces the concept…
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The Superchain Thesis: Scaling Ethereum with Optimism - A Deep Dive with Benjamin Jones
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Benjamin Jones is the director of the Optimism Foundation, which is dedicated to scaling Ethereum and the team building Optimism Layer 2. Currently, Optimism sits in third place among Layer 2s with $6.42B in Total Value Locked. In this episode, we dive deep into the Superchain Thesis and explore how Optimism aims to optimize Ethereum scalability. W…
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Jean Chatzky: Master Your Money, How to Optimize Your Earnings and Wealth | E299
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Determined to master her messy personal finances, Jean Chatzky immersed herself in learning all about money. She worked on Wall Street to understand investing, then transitioned to personal finance journalism. After she got fired for being too expensive, she combined her side hustles and launched HerMoney, a safe space for women to learn about fina…
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YAPClassic: Johann Hari, How to Avoid Distraction and Reclaim Your Focus
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After battling depression and finding chemical antidepressants somewhat ineffective, Johann Hari researched the deeper causes of the condition. This led to his book, Lost Connections, solidifying his reputation as a leading mental health author. He followed with another bestseller, Stolen Focus, establishing himself as an authority on focus and pro…
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The Most Rational View on Crypto with Noah Seidman, AKA Captain Rational
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Our guest today is Noah Seidman, who has an impressive systematic view on crypto and how crypto fits into the overall macro market. Noah is a technologist with a career spanning two decades. He has a unique perspective on the intersection of crypto and finance, garnering him a reputation as a thought leader. While most on Crypto Twitter are talking…
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Ginni Rometty, IBM CEO: Fortune’s “Most Powerful Woman” Shares How to Lead with Purpose | E298
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Ginni Rometty was often the only woman in her engineering classes. But, she was determined to excel in a male-dominated field and eventually became the first female CEO of IBM. Her trailblazing leadership revitalized the company and set new standards for women in tech and business. In this episode, Ginni shares her best insights on leadership, resi…
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YAPClassic: Arthur Brooks, The Science of Happiness and Fulfillment
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Despite being a successful social scientist for nearly three decades, Arthur Brooks realized that he was missing the boat on personal happiness. He decided to apply his expertise to develop a strategy for living a happier life. So he quit his job and devoted himself to the pursuit of happiness. In this YAPClassic episode, Hala talks to Arthur about…
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Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential: How Rootstock Uses EVM For Scalability
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Daniel Fogg is the CEO of RootstockLabs, the organization behind the Rootstock sidechain, which is a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution designed to enhance Bitcoin's capabilities with smart contract functionality. Rootstock was launched in January 2018, becoming the first Bitcoin sidechain, and is secured by Bitcoin's hashing power through a merged mining pr…
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Jeremy Miner: The Neuroscience of Selling, Master the Secrets to Effortless Sales | E297
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At his first sales job, Jeremy Miner sold home security systems door-to-door. But he soon saw that the company’s traditional sales scripts were ineffective. So, he changed his approach to create curiosity. The result? Clients were more interested, less resistant, and more likely to buy. In this episode, Jeremy explains the neuroscience behind sales…
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Hala Taha: How I Use LinkedIn and Pipedrive to Drive Sales for My $5M Company
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Hala Taha became a successful CEO and founder at a young age by mastering LinkedIn and sales. She has driven significant growth for her $5M company using LinkedIn's networking features and Pipedrive's CRM capabilities. In this episode, Hala shares her top LinkedIn content strategies, DM tactics, and how to use Pipedrive to manage all your communica…
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Bridging Web2 and Web3: Suji Yan on Mask Network's Vision
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Suji Yan is the founder of Mask Network, a platform that brings privacy and benefits from Web3 to traditional social media like Facebook & Twitter. Suji Yan launched Mask to provide users with tools to encrypt their social media interactions and protect their online privacy. His goal is to create an internet where individuals have more control over…
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Ken Coleman: Get Clear on Your Purpose, Find the Work You're Wired to Do | E296
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In broadcast school, 30-something-year-old Ken Coleman stood out in a class filled with students 10 years younger. But he was a man on a mission. Leaving behind his soul-sucking job and political ambitions, he pursued broadcasting despite fears and self-doubt. Ken worked for free and endured many humbling moments to build a fulfilling career as a n…
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YAPClassic: Jenna Kutcher on Finding Rest in a Hustle Culture and Building a Business That Actually Fulfills You
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Jenna Kutcher unexpectedly felt empty after she hit her goal of six figures as a wedding photographer. Burnt out, she cut her workload in half to reclaim her time and happiness. As a result, she reignited her creativity and inadvertently built a million-dollar business. Now, she is the ultimate entrepreneur slash mom, managing several income stream…
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YGG's Guild Protocol, Onchain Reputation, And The Next Wave Of Web3 Gaming With Gabby Dizon
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Gabby Dizon is the Co-Founder of Yield Guild Games (YGG), a decentralized autonomous organization that invests in virtual world assets. Yield Guild Games focuses on creating a global community of gamers who earn rewards by playing blockchain-based games. YGG operates on the play-to-earn model, allowing players to generate income through in-game act…
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Jenna Kutcher: Protect Your Peace, Build Multiple Income Streams: Courses, Podcasts, Airbnb & More! | E295
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Jenna Kutcher left her corporate job to start a photography business. But by the time she had scaled it to six figures, she was burnt out. Bent on finding a more sustainable path, she started several side hustles. Today, she runs a multimillion-dollar empire. In this episode, Jenna reveals how she diversified her revenue streams to earn more while …
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YAPClassic: Dean Graziosi, How Underdogs Can Turn Disadvantages into Advantages
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Dean Graziosi watched his hardworking parents struggle financially. Driven to break the cycle and create a secure, prosperous future, he turned to entrepreneurship. He started a firewood business in high school, fixed wrecked cars, and ran a tow truck company, among other ventures. By 25, he had amassed millions of dollars in real estate. By 30, he…
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Robinhood's Big Bet on Crypto: Crypto GM Johann Kerbrat Explains
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Johann Kerbrat is the Crypto General Manager at Robinhood, one of the largest exchanges in the world. In today's episode will delve into his journey with Robinhood Crypto. His thoughts on the future of the industry and the groundbreaking work they are doing to democratize finance for all. They have launched a lot of products recently, including a s…
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Dean Graziosi: It’s Never Been Easier to Turn Your Passion into Entrepreneurial Success | E294
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Nearly 30 years ago, Dean Graziosi had to build physical products, ship DVDs, and spend over $200k just to sell a $37 course. Today, he could sell the same course for a fraction of the money and time using the power of AI. In this episode, Dean shares insights on the evolving entrepreneurial landscape, leveraging new technologies, and monetizing pe…
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YAPClassic: Marshall Goldsmith, What I’ve Learned From 40 Years of Coaching the World’s Most Successful Business Executives
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During COVID, Marshall Goldsmith spent several hours every weekend listening to successful people speak about their lives. From these sessions, he learned that even the highest achievers need help finding fulfillment. So, he wrote The Earned Life to address this need, drawing inspiration from Buddhism and his experience as an executive coach. In th…
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Revisiting Ripple: New Stablecoin, Airdrops, Network Attacks, and The SEC Case
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David Schwartz is the CTO of Ripple, a Layer 1 blockchain that has been an established name in the cryptocurrency industry since 2012. Ripple is the platform behind XRP, one of the original cryptocurrencies, which currently ranks eighth in market capitalization at $30 billion. Known for its numerous legal battles with the SEC, Ripple has also recen…
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Shruti Joshi: Get Good With Money, Achieve Financial Zen With Personalized Financial Planning | E293
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Shruti Joshi launched her company just before the COVID-19 pandemic, only to see it crumble. This setback, however, provided a window for her to take on a consulting role at Facet, where her entrepreneurial experiences set her up for success. Before long, she became the company’s COO and later, President. In this episode, Shruti discusses Facet’s m…
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YAPClassic: Alex Hormozi, How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No
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One of Alex Hormozi’s portfolio companies was underperforming, and he saw a clear solution—raise prices by 50%. Despite the CEO's resistance, which took nine calls to overcome, they implemented the price increase. The result? The business tripled its profit within three months. Alex knew the key to maximum profitability was delivering maximum value…
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Inside PayPal's Blockchain Strategy: Insights from the Head of Crypto
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Jose Fernandez da Ponte is the Head of Crypto at PayPal. PayPal's entry into the crypto market dates back to 2020 when they announced the integration of various crypto assets, enabling users to buy, sell, and hold digital currencies. Since then, they have progressively expanded their crypto offerings and adopted more ambitious strategies to incorpo…
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Julie Solomon: How To Make Money On Instagram In 2024, Even With A Small Audience | E292
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Despite her introversion, Julie Solomon thrives on Instagram. She has successfully monetized her influence and built a reputation as one of the top thought leaders in influence marketing. In this episode, Julie shares her best strategies for growing your brand and monetizing your influence online. She also touches on masterminds and the Instagram a…
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YAPClassic: Alex Hormozi, From Soul-Sucking Job to $100M in Revenue
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Defying his father's wishes, Alex Hormozi left his stable job to open a gym. But after a failed partnership left him sleeping on the gym floor, he attended a marketing workshop that turned everything around. He used online marketing to secure his first 27 customers, and within three years, expanded to six locations. He has since run and sold multip…
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