Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

On her son’s prom night, Mel Robbins fussed over details that didn’t matter. Her daughter grabbed her arm and said, “Let them. Let them run in the rain. Let them eat where they want. Let them.” Those two simple words hit Mel like a ton of bricks and completely changed how she thinks about control. In this episode, Mel shares some of the pivotal moments that shaped her career, her innovative strategies for overcoming adversity, and how the Let Them Theory can help you navigate business challenges, strengthen relationships, and unlock your true power. In this episode, Hala and Mel will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:57) The Power of Action (04:22) Mel's Unforgettable TED Talk Debut (07:00) The 5 Second Rule (07:52) Building Unshakable Confidence (12:04) Turning Adversity into Strength (22:00) The Power of Showing Up for Others (30:40) Why Details Matter in Business (42:32) Understanding the Let Them Theory (51:14) The Let Them Theory in Business Mel Robbins is a motivational speaker, the host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, and a bestselling author of several influential books, including her latest, The Let Them Theory. Known for her groundbreaking 5 Second Rule, she has helped millions of people take action and transform their lives. With 30 million views, her TEDx talk made her a recognized voice in behavior change. Mel is also the CEO of 143 Studios, a female-driven media company creating award-winning content for top brands like LinkedIn and Audible. She is a Forbes 50 Over 50 Honoree and one of USA Today’s Top 5 Mindset Coaches. Connect with Mel: Website: melrobbins.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melrobbins  Instagram: instagram.com/melrobbins TikTok: tiktok.com/@melrobbins  Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting    Resources Mentioned: Mel’s Books: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About: https://amzn.to/4h6quLh  The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage: https://amzn.to/3WdAgTX  Top Tools and Products of the Month: youngandprofiting.com/deals More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

As a senior in college and an All-American athlete, Lewis Howes had it all, until he received some life-changing news. The night before a big football game, Lewis’s father got into a car accident that left him in a traumatic coma. When his dad could no longer guide him, Lewis started seeking new mentors. He began reaching out to highly accomplished people asking for the stories of their success. The people he met gave him a new direction, new inspiration, and new hope. In this episode, Lewis will talk about his book The Greatness Mindset and what he's learned from hundreds of conversations with some of the most inspiring and successful individuals on the planet.  In this episode, Hala and Lewis will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction   (01:35) How to Heal From Past Trauma   (04:29) How Lewis Leveraged LinkedIn to Get His Foot in the Door   (06:22) Defining Your Meaningful Mission   (08:24) How to Promote Multi-Channel Podcasts   (11:14) Finding Your Sweet Spot for Success   (17:52) What Sports Taught Lewis About Failure   (19:29) Overcoming Fear of Failure and Judgment   (27:32) Building a Future Self That Inspires You   (34:19) Developing a Greatness Mindset   (38:43) Why Gratitude Unlocks Abundance   Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, Lewis hosts a top 100 iTunes-ranked podcast, The School of Greatness. He was recognized by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30. Lewis is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur and has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, People, Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, and other major media outlets. Connect with Lewis: Website: lewishowes.com/about LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lewishowes  Twitter: twitter.com/LewisHowes  Instagram: instagram.com/lewishowes Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lewis  Sponsored By:  OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/PROFITING  Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Resources Mentioned: Lewis’s Podcast, The School of Greatness: https://apple.co/4iUL4jB  Lewis’s Book, The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today: https://amzn.to/41HLPGj  Top Tools and Products of the Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/  More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

Staying motivated as a content creator is no easy feat. Despite balancing a corporate job and a podcast, Hala Taha made the most of her limited free time to grow a LinkedIn following of 60,000 in just one year. Today, she’s a top LinkedIn voice with over 260,000 followers. In the third episode of the YAP Creator Series, Hala unpacks powerful strategies for consistently creating content without burning out. Featuring insights from top minds like Jenna Kutcher, Jeff Haden, and James Clear, you’ll learn how to build habits, celebrate small wins, and embrace sustainable growth. You’ll also discover how tools like OpusClip can fuel your creativity and streamline your workflow. In this episode, Hala will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Getting Started as a Content Creator (04:01) Creating Motivation Through Effort (14:00) Building Habits for Long-Term Success (19:31) Avoiding Burnout and Setting Boundaries (29:37) Trusting Your Gut and Intuition (30:50) Balancing Hustle and Peace (33:05) The Importance of Rest (34:41) Understanding Gap and Gain Thinking (37:44) Measuring Progress and Setting Goals (51:58) Cultivating Luck and Authenticity Try OpusClip for FREE: Visit https://www.opus.pro/clipanything  Resources Mentioned: YAP E242 with Jenna Kutcher: https://youngandprofiting.co/40oy6TK   YAP E148 with Jeff Haden: https://youngandprofiting.co/4fMo2sm    YAP E265 with James Clear: https://youngandprofiting.co/4j4khkC  YAP E301 with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: https://youngandprofiting.co/3PopqGy  YAP E130 with Jasmine Star: https://youngandprofiting.co/4h50Qq5  YAP E206 with Benjamin Hardy: https://youngandprofiting.co/4j5nbpm  YAP E311 with Case Kenny: https://youngandprofiting.co/4a6KXNz  Top Tools and Products of the Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/  More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review -  ratethispodcast.com/yapYAP | Young and Profiting Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

After his senior thesis film at USC flopped, Tom Bilyeu abandoned his dream of becoming a filmmaker. As he worked low-paying jobs and relied on his fiancée for financial support, he found himself spiraling into depression and struggling with a lack of purpose. But then, he immersed himself in personal development and brain plasticity research, discovering that effort and learning were the keys to unlocking his potential. As a result, he adopted a growth mindset, leaned into deliberate practice, and overcame self-doubt to become a highly successful entrepreneur. In this episode, Tom shares his journey from building a billion-dollar business to pivoting into the world of media and personal empowerment. He also shares insights into how AI could transform the creator economy. In this episode, Hala and Tom will discuss:  00:00 Introduction to Tom Bilyeu 02:18 Tom's Philosophy on Impact and Purpose 05:08 Balancing Work and Personal Life 07:36 Handling Overwhelm and Prioritization 11:49 Approaching Failure and Learning from AI 16:50 First Principles Thinking 21:37 Tom's Personal Journey and Overcoming Laziness 32:04 Film School and Realizing Limitations 33:28 A Terrible Senior Thesis Film 34:58 Discovering Brain Plasticity and Growth Mindset 36:11 The Loop of Desire Explained 39:08 The Power of Storytelling 43:41 Journey to Entrepreneurship 50:17 The Future of Content Creation with AI 56:10 Project Kaizen and the Creator Economy 01:00:19 Final Thoughts and Advice Tom Bilyeu co-founded Quest Nutrition, a billion-dollar company that revolutionized the health and wellness industry. After exiting Quest, he founded Impact Theory, a media company focused on empowering people through mindset education and storytelling. He hosts Impact Theory Podcast, one of the leading business and personal development podcasts. With experience building multi-million-dollar businesses across nutrition, software, and media, Tom is a recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation. He is also the creator of Project Kyzen, an immersive virtual platform blending personal development and technology. Connect with Tom: Website: tombilyeu.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tombilyeu  TikTok: tiktok.com/@tombilyeu  Facebook: facebook.com/tombilyeu Instagram: instagram.com/tombilyeu Sponsored By: OpenPhone - Get 20% off 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://www.youngandprofiting.co/shopify Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at https://www.airbnb.com/host Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Impact Theory: impacttheory.com/  Tom’s Podcast, Impact Theory:  https://apple.co/404gbk7  The Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee: https://amzn.to/3VJCsSA   Top Tools and Products of the Month: youngandprofiting.com/deals More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting   Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala   Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/