Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast

Tori Dunlap grew up learning how to manage her personal finances, but she soon realized that many women had never been taught how to build wealth. Instead, they were often encouraged to spend less, feel guilty about wanting more, and leave major financial decisions to men. Tori knew money could offer something far greater: freedom. After saving $100,000 by age 25, she quit her corporate job and turned her side hustle, Her First $100K, into a multimillion-dollar business. In this episode, Tori shares how to overcome financial shame, spend without guilt, manage debt strategically, and achieve financial freedom through saving and investing. In this episode, Hala and Tori will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:29) Why Tori Started Teaching Personal Finance (05:04) Saving $100K by 25 Without Deprivation (10:59) The Advantage of a Nontraditional Background (15:10) How Men and Women Learn About Money (23:32) Unpacking the Psychology of Money (32:35) The Money Diary: Track Why You Spend (36:04) The Four-Step Financial Priority List (41:53) When to Pay Off Debt or Invest (45:11) Why Entrepreneurs Need Retirement Savings (49:36) How to Choose the Right Side Hustle Tori Dunlap is a financial educator, entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and New York Times bestselling author of Financial Feminist. She is the founder of Her First $100K, a multimillion-dollar company empowering women to build wealth and achieve financial independence. She also hosts the Financial Feminist podcast, where she shares strategies for earning, saving, and investing money. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting. Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap. Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today. MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information. AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING. Resources Mentioned: Tori’s Company, Her First $100K: herfirst100k.com Tori’s Book, Financial Feminist: bit.ly/FinancialFeminist Tori’s Podcast, Financial Feminist: bit.ly/FinancialF-apple Tori’s Instagram: instagram.com/herfirst100k Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Stock Market, Scalability, Investment, Risk Management, Financial Planning, Business Coaching, Finance Podcast

Lisa Curtis built Kuli Kuli into a $10M+ superfood business, but it took ten years to become profitable. Her biggest turning point came when she shifted focus from leading with the mission-driven messaging that makes up the core of the business to highlighting how her products directly benefited customers. That lesson now shapes Kuli Kuli's growth in Amazon's store, where sales are doubling year over year. In this episode, recorded at Amazon Accelerate 2026, Lisa explains how entrepreneurs can use Amazon's seller tools to understand customer demand, refine products before bigger launches, and drive repeat sales. In this episode, Hala and Lisa will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:57) Discovering Moringa and Founding Kuli Kuli (04:33) Expanding From Retail Into Amazon's Store (08:58) Creating Demand Through Customer Feedback (10:09) Amazon AI Tools and Product Testing (15:24) From Superfood Sourcing to Repeat Sales (20:37) TikTok Virality and Amazon Customer Insights (25:04) Crowdfunding and Ten Years to Profitability (30:55) Kuli Kuli's Mission and Retail Breakthrough (36:32) Amazon Fulfillment and Inventory Management (38:48) Amazon Seller Assistant and Founder Advice Lisa Curtis is the founder and CEO of Kuli Kuli Foods, a Certified B Corporation specializing in sustainably sourced superfoods like moringa and baobab. She founded the company in 2014 after serving in the Peace Corps in Niger and has grown it into a brand sold in 11,000 retail locations nationwide and in Amazon's store. Before founding Kuli Kuli, Lisa drafted political briefings at the White House under President Obama and served as a United Nations Environment Programme Youth Advisor. She has been recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 and Inc.'s Top 100 Female Founders lists. Sponsored By: This episode is sponsored by Amazon and recorded at Amazon Accelerate 2026, Amazon's annual seller conference. More than 60% of sales in Amazon's store come from independent sellers, most of which are small and medium-sized businesses. Amazon provides tools and services to help these entrepreneurs grow their businesses. To learn more about how Amazon is helping independent sellers succeed, visit https://sellingpartners.aboutamazon.com. Resources Mentioned: Lisa’s Company, Kuli Kuli Foods: kulikulifoods.com Lisa’s Amazon Storefront: bit.ly/LC-Storefront Lisa’s Website: lisamariecurtis.com Amazon's Seller Tools: sellingpartners.aboutamazon.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Amazon. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience. Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

Before KIND Snacks became a multibillion-dollar brand, Daniel Lubetzky spent a decade struggling to grow his business, PeaceWorks, despite believing deeply in its mission to foster peace through commerce. Inspired by his Holocaust-survivor father, he had chosen entrepreneurship over a legal career to pursue that mission. But his passion wasn't enough to sell products, and years of poor decisions and expanding too quickly nearly forced him to give up. In this episode, the Shark Tank judge shares how he turned 10 years of failure into the launch of KIND Snacks, and how entrepreneurs can create products customers actually want, invest wisely in growth, and build strong teams without compromising their values. In this episode, Hala and Daniel will discuss: (01:30) The Business Lesson Behind Daniel's Mission (10:52) How His Father's Legacy Inspired KIND Snacks (19:38) Business Failures That Led to Success (36:13) Turning Grief Into Purpose and Ambition (42:03) Resourcefulness vs. Frugality in Business Growth (47:51) Building KIND's Culture of Transparency (49:57) Kind Leadership vs. Nice Leadership (51:00) How Leadership Changes as Your Business Scales (58:39) Choosing Investors Who Share Your Values (1:03:43) The Difficult Decision to Sell KIND Snacks (1:09:09) Shark Tank Secrets and Investment Lessons (1:18:43) PeaceWorks 2.0 and the Builders Movement Daniel Lubetzky is a billionaire social entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and founder of KIND Snacks. He is also a full-time Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank and the New York Times bestselling author of Do the KIND Thing. Beyond KIND, he founded PeaceWorks, the OneVoice Movement, and the Builders Movement, initiatives dedicated to fostering cooperation, bridging divides, and creating positive social change. He also invests in businesses through Camino Partners and hosts the entrepreneurship podcast Build or Break. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting. Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap. Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today. MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information. AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING. Resources Mentioned: Daniel's Website: https://daniellubetzky.com Daniel's Podcast, Build or Break: bit.ly/BOB-apple Danie's Builders Movement: https://buildersmovement.org Daniel’s Instagram: instagram.com/daniellubetzky Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

Long before Yung Pueblo wrote about self-healing, he was trapped in a cycle of anxiety, scarcity mindset, and using substances to numb his emotions. Everything changed when a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat helped him face the feelings he had spent years avoiding. That inner work eventually strengthened his marriage, sparked his creativity, and shaped the personal growth message he shares today. In this episode, Yung Pueblo shares how unresolved emotions affect relationships, decisions, and leadership, and how entrepreneurs can manage stress and ego rather than let them take control. In this episode, Hala and Yung will discuss: used this file (00:00) Introduction (01:34) The Meaning Behind the Pen Name "Yung Pueblo" (03:43) His Early Roots in Youth Activism (05:15) Healing Trauma Through Vipassana Meditation (09:33) The Power of Self-Healing and Inner Peace (13:20) Building an Audience of Over 3M Instagram Followers (19:58) Growing and Monetizing Your Social Media Audience (23:56) Self-Healing for Entrepreneurs (32:08) How to Love Better in Relationships (41:45) Managing Emotions and Letting Go of Resentment (45:26) Navigating Modern Dating and Finding Love Yung Pueblo, whose real name is Diego Perez, is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, poet, speaker, and meditation practitioner known for his insights on self-healing, emotional growth, and healthy relationships. His books have sold more than two million copies worldwide, and his work has been translated into more than 25 languages. In 2025, he was named a TIME100 Creator. He is also the co-founder of Wisdom Ventures, an investment fund focused on scaling compassion. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting. Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap. Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today. MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information. AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING. Resources Mentioned: Yung Pueblo’s Book, How to Love Better: amzn.to/3ETRMH1 Yung Pueblo’s Newsletter: https://bit.ly/4kbbEW2 Yung Pueblo’s Instagram: instagram.com/yung_pueblo Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

Hala Taha knew how to grow on social media, but struggled to turn attention into income. After facing major setbacks including being fired from radio and having an MTV project canceled, she shut down her website to earn her MBA and built a corporate career. Years later, guests on her side-hustle podcast began asking for LinkedIn help. That demand became an agency, which landed a $30,000 monthly client and grew to 30 paid employees within six months. In this episode, Hala joins host Jenna Kutcher on The Goal Digger Podcast to share how to grow an engaged LinkedIn audience, create content that attracts your ideal customers, and build a recognizable personal brand. In this episode, Jenna and Hala will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (1:17) Hala's Journey From Setbacks to Entrepreneurship (11:15) How Hala Turned Podcasting Into a Business (17:01) How to Grow and Monetize LinkedIn (30:36) How to Sell Without Sounding Pushy (35:18) Building a Consistent Personal Brand on LinkedIn (41:58) Where to Connect and Learn From Hala Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. She is the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast agency. She also leads YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Jenna Kutcher, Neil Patel, and Russell Brunson grow and monetize their shows. With her business on track to reach eight figures in 2026, Hala stands out as a leading creator and entrepreneur. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Northwest Registered Agent - Get a complete business identity with Northwest. Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/YAPFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HeyGen - Create AI avatar videos without constantly being behind the camera. Get your first three videos free at HeyGen.com/profiting. Life at the Speed of Play - Learn how to test ideas quickly and identify the ones worth pursuing with Mark Pincus’s book. Get two books for the price of one at getmarksbook.com/yap. Whatnot - Grow your business through live shopping, community, and real-time connections with buyers. Search Whatnot, W H A T N O T, in the App Store and start selling today. MOD - Connect with licensed medical providers for modafinil to support sustained energy, focus, and alertness. Visit MOD.com for a free consultation and get 10% off your first order plus free shipping with code PROFITING. See the website for important safety information. AG1 Next Gen - Support your nutritional foundation with vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and superfoods. Get a free Immune Support Bundle with your first subscription order at DrinkAG1.com/PROFITING. Resources Mentioned: Jenna’s Podcast, Goal Digger Podcast: bit.ly/TGDP-apple Hala’s Podcast, Young and Profiting: bit.ly/_YAP-apple Hala’s Agency, YAP Media: yapmedia.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new LinkedIn Creator Club - Skool.com/linkedin-creator-club Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, SEO, E-commerce, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Content Creator, Storytelling, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Influencers, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Tips, Digital Trends, Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Podcast