At a pool party, little Lori Harder got up on the diving board only to hear her peers chanting “Whale!” And just like that, she went from a bubbly child to one who hid because of her body. Refusing to accept that her size was genetic, she threw herself into the world of fitness. Through relentless hard work, she became a 3-time fitness world champion, gracing the covers of fitness magazines. But she didn’t stop there. She built a successful fitness brand and has since excelled at other businesses. In this episode, Lori shares her journey of reinventing herself time and time again, including lessons on rebounding from failure and pivoting in business.

In this episode, Hala and Lori will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:11) Mindset Shifts from Childhood Struggles

(08:16) Finding Motivation Through Hard Times

(12:02) First Steps into Entrepreneurship

(19:17) Scaling her Fitness Business Online

(26:51) Selling Success in Network Marketing

(30:53) Launching a Successful Podcast

(32:55) Opportunities Unlocked with Podcasting

(33:21) Joining Lewis Howe's Mastermind

(33:51) Starting a Podcast: Tips and Challenges

(35:10) Teaching to Learn: The Ultimate Life Hack

(37:02) Raising Money Through Podcasting

(40:38) Pivoting for Business Growth in COVID

(50:24) The Importance of Relationships in Business

Lori Harder is a serial entrepreneur, top podcast host, and bestselling author known for her expertise in personal transformation, mindfulness, and entrepreneurship. She is also the founder of Glōci, a skin routine you can drink. A former 3-time fitness world champion, Lori turned her passion for fitness into a thriving career in network marketing and coaching. She hosts the Earn Your Happy podcast, a Forbes Top 11 business podcast. Through her events, podcast, books, and courses, she helps women connect with their like-minded tribes, take bold leaps in business, and live out their entrepreneurial dreams.

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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, Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast

27 years ago, entrepreneur Dean Graziosi had to max out his credit cards and spend over $200,000 just to get his product on TV. Today, AI can help you launch a business in a matter of hours, for the cost of a few cups of coffee. In the sixth and final episode of the YAPCreator Series, Hala explores how AI is revolutionizing content creation and entrepreneurship. She also dives into practical AI strategies that can help you unlock your creative potential. You’ll hear from some of the brightest minds in business and tech, including Reid Hoffman, Tom Bilyeu, and Jen Gottlieb, who help to unpack the future of content creation in the age of AI.

In this episode, Hala will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:15) Dean Graziosi on the Evolution of Entrepreneurship

(03:46) AI's Role in Lowering Barriers for Entrepreneurs

(12:20) AI as a Personal Assistant for Content Creation

(15:54) AI's Impact on Creativity and the Future of Work

(19:22) Leveraging AI for Marketing and Public Relations

(24:45) Maximizing Content with AI

(25:23) The Human Touch in AI Content

(28:00) Tom Bilyeu on AI and Content Creation

(35:01) Reid Hoffman on AI Agents

(38:32) Future Predictions and Trust in AI

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Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship podcast, business, business podcast, 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. 

Adam Schafer’s childhood was marked by poverty, the tragic loss of his father, and the presence of an abusive stepfather. At just 15 years old, he became an entrepreneur, mowing lawns to afford the life he wanted. By  21, he was already leading a team of fitness trainers despite having less experience. Years later, he co-founded Mind Pump Media, transforming it from a side project into a multi-million-dollar business. In this episode, Adam shares how childhood adversity built his growth mindset and how rejecting a victim mentality fueled Mind Pump’s organic growth and unstoppable success.

In this episode, Hala and Adam will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:53) From Teen Entrepreneur to Team Leader

(09:46) Turning Adversity into Fuel for Success

(18:02) How Sports Shaped His Growth Mindset

(21:55) Why Vulnerability Drives Business Growth

(27:34) The #1 Sales Strategy: Value Selling

(31:40) The Key to Monetizing Social Media

(35:54) Launching Mind Pump with Total Strangers

(42:52) Scaling Mind Pump with Free Content

(48:20) The Secret to Lasting Business Partnerships

(52:51) Managing Conflict with Partners

(57:40) Building Partnerships on Trust and Time

Adam Schafer is the co-founder of Mind Pump Media, a multi-million-dollar fitness brand and podcast. Growing up with childhood trauma, including the loss of his biological father to suicide, Adam developed resilience and leadership skills early on. Starting with a lawn-mowing business and later working as a fitness trainer, he co-founded Mind Pump, growing it into one of the top fitness podcasts and companies from the ground up.

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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, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Career, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career Podcast.

Morgan Housel made his first investment at 18, putting $1,000 into a certificate of deposit at his local bank. When he started earning interest on that saving, he was hooked. He dove into books on finance, investing, and wealth building, eventually becoming a financial columnist for The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal. In today’s episode, Morgan shares why he thinks personal finance is more like psychology than physics, some of the common emotional pitfalls that can derail your financial planning, and much more.

In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(05:49) Early Financial Experiences

(09:05) The Life-Changing Ski Accident

(16:17) Career at Motley Fool and Transition

(18:07) Writing and Publishing Books

(28:30) The Psychology of Money

(32:09) Personal Financial Philosophy

(36:53) The Purpose of Money

(38:40) Emotional Pitfalls in Personal Finance and Investing

(42:39) The Art of Keeping Wealth

(44:40) Balancing Optimism and Pessimism in Business

(51:21) The Long Tail Strategy in Investing

(54:10) The Importance of Patience in Investing

(01:00:10) Preparing for Unseen Risks

(01:07:08) The Role of Stress and Incentives in Success

(01:12:05) Permanent vs. Expiring Information

Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund. He's the author of the bestselling book The Psychology of Money. He is a two-time winner of the Best in Business Award from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, and winner of the New York Times Sidney Award. In 2022, MarketWatch named him one of the 50 most influential people in markets. He serves on the board of directors at Markel. 

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Morgan Housel once looked back at his twenties as a carefree, simple time, living in a beautiful apartment with his wife. But she quickly reminded him how anxious he truly was. His nostalgia had erased the uncertainty he once felt, just like how investors look back at past market growth and assume success was inevitable. In this episode, Morgan explains why the past is never as clear as we remember and why the future won’t be either. He also shares how entrepreneurs can build wealth despite uncertainty, the key to long-term success in the stock market, and practical strategies for sustainable financial planning.

In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:14) Why Most Financial Resolutions Fail

(04:06) Balancing Saving and Spending Habits

(09:15) The Power of Long-Term Investing

(13:30) Navigating Startup Risks Wisely

(15:49) What Sets Genius Entrepreneurs Apart

(18:50) Why Doubt Is Necessary for Entrepreneurs

(22:23) How Hindsight Can Misguide Investors

(29:22) Wealth Inequality in the Social Media Era

(34:36) Turning Anxiety About the Future into Action

(40:23) The Financial Mistakes We Keep Repeating

(48:38) Elon Musk’s Extreme Risk-Taking Strategy

(50:42) Embracing Failure for Lasting Success

(53:55) How Rumors Shape Financial Markets

Morgan Housel is an investor, partner at The Collaborative Fund, and author of the New York Times bestsellers The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. A former columnist for The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal, he simplifies complex financial ideas, emphasizing long-term thinking, compounding, and decision-making over market predictions. He is also a two-time Best in Business Award winner from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers.

Connect with Morgan:

Website: morganhousel.com 

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/morgan-housel-5b473821 

Instagram: instagram.com/morganhousel 

Twitter: x.com/morganhousel 

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Sahil Bloom felt empty despite crushing his career and financial goals. His health, relationships, and well-being were crumbling, until one conversation made him realize that at his current pace, he might see his parents only 15 more times before they passed. This realization hit like a punch in the gut. Within 45 days, Sahil quit his job, sold his house, and moved across the country. Free from corporate life, he started The Curiosity Chronicle, a newsletter with over 800,000 subscribers, where he shares insights on building a high-performing, healthy, and wealthy life. In this episode, Sahil breaks down the five types of wealth every entrepreneur should acquire and how to redefine success beyond money.

In this episode, Hala and Sahil will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction 

(01:14) Life Razor: A Simple Rule to Clarify Priorities

(05:41) Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs

(07:38) Building Wealth but Feeling Empty

(11:09) The Wake-Up Call That Shifted His Priorities

(17:32) The Energy Calendar Hack to Maximize Time

(21:26) Why Execution Beats Business Plans

(27:03) Time Blocking Tips for Entrepreneurs

(30:29) The Five Types of Wealth

(40:35) Why a Brain Trust Is Better Than Mentorship

(48:49) Turning Business Expenses into Profit

(53:58) Unconventional Investment Strategies

(59:32) Balancing Health, Wealth, and Well-being

(01:06:31) Sahil’s Daily Routine for Productivity

Sahil Bloom is an entrepreneur, investor, and writer focused on redefining wealth beyond money. A former private equity professional, he left the corporate world after a wake-up call that redefined his view of success. He now runs The Curiosity Chronicle, a newsletter with over 800,000 subscribers, sharing insights on entrepreneurship, investing, and personal growth. As a managing partner at SRB Ventures, he invests in early-stage startups and helps founders scale.

Resources Mentioned:

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Website: sahilbloom.com/#Hero 

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If you’ve ever felt like your content just isn’t sticking, you might not be speaking your audience’s language. But figuring out what resonates isn’t a guessing game. There are real strategies to find what connects, cut what doesn’t, and adjust on the fly. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series, presented by OpusClip, Hala Taha breaks down why analyzing audience behavior is critical. She also shares powerful strategies to help you better understand your audience and their preferences so you can create content that captivates, converts, and keeps people coming back for more.

In this episode, Hala will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:45) Understanding Your Audience

(03:24) Neil Patel on Finding the Right Audience

(07:29) Nick Loper on Turning an Audience into a Business

(09:11) Creating Value-Based Content with Julie Solomon

(14:33) Engaging Your Audience with Oz Perlman

(18:19) Mastering YouTube with David Shands

(23:25) Leveraging Data and Analytics

(25:18) Ken Okazaki’s “Toilet Strategy” for Viral Videos

(28:21) Adapting and Evolving Your Content

(30:55) Using OpusClip for Viral Content

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Starting as an early AI enthusiast during his Stanford days, Reid Hoffman was eager to explore the potential of artificial intelligence, but the technology wasn’t ready, so he shifted his focus. Years later, inspired by conversations with top tech innovators, he recognized AI’s potential and seized the moment. He became a founding investor in OpenAI and later co-founded Inflection AI. In this episode, Reid introduces the concept of "superagency," where AI enhances human capabilities rather than replaces them, addresses common fears about AI, and shares his vision for a future shaped by AI-powered agents.

In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:06) AI as the Next Big Wave

(03:30) AI, Jobs, and Concerns for the Future

(08:01) Superagency: Amplifying Human Capability with AI

(18:38) Training AI to Be a Better Human Companion 

(22:20) Trust and Misinformation in the Age of AI 

(25:01) Why Human Expertise Still Matters in AI

(27:19) Reid’s AI Twin

(30:12) Leveraging AI for Content Creation

(31:37) How AI Will Shape the Future

Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He was an executive at PayPal and a founding investor in several companies, including OpenAI. Reid actively supports various non-profits and has received numerous accolades, including an honorary CBE from the Queen of England and the Salute to Greatness Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for his philanthropic efforts.

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Reid’s Book, Impromptu: Amplifying Our Humanity Through AI: amzn.to/4an8J8g 

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Donald Miller once lost all of his life savings to a bad investment. But after he decided to start taking 100% ownership of his life and business, everything changed. In this episode, Donald is back on YAP to focus on how to grow a small business! Donald will explain why we should think of our business as an airplane and why most small businesses today are failing. He will also break down how we can get ahead of missteps as business owners.

In this episode, Hala and Donald will discuss: 

(01:00) Introduction

(02:27) Donald Miller's Journey from Failure to Success

(04:48) Understanding the S-Curve in Business

(10:27) The Airplane Analogy for Business Structure

(20:14) The Importance of a Clear Mission Statement

(30:48) The Reality of Business Ownership

(32:15) Core Values: The Backbone of a Strong Team

(33:31) Key Characteristics and Critical Actions

(35:32) The Three Essential Leadership Personalities

(38:04) Making the Customer the Hero

(46:49) The Power of Story in Sales

(51:51) Integrity in Business

Donald Miller is the CEO of StoryBrand, an agency that has helped more than 10,000 organizations clarify their brand message, and Business Made Simple, an online platform that teaches business professionals everything they need to know to grow their business and enhance their value on the open market. Donald is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and the author of the bestsellers Building a StoryBrand, Marketing Made Simple, and Hero on a Mission. His book, How to Grow Your Small Business, provides a proven 6-step plan for growth so you can stop drowning in the details. 

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Donald’s book How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Part Strategy to Help Your Business Take Off: youngandprofiting.co/42ygiHi 

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Despite having a strong product idea, Reid Hoffman’s first startup collapsed, forcing him to return investors’ capital. This tough experience reshaped his approach to entrepreneurship. By embracing failure, iterating quickly, and adapting relentlessly, he went on to become a leader at PayPal and later, the co-founder of LinkedIn. In this episode, Reid shares the concept of blitzscaling, which prioritizes speed over perfection, smart strategies for taking risks, and insights on achieving rapid market dominance.

In this episode, Hala and Reid will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:32) Building Impact-Driven Businesses

(02:56) Why We Need More Entrepreneurs

(04:31) The Vision Behind LinkedIn’s Success

(06:43) Lessons from a Failed Startup

(09:26) Making Quick, Intense Decisions at PayPal

(12:39) Blitzscaling: Prioritizing Speed Over Efficiency

(18:10) Maintaining Company Culture While Scaling

(21:20) The Power of Early Market Dominance

(25:01) The Five Stages of Company Growth

(28:54) Strategies for Taking Intelligent Risks

(31:44) Why Product Perfection Delays Success

(33:25) Pivoting Early to Seize New Opportunities

(36:18) Entrepreneurship as a Team Sport

Reid Hoffman is an entrepreneur, investor, partner at Greylock, and co-founder of LinkedIn and Inflection AI. He was an executive at PayPal and a founding investor in several companies, including OpenAI. Reid actively supports various non-profits and has received numerous accolades, including an honorary CBE from the Queen of England and the Salute to Greatness Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for his philanthropic efforts.

Resources Mentioned:

Reid’s Book, Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies: amzn.to/4jnQkfQ 

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Career & Entrepreneurship

Career, Success, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Careers, Startup, Entrepreneurs, Business Ideas, Growth Hacks, Career Development, Money Management, Opportunities, Professionals, Workplace, Career podcast, Entrepreneurship podcast

Heather Monahan was at the top of her career when she was blindsided and fired after 14 years as Chief Revenue Officer. Instead of letting it define her, she walked away with her head held high and rebuilt her life on her own terms. Heather turned her setback into a springboard for success, becoming a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and confidence expert. In this episode, Heather shares her three-step BAK process for overcoming villains, strategies for navigating toxic environments, and the power of living “lanelessly.”

In this episode, Hala and Heather will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction  

(03:09) Heather's Impact on Hala's Career

(04:13) Personal and Professional Challenges

(09:59) Living Lanelessly

(13:25) Facing Villains and Building Confidence

(21:00) The BAK Process for Overcoming Challenges

(23:58) The Sandwich Technique for Constructive Feedback

(26:31) Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

(34:16) Manifestation and Visualization

(37:31) The 30-Day Grid for Goal Tracking

(39:45) The Power of Music in Achieving Goals

(41:30) Grief to Gross Ratio

(45:13) The Art of Pitching Yourself

(48:41) The Importance of Knowledge and Skills

Heather Monahan is a 2x bestselling author, Top 50 Keynote Speaker in the World (2022), entrepreneur, founder of Boss In Heels, and host of the Creating Confidence podcast. Before becoming a top author and speaker, Heather successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, becoming one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim a spot in the C-suite. In 2017, she was named one of the Most Influential Women in Radio. In 2018, Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder, and in 2021, Girls Club honored her as the Thought Leader of the Year. Forbes recognized Heather’s first book, Confidence Creator, as one of the five must-have books for women in business in 2021. Her latest book, Overcome Your Villains, was released in November 2021.

Resources Mentioned:

Heather’s Books: 

Confidence Creator: amzn.to/4htDiLK 

Overcome Your Villains: amzn.to/40KXGTa 

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Productivity & Work-Life Balance

Productivity, Work-Life Balance, Work Life Balance, Team Building, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Time Management, Life Balance, Goal Setting, Goals, Resolutions

Mental Health & Wellness

Mental Health, Health, Psychology, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Productivity, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet