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

AI is reshaping business fast, but GaryVee believes true adoption will happen more slowly than most people expect because he has seen this pattern before. He pushed e-commerce in 1996 and personal branding in 2008, only to watch both take years to become mainstream. Now, he sees the same resistance around artificial intelligence. Instead of fearing disruption, he is using AI to make his team more effective, multiply content output, and catch new opportunities early. In this episode, GaryVee shares how entrepreneurs can adapt faster, compete smarter, and stay ahead as AI changes how businesses work, create, and grow.

In this episode, Hala and GaryVee will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Why AI Adoption Is Still Early

(03:29) The Real Reason People Fear AI

(08:11) The Barbell Theory of 2060 and 1960

(09:44) Weaponizing Employees Instead of Cutting Them

(12:13) Architects, Masons, and Future-Proof Skills

(15:44) GaryVee’s AI Predictions for Work and Life

(23:32) Family Patterns, Self-Worth, and Forgiveness

(30:53) Scaling Social Media Content with AI

(38:49) GaryVee’s Hard Lines for Entrepreneurs

(46:56) Why Kindness Will Rule The Future

(50:26) Live Selling, the Next Big Opportunity

Gary Vaynerchuk, popularly known as GaryVee, is a serial entrepreneur, marketer, and prominent internet personality. He is the chairman of VaynerX and CEO of VaynerMedia, a global creative and media agency. GaryVee is a six-time New York Times bestselling author and an early investor in companies like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Venmo, Snapchat, and Uber. He also hosts The GaryVee Audio Experience.

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Resources Mentioned:

Gary's Book, Crush It!: bit.ly/-CrushIt

Gary's Website: garyvaynerchuk.com

Gary’s Podcast,The GaryVee Audio Experience: bit.ly/TGVAE-apple

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Ben Nemtin’s mental health unraveled under the pressure to succeed in school and rugby, until anxiety and depression left him unable to function. His recovery started with one choice: surround himself with people who inspired him. That mindset shift led Ben and three friends to create The Buried Life, a mission to pursue 100 bucket-list dreams while helping strangers achieve theirs. Along the way, he discovered how purpose, accountability, and action can move us through fear. In this episode, Ben shares the keys at the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and personal fulfillment: how to uncover buried goals, pursue what truly matters, and build a life with fewer regrets.

In this episode, Hala and Ben will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:45) How Travel Shaped Ben’s Life Philosophy

(04:45) Anxiety, Depression, and Performance Pressure

(18:05) Origin of The Buried Life and Bucket List Concept

(28:16) Why Chasing Dreams Isn't Selfish

(35:39) Helping Strangers Changed the Mission

(48:14) The Wildest Dreams Still on Ben’s List

(49:25) Write Your Goals, Live Without Regret

Ben Nemtin is the co-founder of The Buried Life movement and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? He is also the author of The Bucket List Journal and starred in MTV’s hit reality series The Buried Life. Ben has been ranked among the world’s top motivational speakers by Global Gurus and has delivered keynotes for organizations including Amazon, Microsoft, FedEx, and Verizon.

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Resources Mentioned:

Ben’s Book: What Do You Want To Do Before You Die?: bit.ly/-BuriedLife

Ben’s Website: bennemtin.com/

Ben’s Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/bennemtin/

Ben’s Instagram: instagram.com/bennemtin/

Ben’s Facebook: facebook.com/bennemtin

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Entrepreneurs often assume hackers only target big companies, but small businesses can be easier targets than they realize. A weak password, compromised vendor, or poorly managed access point can expose customer data, disrupt revenue, and damage trust. In this episode, presented by Bitdefender, cybersecurity consultant, Abed Hamdan explains why your business might be an attractive target to hackers and how entrepreneurs can protect their business from today's cyber threats without needing a full-time security team.

In this episode, Hala and Abed will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Why Small Businesses Attract Hackers

(07:55) How Hackers Target Small Businesses

(14:40) How Abed Entered the Cybersecurity World

(18:22) Non-Negotiable Cybersecurity Habits for Businesses

(28:57) How Cyberattacks Can Destroy a Business

(30:29) Cybersecurity Protection on a Small Budget

(32:41) Defense in Depth for Small Businesses

(40:30) AI, Deepfakes, and New Cyber Risks

(54:27) Insider Threats and Employee Access Risks

(57:42) Finding the Backdoor in Your Business

(1:03:04) What to Do After a Cyberattack

(1:05:17) From Cybersecurity Content to Entrepreneurship

Abed Hamdan is a cybersecurity consultant, content creator, and founder of GRC Mastery. He has more than two decades of experience helping organizations strengthen their security, manage risk, and navigate complex cyber threats. His expertise spans cyber defense, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), and security strategy. Known online as UnixGuy, Abed has built a global cybersecurity community of more than 600,000 followers by making complex security topics practical and accessible.

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Resources Mentioned:

Bitdefender: bitdefender.com/profiting

Abed's Training Platform, GRC Mastery: grcmastery.com

Abed's YouTube: youtube.com/@UnixGuy/about

Abed's LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/abedhamdan

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Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Bitdefender. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience.

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Despite living a health-conscious lifestyle, Dr. Will Cole found his body overwhelmed by grief after his father's sudden death and burnout from years of running a clinic, writing books, and hosting a podcast. This constant stress and loss revealed how little resilience his body had left and forced him to understand the role trauma, poor sleep, chronic stress, environmental toxins, and other lifestyle factors have in accelerating cellular aging. In this episode, Dr. Will shares how to support cellular health, reduce the stressors aging your body, and build the resilience and energy needed to keep up with your goals.

In this episode, Hala and Dr. Will will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:00) Why Your Organs Age Differently

(06:05) Signs Your Health Systems Are Failing

(10:41) Biological Age vs. Chronological Age

(18:30) How Nutrition Impacts Cellular Aging

(26:10) Environmental Toxins Damaging Cellular Health

(38:15) How to Heal Your Cells

(43:22) How Stress and Trauma Impact Health

(50:23) Circadian Rhythm and Deep Sleep Habits

(1:00:53) The Truth About Ozempic and GLP-1s

(1:06:14) Why Functional Medicine Is Going Mainstream

(1:11:37) The Hidden Risks of Unchecked AI

Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert, telehealth practitioner, and host of The Art of Being Well podcast. He is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book, Heal Your Cells, explores how cellular health influences energy, aging, inflammation, and longevity. His work focuses on helping people understand how food, stress, toxins, hormones, gut health, and lifestyle choices shape long-term health and well-being.

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Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Will's Book, Heal Your Cells: bit.ly/HealUrCells

Dr. Will's Podcast, The Art of Being Well:bit.ly/TArtOBW-apple

Dr. Will's Website: drwillcole.com

Dr. Will’s Instagram: instagram.com/drwillcole

Dr. Will’s TikTok: tiktok.com/discover/dr-will-cole



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Lewis Howes embarked on a self-healing journey and completely shifted his mindset after realizing that childhood trauma, fear of judgment, and the need to prove people wrong were fueling his success but leaving him emotionally exhausted. Even after building a successful business and podcast, achievement could not fix what he had buried. By healing past wounds and grounding his life in service and a meaningful mission, he found a healthier path to greatness. In this episode, Lewis shares how to overcome fear, self-doubt, and unresolved pain while building success that actually feels fulfilling.

In this episode, Hala and Lewis will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:27) Rebuilding Life After a Career-Ending Injury

(02:47) Leveraging LinkedIn to Build Career Opportunities

(05:14) Launching The School of Greatness Podcast

(12:17) Defining Greatness and Finding Your Mission

(17:34) Finding Your Profitable Sweet Spot

(19:18) Powerless Mindset vs. the Greatness Mindset

(28:07) Overcoming Fear and Killing Your Ego

(39:10) Building Identity Around Your Future Self

(42:57) How to Begin Self-Healing Past Trauma

(45:20) Designing Your Perfect Day Itinerary

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. He is the host of The School of Greatness, a top business and self-development podcast where he interviews leaders across entrepreneurship, health, mindset, sports, science, and entertainment. Through his work, he helps people improve the quality of their lives and pursue meaningful success.

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Resources Mentioned:

Lewis’s Website: lewishowes.com

Lewis’s Instagram: instagram.com/lewishowes

Lewis’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lewishowes

Lewis’s Book, The Greatness Mindset: bit.ly/GreatnesMindset

Lewis’s Podcast, The School of Greatness: bit.ly/TSOG-apple

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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, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Positivity, Sleep, Diet