Hala Taha – Invest Your Time Into Something That You Own

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Hala Taha</strong></a> is the host of<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/young-and-profiting/id1368888880?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Young and Profiting Podcast</a>, a top 10 Self-Improvement podcast on Apple with over 1 million downloads. She recently launched YAP Media, a full-service podcast production and marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs projected to generate over $2M in revenue in its first year. Hala is also known for her engaged following and influence on LinkedIn.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong>“It’s always great to evolve your dream.”</strong></p><p class="ql-align-center">Hala Taha</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Worst investment ever</strong></h2><p>Hala is a natural-born leader. So it was no surprise that when she joined Hewlett-Packard (HP) as an intern, she was burning to take on some leadership role. Previous to joining HP, Hala was the CEO of a company of 50 girls. She also was the President of her Alumni Association.</p><h3><strong>Jumping heart in into a leadership opportunity</strong></h3><p>Hala saw an opportunity to start the young employee network chapter in New Jersey, where she was stationed. She went around the office, got signatures, and started the network from scratch.</p><p>At the time, Hala’s company office had no culture. She went in there and infused everything with culture. She started the company holiday party and did a fantastic company summer picnic every year, which the company still does.</p><h3><strong>Putting her soul into it</strong></h3><p>Hala put a lot of time into the young employee network. She would work full time during the day, and then at night, she would be working on the young employee network. She was so passionate about it and loved being a leader.</p><h3><strong>Getting the recognition</strong></h3><p>Hala quickly became the face of the young employee network. She was the President of her c