Hala Taha
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Hala Taha (born April 21, 1986) is a Palestinian-American entrepreneur, podcast host, and keynote speaker. She is the founder and CEO of YAP Media and YAP Media Network, and the host of the Young and Profiting podcast.
Early Life and Education
Hala Taha was born on April 21, 1986, to Taghrid Taha and Abdallah Taha. She pursued higher education at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), where she completed a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration.[1] While in college, Taha was a radio production host at HOT97 on "The Angie Martinez Show.”[2] She also started an entertainment blog by the name of "The Sorority of Hip Hop."[3]
Career
In 2018, she launched the Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, which focuses on education and self-improvement.[2][4] The podcast has reached the #1 position in the Education and Self-Improvement categories.[5] The program was recognized as a 2022 Webby Honoree.[6] The podcast has featured interviews with celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Yancey Strickler, Deepak Chopra, Daymond John, and Seth Godin.[7]
In January 2022, Taha launched YAP Media Network, a podcast network and marketing agency that provides services to podcasters and business executives.[2]
References
- ^ "Hala Taha: Podcasting's Palestinian Princess - Podcast Magazine®". podcastmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ a b c DeMike, Brianna (2021-04-20). "Manifest The Success You Deserve: Hala Taha". Mysite 2. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "The Business Anecdote | Issue 4 | Hala Taha | Business Leaders | Entrepreneur". Business Anecdote. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ Miller, Jennifer (January 15, 2022). "Is Interning for an Influencer Worth It?". The New York Times.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Ink, Radio (2021-05-29). "Rejected By Radio, She's Now A Podcasting Superstar". Radio Ink. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
- ^ Ferris, Luke (2022-07-07). "How "Podcast Princess" Hala Taha Turned Her Side Hustle into a Media Empire – Q&A". Foundr. Retrieved 2024-10-17.