After a lot of thought, we’ve decided to officially shut down this Skool community on Tuesday, May 12th. But I want to make one thing very clear… This is NOT the end of our community. Not even close. This community was never just about a platform. It was about ambitious people coming together to grow. Entrepreneurs chasing big dreams. Creators putting themselves out there. People leveling up their lives, careers, businesses, health, and mindset together. And that doesn’t disappear. Platforms change Business evolves. But the YAP family is here to stay ❤️ So while this Skool chapter is coming to an end, I’d love for you guys to stay connected with us through the places where we’ll continue showing up every single week: 🎙️ Young and Profiting Podcast 📲 Instagram That’s where I’ll continue sharing new interviews, business lessons, behind-the-scenes moments, mindset shifts, and everything we’re building next. Some of you have been here since the beginning. Some of you just joined recently. Either way, I genuinely appreciate you for being part of this community and this journey with me. And trust me…We’re just getting started 🚀

Hey everyone! I’ve noticed so many incredible individuals in this community, and I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for being here and bringing your energy. 🌟 I’m loving the support and collaboration happening already, and I’m excited to see where we can take this! 🏁 HERE’S WHAT I’D LOVE FROM YOU: Let’s kick off a fun, community-wide check-in: 1️⃣ What’s ONE THING you’re focusing on this week?(Doesn’t matter if it’s personal, professional, or something in between!) 2️⃣ What’s a small win you’ve had recently?(It could be anything, from hitting a milestone to overcoming a challenge—let’s celebrate the small stuff!) 3️⃣ What’s one thing you’ve learned from this community so far?(Share your biggest takeaway or an insight that made a difference for you.) 💡 Why this matters: I know so many of you are working on incredible things, and I’d love for us to keep this space full of inspiration and accountability! Plus, hearing about your wins helps us all stay motivated. I’m looking forward to reading your updates and cheering you on! Let's continue to build a space where we lift each other up and share our journeys. 🙌

First… thank you to all those who were part of our Million Dollar Creator Webinar yesterday! Seeing so many of you take your brand seriously is SO powerful 💪 If you missed it (or want to revisit a section), the replay is in the 'Classroom' tab titled: “2/18 Million Dollar Creator Webinar” But here’s the real question… What are you actually going to do with what you learned? We talked about how: Your audience is the asset. Trust is the currency. And your personal brand is what turns content into opportunity. Now it’s execution time. Open your workbook and finish your voice guidelines. When you’re done: 👉 Upload a screenshot in this thread 👉 Share your biggest takeaway from the webinar 👉 And reply to at least ONE other creator with encouragement or feedback This community only works if we build it together! You’re not just building a brand… you’re building it alongside other creators who are at the same stage as you. Let’s use this space. Let’s give feedback. Let’s hold each other accountable. Drop your updates below! I’m excited to see what each of you build 🚀

BIG NEWS!!! Young and Profiting has been nominated for a 2026 iHeartPodcast Award in the Best Business & Finance category… and I’m the only female host nominated in this space. 🥹🎙️ And that’s not all… we were also just nominated for the 2026 Indie Podcast Awards in the Best Independent Business & Entrepreneurship. This feels so meaningful because this journey didn’t start with fame or followers. It started in my mom’s basement… recording episodes with no big studio, no team, no guarantees, just a mic, a laptop and a whole lot of passion!!!! Here’s how you can help us WIN 🏆 If this podcast has ever helped you: 👉 Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts 👉 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and comment on the latest episodes 👉 Connect with me and follow along on LinkedIn and Instagram Your love, support, and continued encouragement truly mean everything... your support is what makes moments like this possible. THANK YOU!!!!

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/02/apple-introduces-a-new-video-podcast-experience-on-apple-podcasts/ At glance, I was excited. But, I now have mixed feelings about Apple Video since it won't be supported by Megaphone. Most big podcasters and networks use Spotify's Megaphone Hosting platform, including myself and YAP Media. It seems awesome they are going to be able to execute Dynamic Ad Insertion for video, just seems unfair that only certain creators will get access to it. May make me evaluate other hosting providers for the first time in a long time... smart move by Apple. "Acast; ART19, an Amazon company; Triton’s Omny Studio; and SiriusXM, inclusive of SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, and Simplecast, are supporting HLS video at launch." In other video podcast news, Spotify video rolled out last year; and this year youtube is releasing Dynamic Ad Insertion for video which will unlock full catalog monetization capabilities for creators and advertisers. Basically with DAI on youtube, you'll be able to monetize both old and new episodes on with new advertisers ongoingly and dynamic insert/replace commercials across your catalog just like you can on audio.