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! 📖🎧 We all know the power of learning and growth, so what’s one book or podcast that’s been helping you level up lately? 👉 Share a title or episode that’s making an impact on you — and why! It could be related to business, mindset, productivity, or even something personal that’s been inspiring you. 💬 Let’s build a list of must-reads and must-listens!

Showing up isn’t the “extra” part, it’s the whole game 🎮🏆 Creators, athletes, entrepreneurs… same rule applies. You don’t win from one perfect move, you win from repetition 🔁 Missed shots in sports? You shoot again 🏀Lost a level in a game? You respawn 🎮Bad post, bad pitch, bad day? You post again, you build again, you learn again 💻📈 Consistency is the quiet advantage nobody claps for… until it works 👀 Keep showing up. Even when it’s messy. Especially when it’s messy 💪🔥

Let me take you back to 2018. I was working in corporate America, at HP, where I had already built and led the Young Employee Network. I thought I was next in line for a bigger global leadership opportunity. But I didn’t get it😔 And the truth is, that rejection hit hard because it wasn’t the first time. Hot97 passed me up for the role I wanted. MTV pulled the plug on the show I thought would change everything. And now, once again, another gatekeeper was telling me no. That was the moment everything clicked for me. I realized I was tired of letting other people decide my ceiling. So in April 2018, while still working my corporate job, I started Young and Profiting. My mindset became: If I can’t lead 7,000 young employees inside one company, I’ll go lead millions outside of it. That decision changed my life. What I learned is this: Gatekeepers can delay you. But they do not define you. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t getting chosen. It's choosing yourself. So now I’m curious… Where in your life are you still waiting for permission?

Every big creator you look up to? They FAILED first. • Got rejected • Got ignored • Got told “this isn’t for you” • Posted to crickets for months (or years) But here’s the difference… they didn’t stop. What made them different, is that They adjusted, they learned, and consistently kept showing up. If you’re not seeing results yet, you’re not behind you’re just in the phase most people quit in. Stay consistent. Your breakthrough might be closer than you think. 🔥