episodes hub
Welcome to the HACK YeA! Episodes Hub — your go-to spot for real-world career hacks, leadership insights, and practical tips to help you grow, thrive, and lead with confidence.Each episode, hosted by Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder), breaks down the unwritten rules of corporate life with humor, heart, and hard-earned wisdom. Whether you're starting out, leveling up, or leading the way, there's a hack here for you. Start listening, start leveling up. Hack Yea!
🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep7: Progression, Not Perfection
🚀 Hack Yea! Episode 7 – Progression Over Perfection: The Corporate Climb with Sanity Intact
Let’s be real, corporate culture often rewards the polished, the perfect, the always-on-top-of-it vibe. But what if that’s the exact mindset burning people out and slowing real growth?
In this episode, hosts Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) dig into a game-changing truth: Perfection isn’t the point. Progression is.
🎯 Whether you’re new in your role or a seasoned leader, this episode will help you:
- Break the perfection trap and find momentum
- Understand how action (even messy!) beats hesitation
- Recognize how humility, curiosity, and learning in motion build real influence
- Shift your mindset to “better every week” instead of “flawless every time”
Gary and Kim share real stories—from weekend dashboard disasters to intern glow-ups—to help you move forward with purpose, not pressure.
💡 Big takeaway? You don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
You just need to keep moving forward.
🎧 Tap play and tag a friend who needs this!
💬 Question for Hacksters:
What’s one moment where progress helped you grow more than perfection ever could?
Drop your story below—we want to hear from the Hacksters!
🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
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🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!
🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep6 – Mindset First
Welcome back, Hacksters! Episode 6 is here—and this one’s a game-changer.
🎙️ Topic: Mindset First—The Culture Shift Starts With You
We often talk about tools and systems, but here’s the truth: no innovation sticks without a mindset shift first.
In this episode, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) shares how he went from “The Excel Wizard” to breaking free from outdated habits—and how that spark turned into a full-on movement. Co-host Kim King (The Pathfinder) guides the convo with real insights on how leaders and teams can make micro shifts that scale into macro culture change.
💡 What you’ll hear:
- Why mindset is the engine behind every system
- How acknowledgment sparks change, but activation sustains it
- The moment Gary took the "red pill" and redefined his entire workflow
-Four culture shifts that will transform your team:
- Control → Trust
- Silos → Synergy
- Perfection → Progress
- Hierarchy → Humility
Plus: A special Pre-Father’s Day shoutout to Gary’s son Aaden 👏
🎧 Whether you’re a leader, a change agent, or just someone stuck in spreadsheet land—this episode will shift your perspective.
💬 Question for Hacksters:
"What’s one mindset shift that changed how you show up at work?"
💡 Maybe it was learning to ask for help… challenging the status quo… or realizing ‘done’ beats ‘perfect.’
Drop your story in the comments—we want to learn from YOU.
🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
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🎧 Listen. Reflect. Activate.
Until next time... Hack Yea!
🎙️ HACK YEA! Ep5 – Effective Written Communication
Welcome to another episode of Hack Yea!, where micro innovations lead to macro results.
In this episode, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) dive into one of the most essential (but often overlooked) career skills: written communication. Whether you're writing an email, report, or quick Teams message, how you write shapes how you’re perceived.
We break down practical hacks for:
✉️ Writing clear and actionable emails
✉️ Structuring professional reports and memos
✉️ Communicating effectively through instant messaging tools
✉️ Using AI (like ChatGPT) as your writing assistant
✉️ And our 4-step method: Plan, Proofread, Seek feedback, Practice—aka PPSP
This episode is packed with real-world tips, relatable stories, and tools to help early career professionals, managers, and seasoned pros level up fast.
💬 Drop in the comments: What’s one email fail (or win) you’ve learned from?
💬Drop your thoughts in the comments or at www.hackyea.com—your story might shape a future episode.
🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
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Let’s grow together. Let’s write better.Until next time... Hack Yea!
🎙️ Hack Yea! Episode 4: Accelerate Your Success with Learn, Do, Teach & Repeat
In this episode of Hack Yea!, we’re breaking down one of our favorite growth frameworks: Learn, Do, Teach & Repeat.
It’s simple, powerful, and the fastest way to level up and scale your impact.
🔥What we cover:
- How to learn smart (not long)
- Why “doing” creates momentum
- The secret weapon of teaching others
- Real hacks you can apply TODAY
Hosts Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) walk you through how this cycle builds confidence, skill, and culture.
One micro innovation at a time.
💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments or at www.hackyea.com—your story might shape a future episode.
🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
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🎙️ Hack Yea! Episode 3 – How to Actually Get People to Listen to You
Let’s face it—if people aren’t really listening, what’s the point of speaking?
In this episode, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) dive into one of the most underrated career superpowers: effective verbal communication. Whether you're in a meeting, presenting an idea, or having a hallway chat—how you say things matters just as much as what you say.
🔥 Inside this episode:
- Real talk on accents, filler words, nervous laughter, and fast-talking
- How to connect with different audiences (yes, even Gen Z slang gets a mention)
- Tips to build clarity, confidence, and presence in every conversation
- Personal stories + game-changing hacks to elevate your voice
🎯 Bonus: Kim shares how one idea—spoken clearly—turned into a $100K impact.
This episode is packed with wisdom for professionals at every stage.
Whether you're just finding your voice or leveling up your leadership—this one's for you.
🛠️ Want to grow? Speak with purpose. Speak with presence. Hack Yea.
💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments or at www.hackyea.com—your story might shape a future episode.
🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
➡️ Visit our Website: www.hackyea.com
🎙️ Hack Yea! Episode 2 – What the Hack Is a Data Ring?
Welcome back to Hack Yea!, where micro innovations create macro results. In this episode, hosts Kim King (The Pathfinder) and Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) dive into a concept Gary created that’s raising eyebrows and turning heads: the Data Ring.
Spoiler: It’s not software. It’s not a dashboard. It’s not from Middle-earth.
It’s a powerful mindset and movement built around this simple idea:
Learn → Do → Teach → Repeat.
👉 What you’ll hear in this episode:
- What a Data Ring is (and what it isn’t)
- Why sharing what you learn creates exponential impact
- How to start your own “growth squad”
- Why this model is a game-changer for early career pros & underrepresented voices
This isn’t just talk—it’s your invitation to grow with intention, and bring others with you.
🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
➡️ Visit our Website: www.hackyea.com
🎙️Welcome to the very first episode of Hack Yea!
We’re your hosts, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder)—two passionate leaders dedicated to breaking down real-world career hacks for navigating (and thriving in) the corporate world.
In this kickoff episode, we share the story behind Hack Yea!, how we became The Code Breaker and The Pathfinder, and why micro innovations create macro results is the heartbeat of everything we do.
We’ll also dive into a critical topic every professional faces: how to deal with change—and why embracing change is your ultimate competitive advantage. 🚀
In this episode:
-The origin of Hack Yea and our host names
-How tiny wins can lead to big transformations
-Netflix vs Blockbuster: A story of innovation and adaptation
-Practical hacks to build resilience and adaptability
-How to stay flexible and grow your career, no matter what changes come
🔥 Ready to hack your career and level up? Let’s go.
➡️ Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday!
➡️ YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@HACKYeA
➡️ Join the Hack Yea! LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/company/hack-yea
➡️ Visit our Website: www.hackyea.com