HACK YeA

HACK YeA Micro innovations create macro results. Hack Yea! is a podcast unlocking corporate hacks to help young professionals navigate and thrive.

Hosted by The Code Breaker (Gary Kam) & The Pathfinder (Kim King).

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas, Hacksters!

As we wrap up our final Thursday drop of 2025, Kim and I wanted to take a moment to step away from the hacks and simply say thank you.

https://youtu.be/yZ5EvWsJomQ

Since we started this journey back in May, your support, your comments, and your willingness to "intentionally enhance your potential" alongside us have been the best gift we could ask for. Whether you’ve been with us since Episode 1 or just joined the Data Ring family recently, we are so grateful you’re part of this partnership.

May your day be filled with joy, rest, and maybe a few "daily life hacks" to make the holiday cooking a bit easier! lol.

We are so excited to build a better and more powerful future with you in 2026. Stay warm, stay curious, and have a very Merry Christmas!

— Gary (The Code Breaker) & Kim (The Pathfinder)

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Until next time... Hack Yea!

New Year’s Resolutions are a glitch in the system! 🚫Statistics show 80% of people quit by February. Why? because you are...
12/19/2025

New Year’s Resolutions are a glitch in the system! 🚫

Statistics show 80% of people quit by February. Why? because you are relying on Willpower (which runs out) instead of Systems (which run on autopilot).

In this week's HACKYeA!, The Code Breaker (Gary) and The Pathfinder (Kim) are deleting your resolutions and installing the Anti-Resolution Toolkit.

We are talking:
✅ The 1% Tracker
✅ The Pre-Mortem Hack
✅ The Friday 5

Watch full episode here: https://youtu.be/KemEMm5audY

👇 WANT THE FREE TOOLKIT? 👇
Go to our channel and watch the latest episode to get the download link!
(Or type this into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/TheAntiResolutionToolkit)

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12/12/2025

Hey Hacksters! It's Kim from HACKYeA! and I've got a quick, powerful hack for all you parents out there.

Ever struggle to get your kids to clean their room? Stop saying "You have to!" and start explaining the "why". It's a simple switch that turns a chore into something they actually want to do, because they understand the benefit: finding their toys and having a nice home.

This is what we call the Power of WHY! Our goal is to intentionally enhance system and people's potentials. We dig into more casual hacks for daily life every week with my co-host, the brilliant Code Breaker Gary Kam!

Watch the full vodcast episode of 'Power of WHY' for more hacks!
https://youtu.be/H7uMDfrDTRk?si=XFyylzqzMvgU5rdv


12/05/2025

Every leader has a why.
Today, Kim shares hers.

She’s always been the connector —
the one who brings people together,
the one who creates belonging,
the one who helps others grow.

It’s the same spirit she brings as a proud Michigan Wolverine 💙💛
— steady, resilient, team-first.
If leadership had a quarterback,
Kim would be our Blake Corum:
driving forward, breaking tackles,
and lifting the whole team with her.

Her why is simple:
Build community. Spark growth. Empower people to thrive.

🎧 Watch the Mini drop: The Power of Why – Kim’s Why
Short, real, and made to fit your schedule.
https://youtu.be/JT8mGLr-Fx0

11/27/2025

What’s better than turkey dinner on Thanksgiving?
Better than pumpkin pie?
Better than binge-watching football all weekend?

👉 Watching Dan Hess reveal his REAL superpower: Relationship Builder.
And trust me… it’s stronger than any Marvel character’s.

If you want to level up your career (or just learn how to make people feel like family on Day 1), this episode is a must-watch.

📺 Episode 26: The Art of Building Relationships
https://youtu.be/grhUG7AnnFk

And since it's Thanksgiving… don’t forget to catch Dan’s first episode on Giving Back.
https://youtu.be/n7jEjG88B_Y

Hack Yea! 🦃🔥

I’ve always believed that everyone has a “why” — a deeper purpose shaping the way they show up in the world. But in our ...
11/23/2025

I’ve always believed that everyone has a “why” — a deeper purpose shaping the way they show up in the world. But in our latest HACK YeA! episode, Gary Kam reminded me what it looks like when someone lives that purpose every single day.

Hearing him share his story — immigrating at 10, navigating a new country, finding his voice without a clear roadmap, and vowing to never stand by when someone needed support — moved me more than I expected. His “why” has been years in the making, shaped by challenge, resilience, and a commitment to help people break barriers with him, not behind him.

What struck me most is how he turned that promise into action. The peer-to-peer mentorship program he created isn’t just a concept… it’s a living legacy. Nine years, 20+ people impacted, and countless ripples of growth because Gary chose to build the kind of support system he once wished he had.

I’m grateful to know and work alongside someone whose purpose is so rooted in service, courage, and generosity. If you’ve ever wondered how someone discovers their “why,” or what it looks like when it’s carried out with intention — this episode is worth the listen.

Thank you, Gary, for leading with heart and inspiring all of us to reflect on our own why.

🔗 Episode 4 is live now. Visit https://lnkd.in/gkV_VuT9

Would love to hear what resonates with you most.

Kim, The Pathfinder

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11/21/2025

Michael Jordan plays for greatness.
Gary Kam plays for purpose.

What’s the real difference between MJ and GK?
- It’s not talent.
- It’s not fame.
- It’s their why.

🎧 Catch the full story in our latest mini-pod:
The Power of Why – Gary’s Why
https://youtu.be/lMpnbKhXm2s

11/14/2025

Building a wall or a cathedral?
Perspective changes everything.

🎧 Watch now: The Power of Why – Bricks or Cathedral
https://youtu.be/b2O7pgoA1jY

11/07/2025

“Men wanted for hazardous journey.
Small wages, bitter cold,
long months of darkness,
constant danger,
safe return doubtful."

That’s the ad explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton posted before his Antarctic expedition… and people lined up to join him.
Why?

Because they didn’t just sign up for a job — they signed up for a mission.
That’s the power of why.

In our latest Hack Yea! mini-pod, Kim and I break down how purpose attracts the right people, builds resilient teams, and keeps you going when things get tough.

Watch now: The Power of Why: Crazy Job Ad That Attracts the Right People
Short, powerful, and made to fit your schedule.
https://youtu.be/F__RZheX-34?si=WPASkSVIIAZn7AdC

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Something new has arrived… and it’s more than just a logo. 👀Today, we’re unveiling the new look of HACK YeA!A design bui...
10/30/2025

Something new has arrived… and it’s more than just a logo. 👀

Today, we’re unveiling the new look of HACK YeA!
A design built with clarity, intention, and purpose — inspired by feedback from our incredible Hackster community. 💡
Huge shoutout to Jennifer Liu, the Code Breaker’s wife, for bringing this logo vision to life with creativity and heart. 🎨

And that’s not the only change.
Our new mini-pod format is here — shorter, sharper episodes designed to fit right into your day. Because we get it: you’re busy building your own why.
Also, this refresh isn’t just a facelift — it’s a reflection of our mission:
"To intentionally enhance people and systems’ potential and empower micro innovations that create macro results."

Want to know the story behind the change?
👉 Tune in to our latest episode, The Power of Why (Mini Pod 1), dropped today: https://youtu.be/dV_PfaiVuJU

Welcome to a brand-new Hack Yea! mini-series: The Power of Why 🔥In this 3–5 minute drop, Gary Kam (The Code Breaker) and Kim King (The Pathfinder) kick off ...

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