Elevated Podcast

In this episode, we break down five powerful shifts to help you grow through adversity — not just survive it. You’ll learn how to turn:     •    Pain into Perspective     •    Wounds into Wisdom     •    Setbacks into Systems     •    Struggle into Strength     •    Adversity into Assignment If you’re walking through a tough season, this episode will remind you of one truth: “Don’t go through pain...

Life hits hard—but growth hits harder. The Elevated Podcast is where real talk meets real growth. We unpack how to face fear, overcome adversity, and rise stronger in your purpose every week.

When life hits hard, you’ve got two choices: let it break you or let it build you. In this episode, Juan gets real about how to turn pain into purpose, move through fear, and find strength in the middle of struggle. It’s not about avoiding hard seasons—it’s about growing through them.

Fear shows up in all of us— it whispers, it paralyzes, and sometimes it protects. But growth only happens when we move through it, not around it. This episode explores how fear can become the very fuel that shapes your courage, your faith, and your future.

This episodes quote: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill” I love this time of year where we get to reflect, refocus, and re strategize for the new year! This episode we talk about three main focus points: Main Focus 1: Reflect to Refocus  Main Focus 2: Build Momentum to Finish Strong Main Focus 3: Cast a Vision for 2025 Tune...

Confucius once said, “life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Today my guest Trey Backes and I dive into a conversation about building confidence and what it takes to lead those around you with confidence. We focus on three main components: - How to build true confidence - Inspiring others through our confidence - Empowering them, and cultivating courage in the face of chall...

🎙️ 8 Truths to Elevate Your Mindset In this empowering episode of the Elevated Podcast, we delve into 8 essential truths that will transform how you approach life and challenges. Join us as we uncover powerful insights: ​ Train Yourself to Not Take Things Personally ​ Don't Let Anything Stop Your Stride ​ No One Is Coming to Save You From Your Problems ​ People Don't Focus on You as Much as You Th...

Confucius said, “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” New Years Resolutions are a staple for the new year. But as I researched this topic, I found some crazy statistics. Only 38.5% of people set New Years Resolutions. ONLY, ONLY 9% of people are successful in their New Years Resolutions. But I want this year to be more than a statistic this year for you! Join in, and s...

In todays weekly episode we talk with Beau James Norman. We talk about the concept of “Follow Through”. What does this mean? Well in a nutshell we’re talking to the dreamers, the amazing ideas we have are so important. But what’s more important is the ability to have the grit to achieve each goal and Dream we possess. We have so much amazing wisdom nuggets in this episode, you don’t want to miss t...

I love the phrase, “your dreams should scare you” not because it’s a good sound bite, but because it’s something we should strive to do each day. I belive you and i were created for more than enough, for more than good- were made to attain greatness not because of anything we deserve, but the goodness of God. So what’s stopping you? Fear, Unbelief, Past Disappointments, The Comfort Zone? Join me a...

Kicking off SZN 10 🏈 Lucas and I treat this episode like a coffee date. We talk about: “The Journey” of becoming leaders in our lives, how Disciple can either make us or break us, Why bad things happen, and Writing the Vision in order to accomplish goals! Join us on this amazing conversation!

We all by now have heard about the tragic school shooting in Uvalde. We’ve heard of these horrific shootings before, but I truly just want to highlight how mental health takes part in the lives of the shooters, and how we can all take a lesson on how we can all learn from this!

We continue our series In Your Head. Todays conversation, revolves around trauma and how it pertains to Mental Health Awareness Month! My special guest Dan Compton is no stranger to trauma, from personal experience to, helping people heal from their wounds. Dan brings insight on how to be self aware, and how to combat trauma and metal weakness many of us face when we try and live on pure “Survival...

In todays episode we explore mental health, hence mental health awareness month. We talk about what mental health is, how mental health impacts our daily living, and how we combat mental illness/ unhealthy wellbeing. I’m super excited to kick off this series, because I truly am interested in our metal health to be immersed in positive thoughts and power! I hope you enjoy, and have a powerful week!...

In todays episode, I have a special guest Pastor Beau Norman. We have an incredible conversation surrounding self-development. We branch out into Faith, Family, Friendships, and Finances, and a little bit of Fun as he calls them his “Five Fs”. We also talk about, how people can begin self-development through their personal life. How people can stay Hungry, and Humble, the importance of inner circl...

In todays episode I just sit with you guys and converse about thoughts that were lingering, things that were in my heart, and conversations I had through this week. I talk; Business vs. Productivity, Opposition vs. Support, Enjoying Where Your Feet Are Planted, and Selah.

Today we dive into a quote I came across, “The ambitions and focus that propels you to success can also be your downfall”. I think it’s interesting to thing “too much of a good thing can become bad”. So what does that actually look like in our everyday walk? Our relationships, mental health, spiritual development, even our finances? We’ll join me and get some encouragement, inspiration, and hopefu...

Write the vision, and make it plain! In this episode we talk about habits. Disciple to do whatever we want to do, is super hard. But pain is pain. Pain of reward or pain or regret? You get to choose, sooner or later.

What if I told you money can’t cure your insecurities? I’m sure in the state of the culture were in today, many of us would believe this statement. We see celebrities taking their lives, because of a certain void they feel. In this episode I talk to a entrepreneur whom I revere, not only because of his accomplishments, but his humbleness to steward well what God has given him. He went from working...

On this episode me and Robert Flores dive into what Q4 means to us. Like everyone I’m sure we reevaluate some of our short/mid/ and long term goals. We talk about the battle between business vs. productiveness and what it looks like to live and celebrate on the now, yet still have a “we aren’t done” mindset. We also talk about goal setting and what it looks like to be specific and personal when es...

Human connection is what every soul yearns for. In this episode we dive into the connection one has from masculinity, to compassion with people who differ opinions and preferences from yours. We hope we encourage you to “find your place and space” in life. Because that’s what we all really want in life. For success, yet it’s something that you really need to question yourself if that success is wo...

The comfort zone, is by far a place where so many dreams are lost and forgotten. I once heard, “the best things in life are on the other side of fear”. And it struck me, the risks is high when you go all in on your dreams. The tension of failure and success, are at the forefront of your mind. This episode I hope to challenge you in three areas of your life to break out if the comfort zone. Althoug...

The wild has many shapes and forms for every individual. But in order to finish a goal, to construct a relationship you must cross through an un-ventured jungle. Firstly, the wild enables preparation on many levels of our lives, it builds and destroys habits you need in order to get to the place you wish. But most importantly it allows us to get a clear vision and brings focus to what is actually...

You heard it right, this weeks episode is entitled, “you aren’t Gods favorite”. I know it’s a hard concept to wrap your head around because we WANT to be Gods favorite. The thing about God is, you might have FAVOR in his eyes, but he doesn’t have favorites. This weeks episode is packed with diverse conversations. We talk about; entitlement, true leadership, humility, trusting Gods plans, and coura...

Elevated was too wild this week, with not only special guests but good friends! We dive into a conversation about “COMPLAINING”. Gratitude being the number one source for getting out of the habit of complaining, we also talk about having faith in troubled time, taking Ls, and when we struggle through storms. We also talk identity and accountability. How these two characteristics will help you beco...