Elevated You Podcast

Welcome to another episode of "Elevated You." In this episode, we delve into a topic that affects us all in some way - bullying. Guests Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson, co-hosts of "The Disrupted Workforce Podcast," share their personal experiences with bullying and shed light on its prevalence in the workplace. Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson, hosts of "The Disrupted Work...

My next guest is a dear friend of mine, standup comedian and all around go getter, Ben Currier. Ben Currier is the self proclaimed world's number one fail your guy, and is the host of the ironically successful "Failure Guy" podcast. I've had the honor to be on his show and I'm so excited to share this episode with you where Ben talks about how he has failed and how he's t...

**JOIN US** for a day of empowerment and inspiration at "Move, Mimosas, Mingle" on September 20th at Zilker Park in Austin. Join the party with fitness influencer, ⁠ Nikki Zahka ⁠ , Yogi ⁠ Shayne Celebre ⁠ and dancer ⁠ Kay Cote ⁠ to elevate your mind and body with invigorating yoga sessions, a transformative shuffle lesson, and captivating stories of resilience from special guest William...

Welcome to Elevated You with me, your host, Kay Cote. Today, we delve into the inspiring world of Riser, led by the dynamic duo, Matt Worthington and Christian Smith. Join us as we explore the magic of connection, building thriving communities, and the wisdom of embracing personal growth. Grab your tickets to the upcoming Riser Mega Networking event here: https://posh.vip/e/riser-mega-networking-e...

When life presents you with challenges, it may be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. On this episode learn how Dustin Caputo, otherwise known as DJ Dillz as he shared how he pulled himself out of two major hard times in his life. He recently moved his life across the country to plant roots in Austin, TX to pursue his dreams of performing on stage at the biggest festivals to help peopl...

Asking for help is something that can be hard to do, yet when allow ourselves to ask for help, we gain so much. When we are open to receiving help, we can overcome obstacles that are in our way. On this episode, hear from my business coach, Kim Nagle, as we share our personal journeys and how asking for help along the way has helped us strategize, optimize and level up in both business and life. K...

Today’s guest is a fellow fitness instructor and podcaster, Laura Mak Quist. When I met Laura, I knew right away that we’d hit it off and be instant friends. Laura has a background in exercise science and works to help women reset their hormones, reshape their bodies, and renew their mind, with the proven Yoga FitLife method.  In this episode Laura and I uncover the 3 ways to elevate our mind and...

Do you want to get more out of life? Do you crave to understand yourself better so you can tap into your potential for greatness? If this sounds like you, this episode is going to fire you up to pursue more what you want in life, understand yourself better and set up a framework for success that works for you. Discover how to face your fears and take on new challenges to level up. We all know life...

Have you ever wondered how to minimize distractions to maximize how to get the most out of your time? Time is your most precious resource. How we allow things to take up space in our life impacts us in many ways. At times, differentiation between what is life giving and what is depleting can be challenging. On this episode hear from business owner, dancer and single mom, Monica Landois, as she sha...

Do you want to find the courage to tell your story, but don’t know how? If putting yourself out there is something you struggle with, tune in for this candid conversation with myself and fellow podcaster, Kelly Smith to shed light on the experience of life as podcasters putting ourselves out there in the public speaking world. Earlier this year both Kelly and I spoke at a podcasting conference – P...

Ask yourself this question: Think about 40 years from now looking back at your life and ask yourself, are you fulfilled with how you lived your life in the last 40 years. Do you feel you’ve pursued your purpose? Maybe you feel stuck on a wheel of repetition doing all the things yet still are unfulfilled? Maybe you have fears that hold you back from even trying? If being comfortable making you comp...

Do you struggle defining your personal style? Did you know that you can build your confidence through your personal style? Style can be tricky because you often don't know where to begin or how to define what style means for you. That's exactly where I was until I started asking myself what I want when it comes to not only what I wear, but my lifestyle a whole. Madeleine Elizabeth is the f...

Do you feel stuck on your health journey? Maybe you've reached a plateau, or maybe you've found yourself facing a new challenge on your journey. Whatever it is, know that there are ways to get unstuck when you're feeling stuck. On this episode, I chat with dear friend and fellow health and wellness ambassador, Nikki Zahka, as she shares her transformative fitness and health journey. Sh...

Today on the show we're covering two controversial topics, sex and alcohol. But we're going to be talking about them from a perspective with health and wellbeing in mind. We're going to be talking about alcohol from the angle of sobriety and how my guest, Lora Harris, overcame her addition to alcohol to transform her life from failing to flourishing. Then we deep dive into the topic of sex and the...

Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we'll be discussing the importance of perseverance in achieving your goals and dreams. Have you ever been discouraged after hearing a "no" or facing setbacks? Our guest, Tamika Reid, has a powerful message for you. She suggests being as relentless as a cockroach after a nuclear war. In this episode, we'll explore what it means to be relentless and how...

In this episode, my conversation with Michael Unbroken will inspire you to see through your excuse and hit the start button on your life. You’ll also learn how to conquer fears that hold you back from success. Michael’s young life was struck with deep trauma and abuse.  and at the age of 13 he found himself face first in a full on drug addiction and identity crisis. For the next 15 years his...

Do you find yourself feeling tired, overwhelmed and unable to feel fulfilled? Do you want to stop resisting who you are and your true purpose? Do you get stuck This episode will help you discover a breakthrough to help change your life and allow for you to find success. The secret to finding success is to consider the the art of surrender.  There are many misconceptions to what it means to su...

Are you at a place in your life where you know you need to make a change to turn things around, yet you don't know how? This conversation is for you. On this episode Hear how after suffering in his youth at the hands of his abusive step father, Wally Green made the hardest decision of his life at the young age of 16. Today, Wally is a celebrity athlete spreading diplomacy across the world through...

Sometimes life gives us opportunities that scare us and cause us to want to give up. My conversation with broadway actress, Salisha Thomas, shares how she had the courage to get back into acting post-pandemic. Salisha's courage is inspiring and reminds us all that we, too, can take on any challenge and go for our dreams and goals.  Salisha Thomas Made her Broadway debut in Beautiful the Carol...

Does your inner critic hold you back from seeing opportunities around you? Do you feel stuck, tired and unsure of which way to go? This episode is for you. On this episode learn how to embrace an abundance mindset so you can believe and receive opportunities that are around you.  On part 2 of this episode hear a conversation from myself and fellow podcasters, Jodi Krangle, voice actor at Piec...

Today hear from military vet, activist and humanitarianism and public speaker Mark J. Lindquist. Today he joins me from an airport between locations as he continues his mission to raise awareness and support for the country of Ukraine. His recent Operation Sleep Out was a 16 night 17 day camp out in sub zero temps in attempts to raise awareness and supplies for the troops and families in Ukraine w...

If you're confused about where to begin when it comes to a holistic health approach, this episode is for you. On this episode learn how to incorporate a holistic health approach to your lifestyle with tips and tricks you can include in your life. Along with this, learn how to create space in your life both physically and emotionally. Today’s guest is Saarah Wassel expands on these ideas. On today'...

Coach Keren Elded immigrated to America to live the American dream. After finishing graduate school, she got married and ended up on a prestigious career path, until it all came tumbling down. In her mid-30 she faced hardships  including a divorce, losing her job and losing what belongings she had left in a horrific fire. With no safety net to help her get back on her feet, she quickly knew t...

For the longest time, I thought being bullied was considered normal and that it had no real effect on who I am today. In all actuality, bullying can have a huge impact on who you are. There is no stereotype for someone who's been bullied. Often times they suffer in silence and the long-lasting effects may follow them throughout their entire lives. Being bullied can lead you to stifle yourself or t...

When it comes to defining who we are, our true purpose, and what we love, sometimes it can be challenging, especially how days when there are a million things we look at for inspiration. My next guest shares his personal journey of self discovery within his life, career and personal style. In his episode we chat about how you can overcome your fears to move forward and make your goals a reality. w...