Elevation Nation

Joey Lane (elevator no. 1) got his start as a walk-on turned captain of The Ohio State University basketball team. From there he turned his playing days into a career, starting the “Drive the Lane” podcast. Joey also works as a basketball personality discussing Ohio State hoops on TV and the radio.  Joey is back with us for his third appearance on Elevation Nation and we turn the microphone over t...

It was a big couple of days for Sam and Parker. On Friday, Parker and Sam travelled to Philadelphia, PA to conduct two hour-long workshops with students at Youth Build Philly, a charter school on a mission to empower young adults (17-20 years old) to develop skills and connect to opportunities by fostering an environment of love, support and respect for their whole person. Then on Sunday, Parker r...

Juan Faura is a senior at Penn State university and is elevating some of the most successful clubs on campus. He recently started his own influencer and marketing representation company, Go Time LLC . Juan has understood the importance of networking during college and is always challenging himself to meet new people. His constant desire to meet more people is fueled by his passion to continuing to...

We are hosting an Elevation Nation first with a workshop called How To Get Out of the Weeds   with leadership coach Chase Damiano. The workshop is virtual on Thursday, November 9 at 6pm EST. A little more about the workshop: Is your day chaotic and reactive? Are you in a high-pressure team environment? Do you long for a culture of autonomy? ​You're in the right place. ​We want to see team leaders...

Emily Billings is a content creator, model and consultant based in Hoboken. As someone who just recently joined the “real world”, Emily has found a voice on social media. With over 265K followers on TikTok, Emily reveals her authentic and raw journey as she tries to navigate the real world. From workout recommendations to fashion, media and lifestyle, Emily sheds light on the true life of a recent...

We are still trying to wrap our heads around what is happening in the Middle East. Among the anger, frustration, and fear many people, including ourselves are very concerned about where this conflict is going.

Justin Weidenfeld is a Private Wealth Advisor for IronBridge Wealth Counsel, working as a family financial coach and next-generation planning expert for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families. Adversity comes in many different forms. After Justin experienced a close loss, he has made it his mission to help others learn from their adverse challenges in life, relationship...

Our hearts are with the people of Israel ❤️

Our days are filled with a ton of silence. But oftentimes we spend that silence looking for ways to fill it with stimulation. However, silence can be spun in a different way. How can we use it to our advantage, if possible at all? 

Sarah Mucha is an adjunt professor, communications strategist and journalist who tells stories for brands and individuals.  After climbing her way to the top of the DC political reporting world working at CNN and Axios, Sarah had quickly gotten to her "dream" life. Appearing on national TV, capturing history during the 2020 election, and interviewing some of the most powerful people in politics, e...

The first pillar to mental fortitude is self-awareness. Knowing who we are at our core is so important in understanding our place in the world. It sets the framework and foundation to make your vision a reality. But self-awareness does not come easily for most…. 

Tyler Swartz is the organizer of Endorphins, a running club that promotes a positive and happy lifestyle. Endorphins has tens of thousands of members across the entire globe.  Tyler is an entrepreneur at his core and started Endorphins after seeing running as the perfect way to bring people together and share positivity. While growing the community, Tyler has grown quite a following on social medi...

Parker spent some time the other day thinking about his hobbies and the important role they play in his life. But he came to a realization, that they might actually be more important for his mental health than he might have realized. Link to article we refer to in episode: https://www.ucmerced.edu/sites/ucmerced.edu/files/documents/zawadzki-paper-2015.pdf

Ilana Dunn (elevator no. 80) and Carly Silverman (elevator. no 117) have combined forces with the recent launch of their new podcast “Life in Progress”. With their new podcast, the ladies touch on the hard hitting topics young adults face in the real world. Additionally, they recently launched their first business venture Get Setup, a curated and customized matchmaking service. Ilana Dunn is also...

Sam is reading "The Defining Decade" by Meg Jay and comes across a section of a chapter all about how young people join the real world and soon learn that they probably aren't what they used to be.

In honor of Philip Bass. To honor his memory, the Philip Bass Memorial Scholarship will be created, ensuring his legacy lives on forever in the Terp community. Please consider making a donation to support the endowment of this fund, so future students may experience the same pride Philip had for UMD. Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/philip-bass-memorial-scholarship

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Carly Haupert is an Institute of Integrative Nutrition holistic health coach focusing on women’s health. She founded The Carly Cure to support women who are struggling to understand their bodies begin to feel empowered in their health/wellness decisions. Through one on one sessions, Carly works with clients to discover and curate a health/wellness plan that emphasizes their bio-individuality.  Her...

We take a trip down memory lane thinking through some of the craziest foods that we have eaten throughout the years.

Samantha Soloway is an accessibility advocate and experience innovation strategist at PNC Bank.  Samantha's passions lie at the intersection of design, business, and accessibility. She strives to shine a light on the importance of creating products usable by people of all abilities. She spends her free time finding ways to connect and give back to her community, including volunteering for Experien...

This week on Fortitude in 15, we talk about habits and reasons we might fall back into our old ones, whether they are good or bad.

Jahaan Ansari is the Co-Founder of Gainful, a personal performance nutrition brand. At Gainful, Jahaan and his team are on a mission to "Empower you to feel pride in attaining your goals. We sweat the details so that you don’t have to – giving you peace of mind that your supplements contain the finest ingredients, specifically for you" Jahaan and his co-founder Eric came up with the idea for Gainf...

We traveled together to the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania to fully disconnect in nature and reset. Looking back on the weekend, we have some really thought provoking takeaways about how to reset as a young adult.

David Greenfield is the CEO and Co-Founder of JUUCE, a portable charger rental kiosk company. The team at JUUCE is on a mission to build the largest network of synchronized portable charging stations within the United States. JUUCE was built to provide on-the-go portable charging accessibility, solving a common problem while building partnerships with brands and high-traffic venues. While David is...

Parker came across an article that prompted the idea that the perception of masculinity has changed over time which led us to the topic of this week’s Fortitude in 15: How do you define masculinity?