Elevation Nation

This week we are fortunate enough to have Dr. Adam Possner of North Bethesda Primary Care join the podcast. We jump into an insightful conversation about what young adults should consider when it comes to physical and mental health.  Also, we discuss the basics of the health care industry, health insurance and making informed decisions for your well-being.

United States gymnast Simone Biles is the face of this year’s Olympics. However, while competing for gold alongside her team, she decided to take herself out of competition…Not for a physical injury, but a mental one. We talk through Simone’s decision and how she is the perfect example of someone displaying mental fortitude. 

Brenner London is now an expat (someone who lives outside of their native country). Not too long ago, Brenner took advantage of an opportunity that was presented to him at work and  moved from the United States to Amsterdam, Netherlands. As a young adult, Brenner is navigating new cultures in Europe. He is making the most of his experience by doubling down on his self-awareness and vision. This we...

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks just captured their first NBA title in 50 years this week. Elevation Nation might recall  after Game 4, Giannis said something remarkable about his mindset to the media.  We break down what Giannis had to say and how much his mindset relates to the concept of mental fortitude. 

Professor, recruiter, and business guru Mike Poerksen has spent his career in the corporate world. As a director of recruiting for many organizations, Mike knows exactly what companies are looking for when hiring for internships and full-time jobs.  The guys talk to Mike about what skills students need to land their dream job, as well as how to stand out to get hired in this "post" COVID world. Li...

We will be honest. Last week, we hit a wall. But then we had a conversation with our mentor Rich Keller. Two hours later, we were back on track and more inspired than we have been in months.  Mentors give us advice and hold us accountable, but more importantly provide us with reminders of the important things in life that we may have forgotten about. This week, we talk about the power of mentors a...

After his collegiate basketball career came to an end, Eric Porter was looking for a way to stay close to the game he loved. Upon the end of his playing career, a joke conversation about making a shoe turned into a Chicago footwear brand taking the country by storm. The guys talk to Eric about how he utilized his ability to learn on the fly and his Mental Fortitude to help create the apparel movem...

After their conversation with Hayden Humphrey on taking time to slow down, the guys talk about their week off of work for the 4th of July holiday and how they are taking time to slow  down and get introspective.

Self-awareness is a skill that isn't taught in school. Yet, it is crucial to developing Mental Fortitude and finding fulfillment in the real world. For coach and entrepreneur Hayden Humphrey, he needed to slow down and learn who he was in order to find his path. And now, he's helping others do the same, exact thing. Hayden Humphrey Coaching Lift Apparel LinkedIn Instagram

After talking with Alex Sheinman this week, the guys were inspired by his "just do it attitude". Sam and Parker discuss ways you can take the first step towards your goals and hold yourself accountable to keep the momentum going. 

You can either wait for opportunities to come to you, or you can go out there and create them yourself. Alex Sheinman (@alexsheinman) chooses to make his own fate. From creating one of the most successful events at Penn State to raising more than $125k for COVID-19 relief, Alex has learned to not wait for things to happen, and to just do it yourself. Instagram LinkedIn Boardroom University

This week, Professor Jennifer Gershberg shared her thoughts on where Gen Z and Millenial students excelled and where they needed to improve. Funny enough, Parker and Sam came across a music video by Kenny Chesney called "Rich and Miserable". In it, the professor asks the students to write one word to replace “miserable” with what they want to give to the world. It was the perfect conversation star...

As a professor at the University of Maryland, Jennifer has a major impact on the lives of young people each year. In this week's episode, she provides an honest perspective of where  Millenial and Gen Z students excel... and where they might need some work! LinkedIn Maryland Profile

People don't realize, being young has huge advantages. People WANT to help you. The guys talk about how they utilized this hidden secret to help them excel in the real world. 

Questions can be extremely powerful. Especially if they come from a genuine place. The guys talk to Zach Garelik about how he used a simple question to kickstart his career and get his dream job, a place to live, and more. LinkedIn Instagram

After talking with Jesse Cohen, Sam and Parker share ways they push themselves and each other to push outside their comfort zones and grow. 

Jesse Cohen has followed an eerily familiar path to Parker and Sam. They all grew up in similar towns, went to Big 10 schools, and got the normal, corporate job. But Jesse soon realized this was not the life he wanted, so he did something about it and starting living by his own rules, helping himself and other people create their ideal lives. The guys talk to Jesse about introspection, living true...

After talking with Alex Myers this week about his difficult transition from college to the real world, the guys decide to reflect on their first year out of school and compare it to now. Sam and Parker talk about the struggles they had in year one, what they know now in year three, and the issues they are still facing as young adults. 

You prepare your whole life for it.  You think you know what to expect. But the "real world" can hit you, hard. On the show this week, the guys talk with one of the first members of Elevation Nation, their mentee, Alex Myers. Sam and Parker have been working with Alex, helping him with his transition to the real world. They talk with Alex about his struggles, his future plans, and how Elevation Na...

Parker and Sam talk about a big change in Parker’s life; his move from DC to NYC! With both Parker’s move and recent college grads joining the real world, the guys discuss how new chapters are perfect times to get introspective, reset and assess goals. 

Our generation has the ability to share their opinions easier than ever before thanks to social media. But typically, our voices end up in an "echo chamber" only hearing similar thoughts to our own. Sophie Beren is on a mission through her organization "The Conversationalist" to amplify and unify the voices of Gen Z to help people have conversations from all points of view. The guys talk to Sophie...

For the 50th episode of the Elevation Nation Podcast, Sam and Parker reflect on the highlights of their many incredible conversations. If you want a quick summary to figure out which episode to listen to next, listen up! The guys also give a sneak peek at some of the exciting developments in store for Elevation Nation. Here's to another 50 episodes! 

Professional golfers have very little margin of error. Bennett Wisner is at the top of his game, but it is his mental mindset that truly allows him to dominate on and off the golf course. The guys talk to Bennett to learn about life on tour and how he approaches mastering his mindset before rounds, in between holes, after the tournament, and most importantly the real world. Instagram PGA Tour Prof...

After their discussion with the Beneficial Pain guys this week, Parker and Sam reflect on what they can do to make the world a better place. If young adults have a hard time figuring out the value they add to the world, giving back can be a great place to start. 

Beneficial Pain is a non-profit focused on redirecting the mindset around pain and making a positive impact on their communities. After going through painful events in their lives, Billy, Devin and their team set out to turn their struggles into strengths for themselves and others. Sam and Parker talk to the guys about their own painful pasts, including the timely events surrounding social injusti...