Elevation Nation

Elevator no. 177: Dakota Rivers is a professional basketball player who just wrapped up five years of Division 1 college basketball at Florida Gulf Coast University.  Throughout his playing career, Dakota has  shared his journey from college basketball to  professional athletics on social media. Dakota talks with Elevation Nation the importance of authenticity, personal growth, and inspiring other...

Sam and Parker celebrate Rosh Hashanah, reflecting on the significance of the Jewish New Year and the importance of family, tradition, and personal growth. They highlight the value of reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for the future, emphasizing the role of impactful teachers and mentors in their lives. 00:00 - Celebrating Rosh Hashanah: A Time for Reflection 02:50 - The Importanc...

Elevator no. 176: Zach Joyner is a Senior Account Executive at LinkedIn, where he helps small to medium-sized businesses enhance their human capital strategies using cutting-edge recruiting tools and data-driven insights. With a solid background in talent acquisition and brand development, Zach focuses on aligning people strategies to drive business growth. Before joining LinkedIn, Zach worked as...

Sam and Parker were in Chicago this week to do something a bit different. Instead of sitting behind the mic's to record Elevation Nation Podcasts, they interviewed EY Talent leaders for a firm marketing initiative. As employees of EY, it was a full circle moment for Sam and Parker.

Elevator no. 179: Sami Gomez is the founder of Studio Sami, a web design studio building websites and brands for entrepreneurs and businesses. With over 8 years of digital marketing experience, Sami combines her strategic marketing knowledge with expert design skills to build epic brands and websites that drive sales. She has worked with both startups and billion-dollar companies including beauty...

Parker and Sam reflect on their journey with Elevation Nation, discussing the origins of their podcast, the importance of mental fortitude, and their vision for the future.  00:00 - Introduction to Elevation Nation 03:07 - The Origins of Elevation Nation 06:04 - The Journey of Mental Fortitude 08:53 - The Future of Elevation Nation 11:55 - What's Elevating and De-Elevating This Week

Elevator no. 175: Faith Bergman is the founder of "Life with Intention Method", a mindset and life coaching program specializing in guiding individuals to discover their true needs, desires, and passions. By uncovering these vital components of their lives, individuals can spend more time on activities that bring them joy, while letting go of anything that doesn't serve them. 02:09 - Faith's Journ...

Sam just turned 29 and is feeling a little off about it. Parker recently spent a weekend at a retreat center in Zion National Park. Being back in both NYC and DC, Parker and Sam have a lot to debrief. 02:25 - Reflecting on Recent Experiences 04:11 - Sam's Discomfort with Celebrations 06:00 - Sam's Introspection and Avoidance of Celebrations 08:44 - Parker's Perspective on Celebrations 10:50 -Choos...

Elevator no. 174: Leonard Armato created the Shaq brand for Shaquille O'Neal and the Golden Boy brand for Oscar De La Hoya and the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.  He is the founder and CEO of Management Plus Enterprises (MPE), was the CMO of Skechers; President of Skechers Fitness; CEO of the AVP Pro Beach VB Tour; and regularly advises C-Suite executive on their brand and Web3 strategies. He is f...

As the summer winds down, Sam and Parker discuss how they are shifting their mindset with fall approaching. With their travel dwindling down a bit, both are excited to spend time in their home cities and elevate in new ways. 

Elevator no. 173: Max Schauff is the co-founder of LineLeap, a company focused on helping people skip the line and get to the "fun, faster."  In 2017, while a sophomore at University of Wisconsin, Max founded LineLeap with his two partners Nick & Patrick. Since the early days of traveling campus to campus in their beat up car, LineLeap has amassed 1M+ downloads, allowing users to skip long lin...

Justin Weidenfeld (Elevator no. 138 and Boys Director of Experience Camp Georgia) interviews Parker and Sam about their week at Experience Camps in Michigan, a week-long camp for kids who've lost a parent, sibling, or caregiver. They discuss the emotional impact of their experience, the sense of community, and the powerful moments that made the week so meaningful. 02:59 - The Emotional Impact of C...

Sam and Parker are going to Experience Camps, a nonprofit that puts on a free week-long camp for kids who have lost a parent, sibling or caretaker. They discuss their excitement and nervousness for the emotional week ahead and the opportunity to give back and inspire the campers.  https://experiencecamps.org/ 00:00 - Introduction to Experience Camps 01:27 - Feelings Going into the Camp 07:12 - The...

Elevator no. 172: Luke Watson is the CEO of Timber Pizza Company, a pizza restaurant and catering company focused on providing amazing experiences to it's guests. After graduating from the University of Maryland Smith School and starting his career at Marriott International, Luke learned the power of beloved brands. In 2021, Luke joined Timber with the goal of taking this beloved brand and bringin...

Parker and Sam discuss the recent volatility in the stock market and share their mindset and strategies for navigating financial uncertainty. They emphasize the importance of having a consistent process, living below your means, and investing for the long term. They also highlight the need for financial literacy and the dangers of seeking quick wins in the market.  00:00 - Introduction and Vacatio...

Elevator no. 171: Katie McSweeney is a model and the founder/host of "Check on Your Mates" (CYOM), a movement she started after experiencing a profound personal loss. Katie’s mission began in her teenage years when she noticed an alarming trend of suicides within her personal network, especially among men. By the age of 30, she witnessed the tragic loss of male friends, brothers, and cousins to su...

Music is a powerful tool for elevating our mood and emotions. It has been a part of human culture since the beginning of time and transcends all cultures. Sam and Parker discuss how music helps us feel and express our emotions, and it can create a sense of community and connection when experienced live in concert. 04:00 - The Innate Nature of Music 05:18 - Music as an Emotional Outlet 06:18 - The...

Elevator no. 170: Jared Butler is a professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards. As an NBA player in his fourth season, Jared relies on his faith, community, and mindset to elevate at the highest level. As an athlete with the genetic heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Jared exercises his mental fortitude as he continues to live out his dream.  As a student-athlete at the Ba...

Sam and Parker discuss a list of 30 rules for a better life from the concept of the daily stoic.  They highlight and discuss their favorite rules, including focusing on what you can control, valuing time more than money and possessions, defining what success means to you, and learning something new from everyone.  The list can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9sQadipeII/?utm_source=ig_w...

Elevator no. 169: Dario Smith is a creative director and founder of Gods Tier, a luxury fashion brand. He finds inspiration all around him and creates clothing, movies, and lookbooks that tell the story of the process.  Per the Gods Tier website, Dario founded the company "as a bridge between storytelling and fashion to provide an experience and meaning behind each piece. The crossroads between an...

Parker and Sam discuss the books they have read so far in 2024. They share their thoughts on each book and choose their favorite and least favorite.  Parker's books include 'Dopamine Nation,' 'The Comfort Book,' 'Read Write Own,' 'The Algebra of Wealth,' 'The Alchemist,' and 'The Wager.'  Sam's books include 'Your Table is Ready,' 'The Best Strangers in the World,' 'Rich Dad Poor Dad,' 'Make No Sm...

Elevator no. 168: Danny Vitale is a content creator, artist, and agency owner from Philadelphia, currently attending school at Penn State University. His passion for content started at a young age and his favorite thing to do is inspire others and help them recognize their potential. His latest venture? Continuing to grow his personal brand around Crohn's disease while building his agency, Vitale...

Parker and Sam are back from a month-long break to discuss Parker's recent honeymoon and the lessons he learned from reading 'The Alchemist' during his travels.

Parker is leaving for his honeymoon on Sunday and will be gone until after July 4. We will be back with you on July 9 when the true elevating starts…

Elevator no. 167: Amelia Mei is a lifestyle & wellness content creator, a founder, a podcast host, and an author.  Over the past few years, Amelia's brand has expanded as she founded a meditation and breathwork company called 'always by amelia Mei'. Amelia and her team have traveled across the U.S., hosting meditation events for thousands of young women.  She hosts the "Through the Waves Podca...