Elevation Nation

Parker and Sam discuss their new podcast studio setup, recent speaking events, and the impact of their work with EY and Elevation Nation. They also reflect on their recent podcast episode with Myles Grossman and share updates on their personal experiences and connections within Elevation Nation. 00:00 - Upgrading the Podcast Studio 01:16 - Empowering Students with EY and Elevation Nation 08:03 - N...

Elevator no. 166: Myles Grossman is the Director of Retail Leasing at Fisher Brothers and a co-founder of Hallie 225 Foundation.  Myles committed to living life to the fullest, elevating to achieve his highest potential, while inspiring others to do the same. A family tragedy encouraged him to quit his job, leave his home in NYC, and book a one-way trip to Paris, starting a journey of travel acros...

Sam spent his MDW in Denver and had a unique experience with white water rafting. Sam had a realization about the significance of whitewater rafting as a metaphor for life. Additionally, the guy discuss the excitement of upcoming speaking engagements.

Elevator no 165: Tara Vander Dussen is a fifth-generation dairy farmer from New Mexico, who has built her career as an environmental scientist out of her deep love for agriculture. Her influence extends beyond her home state, as she speaks at prestigious national and global conferences on agricultural sustainability.  Tara also is the co-host of the popular podcast and TV series Discover Ag, where...

Sam and Parker explore the concept of always wanting more and the balance between contentment and ambition. They get a bit vulnerable and share their personal struggles with finding this balance and the importance of gratitude and meaningful experiences and how they have approached those situations. 01:19 - The Concept of Always Wanting More 05:06 - The Personal Struggle of Balancing Ambition and...

Elevator no. 163: Andrew Bernstein, a Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame sports photographer, has captured sports history for over three decades. Working on the sidelines for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, and Kings, he has captured countless iconic sports moments.  Notably, he collaborated closely with Kobe Bryant, shooting all of the photography for Bryant's acclaimed book "Ma...

Parker and Sam discuss how they deal with anger and frustration. They share their personal experiences and strategies for managing anger, such as focusing on self-awareness, changing environments, and having open and honest conversations. 02:28 - Managing Anger: Acknowledging and Responding to Emotions 06:51 - Changing Environments: Finding Healthy Outlets for Anger 09:41 - Open Conversations: Res...

Elevator no. 162: Jesse Rosen is the Founder and CEO of Rose Gold Presents, a leading event production and curation brand based out of New York City.  Rose Gold Presents has created a community of tens of thousands NYC-based, experience-driven, house music loving, self-expressive individuals looking for the ultimate nightlife and entertainment experiences. 

Parker and Sam discuss a tweet by Author Polina Pompliano where she shares 11 public speaking techniques by the world’s top public speakers Link:  https://x.com/polina_marinova/status/1788199462331937172?s=46&t=WOOOofx7szAhdTb2iAM9uQ 00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up 03:00 - The Power of Vulnerability in Public Speaking 06:01 - Raising Your Heart Rate for Better Performance 09:35 - The Perc...

Elevators no. 160 & 161: Bridget Sicsko and Lydia Bagarozza are the co-founders of Visibility on Purpose, a media training school founded in 2023. Lydia, a publicist, and Bridget a public speaker, founded Visibility on Purpose to teach online business owners how to gain media attention through press outlets such as top tier digital magazines, TV and podcasts. Their students have been features...

Parker’s came across an article in the Wall Street Journal highlighting a book called “Slow Productivity” by Cal Newport. It touches on an interesting idea that although we think we are being productive by doing more, we are just leading ourselves to burnout and poorer outputs. Cal flips that idea on its head with Slow Productivity. 

Elevator 159: Jordan Leonard is the co-founder and CEO of Coach Corner the premier networking site connecting schools, teams, and private organizations to the athletic coaches in the youth sports industry. Jordan and his team have created an extensive marketplace of quality, vetted coaches that we aim to match to different programs based on their ideal candidate criteria. Recently, they were accep...

Parker came across a post on X from Sahil Bloom who uses a metaphor to describe three types of friends: leaves, branches, and roots.  During the conversation, Sam and Parker discuss the importance of different types of friends in their lives and how friendships evolve as they grow older. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining friendships and the value of new friendships. 00:00 - Introduc...

Parker and Sam recap Parker's wedding and reflect on the experience. The guys touch on the emotions, the speeches, the moments, and the incredible people who made the event special. They also talk about planning for the future and what's next for life after the wedding. 00:00 - Reflecting on the Wedding Experience 06:27 - Planning for the Future 13:33 - Celebrating Achievements and Elevating Other...

The guys discuss Parker's upcoming wedding. Parker reflects a bit on life and the excitement of the celebration...

Elevator no. 158: Lian Zucker is the co-founder / CEO of Loop, the matchmaking app where everyone gets to be a matchmaker for their single friends. Through Loop users can create their a profile and check out their friends connections. Then if they see someone that is interesting to them they can ask their friends for an introduction. As a result your friends become a trusted source and help make a...

The guys discuss Parker's upcoming wedding and the excitement surrounding it. They then shift their focus to the incredible journey of the NC State basketball team in March Madness. They highlight the team's momentum, the power of mental fortitude, and the importance of embracing change and pivoting. 00:00 - Introduction and Wedding Countdown 03:06 - NC State's Journey in March Madness 05:00 - The...

Jeff LoVecchio is a retired professional hockey player turned off-ice performance coach working with elite hockey players worldwide in person and online.  Jeff has played professional hockey both in the United States and abroad. Now, he focuses his time on helping hockey players get into the best shape possible so they can bring their best selves to the ice daily, with the main goal being to help...

This week's F15 explores the concept of happiness, focusing on the impact of social media and screen time on young adults' well-being. We chat about the World Happiness Report, which reveals that the United States has fallen out of the top 20 happiest countries, with young adults being the most affected.  00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - The World Happiness Report 06:05 - Screen Time and In-Person Int...

Briana Blair is the Co-Founder of LEAD networking and a digital marketing VP. At LEAD Networking based in Charlotte, her goal is to revolutionize networking by fostering genuine connections. Through a blend of professional networking, personal development workshops, and social events, Briana and her team create a supportive environment where members can grow both personally and professionally.  Ad...

Sam and Parker reflect on recent personal losses and the mental fortitude displayed by their loved ones. They celebrate the milestone of reaching episode 300 and Sam shares stories of his grandmothers' resilience and strength. Parker honors the birthday of his stepdad Philip and they discuss the importance of living each day with purpose and making a positive impact in the world. 00:00 - Episode 3...

Marianna Cuomo Maier is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and the founder of Grata Wellness. Marianna helps individuals feel their best inside and out by taking daily actions that improve their lifestyle and achieve their goals sustainably through one-on-one coaching and group sessions. Marianna also leads wellness workshops, meditation, and journaling groups at wellness event...

Millie Blumka and Taylor Borenstein are the co-founders of Stakt, a company rethinking the way we can move. Their patent-pending mat is the only 2-in-1 foldable fitness mat that doubles as a block for added versatility, support, and convenience. Millie and Taylor return to Elevation Nation to discuss their journey since the last time they joined the podcast in February 2022. During that time, they...

Tuesday was an elevated day for us. We spent the day at our full time job to host a 90 minute “Elevate Mental Fortitude” workshop with over 130 high school students from the New York City area. The students all thought deeply about their mindset and each walked away with a mental motto. 

Jess Diamond is a Confidence Coach, host of the podcast How To Twenty-Something, and is the founder of Jess Diamond Coaching. Jess focuses on helping college students and young professionals build a solid foundation in their mental, emotional, financial, and physical health to develop the confidence within themselves to handle any future challenges, take calculated risks, and reach their full pote...