Elite Life

Follow your passion. Trust your gut. Never quit. Be yourself. The advice sounds great — until it wrecks your business, your relationships, and your life. In this episode, Kate and Trisha break down the popular advice that's secretly ruining your life and exactly when to ignore it. They get personal fast — including the advice that kept Kate in an abusive relationship for 10 years — and share the f...

Most businesses are doing everything online — posting, advertising, building websites — and still not growing. Michael Trkolta, Managing Director of Web Oracle, has spent 25+ years diagnosing exactly why that happens. In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Michael breaks down the real difference between branding and marketing, why playing it safe is the fastest way to stay invisible, and what...

What happens when a business grows too fast without the right foundation? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we sit down with Rich Bishop, VP of Revenue Operations at Ordergroove and host of The Midgame Mindset podcast, to talk about leadership, business growth, culture, AI, mental health, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts. Rich shares why many businesses collapse when...

Sometimes the best conversations happen when there is no plan. In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trish and Kylee sit down with no outline, no script, and no idea where the conversation is going. What starts as a simple discussion quickly turns into a real, unfiltered conversation about real estate, business, life, personal growth, and everything in between. Join us as we share stories, le...

Going to Running Man for the first time? Or coming back and want to pack smarter? After attending 3 years in a row, Trish breaks down the exact packing list, what the experience is really like, and everything they don't tell you before you go. Running Man is Jesse Itzler's wellness festival — part race, part music festival, part community event. You don't need to be a runner. You don't need to be...

Most service providers compete on price. The best ones compete on experience. In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trisha and Kylee break down the concept of Perceived Net Value — and why it's the real reason clients choose you, pay you more, and refer everyone they know. You'll learn: → Why the cheapest option almost never wins → The small, free things that make clients rave about you → How...

About to back out of something that scares you? WATCH THIS FIRST. Fear and excitement are literally the same chemical in your brain — the difference is what you decide it means. In this episode, We break down exactly how to feel the fear AND do the thing anyway, whether you're about to speak on a stage, make a scary call, leave a bad situation, or just do something that really matters to you. 🎯 I...

She was building her career. He was flying Air Force One. And they almost lost everything. In this episode, Brittany Anderson — co-founder of Realla and author of "Living Room Leadership" — shares the exact moment she realized her family was falling apart while she was busy leading everyone else. What saved her marriage wasn't therapy. It wasn't date nights. It was LEGO bricks and a 2-day family p...

Everyone wants to be called a leader — but not everyone is willing to actually lead. In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we break down what separates real leaders from the ones who just have the title. They cover the 3 things every great leader must have, why clarity is kindness, the "coach, correct, cut" framework, and how storytelling creates the kind of connection that makes people actua...

In this episode, we sit down with John Gravelyn, a former Ford engineer turned real estate disruptor. John shares the story of the agent who literally laughed at his data-driven approach—and how that moment changed everything. We’re pulling back the curtain on why the "human element" is actually the most important part of a data-heavy industry. From debunking Zillow "Zestimates" to navigating the...

"I was tongue-tied... and my boss actually shut down the meeting because it was so bad." Have you ever felt like you were shrinking in a high-stakes moment? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we sit down with Karen Laos, a leadership communication expert who has spent 25 years training executives at NASA, Google, Hilton, and Facebook. Karen reveals why even the most successful women often...

Are you sitting on the sidelines waiting for the housing market to "tank"? You might be waiting yourself right out of a home. 🏠 In this episode of the Elite Life podcast, we get real about the misinformation keeping you stuck in a rental. From the "ghost of 2008" to the myth that you need a massive down payment, we’re breaking down the facts vs. the fiction. What we’re covering: Why the "math doe...

Are you letting limiting beliefs dictate your pricing? In this episode of the Elite Life podcast, we sit down with Liz Heflin, founder of The InkWell and a powerhouse full-book ghostwriter, to talk about turning a passion for writing into a thriving, location-independent agency. Liz gets incredibly honest about the mistakes she made early in her career specifically, undervaluing her work and charg...

Overcoming Stress Doesn't Mean Slowing Down. In this powerful episode of The Elite Life, we sit down with performance coach, speaker, and author Elle Ingalls to uncover the truth about "Pressure-Free Living." If you are a high achiever who hates being told to "take a break" or "slow down," this episode is for you. Elle shares her life-changing method for interrupting the biological "fight or fligh...

In this week’s episode of The Elite Life, Lyndsay Dowd is redefining what it means to lead — at work, on a team, and even at home with your kids. Here’s what we get into: → How to bounce back from getting fired & turn it into a mission → Why “soft skills” are actually POWER skills → The exact Listening Tour strategy to earn respect in any new leadership role → How storytelling transformed her...

Are you running your real estate business, or is it running you? In this episode of the Elite Life podcast, we sit down with Josh to unpack how his brokerage exploded from $58 million to $140 million in volume in just under two years. In this episode, we talk about: Scaling Fast: The exact strategies Josh used to more than double his brokerage's volume in 18 to 24 months. The "One Minute Manager"...

In this powerful episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Rachel McCord opens up about her journey through trauma, depression, insecurity, Hollywood pressure, and open heart surgery—and how her faith carried her through it all. Rachel shares what it really means to starve fear and feed faith, not just in theory, but in everyday life. From surviving painful seasons to finding healing, purpose, and peace...

Why did your New Year’s momentum suddenly disappear? It’s March, and for most entrepreneurs, the "New Year energy" has officially faded. In this episode, Trisha and Kylee dive deep into why motivation is loud but discipline is quiet. If you’ve felt like you’re "spitting venom" or just want to go into "Joker mode" and burn it all down, this conversation is for you. We’re breaking down the 5 Anchors...

Ever feel like nothing is technically wrong… but everything feels wrong? This episode dives into “death by a thousand paper cuts” , the quiet accumulation of daily stress that slowly wears down your mental and emotional health. We break down what micro-stressors really do to your brain, why chronic overstimulation leads to irritability and emotional fatigue, and how high achievers often hit capaci...

Entrepreneurship looks glamorous online, but what about the empty parking lots, the late nights, and the weekends spent working alone? In this episode, we’re talking about the real side of building a business, the loneliness, the mindset shifts, and why surrounding yourself with forward-thinking people can completely change your trajectory. Because the truth is… you don’t know what you don’t know....

Trisha started snowboarding at 44 years old, no experience, no background, just pure stubborn determination. Here’s what actually happened. In this episode, we break down the 10 real lessons from starting snowboarding as an adult, from buying the wrong board (twice), learning why protective gear builds confidence, surviving the bunny hill, and discovering that growth doesn’t care how old you are....

Big resets feel inspiring but they’re one of the fastest ways to lose momentum. In this episode, we explain why massive life overhauls backfire and what actually builds sustainable progress. We share how to create simple routines, protect your energy, and design habits that support you (not overwhelm you). Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or just trying to stay consistent, this episode wil...

Thinking about taking your family on a cruise but unsure what it actually costs? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trisha breaks down real numbers, what’s included, and what’s worth paying for — based on a real multi-generational family cruise experience. Trisha covers cruise pricing, cabins, dining, Wi-Fi, excursions, kids’ programs, and the small details most people forget to plan for....

Building a team isn’t just about hiring — it’s about leadership, clarity, and trust. In this episode, we sit down with Lacie Nash (CEO of Clean Squad) to unpack the most common mistakes business owners make when building a team — and why even great people disengage or walk away. Together, we talk through leadership blind spots, communication breakdowns, mismatched expectations, and how small misst...

Are you still doing what you promised yourself you’d do on January 1st? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we break down why most goals fail early and what it actually takes to succeed in 2026. This conversation covers how to set SMART goals that push you, reverse-engineer big dreams into daily actions, track what truly matters, and stop confusing “being busy” with real progress. If you’re...