Take the Elevator

Send us Fan Mail Let's start  December by talking about this year, 2020. We typically plan out anything new such as a new year with what we call a "PNP" - a Plan n' Prep; and part of this journey is thanking the year we are currently in. We visit what was challenging and hurtful;  we remember those who were impacted; and reminisce about what we learned and recognize the new thi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever chased a dream only to be rejected or denied time and time again? Are you someone who feels like the odds are just against you so what's the point?  One last question - do you need movement upward? Well, then allow us to invite you to take a ride with this Elevator who knows exactly how you feel. Fernando has an amazing story and is on an extraordinary journey....

Send us Fan Mail We were concerned that this episode was not going to happen because life happened, but this session proved to be very special. Kory and Genevieve talk about their heroes and their lack of heroes. It was nice to slow down and remember a dad who has passed on but sharing the memories brought him back so vividly. Honoring one another for their positive influences should be something...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dr. Janet Nix who has years of experience working with people from all walks of life and developing organizations throughout the country. With her position, she has been a hero to many but also very criticized. Look up and let's elevate as we listen to her talk about her challenges while staying true to her authenticity. This episode is extremely special to GentheBuilder...

Send us Fan Mail "The thing about a hero is even when it doesn't look like there's a light at the end of the tunnel, he's going to keep digging, he's going to keep trying to do right... just because that's who he is." - Joss Whedon. Spend just 20 minutes with us and meet Alfonso who insisted on saving a life at the young age of 21. Hear the rationale, the thought...

Send us Fan Mail It is a critical time in our world, in our country, and in our lives. It's hard to figure out what's next and maybe that's the whole point, we aren't supposed to. Anxiety and unrest have taken residency in our homes,  our electronic devices, and sometimes our conversations with one another.  But today we choose to find solace and refuge in connecting by having...

Send us Fan Mail We continue to share stories about fear during the month of October. This episode is the second part of the amazing Episode 17 in which Vichhay shares the history of the genocide in Cambodia. Some of his family members were literally executed for being educated and today, Vichhay feels blessed to be in America pursuing his Master's Degree in Public Health. It is a privilege t...

Send us Fan Mail We invite you to meet your Elevator today, Yvette, a beautiful soul who has been through more than what some experience in their lifetime. She takes us on a journey where you literally see darkness turned into light; confusion into clarity; cutting into healing; and fear into faith. Be inspired and be elevated! Support the show https://www.fuzzyfurryforest.com

Send us Fan Mail Kory and GentheBuilder take a ride on the elevator with Vichhay, a Cambodian-American who lost family in mass genocide and whose parents miraculously survived and migrated to America. A horror story that still highly affects Cambodians who lived through it and after it. One man who ruled with fear and whose purpose was to steal, kill, and destroy millions of his own people leads t...

Send us Fan Mail A big part of connecting with one another in a meaningful way is to give AND to receive. We hope you receive our stories as we answer some questions that have come our way. Kory talks about not being a hopeless romantic because there isn't such a thing... hmmmm? He also talks about experiencing love and part of being true and ready is the ability to receive. GentheBuilder rec...

Send us Fan Mail This is a pumpkin latte, wear your sweater in the elevator kind of ride today as we talk about things that have fallen on us and all around us. Don't fall for it (whatever 'it' may be for you) and move forward. Real talk for real people as we figure out how to show up for one another, how to have deep and meaningful conversations, and how to be inclusive and accomod...

Send us Fan Mail This is part 2 of our elevator ride with Phaedra Ellis Lamkins who shares stories about being shamed for being broken in a broken system while growing up. These experiences gave her the motivation, the drive, and the will to manifest in her purpose - helping the poor, feeding children, finding solutions in a system that seems hopeless for those in it. This ride will take you to di...

Send us Fan Mail We invite you to take this elevator ride (part 1) with Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, the co-founder and CEO at Promise. She has been an advocate and a voice for the people; a creative force with solutions to focus on people first.  In addition, Phaedra is the step-mom to GentheBuilder's children and these two women take pride in who they are as wives, mothers, family, and friends to...

Send us Fan Mail Hear some suggestions on how to start a new month or how not to start a new month. What are some of the new things you're learning about or looking forward to? The stories continue into favorite childhood games played during recess which leads into a conversation about playing dodge ball throughout life. What player are you? Take a Ride on the Elevator as we look up to elevat...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is not an hour long; it is only 26 minutes long! Our apologies but we were having technical difficulties. This episode is actually only 26 minutes long. Please celebrate with Gen the Builder and Kory as we get ready for another year of life - the good life. Before you celebrate your birthday, do you recall and reflect before bringing on the new year? We speak on thing...

Send us Fan Mail Take a Ride on this Simply Powerful Elevator. Susan's story shared in less than 30 minutes on this podcast has so many moments where she bestows wisdom learned throughout her life. Listen to how she had her eyes set on the same destination even while having to take another route.  We love how she does not complicate anything; focuses her energy on things that she controls; an...

Send us Fan Mail Women are a resilient, tenacious group of people. Please take this ride on the elevator with Michelle and Jully who are phenomenal women who successfully manage a career, prioritize their marriages and cherish the gift of motherhood, AND play with power tools. They do projects like renovating and creating furniture. Kory and GentheBuilder are celebrating their 14th wedding anniver...

Send us Fan Mail Gen the Builder has chosen August as the month to talk about women from all aspects of life. Women Elevated Everywhere. Please join us as we lay the foundation for what is to come this month. If you have anyone you want to recognize or something you want to say, please leave a message on genthebuilder.com. Let your voice be heard on the strength of women, their resilience, and ten...

Send us Fan Mail Take the Elevator has elevated in its soft opening and wanted to close the first 60 days with clarity on what the podcast is about. In this session, we challenge some of the status quo and provide our insight into concepts like "transparent" and "vulnerable" - and dive a little deeper into "influencers" and the preference for being Elevators. Please c...

Send us Fan Mail It's almost time for kids to go back to school with the expectation on faculty, parents, and children that it will be done 100% virtually - at least for the rest of 2020. Our favorite places have opened up but have recently been closed or are on their way to that status due to COVID-19. Our new norm has caused certain feelings and questions to arise. How do we get through thi...

Send us Fan Mail Before we embark on a mini-series regarding Millennials, we wanted to continue our elevator ride with the intelligent and charismatic, Chelsea. She takes us with her as she remembers her childhood. Once again, Chelsea yet again makes an unexpected impact on me and it was so right on time. Let's elevate together as you we take this ride with Chelsea, Gen the Builder, and Kory....

Send us Fan Mail Chelsea is a 27 year-old Elevator who is playful, talented, resilient, and quite wise. She is introducing her elevator ride and you're going to want to get to know her. She talks about being a millennial in the workforce and is candid about the pros and cons. She is upbeat, positive, and definitely an Elevator. Hear how her small action of kindness played a part in me stoppin...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is full.. a lot to "fact check," good substance to take in and digest. Listen to Kory share his first experience with racism and how it was literally just around the corner of where he lived. He will take you with him on his journey to discovery and then more discovery. Where he goes is - freeing. Top this good meal with a fresh, glass of water. Let's e...

Send us Fan Mail Kory and Gen the Builder emphasize the simple but purpose giving belief that life matters. We are unable to move forward until we seek truth, allow the murky water to settle, and then have true transparent conversation in which we really see one another. Realize this - seeing one another involves seeing our colors.  When we know the reason for which we are created and why we exist...

Send us Fan Mail The first session of Take the Elevator really drives the point home that black lives matter and at the same time understanding we need other lives to complete this process. I am proud that our first podcast is very real to what my husband is experiencing as a man of color.  I make no apologies for it and instead know that this is a strong start to our purpose and that is to elevat...