Elevation Nation
Sam Panitch & Parker Yablon
Elevation Nation is a movement to shape resilient leaders by elevating mental fortitude.Join Sam Panitch and Parker Yablon each week as they sit down with a new Elevator: a bold thinker, creator, or leader who’s using mental fortitude to overcome adversity, lead with purpose, and make an impact.From entrepreneurs and pro athletes to musicians, wellness experts, and changemakers, Elevators come from all walks of life - but they all have one thing in common: mental fortitude that helps them thrive in the real world.
Episodes
See You in February: Why We're Pressing Pause On Elevation Nation | Fortitude in 15
After six years and almost 500 conversations, we're taking our first real break. Parker becomes a dad next week, and he's stepping away from EY and Elevation Nation for four months to show up fully for the most important job he's ever had.In this episode:Why choosing to pause can take more strength than pushing throughHow to be honest about fear and excitement living in the same momentWhat it means that this podcast will one day be a time capsule for our kids
Regret Hurts More Than Failure | Platter Co-Founder & CEO Ben Sharf
Elevator 263: Ben Sharf is the co-founder and CEO of Platter, one of the fastest agencies ever to reach Shopify Platinum Partner status, building storefronts for brands like NeuroGum, Gainful, and Every Man Jack that have driven over $1B in sales. He's also an angel investor, host of the Turning Pro podcast, and a former competitive hockey player who has sat in silence for ten days, trained for a boxing fight, and run 130 miles from Montauk to Manhattan.In this episode: how Ben walked away from the "safe" path and got his doctor dad on board, why chasing the next big goal will never solve your problems, the non-negotiables that keep him grounded while running a 30-person company, and the mental motto behind every hard decision he makes.
You Don't Have to Quit Your Job to Live a Meaningful Life | Fortitude in 15
Your feed says corporate is the enemy. Quit, build your own thing, become a creator, or you're wasting your life. We couldn't disagree more.We've worked corporate jobs for eight years while building Elevation Nation on the side. In this episode, we get honest about why that wasn't settling, and why it might be the smartest path for you too.In this episode:What the creator life really costsLetting go of the shame of feeling "meant for more"Building something fulfilling while your job pays the bills
Why I Quit Right Before My Promotion to Build the App I Needed | EatFree Founder Kourosh Ashtary
Elevator no. 262: Kourosh Ashtary is the founder of EatFree, a platform that helps people with food allergies and dietary restrictions safely eat at restaurants. DMV born and raised, dog dad of two, and a fellow Terp, Kourosh went undiagnosed for 15 years and was hospitalized five times for anaphylactic shock in college. After stints at Deloitte and Carnival, he walked away from a director-level promotion to build the tool he wished he had.In this episode:Why he left the corporate ladder, and why he calls the desk job the scarier option nowThe pivot from a "Yelp for food allergies" app to QR codes on restaurant menusLeaning on his best friend Jorge and protecting his marriage from startup stressWhy there's no perfect route, only your route
How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Mistakes at Work | Fortitude in 15
Made a mistake at work and can't let it go? Sam and Parker break down why high achievers turn small slip-ups into week-long spirals, and what to do instead.Inspired by a Yom Kippur sermon about tapping your chest instead of punching it, you'll learn a simple 3-step way to handle any mistake: own it, show how you're fixing it, and move on without over-apologizing. The guys also get into why school trains us to fear failure, why forgiving yourself matters more than being willing to fail, and how the people around you decide whether a mistake becomes a lesson or a setback.
Your Path Will Find You | Author & Executive Coach Jake Fishbein
Elevator no. 261: Jake Fishbein is an executive coach and men's group facilitator who helps leaders, non-profit heads, and everyday guys become better communicators and build relationships that actually nourish them. In 2026, after ten years of writing, he published The Men's Group: A Novel of Messy Friendships. When he's not coaching or writing, you can find him walking the streets of New York, rooting for the Red Sox, or buried in a new book.In this podcast: Jake gets real about growing up with no clear "calling," a decade-long journey of learning to trust himself, and why some of his hardest conversations happened in a room of strangers before they ever happened with the people he loved. We talk about the self-trust minotaur we're all carrying, the eight years he spent in a men's group he joined "for research," and his mental motto pulled straight from the Odyssey.
The Odds Are Never in Your Favor | Fortitude in 15
Football season means one thing is back everywhere: sports gambling. Sam and Parker dig into the data on how it's wrecking young people's savings, and the real story behind it: our addiction to fast wins over slow, boring discipline. Not financial advice, just some hard truths about patience.
Why the Founder Matters More Than the Product | Venture Investor Mitchell Harounian
Elevator 260: Mitchell Harounian is a venture investor and the founder of The Venture Reel, a media-first syndicate that discovers and backs the next generation of startups. He's invested in 15+ companies, sits on boards as a member and advisor to early-stage founders, and built his platform by pairing venture capital with media and distribution, helping founders raise awareness, build credibility, and reach new investors and customers.In this episode: Mitchell breaks down why he'd rather bet on an A+ founder with a B product than the reverse, and the three traits he looks for before he ever wires money. He gets real about the immigrant story behind his hustle, why he benchmarks himself against his past self instead of anyone else, and the mindset shift that turned a setback with his video editing team into his biggest growth month. Plus, the mental motto that grounds everything he does: "You can't be good if you're not grateful."
Doomjobbing | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker break down "doomjobbing," the trend of scrolling job listings at midnight with zero intention of applying. They connect it to the paradox of choice and why unlimited options make it harder, not easier, to actually move.In this episode: Why AI applications rarely work anymore, why real career change starts with human conversations, and how to filter your job search with actual criteria instead of chasing a fantasy "perfect" role.
Always Forward | Foreseeable Future Foundation Founder Griffin Pinkow
Elevator no. 259: Griffin Pinkow is the Founder of Foreseeable Future Foundation, a national nonprofit that has helped more than 5,000 visually impaired and blind individuals live active, independent lives through sports, recreation, and community. After losing his vision as a teenager to a degenerative retinal disease, Griffin refused to let it define him. He's completed four marathons, built a nonprofit that's raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the community, written a bestselling children's book, and is now training for a spot on the Paralympic tandem cycling team.In this podcast: Griffin walks us through the moment his doctor told him he was going blind and had no answers for how much or how fast. We talk about the guidance counselor who changed his life, the blindfolded "dining in the dark" events that turned empathy into action on his college campus, and why "always forward" became more than a tattoo, it became the entire operating system for how he lives.Link to for more information on Foreseeable Future Foundation
Let's Talk About Dreaming | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker break down their conversation with Timmy the Dreamer and get into where their own dreams stand right now. They talk through the difference between chasing tangible goals and chasing feelings, why hedging on a dream isn't failure, and how quitting on one dream is really just pivoting to another.
Dreaming is a State of Mind | Professional Dreamer Timmy the Dreamer
Elevator no. 258: Timmy the Dreamer is a motivational speaker and founder of Dreamer State. As former manager of one of LA's biggest influencers, Charlie Rocket, he helped build a social impact movement of over 9 million people, making more than 1,000 dreams come true for kids with cancer, disabilities, and families in need of a miracle. He's collaborated with names like Mr. Beast, Steph Curry, and Jake Paul, and now takes the stage nearly 100 times a year teaching people the steps to living their dream life.In this podcast: Timmy takes us back to the crossroads that pushed him away from someone else's version of success and into building Dreamer State from the ground up. We get into what it actually takes to chase a big dream versus what it takes to feel happy once you catch it, and Timmy shares the mental motto he just landed on after eight years of "keep dreaming": living the dream is a state of mind.
Grieving Out Loud | Associate Director of Experience Camps Michigan Girls, Colby Berardi
Elevator no. 256: Colby Berardi is the Associate Director of Experience Camps for the Michigan Girls Program and works in marketing by day. After losing her stepdad Philip in 2023, she found her way to Experience Camps — a free week-long program for kids who've lost a parent, caregiver, or sibling and turned her own grief into a mission to help others process theirs.In this podcast: Colby gets vulnerable about her grief journey, why "grieving out loud" is the camp's unofficial motto, and how a five-day week can change a kid's life forever. Oh, and she's also Parker's sister, so expect some sibling roasting along the way.
The Case for Crying More | Fortitude in 15
Sam is back from a week at Experience Camps, a grief camp for kids who've lost a parent or sibling, and he's not tired in the way you'd expect. He and Parker get into why refilling your soul might matter more than recharging your batteries, why more men need permission to cry, and what 17 days at camp this summer taught Sam about becoming a "camp guy." Rapid fire on the best and worst camp food included.
Three Years Without Philip | Fortitude in 15
It's the three year anniversary of Philip's passing, and for the time time, Sam is heading to Experience Camps without Parker by his side. The guys get real about grief, the moments that sneak up on you, and what it means to carry someone with you instead of moving on from them. They close it out with some camp confessions.
The Loneliness Illusion | Fortitude in 15
Eighty percent of Gen Z say they've felt lonely in the past year, despite being the most digitally connected generation ever. Sam and Parker dig into why more connection hasn't meant less loneliness, and how comfort zones, phones, and false assumptions about what strangers will think people stuck.
The Walk-On Mindset | Co-Founder of Acru Eric Zalewski
Elevator no. 247: Eric Zalewski is the c-founder of Acru, a social fitness app built to track and share every workout, from lifts to classes to runs. A former S1 basketball player at Northwestern, Eric walked on to the team as a manager and earned his spot on the court through relentless preparation. He's spent the past two-plus years coaching fitness in NYC on top of his finance day job, and outside of work he's chasing marathons, HYROX race, hooping, golfing, and slowly leveling up his cooking beyond chicken and rice.In the Elevation Nation Podcast: Eric breaks down the mindset that got him from team manager to walk-on, why anybody can lead regardless of title, and how he channels a "more to give" mentality into everything from fitness coaching to endurance training. We get into the power of a portfolio life, why the hardest goals are the ones worth chasing, and Sam makes a bet he may come to regret.
Memento Mori: Why Remembering Death Changes How You Live | Founder of Third Nature Brian Helfman
Elevator 254: Brian Helfman is the founder and Chief Experience Officer at Third Nature, where he runs adult summer camp retreats, leadership trainings, and community experiences designed to help people reconnect with their authentic selves. He's also a longtime volunteer and now part-time staff member with Experience Camps, running adult grief camps for people who lost a parent young.In this podcast: we dive into how his father's death at 55 completely rewired Brian's relationship to work and time, why 93% of Americans spend their lives indoors and what that's costing us, the accidental path from CBS ad sales to ski instructor to building Third Nature, and his mental motto Memento Mori — remembering you will die as a way to actually live.
The Mantra on His Glove | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker break down 21-year-old PGA Tour winner Jackson Koivun, who beat Scottie Scheffler at the 3M Open with three words written on his glove: confidence, trust, dominate. The guys talk mental mottos, where theirs live, and why the physical reminder matters. They close with rapid-fire Overrated/Underrated on pre-performance routines, from visualization to meditation to journaling.
David Goggins Re-Enlists at 51 | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker celebrate hitting 500 episodes, then dive into David Goggins re-enlisting in the Air Force at 51 to finish the Pararescue training he quit at 19. The guys break down the mixed public reaction and why they're firmly on Team Goggins.They close out with a Mount Rushmore of legendary quitters-turned-comebacks: Jordan, Steve Jobs, Brian May, and a surprise entry that has nothing to do with sports or business.
Noah Kahan Turned Self-Doubt Into Sold-Out Stadiums | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker break down what makes Noah Kahan an honorary elevator — from writing songs alone in his Vermont attic during COVID to selling out four nights at Fenway Park. His Netflix documentary shows the self-doubt never really left, he just learned to use it. Plus, a game of Real or Fake Noah Kahan lyrics that Sam almost sweeps.
Don't Run From Who You Are | Content Creator Tony Polcari
Elevator no. 253: Tony Polcari, better known as Tony P in DC, is a content creator and broadcaster with millions of views built on cooking videos, fit checks, and week-in-the-life vlogs. After chasing the "checked boxes" through accounting at KPMG and strategy consulting, a nudge from his boss after a breakup sent him down the content path, and within months a side hobby became a full-blown brand. Now he's chasing the broadcasting dream he gave up on in college, from Fox appearances to a Food Network digital series.In this podcast: Tony opens up about the mental health struggles behind his relentless positivity, including a suicide attempt in high school and the weight of an internet audience where some people love you and some mock your existence. We talk about why men need permission to be open, what happened to being a gentleman, and why the DMs saying "your videos got me through" are what keep him going. Plus his mental motto, straight out of Rounders: don't run from who you are. Run toward it.
Bounce back like Messi | Fortitude in 15
Argentina was down 2-0 to Egypt with 15 minutes left. Messi had just missed a penalty kick in front of the entire world. Then he scored the game-tying goal and Argentina came back to win.Sam and Parker break down what separates the best of the best: how fast they bounce back from failure. Then they test a new format with rapid fire fortitude questions and a blind ranking of soccer legends you'd want on a five-day silent retreat.
Boredom We're Scared to Sit In | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker are back from a week off, and it exposed something neither of them expected. A TikTok video they came across on anhedonia - the idea that we've lost the ability to feel pleasure without a dopamine hit - sparked a conversation about rest, numbness, and why doing nothing feels so hard. They dig into the difference between nothing and numbing, why people at camp light up once their phones disappear, and whether real stillness is a skill we've quietly lost.
That's a Wrap on the Tour | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker are back from the road, and the first-ever Elevate Your Mindset tour is officially in the books. They recap three weeks, nine camps, and fifteen-plus gigs across five states, from elevating in Chicago to a campfire session in the Berkshires to dodging a tornado on the way to New Hampshire. The guys reflect on the new mentors, the lasting friendships, and the momentum they're carrying into whatever comes next.
1K miles in 3 days | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker are officially in the thick of the summer tour: ~1k miles, three days, and fourteen hours behind the wheel. Before they hit the road, they get into what these long hauls really do to your head and how they stay sharp without driving each other crazy. Plus some rapid fire and fire questions to kick the whole thing off.
The Mindset That Made Me | Former Pro Soccer Player and Financial Advisor Jake Rozhansky
Elevator 252: Jake Rozhansky is a retired professional soccer player turned wealth advisor based in New York City. A kid from Maryland raised by a single mother, he was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis as a toddler and told he could end up in a wheelchair. Instead he captained his club team, won a national championship as a freshman at UVA, played professionally in Israel and the United States, and then walked away from the game at 28 to start completely over.In this podcast: Jake takes us through the identity shift of being known as "the soccer player" his whole life to building something entirely new. We talk about where his confidence actually came from (and why he was unapologetically cocky), the boring and lonely reality of being a pro athlete overseas, and how a COVID wake-up call about money pushed him into a finance career he wanted to quit every single day for six months, until he didn't.
Digital Dorito Problem | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker came across a warning from author Cal Newport: our ability to think deeply is eroding, and almost nobody is talking about it. If a TikTok is just a digital Dorito and AI is writing, speaking, and problem-solving for us, what happens to the most important muscle we have? The guys get into why deep thinking is the one thing AI can't replace, plus simple ways to start exercising your brain again.
Jalen Brunson, Knicks, and the magic in the work | Fortitude in 15
The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time this century, and Sam has a front row seat to the story. He grew up playing high school ball with Jalen Brunson, and he shares what it was like watching a kid who wasn't the biggest or the most talented outwork everyone in the room. From the goals taped to his bedroom wall to the mantra that shaped his entire career, we dig into the mindset that took Brunson from second round pick to the NBA finals.
Calm before the storm | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam are days away from the busiest month in Elevation Nation history - a summer speaking tour across five states, multiple camps, and a whole lot of time in a rental car together.Parker's pumped. Sam's a little tired. And somewhere in between those two feelings is the real conversation: how do you stay present when everything is moving at once? The guys get honest about anxiety, perspective, and why sometimes the suck is exactly where you need to be.
Plan the Work, Work the Plan | Entrepreneurs Grant & Will Cohen
Elevators 250/251: Grant and Will Cohen are brothers, operators, and co-founders of Rising Ventures Group. Grant spent nearly a decade at Amazon building his leadership chops in warehousing and supply chain before making the jump to entrepreneurship. Will became a CEO at 25 years old, transformed a metals recycling company into a certified B Corp that donated 200,000 pieces of technology to communities in need — then sold it and kept going. Together, they acquired Quality Warehouse & Distribution, a 50-year-old logistics business serving the New York and New Jersey port region, and are building it into the foundation of their family office.In this episode: Grant and Will talk about what it actually looks like to be hands-on operators in an unsexy industry — and why that's the whole point. We get into Will's wild first week as CEO with $15K in the bank and payroll due on Friday, Grant's "it's time" moment watching entrepreneurs build culture inside Amazon, and why the baby boomer succession gap is one of the biggest opportunities for the next generation of business owners. They also share the mental mottos that drive how they lead — at work and at home.
Trust the Detour | Food Creator and Founder of Shabbat Club Morgan Raum
Elevator 249: Morgan Raum is a New York-based food media creator, community builder, and the founder of Shabbat Club — a Jewish dining series bringing young adults together over food at Jewish-owned restaurants and bars across NYC and beyond. She's also the creator behind ToooMuchFoood, where she's been sharing her love of food for over 12 years across Instagram and TikTok.In this episode: Morgan shares how getting laid off from her dream job as a food journalist at People Magazine became the catalyst for building something entirely her own. We talk about the power of food as a community connector, what it really takes to build an audience from scratch, and how Shabbat Club became a home for Jewish young professionals who never quite felt like they fit into traditional Jewish spaces.
I Didn't Choose This Life, But I'm Living It to the Fullest | Motivational Speaker Joe DiMeo
Elevator 248: Joseph DiMeo is a motivational speaker from New Jersey. In July 2018, at 20 years old, he fell asleep at the wheel on the drive home from a shift he picked up for overtime. The accident left him with 80% burns, burnt eyelids, and amputated fingers. After waking from a three-and-a-half month coma, Joe went on to become the first successful face and double hand transplant recipient in the world.In this podcast: Joe takes us back to the moment he woke up from that coma and the first thing he asked about was his rims. We talk about how humor became a survival tool, what it actually felt like to hear his diagnosis at 5am through a haze of painkillers, and how he's built a full life — traveling the world, chasing good food, and showing up every single day with two mental mottos that say everything about who he is.
Helping Others Gives Us Purpose | Global Philanthropist Bill Villafranco
Bill Villafranco is a trustee of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, a private philanthropic organization that has distributed over $100 million in grants supporting women in the arts, medical research, underprivileged youth, and humanitarian initiatives around the world. He also serves as Executive Director of myFace, a nonprofit supporting individuals with craniofacial differences, and brings decades of experience from his career in wealth management.In this podcast: Bill takes us inside the nursing school he helped build in Thailand that has now graduated over 550 young women out of trafficking and poverty. He opens up about losing his son at birth at 28 years old, the 15 years it took him to make sense of that grief, and how the question "why not me?" became the through-line for the people he now surrounds himself with. We dig into legacy-driven giving, intergenerational mentorship, and why young people are starving for the kind of perspective only someone older than them can offer.
Rebellion against AI | Fortitude in 15
The WSJ publisehd a piece this week showing that the backlash against AI has been bigger than expected. Sam and Parker upack what the rebellion says about society today, talk through their fears with the advancement of AI, and what they plan to do about it.
A High Frequency Mindset | Founder of High Frequency Coffee Jonathan Belfer
Elevator 246: Jonathan Belfer (JB) is the Founder of High Frequency Coffee. After navigating the finance world, writing blogs, and producing cooking videos, he channeled his diverse experiences into building a brand centered around coffee and positive energy. High Frequency is more than a company name; it’s a lifestyle built on the belief that positive experiences are contagious and what you consume impacts how you feel.In this podcast: Jonathan flips the script and hits us with his own rapid-fire questions, diving into morning rituals, the power of a daily walk, and the best American rock bands of our generation. We talk about the importance of giving people grace, the benefits of alternative plant medicine, and why operating at a "high frequency" changes how you show up in the world.Check out the High Frequency Coffee website: drinkhighfrequency.com
A Side Hustle Crash? | Fortitude in 15
Are younger people spending less time on building side hustles? Sam and Parker came across an interesting trend that went against their assumptions.Millenials and Gen-Z may actually be more hesitant to start a business in 2026 than years prior.
Unlocking Resilience | Self Care Advocate Vance Row
Elevator no. 245: Vance Row is a retired Public Safety professional from Ocean City, Maryland, and a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. After finding his own recovery from mental health and substance abuse challenges, he became a Registered Yoga Teacher to help active and retired first responders process their traumaIn this podcast: Vance opens up about the heavy toll of working in law enforcement and why seeking help is still heavily stigmatized within the police force. We discuss the benefits of breath-work, the mechanics of trauma recovery and how prioritizing self-awareness can completely transform your mindset.
Elevating future leaders | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker recap an incredible week down in Orlando, Florida where they attended the EY Future Leaders Summit with over a thousands incoming interns. They had the opportunity to keynote their "Elevate Your Mindset" workshop with the attendees, marking the biggest speaking gig of their lives.
Navigating Extreme Ambition | VC Founder Braxton Bartlett
Braxton Bartlett is the CEO of Paladin Capital LLC, Managing Director of The Bartlett Group, Partner at the KB Collective, and a former collegiate and professional basketball player. Confronting the physical limits of his athletic career with total honesty, he started his entrepreneurial journey by fixing and flipping real estate while still completing his college education. Now he is the founder of his own VC firm.In this episode, we discuss the heavy reality of extreme ambition, exploring the vulnerability of failed business ventures and the absolute necessity of defining clear boundaries for financial success. We also detail his highly practical daily productivity habits and share why forcing yourself into unfamiliar situations is the most effective way to discover what genuinely makes you feel alive.
Noah Kahan is an elevator | Fortitude in 15
Upon Noah Kahan's new album release, Sam and Parker came across a documentary that uncovers the life of the growing rock star. Their main takeaway: Noah Kahan epitomizes what it means to be an elevator. We dive in.
A Salesman’s Guide to Mastering Your Mind | Entrepreneur Yoni Kirschner
Elevator 243: Yoni Kirschner is the founder and CEO of 1Konnection, a platform leveraging AI to fix the broken, inefficient cycles of networking and market intelligence in healthcare. After a career spent in the trenches from selling candy in a red wagon to becoming a top regional sales manager at CVS Health, Yoni has mastered the art of turning a "no" into momentum.In this podcast: Yoni shares how he used the resilience learned from door-to-door sales to build an AI platform with zero coding experience. We dive into why interpersonal skills are the only thing that will save your career from automation and how to leverage "Authentic Intelligence" to differentiate yourself in a tech-driven world.
Gearing up for our tour! | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker are ten days away from the first leg of their summer speaking tour. Starting off with 1,000 people in Orlando, Florida then driving through five states in June, there will be plenty of elevating.The guys then talk through some rapid fire questions to see where their heads are at.
Could a 4-day work week actually happen? | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker discuss the origins of the 5-day workweek, how it could be a 100-year trap and if a 4-day work week could actually happen.
Beyond the Script: Navigating the Workforce | Communications Expert Lia Maiuri
Elevator 242: Lia Maiuri has spent over a decade in communications and media, working on major entertainment brands like NBC and Paramount Pictures. After navigating the high-pressure worlds of This Is Us and Days of Our Lives, she shifted her focus to helping the next generation bridge the gap between college and the workforce.In this podcast: Lia shares the tactical lessons she learned in the most competitive media environments in the world to help young professionals build a career path. We dive into the "Day 1" reality of starting your career, how to build a resume that lands an interview, and the mindset required to stay resilient in an evolving professional landscape.
Thriving, Not Just Surviving | Psychotherapist Julia Resnick
Elevator 218: Julia Resnick is a Pyschotherapist at Be You Psychotherapy who specializes in anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness. She brands herself on a "lived-in approach," turning her personal challenges with arthritis and Crohn's disease into a higher level of empathy and purpose for her clients.In this podcast: We discuss holistic wellness in 2026 and the trap of "over-optimizing" our lives through wearable tech and rigid routines. Julia breaks down why flexibility is the ultimate mental health "cheat code," the rise of "reassurance seeking" through AI, and the truth behind the loneliness epidemic facing young men today. From "anchor habits" like sleep to the simple joy of eating a New York bagel again, this conversation is a reminder that mental fortitude isn't about being perfect, it’s about being consistent even when you're only at 60%.
EEK and AWE | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam explore the "EEK and AWE" leadership framework and challenge listeners to reclaim true elevation by intentionally seeking out discomfort and wonder to break through professional stagnation.
Waking up on the wrong side of the bed | Fortitude in 15
Sam started his week off with a challenging start and the guys talk through how he looks refrain him mindset to get back to elevating during the week.
Systems, Soul, and Resilience | "Resilience Architect" Keri Hope Richmond
Elevator 241: Keri Hope Richmond is a multi-hyphenate leader, storyteller, and the Executive Director of Unbelievably Resilient. From influencing child welfare policy in Washington, DC, to serving as the CEO of Keri Hope Co, she’s spent her career designing spaces that help young people and families move from surviving to thriving.In this podcast: Keri pulls back the curtain on her transformative journey from the corporate world to a life dedicated to mindfulness and community. We dive into the impact of travel on perspective, the "Blue Zone" science behind longevity and connection, and why in-person relationships are the ultimate antidote to a digital age. Keri breaks down how to deconstruct old narratives, embrace evolution, and turn lived experience into real-world impact.
Look inward to move forward | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker explore the importance of introspection in personal and professional growth to elevate in life.