Elevation Nation
Elevation Nation is a movement to empower people to elevate their mental fortitude to conquer the real world. Join Sam Panitch and Parker Yablon each week as they welcome a new "elevator" to the nation to uncover how they elevate their mindset to achieve their goals and make a difference in the world. Elevators come from all walks of life including entrepreneurship, professional sports, music, health, wellness, and more.
Episodes
350 episodes
Remembering Rachel Yaffe: A Legacy of Strength and Zest for Life
Rachel Yaffe, a beloved and incredible person passed away on October 11. Sam and Parker reflect on her incredible spirit, mental fortitude, and the impact she had on those around her.Rachel joined Elevation Nation as elevator no. 2 back...
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Episode 349
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46:45
The Power of Changing Environments | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam discuss the importance of changing environments to foster creativity and productivity. They share their personal routines and preferences, highlighting the balance between comfort and the need for new experiences.01:54 - C...
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Episode 348
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15:13
Win Today | Professional Basketball Player Dakota Rivers
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 journe...
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Episode 347
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39:03
Reflecting and Setting Intentions | Fortitude in 15
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 f...
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Episode 346
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Trusting Your Gut in Career Decisions | Human Capital Strategist Zach Joyner
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 backgroun...
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Episode 345
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49:29
Recapping a full circle moment - Podcasts with EY | Fortitude in 15
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 ...
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Episode 344
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9:39
Elevate Your Online Presence | Founder of Studio Sami - Sami Gomez
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 wi...
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Episode 343
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43:35
Looking Ahead: The Future of Elevation Nation | Fortitude in 15
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 Nation03:07 - The...
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Episode 342
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Taking Things Slow | Mindset Coach Faith Bergman
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...
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Episode 341
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29 and feeling fine? | Fortitude in 15
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 E...
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Episode 340
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16:07
Embrace failure, the art of pivoting | Founder and CEO of Management Plus Enterprises - Leonard Armato
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 t...
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Episode 339
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Forget summer, we are moving to a fall mindset | Fortitude in 15
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.
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Episode 338
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15:18
Staying in the game | Co-Founder of LineLeap Max Schauff
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 p...
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Episode 337
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43:46
Recapping Grief Camp | Fortitude in 15
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 th...
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Episode 336
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Preparing for Grief Camp | Fortitude in 15
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 t...
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Episode 335
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Discovering a Passion, Taking Risks | CEO of Timber Pizza Luke Watson
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 ca...
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Episode 334
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57:49
A Money Mindset | Fortitude in 15
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 f...
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Episode 333
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15:53
Breaking the Stigma: Men's Mental Health | Model and Founder of Check on Your Mates Katie McSweeney
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...
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Episode 332
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26:02
Elevating with Music | Fortitude in 15
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 creat...
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Episode 331
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15:29
Elevating the Mindset in Pursuit of a Dream | NBA Player Jared Butler
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 gene...
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Episode 330
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30 Rules from Stoics | Fortitude in 15
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 possessi...
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Episode 329
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15:11
Elevating Storytelling in Fashion | Creative Director and Founder Dario Smith
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...
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Episode 328
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35:42
Our 2024 reading list and reviews | Fortitude in 15
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,' 'T...
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Episode 327
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15:59
Elevating the Pursuit of Passion | Content Creator and Artist Danny Vitale
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 ...
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Episode 326
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