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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.
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Parker and Sam unpack how AI is rewriting creativity from songs that sound too good to be real to social feeds that feel eerily empty. They explore what happens when everything becomes personalized, polished, and fake and why authenticity might just be the rebellion of the future.
Elevator 221 & 222: Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby are the co-founders of Solo Retreat Co., a company helping people find clarity, peace, and purpose through structured solo retreats. After years of chasing business success, they each faced personal hardships, from a house fire to loss and burnout that inspired them to slow down and rebuild with intention. In this conversation, Kyle and Eli share how their experiences led to the creation of Solo Retreat Co. and their book The Art of a Solo Ret...
After 429 episodes and more than 225 guests, Parker and Sam celebrate the five-year anniversary of Elevation Nation.
Elevator 220: Matt Goldbloom is the founder of Common Shelf, a company focused on helping brands grow through retail partnerships and strategy. With a background in scaling beauty, wellness, and pet brands, Matt has worked with national retailers and built strong relationships across the industry. In this podcast: Matt talks about his path to entrepreneurship, the lessons he’s learned from failures, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward. He also shares why relationships matter more th...
Parker and Sam kick off the Jewish New Year with reflections on family, tradition, and the quirky nostalgia that comes with fall. They talk about the meditative side of going to temple, the beauty in life’s mix of highs and lows, and why perspective and mindfulness help make the year ahead a little brighter.
Parker and Sam discuss the phenomenon of 'Sunday Scaries' among Gen Z, exploring how anxiety related to work impacts mental health. The discussion highlights the generational shift in attitudes towards work and the significance of finding purpose in one's job. 03:06 The Rise of Sunday Scaries 05:50 Understanding the Impact of Job Anxiety 08:25 Navigating Career Choices and Mental Health 11:09 Strategies for Managing Sunday Scaries
Elevator no. 219: Igor Vainshtein is a serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose journey from young immigrant to business leader is marked by resilience, reinvention, and perspective. His career reflects both the highs of building companies and the lows of personal tragedy, shaping his outlook on what true success means. In this Podcast: Igor opens up about redefining success beyond wealth, why authenticity matters more than ever, and how tragedy clarified his values. He shares his perspe...
Parker interviews Sam as he just turned 30! Sam share wins, wounds, and quirks from his 20s touching on family, authenticity, and the role of mental fortitude in navigating life’s inevitable challenges.
Elevator 218: Julia Resnick is a Senior Psychotherapist at Be You Psychotherapy. Specializing in anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness, she draws on her own experiences to connect with clients in their 20s and 30s through empathy, humor, and authenticity. In this podcast: Julia shares her journey into therapy, the importance of building trust, and how routines and flexibility support mental health. She talks about the role of AI in therapy, the challenge of overwhelming mental health statistics, ...
Parker and Sam break down which skills will matter most in 2030 as AI and technology reshape the workforce. They reflect on why creativity, resilience, and interpersonal connection are becoming more valuable than technical expertise and how education needs to evolve to keep up.
Elevator no. 216: Christy Bowie is a CPA and financial consultant who left the Big Four to build her own firm helping entrepreneurs take control of their tax and financial planning. She combines her corporate experience with a proactive approach to guide small business owners in using their business as a tool to build the life they want. In this Podcast: Christy opens up about authenticity in client relationships, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and why flexibility matters in building a...
Sam and Parker look back on their week at Experience Camps, a place where kids facing loss find healing through community, nature, and connection. They share stories from camp, the power of activities like the carnival and talent show, and the emotional weight of the community that brings people together to reflect and grow. https://experiencecamps.org/
Parker and Sam reflect on their upcoming return to Experience Camps, a nonprofit supporting kids who have lost a loved one. They open up about their own experiences with grief, why authenticity matters in building connections, and how community and mentorship at camp create space for healing and growth, for the campers and for themselves. Experience Camps Website
Elevator no. 217: Shane Riggs is an entrepreneur who went from sales and culinary arts to founding a successful virtual assistant company. His mission is to create financial freedom not just for himself, but also for his family and employees, while fostering authentic connections and innovation. In this Podcast: Shane shares how resilience and adaptability shaped his journey across industries, ultimately leading him to the virtual assistant space. We talk about work ethic, the importance of ...
Parker and Sam get real about a trend in corporate America right now. They talk anxiety, imposter syndrome, job security, and how showing up as your authentic self can be your biggest advantage. The conversation touches on why multiple income streams matter and what the future of work might look like for all of us.
Elevator no. 215: Griffin Toren is the founder and CEO of Killa Dinks, a fast-growing pickleball and padel paddle company creating custom products for brands like Apple, Poppi, and the Miami Marlins. He started the company while still an undergrad at the University of Miami, turning a side hustle into a full-fledged business before graduation. Inside this Podcast: Griffin reflects on the pressure of building a company as a student, the mindset required to grow fast without burning out, and ho...
AI is reshaping what early careers look like and many traditional paths just aren’t cutting it anymore. Parker and Sam break down why emotional intelligence, people skills, and creative thinking matter more than ever in a world where machines can do the rest.
This week, Parker and Sam unpack a powerful comment from world #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, who admitted that golf, despite all his wins, isn’t the most fulfilling part of his life. They reflect on the difference between success and meaning, and why even at the top, the grind can still feel empty.
Elevator no. 214: Dane Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, the world’s leading consulting firm for natural IBD healing. Once a successful model and actor in LA, Dane’s life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, nearly dying before taking his health into his own hands. Today, he’s a board-certified functional nutritionist who has helped thousands around the world heal naturally and reclaim their lives. Inside this Podc...
Parker and Sam unpack what it really means to be a baller. Financial freedom. Owning your time. Building real connections. They share takeaways from Scott Galloway’s perspective on content, personal branding, and why traditional interviews are broken. 01:56 Creating Diverse Content: Lessons from Scott Galloway 05:17 Defining a 'Baller' Life: Financial Freedom and Time 11:09 The Value of Interviews: Referrals vs. Traditional Hiring
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