Elevation Nation
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
440 episodes
Parker's 30 for 30 | Fortitude in 15
Parker turns 30 and shares 30 insightful thoughts, reflecting on personal growth and life lessons. The guys explore the wisdom gained over the years in a memorable Fortitude in 15.
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Season 1
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Episode 437
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17:38
A Mission to Change Lives | Founder and CEO of Midnight Golf Renee Fluker
Elevator no. 224: Renee Fluker is the Founder and CEO of Midnight Golf, a nonprofit she launched in 2001 that blends life-skills training with the game of golf to help Detroit students get to and through college. Known as Ms. Renee to her kids,...
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Season 1
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Episode 436
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52:23
Fully Present | Fortitude in 15
Sam just got back from LA, where he attended a wellness event before heading to San Diego for some much-needed solo travel. Parker’s fresh off celebrating his sister Colby’s wedding, but both have been hit with major travel chaos. They reflect ...
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Season 1
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Episode 435
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13:12
Rapid Fire | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker use ChatGPT to play a rapid-fire game — asking each other deep, heartfelt, and hilarious questions.
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Season 1
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Episode 434
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15:27
Recapping Camp Collab | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker spent last week in Asheville, NC at a camp staffing conference called Camp Collab. Last year, they were just participants and presented about mental fortitude. This year, they took on a new role as Head Counselors acting as the M...
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Season 1
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Episode 433
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14:22
The High Performance Mindset | Peak Performance Coach Alex Feinberg
Elevator 223: Alex Feinberg is a former professional athlete who went on to work at a global macro hedge fund, then Google, before launching his own business. Today, he’s a high performance specialist who helps elite men optimize their mindset,...
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Season 1
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Episode 432
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48:16
When everything feels AI | Fortitude in 15
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 431
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14:59
Breakthrough with a solo retreat | Co-founders of Solo Retreat Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby
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 pers...
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Season 1
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Episode 430
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52:05
5 YEARS OF ELEVATION NATION | Fortitude in 15
After 429 episodes and more than 225 guests, Parker and Sam celebrate the five-year anniversary of Elevation Nation.
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Season 1
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Episode 429
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14:54
Playing the Long Game | Brand Builder and Entrepreneur Matt Goldbloom
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 retaile...
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Season 1
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Episode 428
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40:18
A New Year | Fortitude in 15
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 perspe...
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Episode 427
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14:38
Gen-Z work anxiety | Fortitude in 15
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 purpo...
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Season 1
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Episode 426
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15:13
Redefining Success Beyond Wealth | "Startup Addict" and Keynote Speaker Igor Vainshtein
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 425
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35:10
Sam turns 30! | Fortitude in 15
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 424
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17:08
Vulnerability Is the Real Strength | Psychotherapist Julia Resnick
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, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 423
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44:53
Human Skills AI Can't Replace | Fortitude in 15
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 edu...
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Season 1
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Episode 422
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13:27
From Big Four to Building Dreams | Financial Consultant Christy Bowie
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 approac...
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Season 1
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Episode 421
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42:08
Recapping Year 2 of Experience Camps | Elevation Nation Special
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 420
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25:18
Getting Ready for Experience Camps | Fortitude in 15
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 419
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16:14
Building Freedom For Self and Others | Founder of The VA Group Shane Riggs
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, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 418
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32:18
What Paranoia? | Fortitude in 15
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 s...
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Season 1
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Episode 417
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13:13
Branded Paddles and Big Dreams | Founder of Killa Dinks Griffin Toren
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 underg...
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Season 1
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Episode 416
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42:17
Why EQ Beats Your Resume | Fortitude in 15
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 c...
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Season 1
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Episode 415
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16:08
Success May Not Lead to Fulfillment | Fortitude in 15
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, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 414
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13:12
Heal Yourself From the Inside Out | Founder and Holistic Nutritionist Dane Johnson
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 w...
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Season 1
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Episode 413
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