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.
Elevation Nation
Building connection one event at a time | Lucy Nelles - Community Building Expert
Elevator No. 196: Lucy Nelles is a community-building expert, co-founder of Coffee & Chill Miami and the Community Building Collective. She’s hosted over 15,000 guests, generated over $500K in revenue, and built spaces where real connections thrive.
In this episode, Lucy shares her journey from a 9-to-5 to entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts needed to take the leap, the power of intentional networking, and how to create great events, navigate community dynamics, and embrace discomfort for growth.
03:08
Creating Unique Experiences in Miami
06:10
The Importance of Connection and Networking
09:12
The Leap of Faith: Quitting the 9 to 5
15:14
Designing Memorable Events
18:09
Handling Community Dynamics
20:47
Mindset and Overcoming Challenges
23:58
The Role of Co-Founders in Entrepreneurship
27:01
Rapid Fire
30:00
Lucy's Mental Motto
