ELEVATE Podcast
For every leader, there’s an Elevation. What's an elevation? A moment or series of moments of clarity that can be put into action to elevate your life or purpose. We elevate through empathy, respect, inspiration, impact, and maybe most of all, diversity of thought. Why do we do it? Leaders are taught to be so self-reliant, that they often lose themselves. We believe that clarity of purpose is a human necessity and that sharing is the best philosophy for leadership. We turn the challenges we face into conversations and those conversations into clarity. Join us at www.elevationbarn.com
Episodes
141 episodes
#132. Radical Responsibility: The Parenting Truth No One Wants to Hear | Dr. Shefali
What if the biggest challenge in parenting… is not the child, but the parent?In this powerful and revealing conversation, clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Shefali unpacks the revolutionary concept of conscious pare...
#133. Building Culture: How Leaders Shape People, Not Just Companies | William Ingham
What if the real power in leadership isn’t in the title… but in the culture you create?In this revealing and high-stakes conversation, global HR strategist and trusted leadership advisor William Ingham—often called “The Kingma...
#134. Designing the World We Can’t See | Monika Bielskyte
What if our vision of the future wasn’t a prediction… but an invitation?In this bold and thought-provoking conversation, speculative designer and futurist Monika Bielskyte challenges the narrow, one-size-fits-all narratives...
#135. Strength to Align: Why Power Without Presence Fails | Eoin Finn
What if the path to true health and happiness wasn’t about constant striving… but about subtraction?In this inspiring conversation, globally renowned yoga innovator and “blissologist” Eoin Finn shares how a life once driven...
#136. Rejection to Reign: How Vulnerability Becomes Strength | Jaz Rowe
What if the real beauty of life isn’t in perfection—but in being real?In this inspiring and unfiltered conversation, singer, model, and creative force Jaz Rowe opens up about her journey from reality TV fame to reclaiming her auth...
#137. A Relentless Pursuit: Leading Beyond the Roles We Play | Dian Sastrowardoyo
We’re taught to chase perfection.To get it right.To look successful.But what if that mindset is quietly holding us back?In this conversation, I sit down with Dian Sastrowardoyo — one of Asia’s most respected actor...
#138. How AI Will Replace Weak Leaders | Friska Wirya
AI isn’t replacing leaders.It’s exposing them.In this episode of ELEVATE, I sit down with the fabulous Friska Wirya — global transformation strategist and the new leadership force behind STABLE by Elevation Barn...
#139. The Future of Storytelling | Charles Melcher
Stories aren’t just told.They’re lived.In this episode of ELEVATE, I sit down with Charles Melcher — founder of Future of Storytelling and a quiet architect behind how we experience narrative in a rapidly evolving world — to ...
#140. Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World | Craig Foster
Exploring the human condition of being a primal wild animal forced to live in a highly docile, modern world, and how reconnecting with nature can heal and reinvigorate our lives.
#119. Patagonia's Pledge | Vincent Stanley
Renowned writer, environmentalist, and the longest-serving employee at Patagonia, Vincent Stanley, takes center stage as the voice of nature’s most “responsible company.” With 50 years of experience, Stanley challenges leaders to reshape...
#120. Designing Tomorrow | Tim Brown
Tim Brown is one of the most respected designers of our time. His bestselling book, "Change by Design," has transformed organizational strategies worldwide, and his TED Talks, "Serious Play" and "Designers Think Big...
#121. Breaking Mental Silence | Madison Mehta
Madison Mehta is a truth-seeker, breathwork guide, and poet whose voice has become a beacon for those navigating the complexities of healing and self-inquiry. In this episode, she shares how her journey inward—through heartbreak, identit...
#122. Our Sustainable Story | Jakob Trollbäck
Jakob Trollback is a visionary designer and the creative mind behind the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals communication system. As founder of the Emmy-winning firm Trollback + Company, and Stockholm-based The New Division...
#123. Be More Pirate | Sam Conniff
Sam Conniff is a groundbreaking entrepreneur, best-selling author, and the creative force behind the modern manifesto Be More Pirate. Inspired by the bold, rule-breaking pirates of the past, Sam challenges individuals and organi...
#124. Echoing Digital Souls | David Usher
David Usher is an artist, best-selling musician, author, and globally recognized AI entrepreneur. As CEO and founder of Reimagine AI, his company sits on the creative edge of AI-powered virtual beings and technology, influencing souls th...
#125. This is Reunion | Rob Simonsen, John Simonsen, & Eve Simonsen
REUNION focuses on science, spirit, and family, offering unique perspectives on various topics aligned with many of today’s most pressing values. Founders John, Eve, and Rob share insights on spirituality, plant-assisted th...
#126. Custom Culture Unpacked | Alex Murray
The global custom sneaker market sits at around $1.3 BILLION. Creative strategist, CEO, and founder Alex Murray of London-based CANVVS is uniting a “who’s who” list of globally acclaimed artists, athletes, and celebrity voices to blow th...
#127. Microlands | David Duncan
Embark on a compelling exploration of the microbial world with esteemed science writer David Ewing Duncan. Join us in a discussion about his latest co-authored book, Microlands, blending science, politics, and groundbreaking dis...
#128. Anote's Ark | Matthieu Rytz
The Pacific Island nation of Kiribati is one of the most remote places on Earth, seemingly far removed from the pressures of modern life. Yet it is among the first countries forced to confront the greatest existential dilemma of our time: immin...
#129. Rediscovering Indo Eden | Matt Ross
In 1665, the Dutch gave up their claim to the island of Manhattan in exchange for nutmeg, a spice found in Indonesia’s Banda Islands.While it may seem irrational by today’s standards, the Dutch decision was quite logical. Spice was the p...
#130. Inside Mind - David Jepson
When it comes to thinking like a CEO, few have more insight than David Jepson, the CEO of The CEO magazine.As a leader who prides himself on value pillars such as transparency, accountability, and empathy, his perspective on succe...
#131. Raptors and Reels | Robert Nixon
To close out Season 11 of ELEVATE, we’re bringing back an inspiring conversation with an extraordinary guest whose life’s work continues to deepen our understanding of purpose, storytelling, and planet-saving activism.Step into ...
#107. Now is Better | Stefan Sagmeister
"Now is Better" is a visually stunning book that encourages long-term thinking and highlights global improvements. Conceived during the 2020 pandemic, the book uses data and historical art to illustrate societal progress and future potential. W...
#108. Make Love Not Porn | Cindy Gallop
Cindy Gallop is a force! The founder and CEO of "If We Ran The World" and "Make Love Not Porn," this former advertising maven turned business innovator, consultant, coach, and keynote speaker "blows shit up," as she delicately calls it, ...
#109. Psychedelic-Assisted Innovation | Bruce Damer
Get ready to shift your perspective and unlock the secrets of the psychedelic mind with MINDS cofounder and President, Bruce Damer. In this episode, Bruce delves into the intersection of mindfulness and psychedelics, revealin...
