Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation
Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation is a podcast that dives deep into the stories of business owners, community leaders, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are striving to make an extraordinary impact. Each episode explores their roots, motivations, and defining moments to inspire listeners on their own journey to excellence.
Podcasting since 2025 • 24 episodes
Above & Beyond: Where Excellence Meets Elevation
Latest Episodes
From Ballerina Dreams to Real Estate Success: Ann Schude's Journey
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ann Schude, a seasoned real estate professional with over 23 years of experience. Ann shares her journey from aspiring ballerina to co-owning the successful real estate firm InstaSold. In this episode,...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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Rob Elder - A Legacy of Dedication and Service
In this episode of 'Above and Beyond where Excellence meets Elevation,' we welcome Rob Elder, a man whose life and career have been marked by integrity, service, and dedication. Born and raised in Wyoming, Rob excelled as a four-spo...
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Finding Her Voice: Peppur Chambers on Art, Life, and Empowerment
Join us on this episode of Above and Beyond where host Jan Simon sits down with Peppur Chambers, an acclaimed international writer, producer, and educator. Dive into Peppur's inspiring journey from her Wisconsin roots to becoming a significant ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:14:23
The Life and Times of Doug Hopkins: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose
In this episode, we sit down with one of America's leading real estate agents, Doug Hopkins. From his humble beginnings in Bedford Hills, New York, to his rapid rise in the Arizona real estate market, Doug shares his remarkable journey.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:09:01
Fred Wakefield: Pivoting from Pro Football to Business Leadership
From the Football Gridiron to Business Leadership: Fred Wakefield's JourneyJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Fred Wakefield, co-founder and CEO of Thrive CXO. Fred's incredible journey spans from playing professional football wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:10:51
Fan Mail
Thank you Jan and Peppur. I enjoyed Peppur’s story and you have encouraged me to stay the course, not to walk adjacent to who I am and to keep the right boundaries because everything is going to be hard. That doesn’t mean I should stay in bed until it passes.
Garden City, Kansas
