Elevation Nation

Elevator no. 175: Faith Bergman is the founder of "Life with Intention Method", a mindset and life coaching program specializing in guiding individuals to discover their true needs, desires, and passions. By uncovering these vital components of their lives, individuals can spend more time on activities that bring them joy, while letting go of anything that doesn't serve them.

02:09 - Faith's Journey: Leaving a Miserable Job and Finding Passion

07:53 - Helping Clients Discover Their Direction and Purpose

12:07 - Shifting from a Negative Mindset to a Positive Mindset

16:09 - Taking Things Slow: The Power of Gradual Habit Change

19:21 - Quick Tip: Spending Time Alone and Being Present

21:52 - Faith's Hobby: Walking on the West Side Highway

25:00 - Faith's Mental Motto

Sam just turned 29 and is feeling a little off about it. Parker recently spent a weekend at a retreat center in Zion National Park.

Being back in both NYC and DC, Parker and Sam have a lot to debrief.

02:25 - Reflecting on Recent Experiences
04:11 - Sam's Discomfort with Celebrations
06:00 - Sam's Introspection and Avoidance of Celebrations
08:44 - Parker's Perspective on Celebrations
10:50 -Choosing What to Celebrate
13:03 - Parker Has a Frustration

Elevator no. 174: Leonard Armato created the Shaq brand for Shaquille O'Neal and the Golden Boy brand for Oscar De La Hoya and the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. 

He is the founder and CEO of Management Plus Enterprises (MPE), was the CMO of Skechers; President of Skechers Fitness; CEO of the AVP Pro Beach VB Tour; and regularly advises C-Suite executive on their brand and Web3 strategies. He is featured in the “30 for 30” ESPN documentary: “This Magic Moment” and the HBO "Shaq" documentary. He is also the contributing writer for Forbes.

03:18 - The Power of Personal Culture and Branding
07:18 - The Four P's: Play, Purpose, Potential, and Pay
12:55 - Embracing Failure and the Art of Pivoting
23:26 - The Rise of Women's Sports and the Potential of Volleyball
26:33 - Upcoming Projects and Conclusion

As the summer winds down, Sam and Parker discuss how they are shifting their mindset with fall approaching. With their travel dwindling down a bit, both are excited to spend time in their home cities and elevate in new ways. 

Elevator no. 173: Max Schauff is the co-founder of LineLeap, a company focused on helping people skip the line and get to the "fun, faster." 

In 2017, while a sophomore at University of Wisconsin, Max founded LineLeap with his two partners Nick & Patrick. Since the early days of traveling campus to campus in their beat up car, LineLeap has amassed 1M+ downloads, allowing users to skip long lines, pay for cover, get event tickets, order drinks & more at over 400 of their favorite bars across more than 100 different campuses and cities. 

Now based in New York City, Max & the LineLeap team of over 40 full time employees have been growing rapidly to scale their nightlife app.

03:41 - The Inspiration Behind LineLeap
07:17 - Overcoming Rejection and Building Momentum
12:33 - The Journey of LineLeap and the Power of Resilience
15:40 - The Next Steps for LineLeap
19:31 - The Blessing of Never Being Satisfied
28:05 - Favorite College Campus Visited
29:45 - Lesson from a Mentor
31:43 - Managing the Nightlife Scene and Sleep Schedule
35:56 - Book Recommendation
38:54 - Max Schauff's Mental Motto

Justin Weidenfeld (Elevator no. 138 and Boys Director of Experience Camp Georgia) interviews Parker and Sam about their week at Experience Camps in Michigan, a week-long camp for kids who've lost a parent, sibling, or caregiver. They discuss the emotional impact of their experience, the sense of community, and the powerful moments that made the week so meaningful.

02:59 - The Emotional Impact of Camp
05:44 - Describing Experience Camps
06:04 - Parker's Personal Experience at Camp
09:20 - Sam's Personal Experience at Camp
29:33 - Favorite Activities at Camp
41:52 - Magical Moments and Favorite Activities
50:39 - Growth and Resilience at Camp

Sam and Parker are going to Experience Camps, a nonprofit that puts on a free week-long camp for kids who have lost a parent, sibling or caretaker. They discuss their excitement and nervousness for the emotional week ahead and the opportunity to give back and inspire the campers. 

https://experiencecamps.org/

00:00 - Introduction to Experience Camps
01:27 - Feelings Going into the Camp
07:12 - The Healing Power of Nature and Play
10:22 - Inspiring and Mentoring Others Through Shared Experiences
13:17 - Processing Grief and Overcoming Fear
18:11 - Gratitude and Appreciation for Each Other

Elevator no. 172: Luke Watson is the CEO of Timber Pizza Company, a pizza restaurant and catering company focused on providing amazing experiences to it's guests. After graduating from the University of Maryland Smith School and starting his career at Marriott International, Luke learned the power of beloved brands. In 2021, Luke joined Timber with the goal of taking this beloved brand and bringing it to neighborhoods across the United States. 3 years into the role, Luke and his team have positioned Timber Pizza to grow rapidly in the coming years.

10:50 - The Impact of the Pandemic
14:10 - Taking a Gamble and Pitching the Idea
19:47 - Building Timber Pizza
28:27 - Expanding the Business and Building a Team
33:28 - High Expectations and Dealing with Setbacks
34:31 - Learning from Mistakes as an Entrepreneur
37:14 - The Importance of Attitude in Business
42:47 - The Drumming Analogy: Embracing Growth
56:25 - Finding the Good in Bad Days

Parker and Sam discuss the recent volatility in the stock market and share their mindset and strategies for navigating financial uncertainty. They emphasize the importance of having a consistent process, living below your means, and investing for the long term. They also highlight the need for financial literacy and the dangers of seeking quick wins in the market. 

00:00 - Introduction and Vacation Update
03:38 - Mindset and Strategies for Financial Uncertainty
06:02 - The Importance of Financial Literacy
08:26 - Embracing Automation: Investing in Systems
10:31 - Time is on Your Side: Investing as a Young Person
13:17 - Elevator Shoutouts

Elevator no. 171: Katie McSweeney is a model and the founder/host of "Check on Your Mates" (CYOM), a movement she started after experiencing a profound personal loss.

Katie’s mission began in her teenage years when she noticed an alarming trend of suicides within her personal network, especially among men. By the age of 30, she witnessed the tragic loss of male friends, brothers, and cousins to suicide—a trend that had become heartbreakingly normalized. 

Through CYOM, Katie is dedicated to breaking the silence and fostering conversations around mental health, encouraging people to check on their mates and support one another.

02:47 - Mental Health and Men's Mental Health

06:00 - The Stigma Around Male Mental Health

09:59 - Resources for Men's Mental Health

15:52 - Check On Your Mates and Getting Involved

19:25 - Katie's Goals and Giving Back

22:31 - Rapid Fire Questions