Elevation Nation

Music is a powerful tool for elevating our mood and emotions. It has been a part of human culture since the beginning of time and transcends all cultures. Sam and Parker discuss how music helps us feel and express our emotions, and it can create a sense of community and connection when experienced live in concert.

04:00 - The Innate Nature of Music

05:18 - Music as an Emotional Outlet

06:18 - The Impact of Music on Life

10:24 - Discovering Up-and-Coming Artists

Elevator no. 170: Jared Butler is a professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards. As an NBA player in his fourth season, Jared relies on his faith, community, and mindset to elevate at the highest level. As an athlete with the genetic heart condition hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Jared exercises his mental fortitude as he continues to live out his dream. 

As a student-athlete at the Baylor University, Jared helped the Bears win a national championship in 2021 and was named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player. That year, Jared was named a consensus first-team All-American.

02:01 - Jared's Journey from College Basketball to the NBA

06:15 - Faith and Mental Fortitude

23:52 - The Beauty of Connections

29:38 - Unlimited Potential and Dreams

38:46 - Exploring Different Belief Systems

40:07 - Finding Meaning in Life's Ups and Downs

48:35 - The Nature of Humans: Good or Bad?

54:27 - The Reasoning Behind Everything

59:34 - The Impact of Technology on Beliefs

01:03:22 - Favorite Foods and Dream Sports

01:06:01 - Best Shots and Book Recommendations

01:08:51 - Mental Mottos

Sam and Parker discuss a list of 30 rules for a better life from the concept of the daily stoic. 

They highlight and discuss their favorite rules, including focusing on what you can control, valuing time more than money and possessions, defining what success means to you, and learning something new from everyone. 

The list can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9sQadipeII/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

00:00 - Introduction and Rebranding

01:55 - Rule #1: Focus on What You Can Control

04:19 - Rule #22: Define What Success Means to You

06:03 - Rule #14: There is Always Something You Can Do

08:35 - Rule #11: Try to See the Good in People

13:12 - Elevator Shoutouts and Conclusion

Elevator no. 169: Dario Smith is a creative director and founder of Gods Tier, a luxury fashion brand. He finds inspiration all around him and creates clothing, movies, and lookbooks that tell the story of the process. 

Per the Gods Tier website, Dario founded the company "as a bridge between storytelling and fashion to provide an experience and meaning behind each piece. The crossroads between an athletic take on luxury and cozy elements." 

Parker and Sam discuss the books they have read so far in 2024. They share their thoughts on each book and choose their favorite and least favorite. 

Parker's books include 'Dopamine Nation,' 'The Comfort Book,' 'Read Write Own,' 'The Algebra of Wealth,' 'The Alchemist,' and 'The Wager.' 

Sam's books include 'Your Table is Ready,' 'The Best Strangers in the World,' 'Rich Dad Poor Dad,' 'Make No Small Plans,' and 'Million Dollar Weekend.'

02:09 - Sharing the Books Read in 2024
04:33 - Choosing the Winners and Losers
12:45 - Parker's Next Book: The Creative Act: A Way of Being
14:10 - Elevator Shoutouts

Elevator no. 168: Danny Vitale is a content creator, artist, and agency owner from Philadelphia, currently attending school at Penn State University. His passion for content started at a young age and his favorite thing to do is inspire others and help them recognize their potential. His latest venture? Continuing to grow his personal brand around Crohn's disease while building his agency, Vitale Visions. 

00:00 - Introduction: A Multitalented Guest

02:15 - Pursuing Passions: Starting Early and Taking Chances

07:19 - Dealing with Health Issues: Spreading Awareness and Overcoming Stigma

11:13 - The Power of Music: From Hobby to Opening for Famous Artists

22:11 - The Importance of a Mental Motto: Guiding Your Life and Actions

Parker and Sam are back from a month-long break to discuss Parker's recent honeymoon and the lessons he learned from reading 'The Alchemist' during his travels.

Parker is leaving for his honeymoon on Sunday and will be gone until after July 4. We will be back with you on July 9 when the true elevating starts…

Elevator no. 167: Amelia Mei is a lifestyle & wellness content creator, a founder, a podcast host, and an author. 

Over the past few years, Amelia's brand has expanded as she founded a meditation and breathwork company called 'always by amelia Mei'. Amelia and her team have traveled across the U.S., hosting meditation events for thousands of young women. 

She hosts the "Through the Waves Podcast" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and will be publishing her first book, "365 Days of Self-Love Journal," in the summer of 2024. Amelia's platforms focus on self-love, health, beauty, travel, style, and mindfulness.

Parker and Sam discuss their new podcast studio setup, recent speaking events, and the impact of their work with EY and Elevation Nation. They also reflect on their recent podcast episode with Myles Grossman and share updates on their personal experiences and connections within Elevation Nation.

00:00 - Upgrading the Podcast Studio

01:16 - Empowering Students with EY and Elevation Nation

08:03 - New Experiences and Adventures

10:27 - Celebrating Milestones within Elevation Nation