Elevation Nation

Marianna Cuomo Maier is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and the
founder of Grata Wellness. Marianna helps individuals feel their best inside and out by taking daily actions that improve their lifestyle and achieve their goals sustainably through one-on-one coaching and group sessions. Marianna also leads wellness workshops, meditation, and journaling groups at wellness events.

Marianna graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and has a Master's in Teaching from National Louis University. Marianna is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Wellcoaches Certified. 

00:00 - Introduction and Welcoming Mariana Cuomo Meyer
03:00 - Mariana's Journey to Grata Wellness
12:33 - Defining Wellness and Personalized Approach
21:32 - Challenges of Young Adulthood and Tips for Wellness
29:57 - Balancing Work and Personal Life
35:25 - Feeling Energized in the Morning and Drained at Night
40:29 - Experimenting with Food Preferences
42:53 - Mental Motto

Millie Blumka and Taylor Borenstein are the co-founders of Stakt, a company rethinking the way we can move. Their patent-pending mat is the only 2-in-1 foldable fitness mat that doubles as a block for added versatility, support, and convenience.

Millie and Taylor return to Elevation Nation to discuss their journey since the last time they joined the podcast in February 2022. During that time, they have fully launched their signature product, went on Shark Tank, quit their full-time jobs to go all in on Stakt, and now continue to elevate more than ever as they grow their company.

Tuesday was an elevated day for us. We spent the day at our full time job to host a 90 minute “Elevate Mental Fortitude” workshop with over 130 high school students from the New York City area. The students all thought deeply about their mindset and each walked away with a mental motto. 

Jess Diamond is a Confidence Coach, host of the podcast How To Twenty-Something, and is the founder of Jess Diamond Coaching. Jess focuses on helping college students and young professionals build a solid foundation in their mental, emotional, financial, and physical health to develop the confidence within themselves to handle any future challenges, take calculated risks, and reach their full potential.

As a Certified Life and Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer, Jess is on a mission to help as many twenty-somethings as she can so they don’t feel all alone in their journey through adulthood and feel confident in anything they put their mind to.

Parker comes across a story of a young Will Smith and how his dad asked him and his brother to build a wall. It took them a year and a half as they build the wall brick by brick. The story reminds Sam and Parker of the stacking method they have used to build Elevation Nation

Sammy Kaye is an entertainment entrepreneur who currently works at William Morris Endeavor (WME) in Los Angeles. Fueled by his passion to elevate, Sammy has created a social gift card app, became a commercial actor, worked in life insurance and the estate planning business. 

Now, new to LA, Sammy is going all in on himself and has begun to pursue his passion in the entertainment industry.

00:00 - Introduction and Getting to Know Sammy Kaye
04:35 - Following Your Dreams and Pursuing Passions
07:38 - Taking a Leap of Faith and Moving to Los Angeles
15:48 - Embracing Negative Emotions and Using Them as Fuel
23:23 - The Butterfly Effect and Embracing the Unknown
26:49 - Defining Success and Finding Fulfillment
34:52 - Favorite Movie: Interstellar
38:52 - Book Recommendation: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store
40:22 - Mental Motto
41:24 - Funny Interaction with Will Ferrell

Sam has been experiencing a little health issue that he opens up about on the pod.

02:19 - Sam's Health Issue: Alopecia Barba
04:48 - Stress at Work and its Impact
10:04 - Managing Stress through Healthy Models
11:33 - Elevation Moments of the Week
15:00 - Elevator Shout-outs

Aaron Chasan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Thred, a company that helps employees find meaningful connections at work. Thred builds connections at work by facilitating “Stitches” (1:1s) for coworkers based on shared interests, then measuring the impact of those connections with organizational network analysis.

Outside of building Thred, Aaron is an avid skier and board game enthusiast, always looking for new ways to build connection with others.

Chapters
05:10 - The Problem of Loneliness in the Workplace
010:00 - Creating Connections Based on Shared Interests
16:48 - The Impact of Connectivity on Employee Turnover
24:24 - Challenges and Decision to Start a Company
31:16 - Tips for Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World
39:20 - Approaching Each Day with Fulfillment in Mind
41:59 - Prioritizing Health and Well-being
42:21 - Book Recommendations
47:20 - Mental Mottos

Parker and Sam discuss the book 'Million Dollar Weekend' by Noah Kagan which leads them to a conversation on the concept of taking action and executing ideas within a limited timeframe. As mentioned in the book, Sam and Parker discuss Noah's thoughts on the power of asking for support, advice, and help, and how it can lead to growth and success. 

00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - The Power of Taking Action
03:10 - The Power of Asking
06:29 - Exploring Web3 and Blockchain
09:23 - The Power of Rejection
12:17 - Elevator Shoutouts

Sam Evans is the Founder & CEO of Lifestyle Redesigned. Sam is on a mission to inspire others to embrace their unique paths and create a life filled with purpose, adventure, and fulfillment. As a podcast host, entrepreneur, and digital nomad, Sam shares inspiration and travel recommendations on social media.

Over the past three years, Sam has traveled to over 30 states and 10 countries. As she travels she has been focused on personal growth, reshaping her beliefs, deepening her self-awareness, and reframing her worldview, all while sharing her experiences with her audience.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Travel Plans
03:44 - Sam Evans' Journey and Lifestyle Redesigned
06:07 - Post-College Plans and Freelancing
08:16 - Income and Financial Stability as a Freelancer
13:44 - Navigating Conversations with Parents
19:37 - Balancing Corporate Jobs and Elevation Nation
25:21 - The Importance of Mental Fortitude
37:04 - Future Plans and Inspiring Others
42:06 - Travel Hacking with Credit Cards
46:41 - Book Recommendation: Designing Your Life
48:03 - Mental Mottos: Trying New Things