Elevation Nation

The 200th episode of Elevation Nation. Nothing more needs to be said than thank you to everyone who has supported the nation over the past (almost) 4 years. We wouldn’t be here without you. 

To the next 200 episodes…..

Michael Raymond is the President and Founder of Raymond Representation, a sport and talent agency specializing in business, marketing and lifestyle management based in Miami, FL. A graduate of University of Miami School of Law, Michael represents professional basketball players, golfers, influencers, student-athletes and E-sports teams.

As a young adult, Michael is chasing his dream while helping others live theirs. He is using the power of social media and brand building to negotiate deals with companies like Ticketmaster, Sony, Gatorade and others for his clients.

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As we round out 2022 on our last episode of the year, we talk through all the amazing things that have happened over the past year. We are so grateful for the opportunity to support Elevation Nation as they conquer the real world. 2023 is going to be special. So much more elevation to come.....

Ebenezer Johnson (Elevator no. 107) is an actor, producer, and rapper based in New York City. His work is inspired by a wide range of cultures from all over the world including Africa, UK and the US. Through his music and film projects, Ebenezer focuses on storytelling through his own trials, tribulations, successes and failures. In his latest film, What They Don’t See, Ebenezer sheds light on the challenges of mental health in youth and young adults.

Outside of his work as an artist, Ebenezer works as a assistant dean of a high school working each and every day to inspire the next generation. Both as an artist and dean, Ebenezer is elevating himself and others to make the world a better place.

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Recently, we both watched Stutz on Netflix. Stutz is a movie about the relationship between Jonah Hill and his therapist Phil Stutz. The movie currently sits on a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and we had to discuss our thoughts on it for this week’s Fortitude in 15.

Brendan Kaminsky (Elevator no. 106) is the founder of bknown agency, a branding and social media agency within the world of sports and entertainment.

After working at ESPN for six and half years gaining some incredible experiences in media and marketing, Brendan took the big leap to go on his own. Now, him and his team at bknown work with some of the biggest names in sports media including Adam Schefter, Steven A. Smith, and Jay Bilas among others.

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We are always up for a deep conversation. This one was fun talking about space, life and motivations. 

Kayla Morán (Elevator no. 105) is an attorney based in Miami, Florida focused on developing her own Trademark and Intellectual Property practice. She also works as an Associate in a civil litigation and personal injury practice.

In addition to her work described above, she is the founder of Konecta Social, an influencer management and consulting agency to assist creators in partnering with brands. Kayla is also a creator herself. She is the host of Let’s Get Candid, a podcast all about relationships, wellness and mental health.

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It is December…..which is crazy to think about. As 2022 is coming to a close, we reflect on the things that are important to us now compared to what used to be important to us. Those priorities have definitely shifted over time as we have gotten older. We are sure that the same has happened for you.

Tyler Steinhardt (Elevator no. 104) is the Vice President of Business Development & Partnership at Pique Action, a company with a mission to fight climate change through storytelling. Tyler is also involved in many philanthropic projects centered around community, climate action and veteran mental health.

Prior to Pique, Tyler was one of the first hires at the Premier Lacrosse League where he was the Director of Marketing. He also is the founder of Shootout for Soldiers, a 24-hour lacrosse event benefitting American veterans raising more than $4M since its inception in 2012.

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