Elevation Nation

It's been a long, stressful, and exhausting pandemic... And we are tired! More and more, people are claiming they are burnt out. We explore what burnout really means, how to prevent it and the new realities our generation faces in the working world compared to our parents. If you are feeling tired and uninspired, this is the episode for you!

Six years ago, Rob Lawless jumped full-time into entrepreneurship. But he didn’t have a  product or a service like the typical entrepreneur…. He set out on a mission to meet ten thousand people one-on-one for at least an hour. Now in 2021, Rob has met over 4,600 people from all over the world. He has shared his wild experiences with Ryan Seacrest, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show and stages around the country to discuss his “crazy” idea.

We talk with Rob about what he has learned about the power of human connection through his project. But we also have a deep conversation about his transition from college to the real world where he started on a “typical” graduate route and how he uses mental fortitude to continue to reach his major milestone of meeting 10K people.

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After we listened to an episode on the How I Built This Podcast, we talk through a story that their guest shared about weaknesses. We continued the conversation about how we use self-awareness to understand our weaknesses and double down on our strengths. It seems like a dilemma at times, but hear us out! For the perspective of the week, we shout out Don Miguel Ruiz who author of the book “The Four Agreements” on a legendary quote.

Mallory (Mal) Rothstein is an Administrative Business Partner at Google. Outside of Google, she is the founder of More Than an Admin, a community for assistants to share their experiences and support each other. She is also founder of Learn What Matters which has a mission to help high school students invest in their personal development. AND she is a Tedx speaker!

Mal joins us for a conversation to talk about her experiences in making a difference in the real world and how she prioritizes self-awareness to chase her dreams.

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It takes time to get into a good routine. Things become more comfortable and we become familiar with what we expect to come our way on any given day. However, often times, our routines are interrupted and can leave us feeling a bit uneasy. This week, we talk through how we handle a change in routine both in the working world and our professional lives. Also, Parker shouts out Los Angeles Lakers “star” Alex Caruso for the quote of the week.

Jesse Kay is not your average college student. While he goes to class, loves to socialize and explore his college campus, Jesse spends most of his time focusing on bettering himself and his businesses. He wakes up early eager to take on the next challenge he faces. Instead of running away from the uncomfortable, Jesse uses mental fortitude to elevate him towards his goals.  And although he just turned 21, Jesse has done some pretty cool things…

✅ Started a company before graduating high school
✅ Interviewed some of the biggest names in entrepreneurship and sports  like Mark Cuban, Adam Schefter, Jack Dorsey and Candace Parker on his podcast
✅ Raised $100,000+ for COVID-19 relief

In this episode, we speak with Jesse about his love for entrepreneurship, where his drive comes from, how he faces his anxiety and so much more.

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Sam turned 26 last week and was able to take the time to celebrate with friends and family. However, on the inside, Sam didn’t necessarily feel the joy that he was displaying to others on the outside. In this episode, we talk through the realizations of growing up and getting that much closer to 30 years old than 20….. Parker shouts out Rich Keller, the brand master and our mentor, for the quote of the week.

Morry Zolet is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley where he advises his clients on creating wealth. However, Morry is so much more than a financial advisor. He is a philanthropist, mentor, family man and a lover of life.

Morry is a guy that never hesitates to get a little introspective. We jump into a deep conversation with him about how he was able to elevate himself in the real world when he graduated college, his advice for young adults who want to live a “wealthy” life beyond just finances, and how he uses mental fortitude to make a difference in the world.

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We all go through change in our lives. Sometimes its voluntary, sometimes it’s good and sometimes it might be bad. But change is inevitable. This week, we talk through a recent change that Sam has gone through in his life and how he is acclimating to his new norm. Later in the episode, Parker shouts out the well respected writer Mitch Albom with an all-time quote.

Brett Dashevsky always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. After graduating college a little more than a year ago, Brett is already making his mark on the real world. Fueling his passion for entrepreneurship, Brett co-founded Healthcare Huddle with his brother while working as a full-time employee at Capital One.

Healthcare Huddle is a free weekly newsletter with the goal of changing the way the healthcare community stays up to date on all things healthcare.

We talk with Brett about where his desire for entrepreneurship comes from, what it’s like to handle a full time job with building a business from the ground up, digital media in 2021, and life as a young adult in the real world.

Brett may not think it, but we certainly took one thing away from the conversation… He exudes mental fortitude.

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