Elevation Nation

Upon Noah Kahan's new album release, Sam and Parker came across a documentary that uncovers the life of the growing rock star.

Their main takeaway: Noah Kahan epitomizes what it means to be an elevator. We dive in.

Elevator 243: Yoni Kirschner is the founder and CEO of 1Konnection, a platform leveraging AI to fix the broken, inefficient cycles of networking and market intelligence in healthcare. After a career spent in the trenches from selling candy in a red wagon to becoming a top regional sales manager at CVS Health, Yoni has mastered the art of turning a "no" into momentum.

In this podcast: Yoni shares how he used the resilience learned from door-to-door sales to build an AI platform with zero coding experience. We dive into why interpersonal skills are the only thing that will save your career from automation and how to leverage "Authentic Intelligence" to differentiate yourself in a tech-driven world.

Sam and Parker are ten days away from the first leg of their summer speaking tour. Starting off with 1,000 people in Orlando, Florida then driving through five states in June, there will be plenty of elevating.

The guys then talk through some rapid fire questions to see where their heads are at.

Sam and Parker discuss the origins of the 5-day workweek, how it could be a 100-year trap and if a 4-day work week could actually happen.

Elevator 242: Lia Maiuri has spent over a decade in communications and media, working on major entertainment brands like NBC and Paramount Pictures. After navigating the high-pressure worlds of This Is Us and Days of Our Lives, she shifted her focus to helping the next generation bridge the gap between college and the workforce.

In this podcast: Lia shares the tactical lessons she learned in the most competitive media environments in the world to help young professionals build a career path. We dive into the "Day 1" reality of starting your career, how to build a resume that lands an interview, and the mindset required to stay resilient in an evolving professional landscape.

Parker and Sam explore the "EEK and AWE" leadership framework and challenge listeners to reclaim true elevation by intentionally seeking out discomfort and wonder to break through professional stagnation.

Elevator 218: Julia Resnick is a Pyschotherapist at Be You Psychotherapy who specializes in anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness. She brands herself on a "lived-in approach," turning her personal challenges with arthritis and Crohn's disease into a higher level of empathy and purpose for her clients.

In this podcast: We discuss holistic wellness in 2026 and the trap of "over-optimizing" our lives through wearable tech and rigid routines. Julia breaks down why flexibility is the ultimate mental health "cheat code," the rise of "reassurance seeking" through AI, and the truth behind the loneliness epidemic facing young men today. From "anchor habits" like sleep to the simple joy of eating a New York bagel again, this conversation is a reminder that mental fortitude isn't about being perfect, it’s about being consistent even when you're only at 60%.

Sam started his week off with a challenging start and the guys talk through how he looks refrain him mindset to get back to elevating during the week.

Elevator 241: Keri Hope Richmond is a multi-hyphenate leader, storyteller, and the Executive Director of Unbelievably Resilient. From influencing child welfare policy in Washington, DC, to serving as the CEO of Keri Hope Co, she’s spent her career designing spaces that help young people and families move from surviving to thriving.

In this podcast: Keri pulls back the curtain on her transformative journey from the corporate world to a life dedicated to mindfulness and community. We dive into the impact of travel on perspective, the "Blue Zone" science behind longevity and connection, and why in-person relationships are the ultimate antidote to a digital age. Keri breaks down how to deconstruct old narratives, embrace evolution, and turn lived experience into real-world impact.

Sam and Parker explore the importance of introspection in personal and professional growth to elevate in life.