Unshakable with Lovell Casiero

In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero celebrates 25 episodes by looking back at some of the most powerful lessons, stories, and words of wisdom shared by the first 18 guests of the podcast.

From finding God's love at rock bottom and trusting His calling to overcoming burnout, embracing authenticity, serving others, and simply finding the courage to start, Lovell revisits the moments that have helped define what it truly means to be unshakable.

What You'll Learn:

• Why being unshakable doesn't mean you won't be shaken
• How faith can provide a foundation when life doesn't go as planned
• Why authenticity, service, and encouragement matter in leadership
• How setbacks can become the beginning of your comeback

“Unshakable is being able to get up again.”

After 25 episodes, nearly 5,000 YouTube subscribers, more than 55,000 views, and 3,500 podcast streams, Unshakable is just getting started. Lovell reflects on the guests who have made the journey possible and the lessons they have shared about faith, resilience, leadership, and purpose.

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Learn More About The Elevated Life Collective:
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In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero sits down with keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of The VIBE, Kelly Cardenas, for a conversation about the power of encouragement, celebrating the small wins, and using your words to speak life into the people around you.

A powerful part of Kelly’s story is the encouragement he received from his parents, who raised him to believe he could accomplish anything he set his mind to. That belief was tested as he navigated the loss of both of his parents, watched his business disappear during COVID, and eventually started over in a new industry. Through it all, Kelly shares how faith, humility, and the people in his life have shaped the way he approaches success.

• Why the words you speak can shape how someone sees themselves
• How celebrating small "inch stones" can create momentum
• Why your accomplishments don't determine your worth
• How faith provides a foundation when life feels shakable

“Your words mean so much. They create worlds in other people's lives.”

Kelly's story is a reminder that success isn't only about what you accomplish. It's also about how you make people feel, who you encourage along the way, and whether the people around you leave believing a little more in themselves.

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Learn More About The Elevated Life Collective:
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Connect with Kelly Cardenas:
https://www.kellycardenas.com/

In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero shares what it means to become a Leader on W.A.T.C.H. and why great leadership has far less to do with your title and far more to do with the people you lead.

Inspired by a sermon her grandfather used to preach, Lovell adapts his message into five areas every leader should watch: Words, Actions, Thoughts, Company, and Heart. Through lessons from her own leadership journey, she shares how each one shapes your influence, reputation, and ability to help others grow.

• Why your words have the power to build people up or tear them down
• How your actions shape the trust others place in you
• Why leaders need to be intentional about their thoughts and the company they keep
• How leading with heart starts with meeting people where they are

“You can't expect them to meet you where you are. You have to meet them where they are.”

Leadership isn't about how far you've climbed, it's about helping others move forward. Lovell challenges leaders to watch how they show up, treat people the way they would want to be treated, and use their influence to speak life into the people they lead.

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In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero sits down with hospitality commercial strategy and marketing leader Tammie Carlisle for an honest conversation about burnout and finding the strength to get back up.

After nearly 20 years with a company she loved, Tammie realized burnout was affecting how she saw herself and approached her life. She shares how stepping away, prioritizing her well-being, and eventually launching TSK Solutions Group helped her begin a new chapter.

• How burnout can build slowly before you recognize the signs
• Why self-care is essential when your work begins taking over your life
• How burnout can affect your confidence and sense of self-worth
• Why getting knocked down doesn’t mean you can’t get back up

“Unshakable means being able to get up again.”

From questioning her own abilities to rediscovering her confidence and starting her own business, Tammie’s story is a reminder that burnout doesn’t have to define what comes next. Some days will be better than others, but you can keep getting back up and moving forward.

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In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero sits down with entrepreneur, innovator, and former Grand Prix equestrian Susan Springsteen for a conversation about the unexpected ways God prepares us for what He is calling us to do.

From a 25-year career in wealth management and corporate finance to competing at the international level in equestrian sport and eventually becoming an entrepreneur and CEO, Susan shares how experiences that once seemed completely unrelated were preparing her for a purpose she couldn't yet see.

• How God can use unexpected seasons to prepare you for what’s next
• Why your calling may look completely different than you imagined
• How closed doors and difficult seasons can redirect your path
• Why obedience can lead to opportunities you never could have planned

“He will prepare you ahead of time in ways you don’t realize, and then call you in a way you never thought possible.”

Today, Susan is the Co-Founder and CEO of H2O Connected, where she is helping develop technology that reduces water waste while also investing in the revitalization of the Coatesville community. Her journey is a reminder that the experiences you’re walking through today may be preparing you for something you can't see yet.

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In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero explores what it means to trust God when you don’t have the answers, can’t see the path ahead, and have no idea how the story will end.

Drawing from her Anchored in the Storm keynote, Lovell shares lessons from her own leadership journey, including being unexpectedly thrust into leading her father’s ministry at just 30 years old and navigating seasons when the only thing she could do was take the next faithful step.

• How to trust God when you can’t see the outcome
• Why you don’t need to have all the answers before moving forward
• How to seek God’s wisdom when facing uncertainty
• Why God often reveals the path one faithful step at a time

“God will light the next step.”

Whether you’re facing uncertainty in your career, relationships, family, or future, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need a floodlight showing you the entire path. Sometimes faith means surrendering the outcome, trusting God’s timing, and taking the next step He puts in front of you.

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In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero sits down with hospitality executive, entrepreneur, and AI advocate John Elston for a conversation about reinvention, taking risks, and why you don’t have to feel ready before taking the next step.

From becoming a hotel general manager at just 22 to building businesses, traveling the world, writing a bestselling book, and now preparing to row nearly 3,000 miles across the Pacific, John shares the successes, failures, and unexpected opportunities that have shaped his journey.

• Why you shouldn’t wait until everything is perfect to begin
• How failure can become an opportunity to learn and reinvent yourself
• Why surrounding yourself with great people can accelerate your success
• How AI can become a powerful tool without replacing your own creativity and judgment

“Don't wait for anything to be perfect to start. Don't wait until you're ready. Just start.”

From embracing entrepreneurship and remote work long before they were mainstream to taking on one of his biggest challenges yet, John’s story is a reminder to stay open to opportunity, keep reinventing, and have the courage to just get started.

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Learn More About The Elevated Life Collective:
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Connect with John:
https://johnelston.com/

In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero sits down with 2x TEDx speaker, author, and Executive Leadership & Voice Strategist Dr. Rita Renee for a powerful conversation about finding your voice after seasons of pain, silence, and uncertainty.

From childhood abuse to an unhealthy 16-year marriage, Rita shares how finding the courage to walk away, heal, and tell her story ultimately became part of her purpose to help others come off mute, own their stories, and recognize their worth.

• Why finding your voice can be an important part of healing
• How your painful experiences can become part of your purpose
• Why even strong, successful leaders can carry pain in silence
• How sharing your story can give someone else hope

“What happened to you does not have the final authority over you.”

From leaving an unhealthy marriage with nowhere to go to becoming a speaker, author, coach, and leader, Rita's story is a reminder that what you've been through doesn't have to silence you. Your story matters, your voice matters, and what once brought shame may become the very thing God uses to help someone else.

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Learn More About The Elevated Life Collective:
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Connect with Dr. Rita Renee:
https://www.drritarenee.com/

In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero sits down with educator, leadership coach, and mentor Dan Simon for a conversation about the difference between building a career and discovering your calling.

After more than 30 years in education and leadership, Dan shares how unexpected career changes, difficult seasons, and a willingness to trust God's timing ultimately led him toward work that aligned more closely with his gifts and passion for serving others.

• Why your career and your calling don't always have to be the same thing
• How servant leadership can create a lasting impact on others
• Why difficult seasons may be preparing you for what's next
• The importance of mentoring and pouring into the next generation

“The greatest opportunity to influence kids and staff and people was to be with them.”

From stepping away from a superintendency to mentoring students, supporting military-connected families, and helping people discover their vocation, Dan shares why titles matter far less than being present and using what God has given you to serve others.

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Learn More About The Elevated Life Collective:
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Connect with Dan Simon:
https://dansimonsolutions.com/

What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of ability, but a lack of trust in yourself?

In this episode of Unshakable, Lovell Casiero sits down with licensed psychotherapist, coach, and army veteran Elaine Belson for a powerful conversation about self-doubt, overthinking, perfectionism, and what it takes to develop true self-trust.

With more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist, Elaine shares why even highly accomplished women can find themselves second-guessing decisions, replaying conversations, and being harder on themselves than they would ever be on someone they love.

• Why overthinking is different from problem-solving
• How self-trust becomes the foundation for confidence
• Why perfectionism can keep you stuck
• How stepping outside your comfort zone teaches you to trust yourself

“You have to start before you feel ready to start.”

From leaving theater to pursue psychology to joining the Army in her 40s and deploying to Afghanistan, Elaine shares how taking risks and embracing uncertainty shaped her own journey. She and Lovell also discuss the pressure women place on themselves, emotional intelligence, faith, control, and why learning to become your own best friend can change the way you navigate life's biggest decisions.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs it. Follow Unshakable for more real conversations on faith, resilience, leadership, and purpose.

Connect with Lovell:
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Learn More About The Elevated Life Collective:
https://lovellcasiero.com/the-elevated-life-collective/

Connect with Elaine:
https://theselfauthoritycoach.com/