• Looking Ahead: The Future of Elevation Nation | Fortitude in 15
    Sep 19 2024

    Parker and Sam reflect on their journey with Elevation Nation, discussing the origins of their podcast, the importance of mental fortitude, and their vision for the future.

    00:00 - Introduction to Elevation Nation

    03:07 - The Origins of Elevation Nation

    06:04 - The Journey of Mental Fortitude

    08:53 - The Future of Elevation Nation

    11:55 - What's Elevating and De-Elevating This Week

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    28 mins
  • Taking Things Slow | Mindset Coach Faith Bergman
    Sep 17 2024

    Elevator no. 175: Faith Bergman is the founder of "Life with Intention Method", a mindset and life coaching program specializing in guiding individuals to discover their true needs, desires, and passions. By uncovering these vital components of their lives, individuals can spend more time on activities that bring them joy, while letting go of anything that doesn't serve them.

    02:09 - Faith's Journey: Leaving a Miserable Job and Finding Passion

    07:53 - Helping Clients Discover Their Direction and Purpose

    12:07 - Shifting from a Negative Mindset to a Positive Mindset

    16:09 - Taking Things Slow: The Power of Gradual Habit Change

    19:21 - Quick Tip: Spending Time Alone and Being Present

    21:52 - Faith's Hobby: Walking on the West Side Highway

    25:00 - Faith's Mental Motto

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    28 mins
  • 29 and feeling fine? | Fortitude in 15
    Sep 12 2024

    Sam just turned 29 and is feeling a little off about it. Parker recently spent a weekend at a retreat center in Zion National Park.

    Being back in both NYC and DC, Parker and Sam have a lot to debrief.

    02:25 - Reflecting on Recent Experiences
    04:11 - Sam's Discomfort with Celebrations
    06:00 - Sam's Introspection and Avoidance of Celebrations
    08:44 - Parker's Perspective on Celebrations
    10:50 -Choosing What to Celebrate
    13:03 - Parker Has a Frustration

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    16 mins
  • Embrace failure, the art of pivoting | Founder and CEO of Management Plus Enterprises - Leonard Armato
    Sep 10 2024

    Elevator no. 174: Leonard Armato created the Shaq brand for Shaquille O'Neal and the Golden Boy brand for Oscar De La Hoya and the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.

    He is the founder and CEO of Management Plus Enterprises (MPE), was the CMO of Skechers; President of Skechers Fitness; CEO of the AVP Pro Beach VB Tour; and regularly advises C-Suite executive on their brand and Web3 strategies. He is featured in the “30 for 30” ESPN documentary: “This Magic Moment” and the HBO "Shaq" documentary. He is also the contributing writer for Forbes.

    03:18 - The Power of Personal Culture and Branding
    07:18 - The Four P's: Play, Purpose, Potential, and Pay
    12:55 - Embracing Failure and the Art of Pivoting
    23:26 - The Rise of Women's Sports and the Potential of Volleyball
    26:33 - Upcoming Projects and Conclusion

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    30 mins
  • Forget summer, we are moving to a fall mindset | Fortitude in 15
    Sep 5 2024

    As the summer winds down, Sam and Parker discuss how they are shifting their mindset with fall approaching. With their travel dwindling down a bit, both are excited to spend time in their home cities and elevate in new ways.

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    15 mins
  • Staying in the game | Co-Founder of LineLeap Max Schauff
    Sep 3 2024

    Elevator no. 173: Max Schauff is the co-founder of LineLeap, a company focused on helping people skip the line and get to the "fun, faster."

    In 2017, while a sophomore at University of Wisconsin, Max founded LineLeap with his two partners Nick & Patrick. Since the early days of traveling campus to campus in their beat up car, LineLeap has amassed 1M+ downloads, allowing users to skip long lines, pay for cover, get event tickets, order drinks & more at over 400 of their favorite bars across more than 100 different campuses and cities.

    Now based in New York City, Max & the LineLeap team of over 40 full time employees have been growing rapidly to scale their nightlife app.

    03:41 - The Inspiration Behind LineLeap
    07:17 - Overcoming Rejection and Building Momentum
    12:33 - The Journey of LineLeap and the Power of Resilience
    15:40 - The Next Steps for LineLeap
    19:31 - The Blessing of Never Being Satisfied
    28:05 - Favorite College Campus Visited
    29:45 - Lesson from a Mentor
    31:43 - Managing the Nightlife Scene and Sleep Schedule
    35:56 - Book Recommendation
    38:54 - Max Schauff's Mental Motto

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    44 mins
  • Recapping Grief Camp | Fortitude in 15
    Aug 29 2024

    Justin Weidenfeld (Elevator no. 138 and Boys Director of Experience Camp Georgia) interviews Parker and Sam about their week at Experience Camps in Michigan, a week-long camp for kids who've lost a parent, sibling, or caregiver. They discuss the emotional impact of their experience, the sense of community, and the powerful moments that made the week so meaningful.

    02:59 - The Emotional Impact of Camp
    05:44 - Describing Experience Camps
    06:04 - Parker's Personal Experience at Camp
    09:20 - Sam's Personal Experience at Camp
    29:33 - Favorite Activities at Camp
    41:52 - Magical Moments and Favorite Activities
    50:39 - Growth and Resilience at Camp

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Preparing for Grief Camp | Fortitude in 15
    Aug 15 2024

    Sam and Parker are going to Experience Camps, a nonprofit that puts on a free week-long camp for kids who have lost a parent, sibling or caretaker. They discuss their excitement and nervousness for the emotional week ahead and the opportunity to give back and inspire the campers.

    https://experiencecamps.org/

    00:00 - Introduction to Experience Camps
    01:27 - Feelings Going into the Camp
    07:12 - The Healing Power of Nature and Play
    10:22 - Inspiring and Mentoring Others Through Shared Experiences
    13:17 - Processing Grief and Overcoming Fear
    18:11 - Gratitude and Appreciation for Each Other

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    20 mins