Elevation Nation
Elevation Nation is a movement to shape resilient leaders by elevating mental fortitude.
Join Sam Panitch and Parker Yablon each week as they sit down with a new Elevator: a bold thinker, creator, or leader who’s using mental fortitude to overcome adversity, lead with purpose, and make an impact.
From entrepreneurs and pro athletes to musicians, wellness experts, and changemakers, Elevators come from all walks of life - but they all have one thing in common: mental fortitude that helps them thrive in the real world.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 430
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Gen-Z work anxiety | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam discuss the phenomenon of 'Sunday Scaries' among Gen Z, exploring how anxiety related to work impacts mental health. The discussion highlights the generational shift in attitudes towar…
Redefining Success Beyond Wealth | "Startup Addict" and Keynote Speaker Igor Vainshtein
Elevator no. 219: Igor Vainshtein is a serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose journey from young immigrant to business leader is marked by resilience, reinvention, and perspective. His career …
Sam turns 30! | Fortitude in 15
Parker interviews Sam as he just turned 30! Sam share wins, wounds, and quirks from his 20s touching on family, authenticity, and the role of mental fortitude in navigating life’s inevitable challeng…
Vulnerability Is the Real Strength | Psychotherapist Julia Resnick
Elevator 218: Julia Resnick is a Senior Psychotherapist at Be You Psychotherapy. Specializing in anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness, she draws on her own experiences to connect with clients in their 2…
Human Skills AI Can't Replace | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam break down which skills will matter most in 2030 as AI and technology reshape the workforce. They reflect on why creativity, resilience, and interpersonal connection are becoming more …
From Big Four to Building Dreams | Financial Consultant Christy Bowie
Elevator no. 216: Christy Bowie is a CPA and financial consultant who left the Big Four to build her own firm helping entrepreneurs take control of their tax and financial planning. She combines her …
Recapping Year 2 of Experience Camps | Elevation Nation Special
Sam and Parker look back on their week at Experience Camps, a place where kids facing loss find healing through community, nature, and connection. They share stories from camp, the power of activitie…
Getting Ready for Experience Camps | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam reflect on their upcoming return to Experience Camps, a nonprofit supporting kids who have lost a loved one. They open up about their own experiences with grief, why authenticity matte…
Building Freedom For Self and Others | Founder of The VA Group Shane Riggs
Elevator no. 217: Shane Riggs is an entrepreneur who went from sales and culinary arts to founding a successful virtual assistant company. His mission is to create financial freedom not just for hims…
What Paranoia? | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam get real about a trend in corporate America right now. They talk anxiety, imposter syndrome, job security, and how showing up as your authentic self can be your biggest advantage. The …
Branded Paddles and Big Dreams | Founder of Killa Dinks Griffin Toren
Elevator no. 215: Griffin Toren is the founder and CEO of Killa Dinks, a fast-growing pickleball and padel paddle company creating custom products for brands like Apple, Poppi, and the Miami Marlins.…
Why EQ Beats Your Resume | Fortitude in 15
AI is reshaping what early careers look like and many traditional paths just aren’t cutting it anymore. Parker and Sam break down why emotional intelligence, people skills, and creative thinking matt…
Success May Not Lead to Fulfillment | Fortitude in 15
This week, Parker and Sam unpack a powerful comment from world #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler, who admitted that golf, despite all his wins, isn’t the most fulfilling part of his life. They reflect on t…
Heal Yourself From the Inside Out | Founder and Holistic Nutritionist Dane Johnson
Elevator no. 214: Dane Johnson is the CEO and Founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, the world’s leading consulting firm for natural IBD healing. Once a successful model and actor in LA, Dane’s life w…
Becoming a 'Baller' | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam unpack what it really means to be a baller. Financial freedom. Owning your time. Building real connections. They share takeaways from Scott Galloway’s perspective on content, personal …
Recharged and Ready to Elevate | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam return after a much-needed break to reflect on time with family, lessons learned, and the importance of slowing down to speed up. They dive into the highs and lows of building Elevatio…
You Either Win or You Learn | Founder of Juan, Please - Peter Flores
Elevator 212: Peter Flores is the founder of Juan, Please, a bold new beverage company born from a blend of corporate insight, cultural roots, and entrepreneurial grit. With a background spanning hos…
Forget the 5-Year Plan, Focus on the Next 5 Days | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam unpack why obsessing over long-term plans can actually hold you back. They share how focusing on short-term action, just five days at a time, can lead to more momentum, clarity, and co…
Authenticity Over Algorithms: A Guide to Showing Up Online | Jenna Pereira - Founder of JP Social
Elevator 211: Jenna Pereira is the founder of JP Social and a self-proclaimed professional hype girl who helps creators and entrepreneurs show up online with confidence and purpose. From her early da…
More Than S’mores: How Camp Builds Leaders | Fortitude in 15
Camp isn’t just fun and games, it’s a mindset reset. In this episode, Parker and Sam break highlight the first leg of their Elevate Camp Tour at Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods Camps and discuss why…