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
Leading with Fortitude: Inside Joe Vogel’s Political Journey | Joe Vogel - Maryland State Delegate
Elevator 210: Joe Vogel is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing the 17th district, which includes Gaithersburg and Rockville. As a young immigrant and one of Maryland’s rising pol…
The Weight of the Choice: Why Decisions Feel So Heavy | Fortitude in 15
Why does every decision feel so intense? In this episode, Parker and Sam unpack the pressure of decision-making in adulthood from anxiety and overthinking to the fear of regret. They explore why comm…
Healing Starts Within | Jessie Yaffe - Holistic Health and Mindset Coach
Elevator 209: Jessie Yaffe is a certified holistic health and mindset coach who helps others reconnect with themselves through mindfulness, emotional healing, and inner child work. After navigating c…
Our Identity Isn’t Optional, It’s Who We Are | Fortitude in 15
Amid rising antisemitism and growing tension around the world, Parker and Sam reflect on what it means to be proudly and visibly Jewish in a time that often feels unsafe. They open up about the tensi…
Be Proud, Show Up, Keep Creating | Libby Amber Shayo - Content Creator
Elevator No. 208: Libby Amber Shayo is a content creator, storyteller, and comedic voice known for her viral portrayals of Jewish mothers and her unique ability to blend humor with cultural insight. …
Using ChatGPT as a Therapist: Helpful or Unhealthy? | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam celebrate 400 episodes of Elevation Nation by reflecting on the podcast’s impact and how it’s fueled their personal growth. Then they explore the rise of AI therapy tools like ChatGPT …
Building While Becoming | Jack Adler - Founder of Out2Win
Elevator No. 206: Jack Adler is a young entrepreneur and founder of Out2Win, an athlete marketing tech company using AI to help brands, universities, and agencies streamline athlete partnerships. Whi…
Why It’s Actually a Great Time to Be a Young Creator or Entrepreneur | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam break down why now is the best time to be a young creator or entrepreneur. With more tools, platforms, and demand for authenticity than ever before, they explore how anyone can start b…
Effort, Recovery, and a True Meaning of Success | Matt Williams - Founder of FroPro
Elevator No. 205: Matt Williams is a testament to resilience and reinvention. After a life-changing moment in 2010, he embraced sobriety and began rebuilding from the inside out, eventually founding …
Are We Really Flourishing? Why Young People Feel So Off | Fortitude in 15
Young people today have more access, flexibility, and tools than any generation before, so why do so many of us feel stuck? Parker and Sam break down findings from a massive global study showing that…
Protect Your Peace, Pursue Your Purpose | Kayla Schreibstein - Host of Friends of Kayla
Elevator No. 207: Kayla Schreibstein is a seasoned tech sales pro turned community-builder, storyteller, and host of the podcast Friends of Kayla. Beyond her 9 to 5, she’s redefining success through …
Lonely ≠ Broken: Why Feeling Isolated Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam unpack the reality of loneliness in today’s hyper-connected world. They share personal experiences and coping strategies, emphasizing that feeling isolated doesn’t mean something is wr…
The Professional Trier | Richie Frieman - Best-Selling Author and Entrepreneur
Elevator No. 204: Richie Frieman is a best-selling author, illustrator, entrepreneur, and former professional wrestler dubbed a "Modern-Day Renaissance Man." His latest memoir, The Optimistics, highl…
Stuck in the Comfort Zone: When “Fine” Starts to Feel Wrong | Fortitude in 15
Sam and Parker unpack a feeling many of us struggle to name. When everything is technically fine but something still feels off. From job dissatisfaction to global chaos bleeding into our daily routin…
Social Fitness, Connection, and Starting Over | Orly Israel - Thought Leader on Listening
Elevator no. 114: Orly Israel returns to Elevation Nation three years after his first appearance with a powerful story of loss, resilience, and renewal. After losing his home in the California Palisa…
Infinite Game Mindset | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam dive into Simon Sinek’s concept of the infinite game and why success isn’t about winning—it’s about staying in the game. They reflect on how this mindset shift has impacted their journ…
Dreaming Big and Leading Boldly | Trevon Gross Jr. - Leadership Coach
Elevator no. 202: Trevon Gross Jr. is a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Craft Your Dream, an organization helping ambitious dreamers turn their goals into reality.
He shares his journe…
Let’s Reintroduce Ourselves: The Origin Story of Elevation Nation | Fortitude in 15
After welcoming a ton new people to Elevation Nation the past month, Parker and Sam reintroduce themselves and share the origin story of Elevation Nation. From post-grad confusion to building a commu…
Fashion, Fortitude, and Redefining What It Means to Be a Man | Bradford Jacobs - Founder of the Modern Gentleman
Elevator no. 201: Bradford Jacobs is the founder of The Modern Gentleman, a men’s mental health and lifestyle magazine reshaping how we talk about vulnerability, style, and personal growth. Bradford'…
Feel the fear and do it anyway | Fortitude in 15
Parker and Sam explore how fear can be a powerful trigger for growth and personal development. From public speaking nerves to stepping into the boxing ring, they share their experience with facing fe…