Elevation Nation

After their discussion with the Beneficial Pain guys this week, Parker and Sam reflect on what they can do to make the world a better place. If young adults have a hard time figuring out the value th…

Beneficial Pain is a non-profit focused on redirecting the mindset around pain and making a positive impact on their communities. After going through painful events in their lives, Billy, Devin and t…

The guys continue the conversation they had with Rich Keller this week on defining your personal brand. Sam and Parker talk about an issue plaguing young adults in today's world as more and more peop…

Rich Keller is a speaker, podcast host, influencer, father, cancer survivor, and "The Catalyst". Rich has been an indispensable coach and mentor for Parker and Sam on their entrepreneurial journey th…

This week, in honor of Parker's episode launching, the guys are talking all about what it is like to work together as co-founders and friends. They spill the tea on all the ups and downs they've had …

This week the guys take an opportunity to show the genius behind Elevation Nation, co-founder Parker Yablon. Sam interviews Parker about some of the challenges that he went through before college and…

After our conversation with Dan Alpert this week, Parker and Sam throw it back to their final days in College Park and reflect on the things they wish they knew as Seniors about to enter the real wor…

For University of Maryland student body President and college senior Dan Alpert, the real world is almost here. We talk to Dan about leadership and reflect with him on his past four years while helpi…

After their discussion this week with Corey Friedman on taking a year to just live life, Sam and Parker talk about how they have taken time to focus on living life themselves. The guys also drop a sn…

Society is constantly pressuring us to reveal "what's next". As soon as we finish one accomplishment, we are quickly reminded that success is short-lived. Our guest this week pushed societal expectat…

There's no better time to take a step back and re-explain our story. For those new to Elevation Nation, listen to our story and how we came to be. Elevation Nation was born out of necessity, to help …

In the real world, there are some people who just seem to be comfortable with who they are, where they are going, and how to get there. To our next guest, Jarred Raissen, that all boils down to one t…

Working from home and an increased "digital" work-life has challenged us to figure out how to relax and recharge without feeling guilty. The guys talk about how they struggle with work/life balance a…

You know him as one of the voices behind Elevation Nation, but believe it or not, he is so much more than just that! Parker does some of his best journalism as he interviews Sam in-depth about his pa…

We preach habits, conquering the real world, and Mental Fortitude. But let's face it, not every day is full of success. In this week's episode of Fortitude in 15, Sam and Parker discuss what happened…

Adulthood can be hectic. Careers, finances, relationships...the list goes on. Figuring out the real world is not easy. Sirena Abalian (@sirenaabalian ) believes in a society where we navigate life li…

On this week’s Fortitude in 15, the guys hit the "life list" to talk about their new love of reading, how to stand up to bullies and why it is important to take pictures. Also, as an added bonus, Par…

John "Cuba" Camardella looks at life differently than most. As a world-renowned thought leader on religious literacy, John has made it his mission to expose young adults to a more diverse world outsi…

This week, the guys get into a heated debate on more rules to live by as Sam and Parker butt heads over the need to always carry cash. Hear about why Sam prefers bars over clubs, and Parker's techniq…

Sammy Handler wasn't exactly sure what she wanted to do upon graduation. She was facing a dilemma that is far too familiar with college kids... "What comes next"? The guys talk to Sammy about how she…