Elevation Nation

Pulse of the Nation (0:26 - 12:59) As we near the holiday season, the weather is getting colder! The pandemic has impacted all of us, but the homeless population in particular has never been more neglected. Sam and Parker talk about their experiences with homelessness in DC and propose a challenge to Elevation Nation: Give back this holiday season!Interview with Matt Johnson (20:00 - 56:29) Matt Johnson is an athletic trainer who has faced immense adversity throughout his life. Through it all, he used Mental Fortitude to persevere through the challenges he was thrown and take control of the life he wants to live. We talk to Matt about his inspiring story and how he plans to live his life now that he has entered the real world.Instagram - @johnsonmk23Twitter - @johnsonmk23

Pulse of the Nation (0:18 - 16:54) It's storytime! Sam and Parker talk about the time they went to PRISON and how that impacted their outlook on life. Interview with David Hess (16:55 - 1:19:59) David Hess has dedicated his life to mentor others. As a former high school basketball coach and current school counselor, he helps young adults transition to the real world. We talk about his journey to uncovering his true purpose in life and how he helps high school students navigate their future plans. Bonus Video

Pulse of the Nation (1:06 - 19:24) It is a Thanksgiving like no other! Sam and Parker discuss how to be grateful even in these trying times. Parker drops another quote to make you think this holiday season. Interview with Nikki Novoselsky (20:00 - 1:16:34) After graduating from Wisconsin, Nikki was planning to lead a typical "successful" life; living in the big city, having a corporate job, being financially stable. But something inside her kept telling her to make a change. Nikki decided to follow that voice, quit her job, and move to Southeast Asia. We talk to Nikki about the Mental Fortitude it took to trust her gut with such a big decision and how her new environment has changed her outlook on life as she hones in on gratefulness each and every day.Instagram - @ohtheplacesyoullflow_Website - https://www.ohtheplacesyoullflow.com/

Pulse of the Nation (0:21-15:27) In a new segment, Parker and Sam discuss the struggles they are having as adults in the real world. This week, the foucs is on COVID and navigating the tough decisions millions of Americans need to make during this crazy 2020 Thanksgiving season. Also, Parker drops his first quote. #putitonashirt Interview with Noah Fleishman (15:40- 1:03:37) Noah and his family have been fueling the DC area with their breakfasts for over 2 decades. But for the Fleishman family, Bethesda Bagels is more than a breakfast joint, its a family legacy and a cornerstone of the community. We talk about the struggles Noah had transitioning to a manager and the dedication it takes to be in the service industry, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.Instagram - @noahfleish@bethesdabagels

Sam and Parker head to the Washington Monument to discuss the crazy last 10 days in the USA and talk empathy & mental fortitude, a perfect topic for their guest...Rachel is the founder of Momentum Wellness, a movement to inspire true wellness from within. After a rare cancer diagnosis in college, Rachel turned to an integrative approach for healing. We talk to Rachel about her road to recovery, her struggles before her diagnosis, and how cancer has changed her into the person she always wanted to be.Instagram- @rachelkyaffeMomentum Wellness Instagram - @momentumwellnesscoWebsite - Momentum Wellness

Joey Lane is the former Ohio State Men's Basketball captain, founder of the Towel Gang, and co-host of the Drive the Lane Podcast. Joey went from being the big man on campus to the low man on the totem pole when he entered the real world. However, Joey continued to believe in himself, exuding confidence and Mental Fortitude along the way. Twitter- @joeysmoke14Instagram - @thejoeylanePodcast - Drive the Lane Podcast

Sam Panitch and Parker Yablon embark on a mission to help young adults activate mental fortitude and conquer the real world. They interview world-class entrepreneurs, athletes, influencers, and corporate leaders with the purpose of understanding the struggles, mistakes, and lessons they learned on their way to adulthood. It's time to Elevate Yourself!