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Elevator no. 167: Amelia Mei is a lifestyle & wellness content creator, a founder, a podcast host, and an author.

Over the past few years, Amelia's brand has expanded as she founded a meditation and breathwork company called 'always by amelia Mei'. Amelia and her team have traveled across the U.S., hosting meditation events for thousands of young women.

She hosts the "Through the Waves Podcast" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and will be publishing her first book, "365 Days of Self-Love Journal," in the summer of 2024. Amelia's platforms focus on self-love, health, beauty, travel, style, and mindfulness.

Parker and Sam discuss their new podcast studio setup, recent speaking events, and the impact of their work with EY and Elevation Nation. They also reflect on their recent podcast episode with Myles Grossman and share updates on their personal experiences and connections within Elevation Nation.

00:00 - Upgrading the Podcast Studio

01:16 - Empowering Students with EY and Elevation Nation

08:03 - New Experiences and Adventures

10:27 - Celebrating Milestones within Elevation Nation

Elevator no. 166: Myles Grossman is the Director of Retail Leasing at Fisher Brothers and a co-founder of Hallie 225 Foundation.

Myles committed to living life to the fullest, elevating to achieve his highest potential, while inspiring others to do the same. A family tragedy encouraged him to quit his job, leave his home in NYC, and book a one-way trip to Paris, starting a journey of travel across the world. This life-changing 9-month journey covering 4 continents and 23 countries completely shifted his perspective, and for the first time he opened his vault of untold stories, lessons, and takeaways from his journey.

1:00 - Travel Experiences and Life Lessons

34:54 - The Pursuit of Happiness: Choosing vs. Chasing

46:26 - Prioritizing Oneself: Mental Fortitude and Self-Discovery

01:00:16 - Contribution and Inspiration: Living Life to the Fullest

Sam spent his MDW in Denver and had a unique experience with white water rafting. Sam had a realization about the significance of whitewater rafting as a metaphor for life. Additionally, the guy discuss the excitement of upcoming speaking engagements.

Elevator no 165: Tara Vander Dussen is a fifth-generation dairy farmer from New Mexico, who has built her career as an environmental scientist out of her deep love for agriculture. Her influence extends beyond her home state, as she speaks at prestigious national and global conferences on agricultural sustainability.

Tara also is the co-host of the popular podcast and TV series Discover Ag, where she combines food and pop culture to explore the intricacies of our food system. Her work creates captivating conversations that are both informative and light-hearted. Tara’s contributions continue to shape the dialogue around sustainable agriculture.

02:48 - The Importance of Knowing Where Our Food Comes From

06:04 - Challenges of Misinformation in the Food Industry

11:25 - Growing Trend of Connecting with Farmers and Ranchers

25:22 - The Personal Nature of Food Choices and the Dangers of Fear Mongering

30:06 - Feeding People and the Challenges of the Food System During COVID-19

37:14 - The Gratification of Farming and the Impact of Food

Sam and Parker explore the concept of always wanting more and the balance between contentment and ambition. They get a bit vulnerable and share their personal struggles with finding this balance and the importance of gratitude and meaningful experiences and how they have approached those situations.

01:19 - The Concept of Always Wanting More
05:06 - The Personal Struggle of Balancing Ambition and Contentment=
07:47 - Societal Pressures and the Culture of Wanting More
09:53 - Finding the Right Balance
11:30 - Elevator Shoutouts

Elevator no. 163: Andrew Bernstein, a Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame sports photographer, has captured sports history for over three decades. Working on the sidelines for teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Clippers, Dodgers, and Kings, he has captured countless iconic sports moments.

Notably, he collaborated closely with Kobe Bryant, shooting all of the photography for Bryant's acclaimed book "Mamba Mentality." Today, Andrew directs his passion towards Legends of Sport, a company dedicated to honoring legendary athletes, teams, and pivotal moments in the world of sports.

02:13 - Andy's Elevator Pitch
05:31 - Andy's Journey in Sports Photography
10:35 - Taking a Leap of Faith and Pursuing Passion
22:16 - Elevating in Other Areas of Life
27:29 - Memorializing Kobe Bryant's Murals
29:25 - Favorite Moments with Kobe Bryant
32:21 -The Mamba Mentality and Elevator Mentality
36:08 - What's Next for Legends of Sport
40:52 - Most Memorable Sports Moment
46:18 - Curb Your Enthusiasm Experience
50:08 - Andrew's Mental Motto