• Our 2024 reading list and reviews | Fortitude in 15
    Jul 18 2024

    Parker and Sam discuss the books they have read so far in 2024. They share their thoughts on each book and choose their favorite and least favorite.

    Parker's books include 'Dopamine Nation,' 'The Comfort Book,' 'Read Write Own,' 'The Algebra of Wealth,' 'The Alchemist,' and 'The Wager.'

    Sam's books include 'Your Table is Ready,' 'The Best Strangers in the World,' 'Rich Dad Poor Dad,' 'Make No Small Plans,' and 'Million Dollar Weekend.'

    02:09 - Sharing the Books Read in 2024
    04:33 - Choosing the Winners and Losers
    12:45 - Parker's Next Book: The Creative Act: A Way of Being
    14:10 - Elevator Shoutouts

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    16 mins
  • Elevating the Pursuit of Passion | Content Creator and Artist Danny Vitale
    Jul 16 2024

    Elevator no. 168: Danny Vitale is a content creator, artist, and agency owner from Philadelphia, currently attending school at Penn State University. His passion for content started at a young age and his favorite thing to do is inspire others and help them recognize their potential. His latest venture? Continuing to grow his personal brand around Crohn's disease while building his agency, Vitale Visions.

    00:00 - Introduction: A Multitalented Guest

    02:15 - Pursuing Passions: Starting Early and Taking Chances

    07:19 - Dealing with Health Issues: Spreading Awareness and Overcoming Stigma

    11:13 - The Power of Music: From Hobby to Opening for Famous Artists

    22:11 - The Importance of a Mental Motto: Guiding Your Life and Actions

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    37 mins
  • Back and ready to elevate! | Fortitude in 15
    Jul 11 2024

    Parker and Sam are back from a month-long break to discuss Parker's recent honeymoon and the lessons he learned from reading 'The Alchemist' during his travels.

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    15 mins
  • See you in July | Fortitude in 15
    Jun 13 2024

    Parker is leaving for his honeymoon on Sunday and will be gone until after July 4. We will be back with you on July 9 when the true elevating starts…

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    10 mins
  • Elevating Self-Love | Lifestyle & Wellness Creator and Founder - Amelia Mei
    Jun 11 2024

    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.

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    58 mins
  • The elevating doesn't stop | Fortitude in 15
    Jun 6 2024

    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

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    14 mins
  • Elevating Life to the Fullest | Retail and Entertainment Leasing Specialist and Co-founder of Hallie 225 Foundation - Myles Grossman
    Jun 4 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Whitewater rafting as a metaphor for mental fortitude? | Fortitude in 15
    May 30 2024

    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.

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    15 mins