The guys discuss Parker's upcoming wedding. Parker reflects a bit on life and the excitement of the celebration...

Lian Zucker is the co-founder / CEO of Loop, the matchmaking app where everyone gets to be a matchmaker for their single friends. Through Loop users can create their a profile and check out their friends connections. Then if they see someone that is interesting to them they can ask their friends for an introduction. As a result your friends become a trusted source and help make all of the matches on the app, improving the vetting component of the matchmaking process. Before founding Loop, Lian was on the founding team of Thirty Madison / Keeps.com, an early product employee at Jet.com, and an investment banking analyst at Evercore.

The guys discuss Parker's upcoming wedding and the excitement surrounding it. They then shift their focus to the incredible journey of the NC State basketball team in March Madness. They highlight the team's momentum, the power of mental fortitude, and the importance of embracing change and pivoting.00:00 - Introduction and Wedding Countdown03:06 - NC State's Journey in March Madness05:00 - The Power of Momentum06:27 - Embracing Change and Pivoting12:28 - Elevator Shoutouts

Jeff LoVecchio is a retired professional hockey player turned off-ice performance coach working with elite hockey players worldwide in person and online. Jeff has played professional hockey both in the United States and abroad. Now, he focuses his time on helping hockey players get into the best shape possible so they can bring their best selves to the ice daily, with the main goal being to help others achieve their dreams while leaving the world a better place. 03:47 - Building a Home Gym and Online Training09:11 - Living and Playing Hockey Abroad11:22 - Instilling Mindset and Motivation in Athletes22:03 - Reverse Engineering Goals25:08 - The Impact of Social Media29:24 - Failure is Not Final31:18 - Celebrating Little Wins Along the Way35:38 - The Power of Music38:02 - Resilience as the Most Impactful Lesson39:45 - Mental Motto: Give More, Be More

This week's F15 explores the concept of happiness, focusing on the impact of social media and screen time on young adults' well-being. We chat about the World Happiness Report, which reveals that the United States has fallen out of the top 20 happiest countries, with young adults being the most affected. 00:00 - Introduction01:18 - The World Happiness Report06:05 - Screen Time and In-Person Interaction09:41 - Phone Addiction12:25 - Getting Back into a Routine13:23 - Elevator Shoutouts

Briana Blair is the Co-Founder of LEAD networking and a digital marketing VP. At LEAD Networking based in Charlotte, her goal is to revolutionize networking by fostering genuine connections. Through a blend of professional networking, personal development workshops, and social events, Briana and her team create a supportive environment where members can grow both personally and professionally. Additionally, as a seasoned digital marketing leader in Fortune 100 companies, Briana specializes in cultivating impactful community relationships and driving significant ROI through innovative strategies.  00:00 - Introduction03:10 - Building Relationships First06:08 - Authentic Networking11:48 - Balancing Work and Entrepreneurship15:01 - Adapting to Different Networking Situations23:34 - The Importance of Feeling Challenged26:34 - Networking After Being Laid Off33:31 - Book Recommendations37:06 - Mental Motto

Sam and Parker reflect on recent personal losses and the mental fortitude displayed by their loved ones. They celebrate the milestone of reaching episode 300 and Sam shares stories of his grandmothers' resilience and strength. Parker honors the birthday of his stepdad Philip and they discuss the importance of living each day with purpose and making a positive impact in the world.00:00 - Episode 300 Celebration01:10 - Grandmother's Story04:19 - Grandmother's Life and Legacy07:46 - Honoring Philip's Birthday10:18 - Elevator Shoutouts

Marianna Cuomo Maier is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and thefounder of Grata Wellness. Marianna helps individuals feel their best inside and out by taking daily actions that improve their lifestyle and achieve their goals sustainably through one-on-one coaching and group sessions. Marianna also leads wellness workshops, meditation, and journaling groups at wellness events.Marianna graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and has a Master's in Teaching from National Louis University. Marianna is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Wellcoaches Certified. 00:00 - Introduction and Welcoming Mariana Cuomo Meyer03:00 - Mariana's Journey to Grata Wellness12:33 - Defining Wellness and Personalized Approach21:32 - Challenges of Young Adulthood and Tips for Wellness29:57 - Balancing Work and Personal Life35:25 - Feeling Energized in the Morning and Drained at Night40:29 - Experimenting with Food Preferences42:53 - Mental Motto

Millie Blumka and Taylor Borenstein are the co-founders of Stakt, a company rethinking the way we can move. Their patent-pending mat is the only 2-in-1 foldable fitness mat that doubles as a block for added versatility, support, and convenience.Millie and Taylor return to Elevation Nation to discuss their journey since the last time they joined the podcast in February 2022. During that time, they have fully launched their signature product, went on Shark Tank, quit their full-time jobs to go all in on Stakt, and now continue to elevate more than ever as they grow their company.

Tuesday was an elevated day for us. We spent the day at our full time job to host a 90 minute “Elevate Mental Fortitude” workshop with over 130 high school students from the New York City area. The students all thought deeply about their mindset and each walked away with a mental motto.