Jack Smiley is a college hockey player for Endicott College in Beverly Massachusetts.  Jack was thriving as a college hockey player pursuing his dream and doing what he loved. Then he had a stroke in February 2022, that changed everything for him. At first he didn’t even know if he was going to walk again. Now, 21 months Jack has a goal of getting back on the ice which many thought would be impossible.  Jack is what it means to have mental fortitude and shares his journey to recovery on social media promoting awareness and inspiration for thousands around the globe.

Trust your gut instincts and take the leap | Founder of Pepper Matthew Schkolnick

Elevation Nation is a movement to empower people to elevate their mental fortitude to conquer the real world. Join Sam Panitch and Parker Yablon each week as they welcome a new "elevator" to the nation to uncover how they elevate their mindset to achieve their goals and make a difference in the world. Elevators come from all walks of life including entrepreneurship, professional sports, music, health, wellness, and more.