🍁 Falling Forward

The leaves are changing, the pumpkin spice is flowing and Parker is wearing long underwear on his runs again. Yes it’s time for fall. And while this change of season is depressing for me personally as the lack of sunlight in the evenings makes me want to go to bed at 7:30pm, it’s also a reminder that change needs to be embraced.

Instead of sulking, feeling tired and getting sad as the weather gets colder and darker, I’m finding new and unique ways to embrace this change.

From turning every single light on in my house, to lighting candles to amplify my cozy vibe. This season, I’m leaning into everything fall and the changes it brings. That is, everything except for watching football all day on Sunday. (Go Ravens!)

How are you embracing Fall?

Elevator Spotlight

Shining a light on accomplishments throughout Elevation Nation

Parker and I typically try to be humble. But something happened recently that we used to dream about years ago when we started Elevation Nation. We were asked to partner with our employer, EY to shoot mini-podcast interviews with our C-Suite.

We used to joke about this happening years ago when we started Elevation Nation. The fact that this dream, became a reality was such an exciting accomplishment for us. Thank you to The Nation for your continued support and love, we wouldn’t have been able to get here without you guys.

Be on the lookout for content from those interviews dropping soon!

Welcome to Elevation Nation

The latest additions to the Elevation Nation community

Elevator no. 175 - Faith Bergman

After struggling with her own mindset and happiness, Faith decided to take her life into her own hands, turning things around for herself and then becoming a certified life coach helping inspire others on their own mindset journeys.

Faith’s Mental Motto - "If you want something different you have to do something different"

Elevator no. 176 - Zach Joyner

Zach's journey to success has not been linear. After starting at LinkedIn, he left for a bit, only to return with some newfound Mental Fortitude and the fuel to drive a new path in his career, including joining University of Maryland's Alumni board.

Zach’s Mental Motto - "What’s for you, is for you".

Elevator no. 177 - Dakota Rivers

Not only is Dakota a 5 year D1 basketball player from FGCU taking his talents to professional basketball, he is also a unique content creator shedding light on his entire life from music and video games, to nutrition and family.

Dakota’s Mental Motto - "Win Today"

Elevator no. 178 - Steven Rofrano

An obsession with food led to a realization that the salty snacks we've grown to love aren't how our ancestors intended us to snack. Steven started the Masa Chip and Ancient Crunch to help consumers have real, honest and good food in the salt snack aisle.

Steven’s Mental Motto - "If you are doing to do it, you have to do it right."

Nation News

Highlights and wins from around the Nation

• 🏋🏼 Heavy Lifting - Elevators no. 70 and 71, Millie and Taylor from Stakt recently launched their new product line, adjustable weights. And we have to say, they look absolutely sleek as hell. Check em out!

• 🍼 Fresh New Baby - Elevator no. 22 Jarred Raissen and his wife Danielle of Zelmin’s Minty Mouth, welcomed their beautiful new baby boy Cameron to the world, officially becoming the world’s freshest baby.

• 📺 TV Debut - Elevators no. 26 and 27, Devin Harvin and William Wingo appeared on Fox45 News showcasing their incredible non-profit, Beneficial Pain that helps underserved communities in Baltimore.

Fourtitude Four

In partnership with our friends at Featured.com, we have curated 4 questions perfect for our expect elevators to answer. Join Featured and answer the questions below to be featured in some of the top publications, for free!

1. How do you cultivate a growth mindset and continuously seek improvement in your productivity skills? What motivates you to learn and grow?

2. Small business owners, what's one partnership or collaboration that has been particularly beneficial for your business, and why?

3. Branding professionals, how can you stand out in the job market?

4. Networking gurus, how do you make the most out of networking events as a young entrepreneur?

Until next week Elevation Nation...Peace

Sam & Parker