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Recently, what’s “next” has been on my mind. The next trip of the summer ☀️, the next achievement at work ✅, the next cool restaurant I want to try 🍽️. In today’s day and age, it is easier than ever to get wrapped up in what is next.
This newsletter surely doesn’t have the magic bullet to living in the moment. I wouldn’t be writing this if I had all the answers. That being said, this summer I’m on a mission. To be grateful for where I am at and try to live in the right here and now.
Now this doesn’t mean I’ll stop creating goals and pushing myself to elevate. But it does mean that I’ll try to relieve some of that inherent pressure that comes along with reaching the “next thing”. Sometimes, what we really want is already right in front of us.
- Sam
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Elevator Spotlight
Shining a light on accomplishments throughout Elevation Nation
Elevator no. 44, Jack Settleman had his storybook moment this past month. He partnered with a new company called Common Wealth, an innovative organization that allows you to buy shares in athletes including racing horses.
And it just so happens that Jack decided to invest in a scrappy horse by the name of Mage, which ended up winning the 2023 Kentucky Derby in incredible fashion.
People spend their lives imagining that feeling of winning a major sporting event. For Jack, it came true and we couldn’t be happier. Check out his celebration that is taking the internet by storm!
Welcome to Elevation Nation
The latest additions to the Elevation Nation community
Elevator no. 128 - Sam Rose
Sam lives his life in quests. He bought a round-the-world plane ticket and worked for food and shelter for a year. He then decided to run for city council in Aspen, CO where he works as a volunteer fireman giving back to his community.
Sam’s mission is to create life experiences and memories while being a civil servant to his community. We are excited to welcome Sam to Elevation Nation as our first elected official to join EN!
Sam’s Mental Motto - "Focus on the things you can control."
Elevator no. 129 - Kai McKinney
With entrepreneurship in his blood, Kai has founded multiple companies and communities. He is now a founding partner at Relay based in Columbus, which helps founders through their start-up journeys.
Kai, like many young people, struggled with his path post-grad. Take a job in corporate America or follow his entrepreneurial dreams? Kai decided to bet on himself and we are sure glad he did!
Kai’s Mental Motto - "It’s not an adventure until something goes wrong."
Elevator no. 130 - Jared Nozick
For Jared, entrepreneurship is opportunity. From selling t-shirts when he was a student in high school, to booking some of the biggest names in showbiz at events throughout the country, Jared utilizes his education, connections, and mindset to create his own luck as an entrepreneur and brand builder.
Jared and his company, Versus Equity, help companies create a buzz around their brands through digital footprints and in-person activations. Needless to say, we can sense an EN x Versus in-person event coming soon… 👀
Jared’s Mental Motto - "Fail Fast, Fail Smart"
Elevator no. 131 - Harris Fanaroff
After getting drafted into the MLB, Harris was well on his way to achieving his childhood dreams. Circumstances caused him to change his career path and an unlikely meeting with a leadership coach sparked his journey into entrepreneurship, sales, and the world of HR. Harris now helps young people across the world onboard more effectively and find fulfillment in their workplace.
His company “Activate Onboarding” revamps how people join and grow within an organization. His newsletter “The Optimistic Office” sheds light on the ways people can find more fulfillment in the real working world.
Harris’ Mental Motto - "Be Curious. Not Judgemental"
Nation News
Highlights and wins from around the Nation
🤝 Elevators Unite! - Elevator no. 80 Ilana Dunn and Elevator no. 117 Carly Silverman have joined forces to create a brand new podcast, “Life In Progress”. We couldn’t be more proud of these incredible ladies and can’t wait to see their inevitable success.
🎶 We Jammin’ - Elevator no. 76 Sarah Figueroa and her company GeoJam joined forces with entertainment powerhouse WME creating a first-of-its-kind partnership for the creator community.
🏀 He’s Back… - Elevator no. 20, John Camardella recently announced his return to the hardwood as an assistant coach at Prospect High School after a two-year hiatus while attending Harvard. The Knights look to elevate their 2023-24 season with John back on the bench.
Fourtitude Four
4 quick ways to elevate your Mental Fortitude
📚 Quick Read - 7 tips for living in the moment.
🎤 Quote - “Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.” — Mother Teresa
🎬 Clip - The legendary Eckhart Tolle on living in the present
🙋 Question -What do I take for granted today that I longed for in the past?
Until next week Elevation Nation...PeaceSam & Parker