Elevator no. 219: Igor Vainshtein is a serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose journey from young immigrant to business leader is marked by resilience, reinvention, and perspective. His career reflects both the highs of building companies and the lows of personal tragedy, shaping his outlook on what true success means.

In this Podcast:

Igor opens up about redefining success beyond wealth, why authenticity matters more than ever, and how tragedy clarified his values. He shares his perspective on AI’s role in creativity, the importance of risk-taking, and why his mental motto, “Success is inevitable,” guides both his business and his life.

01:42
Igor's Entrepreneurial Journey

05:55
Redefining Success

11:41
The Pursuit of Happiness

18:28
Authenticity in Life and Business

24:27
The Role of AI in Authenticity

27:16
Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Parker interviews Sam as he just turned 30! Sam share wins, wounds, and quirks from his 20s touching on family, authenticity, and the role of mental fortitude in navigating life’s inevitable challenges.

Elevator 218: Julia Resnick is a Senior Psychotherapist at Be You Psychotherapy. Specializing in anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness, she draws on her own experiences to connect with clients in their 20s and 30s through empathy, humor, and authenticity.

In this podcast:

Julia shares her journey into therapy, the importance of building trust, and how routines and flexibility support mental health. She talks about the role of AI in therapy, the challenge of overwhelming mental health statistics, and why creating hope and embracing vulnerability are essential for growth.