Sam and Parker spent last week in Asheville, NC at a camp staffing conference called Camp Collab. Last year, they were just participants and presented about mental fortitude. This year, they took on a new role as Head Counselors acting as the MC's for the entire event.

Elevator 223: Alex Feinberg is a former professional athlete who went on to work at a global macro hedge fund, then Google, before launching his own business. Today, he’s a high performance specialist who helps elite men optimize their mindset, health, and purpose so they can perform at their best—without burning out.

In this conversation, Alex shares how his experiences across sports, finance, and tech shaped his perspective on success. He opens up about fulfillment beyond money, the balance between ego and humility, and why vulnerability and recovery are just as important as discipline and drive.

Chapters

02:57
The Journey of a High Performer

05:50
The Importance of Mentorship and Learning

09:00
Finding Fulfillment Beyond Corporate Success

11:40
The Role of Money and Success

14:57
Understanding the Drive for More

17:29
The Balance of Mindset and Performance

20:31
The Interplay of Mind and Body

23:22
Fitness and Financial Success

26:29
Introspection and Personal Growth

29:30
Vulnerability and Authenticity in Men

32:16
Rapid Fire Questions and Mental Motto

Parker and Sam unpack how AI is rewriting creativity from songs that sound too good to be real to social feeds that feel eerily empty. They explore what happens when everything becomes personalized, polished, and fake and why authenticity might just be the rebellion of the future.

Elevator 221 & 222: Kyle Nelson and Eli Libby are the co-founders of Solo Retreat Co., a company helping people find clarity, peace, and purpose through structured solo retreats. After years of chasing business success, they each faced personal hardships, from a house fire to loss and burnout that inspired them to slow down and rebuild with intention.

In this conversation, Kyle and Eli share how their experiences led to the creation of Solo Retreat Co. and their book The Art of a Solo Retreat. They open up about the fear of solitude, the power of stillness, and why sometimes stepping away from everything is the only way to move forward.

After 429 episodes and more than 225 guests, Parker and Sam celebrate the five-year anniversary of Elevation Nation.

Elevator 220: Matt Goldbloom is the founder of Common Shelf, a company focused on helping brands grow through retail partnerships and strategy. With a background in scaling beauty, wellness, and pet brands, Matt has worked with national retailers and built strong relationships across the industry.

In this podcast: Matt talks about his path to entrepreneurship, the lessons he’s learned from failures, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward. He also shares why relationships matter more than revenue and how playing the long game shapes the way he builds his business.

Chapters

04:52
The Journey to Common Shelf

12:02
Defining Success and Relationships

14:37
Navigating Wounds and Challenges

21:34
Reflections on Personal Growth

24:19
Embracing Uniqueness and Innovation

30:06
The Purpose Behind Common Shelf

Parker and Sam kick off the Jewish New Year with reflections on family, tradition, and the quirky nostalgia that comes with fall. They talk about the meditative side of going to temple, the beauty in life’s mix of highs and lows, and why perspective and mindfulness help make the year ahead a little brighter.

Parker and Sam discuss the phenomenon of 'Sunday Scaries' among Gen Z, exploring how anxiety related to work impacts mental health. The discussion highlights the generational shift in attitudes towards work and the significance of finding purpose in one's job.

03:06
The Rise of Sunday Scaries

05:50
Understanding the Impact of Job Anxiety

08:25
Navigating Career Choices and Mental Health

11:09
Strategies for Managing Sunday Scaries