ELEVATE Podcast
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsFor every leader, there’s an Elevation. What's an elevation? A moment or series of moments of clarity that can be put into action to elevate your life or purpose. We elevate through empathy, respect, inspiration, impact, and maybe most of all, diversity of thought. Why do we do it? Leaders are taught to be so self-reliant, that they often lose themselves. We believe that clarity of purpose is a human necessity and that sharing is the best philosophy for leadership. We turn the challenges we face into conversations and those conversations into clarity. Join us at www.elevationbarn.com
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#55. Emotion by Design | Greg Hoffman
March 16, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHuman beings are always looking for an emotional connection. Not just in their personal relationships or the relationships they build at work, but in the foods they eat, the cars they drive, and the sneakers they put on their feet. Greg Hoffman has spent his life crafting those connections, making the argument that a brand is far more than a quality product, but an epic, human-centric, emotionally-charged story for people to connect with and to live by. He's helped create those stories by b...
#54. Being Unstoppable | Rhonda Swan
March 02, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBMore than 65% of full-time employees experience burnout, but the thing we fail to understand is that burnout isn't about being exhausted or overworked, it's about being misaligned. Putting yourself in an environment or a job that doesn't inspire you, challenge you, or more importantly, align with your values. No one knows this better than Rhonda Swan. She's a master at asking herself "Is what I'm doing something I can be proud of?" Instead of hamster wheeling in a job she didn't believe in...
#53. "If the Oceans Die, We Die" | Captain Paul Watson
February 21, 2023 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBLeadership isn't a popularity contest. In fact, it's more often the ability to confidently pursue the unpopular path for the right reasons. Great leaders clearly define a mission, encouraging people not to follow one man or woman, but a movement. Captain Paul Watson has been leading that kind of mission for more than 50 years. Not through boardrooms and bureaucracy, but through action. He's not concerned with being liked or welcomed, or even banned from speaking at the U.N. What he is conce...
#52. Elevating Heartfelt Leadership | Stephanie Mehta
February 17, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBToo many leaders see their people only through the lens of business. A set of human tools to pursue a narrow business objective. The most successful leaders of tomorrow will not only be masters in business, but in humanity, biology, ecology, philosophy, politics, and the planet that makes them all possible. Stephanie Mehta has a big head start. As a journalist turned CEO and Chief Content Office, she has an inherent interest and an insatiable curiosity for understanding the factual minutia ...
#51. How It All Began... | Dr Zach Bush
February 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBZach Bush, MD is a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, hospice care and an internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, and a regenerative future. In this live Elevate session, we journey with Zach to explore why humanity has fueled such a rapid demise of our biome and how we can now finally do something to reverse it.
#50. Human-Powered | Ben Saunders
September 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBPolar explorer Ben Saunders has pushed human endurance to its hardest and coldest limits. The North and South Poles have been his home for over 6,000km of solo expeditions, giving him the record for the longest human-powered polar journey in history (2,888 km) and for the longest solo Arctic journey by a Briton (1,032 km). So there’s no better person to guide us when we face feeling alone and the endurance needed to conquer both fears and goals in life. Join us in conversation with this li...
#49. Food for Thought | Mark Brand and Joelle Parent-Proulx
September 08, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBWant to see the ‘miracle of five loaves and two fish’ happen? Join restaurateur and philanthropist Mark Brand in his journey that goes beyond compassion—embracing communities to tackle hands on societal issues from food scarcity to homelessness and addiction. Overseeing international groups such as Save on Meats and A Better Life Foundation, let us unite as Mark teaches attainable actions for establishing solutions through design with long-term systems that nourish, educate and build commun...
#48. Beyond Fashion | Jyothi Rao
September 01, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIntermix, one of fashion darling high street brands, is led by CEO Jyothi Rao. A leader driven to elevate racial equality, space for female leadership, and a sustainability power agenda long overdue in the world of fast fashion. Calvin Klein, GAP, and Guilt have all felt the touch of change she inspires. A path invested in the long game and one focused behind ethical talent growth to deliver a mission to serve both investors and customers where it matters most. Join us as we explore the ro...
#47. The Cape Lion | Rob Hersov
August 26, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBSouth African Rob Hersov, EB alumni and serial entrepreneur/investor, sees new power on the land he calls home. Returning from the UK to his home and family in Cape Town, I’ll be joining Rob live to hear how as chairman and investor of a selection of exciting new businesses - he is reigniting the power where it really matters - at the heart of humanity’s birthplace. Leaders from New York, Washington, London, Dubai, Geneva, and Johannesburg are with the mighty lion as he gets his claws into ...
#46. So Personal | Michael Kalish
August 24, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhen Kalish combined pop culture and Americana with the object of his fascination, the heretofore “lowly license plate” was elevated from the junkyard to the museum, from garages and highways to the living room wall. In the process, he became the artist responsible for creating a new genre, winning international acclaim, and setting his expectations-defying career into motion... Join former IDEO partner, designer, strategist, and filmmaker Roshi Givechi with the EB community, as we embark o...
#45. Wild Silence | Kit DesLauriers
August 05, 2022 02:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWhen Kit DesLauriers pushed off the summit of Everest at 29,032 ft, she not only became the first woman to do so, but also became the first person to ski the 7 Summits, the world's highest on each of its seven continents. She has won two consecutive World Freeskiing Women’s Champion titles, is the longest reigning member of The North Face Global Athlete Team, she has been named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and Outside Magazine named her one of the women who has made the bigges...
#44. Discovering Dreadnoughtus | Kenneth Lacovara
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBDreadnoughtus, aka “fears nothing” is the most massive terrestrial vertebrate known to mankind. And seeing that many of us have to face fears daily - why not learn from the best! Kenneth Lacovara is a world-leading paleontologist and discovered this titanosaurian dinosaur in Argentinian Patagonia in 2005. What Kenneth discovered has re-set the course of science - captured in the 2017 Nautilus Awarded book, “Why Dinosaur’s Matter” and gaining him the Explorers Club Medal, the highest honor ...
#43. Beyond the Universe | Dr. Michelle Thaller
July 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBDr. Michelle Thaller is an astrophysicist, a science communication expert, and a specialist in the lifecycles of stars. With a career at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Goddard Space Flight Center, millions have been enlightened by her knowledge of How the Universe Works and Space’s Deepest Secrets. Join us as we explore why light doesn’t experience space or time, why the Big Bang isn’t what we think, and ignite your real purpose by discovering that we are all made of the exact compositio...
#42. Diagnosis to Domination | Dr Shubha Dhage and Chloe Lamb
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThe world of medical treatment is often an isolating and terrifying time for all. And for women young and old, experiencing the physical and psychological hardships from breast cancer to abuse…can be a dark and lonely journey. Academic surgeon and holistic healing advocate Dr Shubha Dhage has made it her mission to elevate women from all walks of life by ensuring that they are not only treated, but healed. Working in the space of women empowerment for 15 years, Dr Shubha shines a light o...
#41. Stay Human | Michael Franti
July 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBRapper, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and singer-songwriter, Michael Franti is known world over for his passionate participation and outspoken support of peace and social justice issues. Join us to hear about Michael’s powerful, transformative journey from industrial punk, poetry and bass to SoulShine Bali and beyond, as an inspiration for serving the greater good and as he puts it, to ‘get to your growing edge everyday’.
#40. Land of Dreams | Mark Owen
June 22, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBBritish singer-songwriter Mark Owen has co-led British band TAKE THAT to 56 No.1 international singles, 39 No.1 albums, 8 Brit Awards and the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. And for the first time in 10 years, he’s taking the stage alone, in a new world with single YOU ONLY WANT ME. Join us in the Elevation Barn as we explore fame, purpose and inspiration as Mark takes us on his journey from the cobbled streets of Oldham UK to the dizzying height of Los Ang...
#39. Sovereign Bodies, Sovereign Lands | Nikki Sanchez and Paul Simard
June 15, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBColonization has stolen the land from Indigenous Peoples the world round. Attempting to erase its people, their language, their culture, their history and their future voice. In this podcast Paul Simard join activist Nikki Sanchez discussing the history and the future of colonization, to create a safer, more equitable and inclusive tomorrow.
#38. BUILD | Tony Fadell
May 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBFather of the iPod, iPhone and Nest, Tony Fadell is known as one of the most successful tech entrepreneurs of our time. An engineer, inventor and all-out badass leader he’s decided to share the code to his success on the pages of his latest best-selling book BUILD - offering depth behind the insider stories at General Magic, Apple and google…whilst keeping a firm hand on the reality of motivation, pet peeves and the inspirations that drive change in our tech-driven world. Here’s an unorthodo...
#37. Ring of Fire | Lawrence Blair
February 25, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBRight now, we have more information at our fingertips than at any other time in history, but one could argue that compared to our ancestors, we have far less wisdom, connection, and spiritual foundation to know what to do with that information. What we fail to see in our day-to-day tech and information-driven lives, is that more can be learned about who we are from ancient wisdom as much as with modern science. Lawrence Blair has spent most of his life exploring tribalism, animism, mysticis...
#36. Net Zero CO2 | David Jensen
February 18, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBDavid Jensen, founder of SDGx, and his partners are committed to permanently reversing climate change by providing a full-service marketplace for carbon compliance in accordance with the Paris climate accords. Their platform uses Blockchain to track carbon credits, facilitate trading, and verify compliance for companies around the world. Yes, this conversation is a bit wonkier than most, but just like every Elevate podcast, there are lessons to be learned and actions to be taken in our pers...
#36. Net Zero CO2 | David Jensen
February 18, 2022 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBDavid Jensen, founder of SDGx, and his partners are committed to permanently reversing climate change by providing a full-service marketplace for carbon compliance in accordance with the Paris climate accords. Their platform uses Blockchain to track carbon credits, facilitate trading, and verify compliance for companies around the world. Yes, this conversation is a bit wonkier than most, but just like every Elevate podcast, there are lessons to be learned and actions to be taken in our pers...
#35. On the Edge | Amara Samata
February 11, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBWe live in a world that teaches us to create distance between our emotions and our relationships with others. That distance can lead to conflict, frustration and isolation in our relationships at home, at work, or anywhere we interact with other people. One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and others is to reconnect the wiring between what we feel and how we communicate, to give, receive and connect without all the defense mechanisms, survival tactics and lessons we never should h...
#34. Taking on Killers | "The Mosquito Lady"
February 04, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBEvery year, over 1 million people die from mosquito bite related diseases. And the primary defense is a $4.5 billion insect repellent industry that is primarily comprised of chemicals known as carcinogens to humans. Today Trudy Collins, aka “The Mosquito Lady”, shares key insights on how to self police these pests from your life. Key insights from the world's leading authority in healthy mosquito control.
#34. Talking on Killers | The Mosquito Lady
February 04, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBEvery year, over 1 million people die from mosquito bite related diseases. And the primary defense is a $4.5 billion insect repellent industry that is primarily comprised of chemicals known as carcinogens to humans. Today Trudy Collins, aka “The Mosquito Lady”, shares key insights on how to self police these pests from your life. Key insights from the world's leading authority in healthy mosquito control.
#33. Saving Sumba | Claude Graves
January 28, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBSumba is an island rich in wilderness and ethnographic treasures… making it a key trading ground for Chinese, Arab and Dutch merchants for its sandalwood and slave trades in centuries past. A tribal community steeped in shamans and ancestral worship and an only recently passed headhunting culture, the island still faces the ravages of malaria, malnutrition, and poor education. One man has made it his life’s work to save this wild island he loves. Bringing up his young family on its remote i...
#32. Modern Elders Academy | Chip Conley
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWe live in a society that tends to think that all the lessons, all the wisdom, all the experiences we’ve gained are only relevant to a particular time, or place, or industry, or sport, or discipline. Because of that tendency, one of the most untapped commodities on the planet is age and the wisdom that comes with it. Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy, the world’s first midlife wisdom school, has built a community that isn’t just helping those who’ve earned that wisdom believe in i...
#31. Taking on Taboo | Michael Hebb
December 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBHow we address (or fail to address) the end of our lives can define everything that happened before and everything that will happen next for the people we leave behind. As founder of the End of Life community and deathoverdinner.org, Michael Hebb is asking more and more of us to come to the table to have some of life’s most challenging and fulfilling conversations. He believes that having open conversations about a subject we’re far too willing to ignore can change the way we live and the wa...
#30. Bear Necessities | Casey Anderson and Elke Govertsen
December 06, 2021 07:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBLanguage is man’s most distinguishing factor amongst all other species on earth. It is our primary method of connection. There are, however, far more powerful modes of connecting with the world around us that many are yet to experience. Casey Anderson is one of those people who has unlocked this method of emotional ecology with wildlife. As an American filmmaker, wildlife naturalist, television host, and most notably the “best friend” of late Brutus the Bear – a grizzly bear he adopted as a...
#29. Collaborative Composition | Kipper and Philip Sheppard
November 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe history and future of composition is collaborative. No one knows this better than Grammy Award winning guitarist, keyboardist and record producer, Kipper Eldridge and award-winning film, TV and video-game composer, and cellist Philip Sheppard. Between them, they’ve collaborated with musicians like Sting, Gary Numan, Jimmy Page and Leona Lewis. Today they talk about the beauty, fear and magic of collaboration.
#28. The Spare Room | Emily Chang
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBEmily Chang is CEO China of McCann Worldwide... but besides elevating the world's biggest brands... she's elevating the lives of those in need. Over a 22 year commitment, Emily has invited 16 homeless children in need to join her family... children often with extreme disability and extreme traumas. Join us as we discuss her new book The Spare Room to understand this magical woman's commitment to those in need or log in to read her story on social-legacy.com
#27. Ayurveda’s Renaissance | Insiya Rasiwala-Finn
October 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBReconnecting to the natural elements that not only surround us, but course through our brains, bodies and beings, is a powerful path to happier, healthier and longer lives. Insiya Rasiwala-Finn grew up in Bombay, India with Yoga and Ayurveda shaping her life. Today, she talks about the transformative impact of these wisdom based practices helping us all understand that nature isn’t something that’s beyond us, but something that’s within us.
#26. BlackRock’s Regeneration | Frank Cooper III
October 07, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBCan capitalism coincide with the conservation and regeneration of our planet? So far, most of the signs point to no, but there are optimists among us. People who don’t shy away from the system, but who take on leadership roles within it to bring change from the inside out. CMO, Frank Cooper III is one of those leaders. By injecting creativity and sustainability into an age-old economic model, he’s one of just a handful of leaders who are inspiring the world’s largest institutions to start th...
#25. Going Deep with Seaspiracy | Ali Tabrizi, Lucy Tabrizi, Dr Sylvia Earle, Max Bello and William Travis
September 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBThe Netflix documentary, Seaspiracy, shocked millions of viewers by shining a light on the environmentally negative impact of the global industrial fishing industry. In this powerful first episode of Elevate, Season 3, Will Travis, founder of Elevation Barn, sits down with Dr. Sylvia Earle, Founder of Mission Blue, Seaspiracy filmmakers Ali and Lucy Tabrizi and Max Bello, International Ocean Policy Expert to discuss the problem of overfishing, issues around seafood sustainability certificat...
#24. RISD’s Art Intervention | Rosanne Somerson and Will Travis
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBPresident of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and winner of the 2019 Pell Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts, Rosanne Somerson has a mission to enhance learning environments, accompanied by diverse experiences, viewpoints and talents. Join us in the episode of Elevate, as we delve into the important role of art in the academic and professional worlds, and discover new perspectives on the power of creativity, equality and empathy in education.
#23. Power of Music | Beatie Wolfe & Will Travis
July 06, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBMusic has been perhaps one of the most culturally binding and influential forces to exist on our planet. Beatie Wolfe has harnessed this force and channeled it towards powerful projects such as the world’s first 3D interactive album app and the world’s first Space Broadcast with live 360 AR stream, pushing boundaries and demonstrating the profound impact of music on mankind and into our future.
#22. Drawn to Perfection | Dave Zaboski and Mariza Scotch
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBDave Zaboski is one of the world's greatest animators. Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aladdin, Pocahontas, Hercules, Tarzan, Fantasia 2000 have all received the golden touch of his pen and brush. David is an inspirational visionary, whose magic has propelled the dreams and lives of billions. Listen to Dave in conversation with fashion designer Mariza Scotch, as they explore the wizardry of empowered creativity, and share tips, tools and lessons for success.
#21. The Power of Scent | Dawn Goldworm and Shingy
June 22, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWe can all smell when things are wrong and we love it when things smell great. Yet olfactory expertise remains poorly understood as one of our most powerful mammalian senses… In this podcast, one of the world’s most respected “noses”, Dawn Goldworm, co-founder & Scent Director of 12.29 in NYC joins futurist and digital guru Dave “Shingy" exploring the incredible impact scent has in our lives.
#20. A World Enabled | Victor Pineda and Errol Flanagan
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBOver 1 billion people live with disabilities. They are the largest minority group in the world, and one of the most unheard. Dr Victor Pineda is changing that. Galvanising clarity of purpose for millions to ensure inclusivity for all, UNICEF, UNESCO, and the World Bank are sitting up and taking notice. Please join Errol Flanagan in conversation with activist, scholar and disability rights advocate Dr Pineda, as we explore how he has elevated global attention to include youth with disabilit...
#19. Nature’s Oracle | Elora Hardy and San Rahi
June 09, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBRoyal Designer for Industry, Elora Hardy, is the world’s leading bamboo architect. Her artistic flair and dedication to sustainable living has produced astonishingly exquisite homes and hotels, as well as her flagship project, the world-renowned Green School in Bali, cultivating the next generation of eco-conscious visionaries. Join San Rahi in conversation with Elora, exploring plant-based living from the edge of wildness, on the cusp of art and commerce.
#19. Nature’s Oracle | Elora Hardy and San Rahi
June 09, 2021 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBRoyal Designer for Industry, Elora Hardy, is the world’s leading bamboo architect. Her artistic flair and dedication to sustainable living has produced astonishingly exquisite homes and hotels, as well as her flagship project, the world-renowned Green School in Bali, cultivating the next generation of eco-conscious visionaries. Join San Rahi in conversation with Elora, exploring plant-based living from the edge of wildness, on the cusp of art and commerce.
#18. Chasing The Present | James Sebastiano and Nadya Hutagalung
June 01, 2021 14:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBJoin James Sebastiano, conscious entrepreneur, and filmmaker of the film “Chasing the Present” in conversation with philanthropist and host Nadya Hutagalung. It's a fascinating documentary of one person's real-life journey of self-inquiry, embracing anxiety and societal pressures to rediscover happiness and what it means to be human.
#17. AI is Us | Henri Hyppönen and Leslie Beckman
May 25, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBJoin us for Elevate Season 2, Episode 5, in conversation with Henri Hyppönen, to learn more about AI and ourselves.
#16. Every Action Matters | Abigail Alling & Mark Van Thillo
May 18, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBJoin us for Elevate Season 2, Episode 4, in conversation with Abigail Alling and Mark Van Thillo, two members of Biosphere 2, to hear how the lessons of living in a bubble could help save our planet.
#15. Purpose is More Powerful Than Position | Mindy Grossman & Will Travis
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBJoin us for Elevate Season 2, Episode 3 in conversation with WW CEO Mindy Grossman, a leader who built a career, and a life, by taking the risks that mattered most.
#15. Purpose is More Powerful Than Position | Mindy Grossman Elevates the Global Wellbeing Through Every Nuance, Contact, Lesson and Minute
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBJoin us for Elevate Season 2, Episode 3 in conversation with WW CEO Mindy Grossman, a leader who built a career, and a life, by taking the risks that mattered most.
#14. Leaders Are Listeners | Steve Lillywhite Elevates the Talents of the Who’s Who in the Music Industry
May 04, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin us for elevate Season 2, Episode 2 in conversation with not one, but two legendary Grammy-award winning producers and listeners Steve Lillywhite and Kipper.
#14. Leaders Are Listeners | Steve Lillywhite & Kipper
May 04, 2021 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin us for elevate Season 2, Episode 2 in conversation with not one, but two legendary Grammy-award winning producers and listeners Steve Lillywhite and Kipper.
#13. My Octopus Teacher | Dr Sylvia Earle & Craig Foster
April 24, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBJoin us for Elevate Season 2 Episode 1 in conversation with “Her Deepness” Dr Sylvia Earle and Oscar winning filmmaker Craig Foster, to hear how an unplanned friendship with an Octopus taught a free-diving filmmaker a new world of emotional ecology.
#13. My Octopus Teacher | Dr Sylvia Earle & Craig Foster Elevate the Purpose of Why We Are Here On This Planet
April 24, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBJoin us for Elevate Season 2 Episode 1 in conversation with “Her Deepness” Dr Sylvia Earle and Oscar winning filmmaker Craig Foster, to hear how an unplanned friendship with an Octopus taught a free-diving filmmaker a new world of emotional ecology.
#2. Saving our Oceans | Dr. Sylvia Earle Elevates the Critical Situation of Ocean Conservation
January 01, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBJoin us for Elevate Episode 2 to hear how a community of diverse leaders is uniting to save the oceans we share. Connect with us at https://elevationbarn.com/