Elevator 238: Betsy Kaplan is a PR expert for some of the world’s biggest spirits brands at Campari. She is also the founder of Grief, Sweat, & Tears and a Program Director at Experience Camps, where she is redefining how we navigate loss by bringing it out of the shadows and into the gym.

In this podcast: Betsy gets real about the "grief gap" in our culture and why movement is often the best way to process what words can't touch. We dive into the unique energy of grief communities, the importance of "trusting your gut" when life hits its fastest pace, and how she’s building safe spaces in NYC where crying is a sign of strength, not a stigma.

Parker and Sam discuss the implications of AI on society, drawing insights from Mark Manson's books. They explore the idea of AI becoming a new form of religion, the potential dystopian future it may create, and the importance of authenticity in a technology-driven world.

Elevator 237: Scott Smith was a football player at the University of Maryland when a degenerative disc injury changed everything. After being told there weren't more options to fix his pain by traditional medical professionals, he spent years navigating the gap between high-level performance and debilitating injury. Today, he’s the founder of Euphoria Healing & Wellness in DC, where he’s helping others find the holistic recovery tools that traditional medicine missed.

In this podcast: Scott gets real about the mental toll of losing your identity as an athlete and the grit required to advocate for your own health when no one believes you. We discuss the critical connection between mental health and physical recovery, the power of community in wellness, and why Scott is on a mission to help people live authentically and without limitations.

Parker and Sam explore the implications of AI on the future of work, personal growth, and the human experience.

Elevator 236: Brett Greenberg spent over a decade in the front office of the Washington Wizards, rising to Assistant General Manager after starting his career in the video rooms of the Miami Heat and Duke Basketball. Today, he’s a Senior Executive at Teamworks and an advisor at ProMondo Sports, navigating the intersection of high-performance tech and athlete representation.

In this podcast: Brett pulls back the curtain on the high-pressure world of NBA management and the personal challenge of coming out in that environment. We dive into his "year of rebirth" after leaving the Wizards, the importance of being present when your career feels like it's moving at 100mph, and why your identity has to be rooted in more than just your job title.

Parker and Sam discuss the alarming trend of the 'friendship recession,' particularly among men, where a significant percentage report having no close friends.

Elevators 234 & 235: Esther Eisenhard and Aaron Lyon are the siblings behind CampHire. They took the elite recruiting playbooks from Google and Amex and brought them to the camp world. After six years of grinding, they’ve built the go-to agency for finding the people who actually make or break the summer camp experience.

In this podcast: We get into the no-nonsense reality of building a business with family and the humbling perspective of working a day job while running your own shop at night. Esther and Aaron share how they navigate the difficult work of sourcing top talent and why the best way to grow is to stop obsessing over being perfect and just start being wonderful.

Parker and Sam debate the "success tax" that it takes to accomplish goals and break down scenarios to determine if the result is worth the sacrifice or if the bill is simply "too high to pay".