Take the Elevator
This podcast is purely about elevating people through individual life stories and experiences in the Elevator. In the Elevator, what's key is maybe changing your perspective; having self-actualization; embracing your purpose; and acting on it as we grow from one another. There is a whole different point of view when you look up to elevate.
Episodes
394 episodes
393rd Floor: When A Knock Changes Everything - Crystal's Account of Her Teen Brother's Murder
One knock at the door can rewrite a family’s entire future. GentheBuilder and Koryy welcome Crystal Davis, an educator and longtime community leader, to share a story she never expected to carry: the murder of her teenage brother and the years ...
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392nd Floor: Fresh Eyes On Old Problems
Big news first: we’re hosting a live story time at Barnes & Noble Rancho Cucamonga, and that spark of momentum inspired a conversation about momentum’s secret engine—fresh eyes. When a problem keeps circling back, more effort isn’t always t...
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391st Floor: Almost Doesn't Count
Kory and Gen dive into the stubborn gap between starting and finishing—why “almost” masquerades as effort, how it drains confidence and momentum, and what finally helped us ship creative work, grow a business, and say yes to a Barnes & Nobl...
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390th Floor: The Flood You Didn't Know You Needed
Sometimes the biggest lift in your life isn’t flashy — it’s foundational.In this episode, we uncover the story of Alexander Miles, the Black inventor who made elevators safer in 1887. His quiet innovation didn’t just improve a machine — ...
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389th Floor: Love, Halftime, And A New Direction
Ever wonder what keeps a show alive after hundreds of recordings? We pull back the curtain on our near-500 journey, the “eavesdrop” energy listeners love, and the quiet rituals that make us want to press record again. Valentine’s D...
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388th Floor: What If Ease Is The Shortcut To Consistency
Press pause, breathe, and build a life that runs on ease instead of willpower. We open the new year by resetting our pace and sharing the small, durable habits that actually stick: a movement-first Pomodoro that racks up 10,000 steps at home, a...
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387th Floor: We Trade Resolutions For Meaning And Gentle Momentum
What if January isn’t the starting line it’s made out to be? We open the door to a kinder New Year by tracing how we got here, from the Julian calendar to Pope Gregory’s fix and the symbolism of Janus, the two-faced guardian of beginnings and e...
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386th Floor: Year-End Reset from Early Childhood Tips to Big Girl Energy
The best leadership lesson we learned this year wasn’t about getting it right—it was about knowing when to pause, own the mess, and rebuild with care. On the next episode of Take the Elevator, Gen and Kory sit down with Tamara and Danya—...
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385th Floor: We Took A Sabbatical And Questioned What Counts As Entertainment
What if your media diet shaped your mood, ethics, and generosity more than you think? We close the year by reexamining entertainment—what we watch, why we watch it, and how it quietly rewires our days. With a 16-day sabbatical as a backdrop, we...
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384th Floor: Holiday Grief, Gentle Growth
The mics are back on and so are our hearts. After a brief pause, we’re catching you up on a season that blended creative momentum with honest conversations about grief, memory, and what it means to keep elevating when the holidays press on tend...
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383rd Floor: Early Childhood Done Right with Tamara & Danya
What if the “difficult” child isn’t difficult at all—but unseen, unheard, or simply in need of glasses? We sit down with Tamara and Dania of TD Training and Growth Unboxed to unpack how playful teaching, trauma-aware practice, and better langua...
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382nd Floor: Elevate with Karla, Founder of Empathy for Autism Calfiornia
Author, speaker, and founder Karla Chinen, a Latina powerhouse, invites us into a life shaped by resilience: parenting two autistic kids, discovering her own late diagnosis, and building Empathy for Autism California so families aren’t reduced ...
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381st Floor: Invite More Good
Feeling stretched thin by the news cycle? We took a breath together and mapped the moments that still shine. If you’re craving a reset, you’ll find practical ideas here: micro‑gratitudes you can name today, ways to support water ac...
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380th Floor: Uplift And Unplug
Creative stamina isn’t built by pushing harder; it’s built by choosing the right kind of pause. AIf you’re craving momentum without burnout, this is your map: rest, gratitude, uplift, brave rooms, and steady community. Hit follow, sh...
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379th Floor: Keep the Spark Alive
What if the spark you want isn’t missing—it’s just waiting for a better container? We zoom into the heart of our series on relationships: how creativity sustains love and trust across seasons. For parents, it’s not about elaborate plans; ...
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35:48
378th Floor: Love in Action - Boldness in Relationships
Boldness gets mislabeled as being loud, forceful, or always “on.” We take it somewhere more genuine—courage guided by compassion, presence over performance, and the steady choices that bring peace into love, friendship, and family. From Kory’s ...
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377th Floor: Giving and Receiving Advice in Relationships
Have you ever given someone advice only to have it backfire spectacularly? Or received well-meaning guidance that felt more like criticism than help? In this first installment of our three-part "ABCs of Relationships" series, we tackle the comp...
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376th Floor: We Must Defend the Innocence of Childhood in Today's Unsafe World
What does it truly mean to create a safe space for children in today's complex landscape? This question lies at the heart of our passionate conversation about protecting childhood innocence while preparing kids to navigate an increasingly ...
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375th Floor: Rebuilding After Estrangement: Finding Your Way Back to Loved Ones
Have you ever experienced the painful distance of an estranged relationship? That space between you and someone you once felt close to—whether a parent, child, or sibling—can feel impossible to bridge. Yet reconciliation might be more possible ...
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374th Floor: Peace or Control - The Difference that Sets You Free
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'll finally be at peace once everything settles down"? That elusive "someday" keeps us trapped in a cycle of postponing our peace while trying to control every outcome. Kory and Gen share h...
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373rd Floor: Triggers, Trauma, and Taking Ownership
Have you ever wondered why certain situations trigger such strong emotional reactions in you? The answer often lies buried in past trauma that's resurfacing in unexpected ways.Gen and Kory share their personal journeys, delving into the...
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372nd Floor: Rainbow Nutrition - Teaching Kids Healthy Eating Habits with Dr. Jessica Miller
What if teaching children about nutrition could be as vibrant and engaging as a rainbow? Dr. Jessica Miller transforms healthy eating education through her colorful children's book "Rico Eats a Rainbow," bringing her unique background as both e...
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371st Floor: When Ordinary Isn't Enough
What if that moment required you to be more than okay? What if ordinary just wasn't enough?This question frames a robust conversation about pushing beyond comfortable mediocrity into extraordinary territory. The distinction...
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370th Floor: When Fear of Missing Out Costs You What Matters Most
What are you missing out on while watching someone else's life? This question sparked an illuminating conversation about the distractions that pull us away from our true purpose and the power of intentionally choosing what deserves our attentio...
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369th Floor: What Would Change If You Celebrated Today Just As It Is?
What if we spent as much time celebrating life as we do trying to fix it? In this refreshing conversation, GentheBuilder and Kory explore the delicate balance between problem-solving and appreciation for what already exists.Drawing from...
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