Sam and Parker were in Chicago this week to do something a bit different. Instead of sitting behind the mic's to record Elevation Nation Podcasts, they interviewed EY Talent leaders for a firm marketing initiative. As employees of EY, it was a full circle moment for Sam and Parker.

Elevator no. 179: Sami Gomez is the founder of Studio Sami, a web design studio building websites and brands for entrepreneurs and businesses. With over 8 years of digital marketing experience, Sami combines her strategic marketing knowledge with expert design skills to build epic brands and websites that drive sales. She has worked with both startups and billion-dollar companies including Vogue, Forbes and Comsopolitan. Most recently, she designed the new Elevation Nation website and brand.

In this episode, Parker and Sam talk with Sami about her journey from college to entrepreneurship, the evolution of her brand, and the challenges she faced along the way. The conversation touches on the gig economy, overcoming fears in adulthood, and the importance of professionalism.

02:57 - Sami's Journey to Entrepreneurship
06:07 - The Evolution of Studio Sami
08:58 - Navigating Early Career Challenges
11:57 - The Gig Economy and Side Hustles
18:05 - The Importance of Professionalism
21:02 - Embracing Youth in Business
27:08 - Looking Ahead: Goals and Aspirations
30:10 - Rapid Fire Questions
36:00 - Sami's Mental Motto

Parker and Sam reflect on their journey with Elevation Nation, discussing the origins of their podcast, the importance of mental fortitude, and their vision for the future.

00:00 - Introduction to Elevation Nation

03:07 - The Origins of Elevation Nation

06:04 - The Journey of Mental Fortitude

08:53 - The Future of Elevation Nation

11:55 - What's Elevating and De-Elevating This Week