Sam and Parker reflect on 2024, discussing their personal and professional growth, achievements, and the evolution of Elevation Nation.

They share insights on setting goals and the importance of consistency in the lessons learned throughout the year.

Elevator no. 189: Donovan Taylor Hall is a youth empowerment advocate and mental health educator. Helping kids build positive relationships with themselves, he is driven by the idea that kids who feel better do better.

Through social emotional learning, educational psychology, and positive youth development, Donovan has created programs and curriculum that aims to help young people become their own best friend.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction to Donovan Hall and His Mission
06:03 - The Disconnect in Education and Youth Engagement
12:40 - Building Self-Expertise and Mental Health Awareness
20:08 - Struggle vs. Suffering: A New Perspective on Growth
27:57 - The Swimming Pool Analogy for Youth Development
35:39 - The Power of Community and Teamwork
46:02 - Donovan’s Mental Motto

In every interview of Elevation Nation, Sam and Parker ask each elevator a book recommendation that they have for the nation. Sam and Parker recap what they are currently reading and how its helping them elevate.