Podcast
Elite Life
Hosted by Trisha Dork & Kylee Boyle · EN
The Elite Life Podcast is a show about achieving excellence in all areas of life. Hosted by Trish and Kylee, this podcast features interviews with successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals who have reached the pinnacle of their careers and lifestyles. From real estate to finance, marketing to personal development, the show explores the strategies, insights, and mindsets that have propelled these guests to the top of their respective fields. With a focus on practical advice and actionable steps, The Elite Life Podcast provides inspiration and guidance for listeners who want to elevate their own lives to the next level.
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Choose the RIGHT Real Estate Agent Before BUYING a Home
2w ago00:33:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with John Gravelyn, a former Ford engineer turned real estate disruptor. John shares the story of the agent who literally laughed at his data-driven approach—and how that moment changed everything.We’re pulling back the curtain on why the "human element" is actually the most important part of a data-heavy industry. From debunking Zillow "Zestimates" to navigating the 2026 housing market, John explains how First Principles Thinking can save you thousands (and a lot of headaches) on your next home.What we cover in this episode:The Zillow Myth: Why AI-generated photos and algorithms can’t "smell" a house.First Principles: Breaking down complex real estate problems into simple math.2026 Market Reality: Are homes actually unaffordable, or is it just the headlines?The High-Value Agent: Why you aren't just paying for a door-opener, but a data strategist.Connect with John Gravelyn & First Principles Partners: https://thefppartners.com/Subscribe to The Elite Life for more deep dives into business, real estate, and high-level strategy!
Transcribe →NASA & Google Coach: Stop Asking for Permission | Command Any Room
3w ago00:27:10Tap to summarize"I was tongue-tied... and my boss actually shut down the meeting because it was so bad."Have you ever felt like you were shrinking in a high-stakes moment? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we sit down with Karen Laos, a leadership communication expert who has spent 25 years training executives at NASA, Google, Hilton, and Facebook.Karen reveals why even the most successful women often "ask for permission" with their words and body language—and provides the exact framework she uses to help them command the room.In this masterclass, you’ll learn:The "Confidence Cocktail": Karen’s trademarked method to become clear, compelling, and credible.The Speak First Rule: Why taking the floor in the first 10 seconds of a meeting establishes immediate leadership.Silencing the Inner Critic: How to name your self-doubt and take its power away.Physical Presence: Simple shifts (like expanding your elbows) to look and feel more powerful.About Karen Laos Karen Laos is an executive advisor and TEDx coach trusted by NASA, Hilton, Google, and Starbucks. Known as "The Confidence Cultivator," she uses her trademarked Confidence Cocktail™ method to help professionals replace self-doubt with strategic communication tools that win negotiations and secure promotions.3-Time Bestselling AuthorTop 3% Podcast Host: Ignite Your Confidence25+ Years Experience: Training the world’s elite leaders.Connect with Karen:Freebie: 3 Strategies to Speak Up in MeetingsWebsite: https://karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosofficial/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videosSubscribe to Elite Life for more episodes on leadership, mindset, and high-level growth! #EliteLifePodcast #LeadershipSecrets #CommunicationSkills #NASA #Google #WomenInLeadership #CareerSuccess #PublicSpeakingTips #KarenLaos #ExecutiveCoaching
Transcribe →5 Real Estate Myths Keeping You Broke (Stop Waiting for a Crash!)
4w ago00:14:29Tap to summarizeAre you sitting on the sidelines waiting for the housing market to "tank"? You might be waiting yourself right out of a home. 🏠In this episode of the Elite Life podcast, we get real about the misinformation keeping you stuck in a rental. From the "ghost of 2008" to the myth that you need a massive down payment, we’re breaking down the facts vs. the fiction.What we’re covering:Why the "math doesn't math" for a 2008-style crash.How to buy a home with 1% down (or less!).The truth about credit scores (you don't need a 700).Why "waiting for spring" is a losing strategy.The danger of not having your own agent in a deal.Stop listening to the "Karen's" of the world and look at the data. If you aren't a tree, you can move!Connect with Elite Realty: 📞 Call Kylee directly: 248-775-5570If you found this helpful, hit that Subscribe button for weekly episodes on how to live your most elite life!#RealEstateMyths #HomeBuyingTips #HousingMarket2026 #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #EliteLifePodcast #RealEstateInvesting #MortgageTips #HousingCrash #CreditScoreHelp #HouseHunting
Transcribe →STOP Letting Clients Dictate Your Worth | Liz Heflin
Apr 1600:39:47Tap to summarizeAre you letting limiting beliefs dictate your pricing? In this episode of the Elite Life podcast, we sit down with Liz Heflin, founder of The InkWell and a powerhouse full-book ghostwriter, to talk about turning a passion for writing into a thriving, location-independent agency.Liz gets incredibly honest about the mistakes she made early in her career specifically, undervaluing her work and charging too little. Whether you are a freelance writer or a service provider scaling your brand, this episode is packed with actionable advice on owning your brilliance and doing the hard things.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Value Pricing Shift: Why you need to stop charging for your time and start charging for the value and transformation you provide.Owning Your Brilliance: How to recognize and overcome the ingrained money blocks that keep you undercharging.Building for Freedom: How to structure a remote business model that lets you live and work from anywhere in the world.The Power of Proximity: Why getting into the right rooms and networking with the right community will completely change your trajectory.Finding Your Sweet Spot: How Liz navigated multiple career pivots to finally land in a highly profitable niche she actually loves.🔗 Resources Mentioned:Connect with Liz Heflin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-heflin/Check out The InkWell community for writers: https://www.lizheflin.com/https://www.heflinmedia.com/If you found value in Liz's story, make sure to hit that Subscribe button so you never miss an episode. We drop new bangers every Thursday!#EliteLifePodcast Entrepreneur #FreelanceWriting #KnowYourWorth #LocationIndependent #Ghostwriting #ServiceBasedBusiness #RemoteWorkLifestyle #BusinessMindset #WomenEntrepreneurs #ScaleYourBusiness
Transcribe →How High Achievers Can Stop Stress (Without Slowing Down) | Elle Ingalls
Apr 901:23:55Tap to summarizeOvercoming Stress Doesn't Mean Slowing Down.In this powerful episode of The Elite Life, we sit down with performance coach, speaker, and author Elle Ingalls to uncover the truth about "Pressure-Free Living." If you are a high achiever who hates being told to "take a break" or "slow down," this episode is for you.Elle shares her life-changing method for interrupting the biological "fight or flight" response before it ruins your health, your business, and your family life. This conversation will completely change how you handle pressure.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why "taking time off" actually stresses high achievers out more.The physical signs that you are addicted to adrenaline and cortisol.How to use the 10-second window to stop a panic attack or angry outburst.Why ADHD and Anxiety symptoms closely mirror the "fight or flight" response.How to shift your parenting from "meddling" to "nurturing and guiding."If you got value out of this conversation, please hit that Subscribe button so you never miss a new episode every Thursday! Let us know in the comments: what is your biggest daily stress trigger?👇 Connect with Elle Ingalls:Website: https://elleingalls.com / https://pressure-free.com#TheEliteLifePodcast #StressManagement #HighAchiever #PersonalDevelopment #FightOrFlight #MentalHealthAwareness #PerformanceCoach #OvercomingAnxiety #EntrepreneurMindset #ParentingTips
Transcribe →The Truth About Modern Leadership: How to Build Trust & Ditch Toxic Culture | Lyndsay Dowd
Apr 200:51:54Tap to summarizeIn this week’s episode of The Elite Life, Lyndsay Dowd is redefining what it means to lead — at work, on a team, and even at home with your kids.Here’s what we get into:→ How to bounce back from getting fired & turn it into a mission→ Why “soft skills” are actually POWER skills→ The exact Listening Tour strategy to earn respect in any new leadership role→ How storytelling transformed her sales team into top producersWhether you’re scaling a business, managing a remote team, or just trying to lead by example at home — this one hits different.New episodes drop every Thursday. Hit the link in bio to listen now.Watch here on YouTube https://youtu.be/dCE7TMDH164#EliteLifePodcast #LeadershipSkills #CompanyCulture #ToxicWorkplace #ModernLeadershipConnect with Lyndsay Dowd (Author, Speaker & Podcast Host):Websites: Heartbeat for Hire | LinkedIn LegacyPodcast: Listen HereLinkedIn: lyndsaydowdh4hInstagram: @lyndsaydowdH4HFacebook: LyndsayDowdH4HTikTok: @lyndsaydowdh4hYouTube: Lyndsay Dowd ChannelContact: lyndsay@heartbeatforhire.com | 617-216-5082Don't forget to hit that Subscribe button and ding the bell so you never miss fresh content every Thursday!#EliteLifePodcast #LeadershipSkills #CompanyCulture #ToxicWorkplace #ModernLeadership #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #TeamBuilding #WomenInBusiness #LeadershipDevelopment
Transcribe →The Ugly TRUTH About Scaling a Real Estate Brokerage | Josh Pono
Mar 2600:48:58Tap to summarizeAre you running your real estate business, or is it running you? In this episode of the Elite Life podcast, we sit down with Josh to unpack how his brokerage exploded from $58 million to $140 million in volume in just under two years.In this episode, we talk about:Scaling Fast: The exact strategies Josh used to more than double his brokerage's volume in 18 to 24 months.The "One Minute Manager" Approach: Why you need to stop being your agents' tech support and start building independent business owners.Leveraging AI: How to use AI to build SOPs, customize CRMs, train VAs, and generate endless content without burning out.The Reality of Agent Adoption: The emotional toll of building amazing systems that people won't use—and how to overcome the bitterness that comes with it.Faith in Business: Trusting the process, laying down your ego, and viewing leadership through the lens of true service.Grab your notepad, because this conversation is equal parts technical masterclass and powerful sermon.Connect with Josh Pono:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshpono?igsh=bGE4YzNhdHMyMWYwLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-pono-76807847/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CAwCfDNY5/?mibextid=wwXIfr👇 If you got value from this episode, make sure to hit Subscribe so you never miss a fresh episode of the Elite Life!#EliteLifePodcast #RealEstateBrokerage #RealEstateGrowth #AIinRealEstate #RealEstateLeadership #ScaleYourBusiness #RealtorTips #ChristianEntrepreneur #AlexHormozi #BusinessAutomation
Transcribe →SELF HELP IS A LIE - Rachel McCord Interview
Mar 1900:56:10Tap to summarizeIn this powerful episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Rachel McCord opens up about her journey through trauma, depression, insecurity, Hollywood pressure, and open heart surgery—and how her faith carried her through it all.Rachel shares what it really means to starve fear and feed faith, not just in theory, but in everyday life. From surviving painful seasons to finding healing, purpose, and peace in God, this conversation is honest, emotional, and deeply encouraging.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in fear, weighed down by your past, or unsure how to keep going, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible and that faith can become your foundation in the fire.In this episode, we talk about:Rachel McCord’s story of trauma, survival, and healingLife in Hollywood and the pressure of successHer spiritual turning point and deepening relationship with GodDepression, PTSD, and what true healing looked like for herWhy self-help can only go so farPractical ways to feed your faith dailyHow to hear God in ordinary momentsLiving with purpose, boldness, and trust🔗 Connect with Rachel McCord:Instagram: 👉https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelmccord?igsh=ZXQ4cHV2ZHNzM3ZnFacebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/share/1PxbTzJmWf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Subscribe for more conversations like this!#EliteLifePodcast #RachelMcCord #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #HealingJourney #TraumaHealing #MentalHealthAndFaith #WomenOfFaith #PersonalGrowth #PodcastClips
Transcribe →Why You Lost Your Momentum (And The 7-Day Reset to Fix It)
Mar 1200:18:33Tap to summarizeWhy did your New Year’s momentum suddenly disappear? It’s March, and for most entrepreneurs, the "New Year energy" has officially faded. In this episode, Trisha and Kylee dive deep into why motivation is loud but discipline is quiet. If you’ve felt like you’re "spitting venom" or just want to go into "Joker mode" and burn it all down, this conversation is for you.We’re breaking down the 5 Anchors you need to lock in to keep your business calm and consistent, even when life (and kids, and broken cars) gets in the way. Plus, stay until the end for our 7-Day Momentum Challenge to reset your habits and get back on track.What You’ll Learn:• Why discipline beats motivation when building long-term success • The 5 habits organized businesses follow during busy seasons • How to create clear priorities and non-negotiables for your week • Why tracking inputs (calls, follow-ups, conversations) matters more than outcomes • How to reduce emotional decision-making in entrepreneurship • A 7-day challenge to reset your habits and regain momentumIf you're an entrepreneur, creator, or professional trying to stay consistent with your goals, this episode will give you simple strategies to stay focused and productive, even when motivation disappears.🔔 Subscribe for fresh episodes every Thursday!📲 Connect with us:Follow the journey & get daily tips here: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583441232862 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elite_life_podcast_?igsh=MXczZ3pyZWJpcG1hcA== • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elite.life.podcast?_r=1&_t=ZS-94ZrznkbzeC#EliteLifePodcast #EntrepreneurMindset #DisciplineOverMotivation #BusinessGrowth #ProductivityTips #Entrepreneur #GoalSetting #ConsistencyWins #SuccessHabits #Productivity #SelfImprovement #March2026goals
Transcribe →Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts
Mar 500:14:26Tap to summarizeEver feel like nothing is technically wrong… but everything feels wrong? This episode dives into “death by a thousand paper cuts” , the quiet accumulation of daily stress that slowly wears down your mental and emotional health. We break down what micro-stressors really do to your brain, why chronic overstimulation leads to irritability and emotional fatigue, and how high achievers often hit capacity without realizing it. From decision fatigue to snapping over small inconveniences, this conversation explores practical stress management tools, healthy self-talk, and how to protect your mental space before you burn out. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, resentful, numb, or just “off,” this one’s for you.Subscribe for more honest conversations about mental health, entrepreneurship, and building an Elite Life.#EliteLifePodcast #MentalHealth #StressManagement #Entrepreneur #HighAchievers #BurnoutPrevention
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