Episodes will include conversations with thought-leading entrepreneurs, emotionally intelligent business leaders and college and high school trailblazers who have accepted my challenge, discovered their ‘One Word’ personal brand and are sharing it with the world in ways that are helping them Stand-out Conquer Obstacles and Reach Excellence, in other words, SCORE.

Here are the 5 things you need to know about today’s guests, Sam Panitch & Parker Yablon:

Number 1:

Sam & Parker are both graduates of the University of Maryland.

Number 2:

Sam shares a personal story about his mom and dad that not only forced him to grow up fast, but also truly defined his character.

Parker shares a personal story about an incident that took place in a very public forum that, in hindsight, turned out to be the most defining moment of his life.

Number 3:

As Co-Founders of Elevation Nation, Sam and Parker are creating a movement that propels young adults from passengers to drivers of adulthood by activating their mental fortitude” in a way that ELEVATES their confidence, allowing them to feel valued in the “real” world.

Number 4:

Sam is a former high school basketball benchwarmer, aspiring chef, and currently trying to teach himself to play the piano.

As for Parker, when he isn’t spinning a conversation into a discussion about the Maryland Terps or the Ravens, he prides himself on his passion for vinyl collecting, making Italian food, and traveling.

Number 5:

Sam and Parker’s ‘One Word’ Personal Brands…Take a listen to this episode to hear their answers.

Let’s meet Sam Panitch and Parker Yablon.