Elite Life
Self-Improvement
About
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. Sponsored by MyStarsAcademy.com
Episodes
- Choose the RIGHT Real Estate Agent Before BUYING a Home
John Gravelyn, a former Ford engineer, shares insights on choosing a real estate agent and applying First Principles Thinking to real estate. The episode covers debunking Zillow 'Zestimates', understanding the 2026 market, and the value of…
- NASA & Google Coach: Stop Asking for Permission | Command Any Room
Leadership communication expert Karen Laos, who has trained executives at NASA and Google, shares her methods for commanding a room. She explains why successful women often lack confidence in their speech and body language and provides a f…
- 5 Real Estate Myths Keeping You Broke (Stop Waiting for a Crash!)
This episode of the Elite Life podcast debunks common real estate myths that prevent people from buying homes, including the likelihood of a market crash, down payment requirements, credit score myths, and the importance of having an agent.
- STOP Letting Clients Dictate Your Worth | Liz Heflin
In this episode of Elite Life, Liz Heflin shares her journey as a ghostwriter, discussing the importance of value-based pricing over hourly rates and overcoming financial limitations. She also details how to build a location-independent bu…
- How High Achievers Can Stop Stress (Without Slowing Down) | Elle Ingalls
In this episode of The Elite Life, performance coach Elle Ingalls shares methods for high achievers to manage stress without slowing down. She explains how to interrupt the "fight or flight" response, identify adrenaline addiction, and uti…
- The Truth About Modern Leadership: How to Build Trust & Ditch Toxic Culture | Lyndsay Dowd
Lyndsay Dowd redefines leadership, covering how to recover from being fired, the importance of soft skills, a strategy for earning respect in new roles, and leveraging storytelling for sales success.
- The Ugly TRUTH About Scaling a Real Estate Brokerage | Josh Pono
Josh Pono joins the Elite Life podcast to share strategies for scaling a real estate brokerage, detailing how his business grew from $58 million to $140 million in under two years. The discussion covers scaling techniques, agent management…
- SELF HELP IS A LIE - Rachel McCord Interview
In this Elite Life podcast episode, Rachel McCord shares her personal journey through trauma, depression, and surgery, highlighting how faith helped her overcome challenges and find healing and purpose.
- Why You Lost Your Momentum (And The 7-Day Reset to Fix It)
This Elite Life episode explores the common loss of entrepreneurial momentum by March, contrasting motivation with discipline. Hosts Trisha and Kylee discuss why discipline is key for long-term success and offer 5 anchors and a 7-day chall…
- Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts
This Elite Life podcast episode explores the concept of 'death by a thousand paper cuts,' detailing how the accumulation of daily stressors negatively impacts mental and emotional well-being. It covers the effects of chronic overstimulatio…
- The Truth About Entrepreneurship No One Talks About
This episode discusses the unglamorous realities of entrepreneurship, such as loneliness and extensive work hours. It emphasizes the importance of mindset, community, and surrounding oneself with supportive individuals, highlighting the cr…
- 10 Snowboarding Lessons Every Beginner Learns the Hard Way
This episode details 10 practical lessons learned by a 44-year-old beginner snowboarder, covering gear choices, the importance of protective equipment, and the process of learning as an adult. It emphasizes that personal growth is accessib…
- The Real REASON You’ve Already Quit Your Goals
This Elite Life episode explains why massive life overhauls for goals often fail and details how to build sustainable progress with simple routines and supportive habits, rather than relying on motivation alone.
- Everything You Should Know Before Booking a Family Cruise
Trisha discusses the actual costs and what's included in a family cruise, sharing details from a multi-generational trip. The episode covers pricing, cabins, dining, excursions, and other essential planning details for a family vacation.
- The Mistakes Business Owners Make When Building a Team
This episode features Lacie Nash, CEO of Clean Squad, discussing common errors business owners make when building teams. The conversation covers leadership blind spots, communication breakdowns, and mismatched expectations, offering insigh…
- Why Most People Fail Their Goals (And What Actually Works)
This Elite Life podcast episode explores common reasons for goal failure and outlines practical strategies for success, including setting SMART goals, breaking down big dreams into daily actions, and focusing on meaningful progress over me…
- 5 Reasons People Ignore Your Marketing
This episode of the Elite Life Podcast explains the 5 primary reasons people ignore marketing. It covers the role of psychology in decision-making and offers strategies to create effective CTAs that encourage action without being pushy.
- What Squid Game Was Really Like (Behind the Scenes) | Part 1
This episode features Kelly Bernadyn discussing her behind-the-scenes experience on Squid Game: The Challenge, including the pressure of competing for money and the emotional reality of elimination. It also touches on how the experience re…
- How to Process Anger Without Letting It Control You
This episode of the Elite Life Podcast discusses the physical manifestations of anger and provides practical, real-time strategies for processing and releasing it healthily. The conversation aims to help listeners manage overwhelming emoti…
- How to Create a Meaningful Christmas—Even If It Looks Different This Year
This Elite Life podcast episode focuses on creating a meaningful Christmas by sharing favorite memories, traditions, and stories. It offers advice on navigating holidays that differ from the norm, emphasizing faith, nostalgia, creating new…
- The Cost of Staying Comfortable
This Elite Life episode discusses how prioritizing comfort can hinder potential, impacting various life areas. It delves into the psychology of comfort, the necessity of discomfort for growth, habit formation, and practical methods to esca…
- You’re Not Lazy — You’re Burned Out (And Here’s Why)
This episode discusses burnout, distinguishing it from laziness and exploring its connection to hustle culture. It offers insights into recognizing burnout symptoms and suggests restructuring and system-building as paths forward.
- How to Become a Realtor in 2026 (Step-By-Step Guide)
This episode of Elite Life provides a step-by-step guide on becoming a realtor in 2026. It details the process of obtaining a real estate license, including class options, navigating regulatory bodies like LARA and PSI, selecting a brokera…
- The Life Lessons I Wish I Learned Sooner | Keeven Dorland’s Story
Keeven Dorland discusses the life lessons he wishes he learned sooner, drawing from experiences with failure, parenting, and his roles as a social worker, coach, and community leader. His story emphasizes resilience and navigating personal…
- The Story You’re Afraid to Tell Is the One People Need
This episode discusses how sharing vulnerable stories builds trust and connection. It explores the science of storytelling, vulnerability's role in connection, and provides a framework for transforming personal moments into impactful messa…
- 7 Hard Truths I Learned Closing $500M in Real Estate
This episode shares seven hard truths learned from closing over $500 million in real estate sales. It covers mistakes, pivots, mindset shifts, and habits crucial for agents aiming for long-term growth and success.
- 5 Ways Realtors Waste Money (And What To Do Instead)
This episode of Elite Life discusses five common ways realtors waste money, including overspending on CRMs, neglecting lead follow-up, ignoring coaching opportunities, wasting brokerage perks, and ineffective marketing. It serves as a wake…
- Before You Panic Over a Home Inspection… Watch This
Learn what to know before your next home inspection from licensed real estate agents. This episode shares insights from their experience helping clients, advising viewers to consult certified inspectors for official evaluations.
- Selling a Home in 2025? It Won't Be Like You Think
This Elite Life episode discusses the evolving 2025 real estate market, noting differences from 2020-2022. It covers how market dynamics, supply, days on market, curb appeal, pricing, and photography impact home sales and prepares sellers…
- Should You Buy a House in 2025? Real Talk on the Market Shift
This Elite Life podcast episode analyzes the current real estate market shifts for 2025, covering interest rates, inventory, and buyer leverage. It offers strategies for potential homebuyers and sellers.
- BACK IN ROME — PART 2
Elite Life Podcast's 'BACK IN ROME — PART 2' episode reveals secrets beyond guidebooks, including hidden wine bars, Vatican details, and optimal day trips. Hosts Trisha and Kylee offer smart hacks to bypass crowds and tourist traps.
- What Really Happens at Runningman 2025 (Unfiltered Lessons)
Trish recounts her experience at Runningman 2025, discussing exceeding her running goals, the festival's community, and lessons learned about pushing limits and setting bigger goals.
- The ULTIMATE Rome Travel Guide (What to See, Eat & Do) | Elite Life Podcast
This episode of the Elite Life Podcast provides a travel guide to Rome, covering essential tips for eating, sightseeing, and navigating the city. Hosts Trisha and Kylee share practical advice and recommendations based on their recent trip.
- Feelings aren't facts. Stop letting them ruin your life.
This episode of the Elite Life Podcast discusses how a lack of emotional control can sabotage deals, relationships, and opportunities. It covers the science behind emotional reactions and offers practical tools to manage emotions rather th…
- Sending Your Kid to College | Navigating Family Transitions & Rediscovering Identity
This episode of The Elite Life Podcast discusses the transition of a child going to college, covering the emotional aspects of drop-off, changes in family dynamics, and the importance of rediscovering parental identity and passions.
- From Identity Shifts to Inner Strength: Thriving in Transition
This episode of Elite Life discusses thriving through life transitions, such as children leaving home, career reinvention, or redefining friendships, offering support and insights for navigating these changes.
- The Truth About Money Blocks & How to Break Them
Trisha and Kylee discuss money identity, childhood influences on financial beliefs, and what it means to be wealthy, focusing on achieving freedom, time, and peace of mind.
- Not There Yet: What to Do in the In-Between
This Elite Life episode, "Not There Yet: What to Do in the In-Between," discusses navigating the periods between major achievements. It offers guidance on reconnecting with your purpose, finding resilience during quiet times, and maintaini…
- Reinventing Cold Calling: Build Bridges, Not Resistance
This episode of Elite Life focuses on reinventing cold calling by shifting the focus from closing deals to opening doors. Hosts Trisha and Kylee discuss the psychology, mindset, and tools needed to transform cold calls into connection call…
- Awaken Your Purpose with Erica Carrico
Erica Carrico shares her experience of overcoming burnout and building a soul-aligned business on the Elite Life podcast. She details her personal journey, the fears she confronted, and provides actionable steps for life change.
- Embody Her Now: Becoming the Woman You’re Trying to Be
Trisha and Kylee discuss identity-based habit change and aligning with your future self. The episode offers mindset shifts and practical strategies for personal growth.
- Smile in the Fire: How to Stay Strong When Life Falls Apart
Trisha and Kylee discuss strengthening your mood like a muscle during chaos, introducing the 'Good Day Formula.' The episode covers reframing pain, building grit, and emotional regulation for resilience.
- Teens vs. 2025: Mental Health, Social Media & Survival
This episode features Gen Z discussing their experiences with school drama, technology addiction, and stress. They share insights into what helps teens thrive.
- Grit, Growth & Graduation
Trisha discusses her experience of dropping out of college in 2003 and her subsequent 21-year journey to return and graduate. The episode focuses on the themes of finishing what one starts, leading by example, and pursuing dreams.
- Success vs. Fulfillment: The Truth Nobody Talks About
This episode of Elite Life features hosts Kylee and Trisha discussing the difference between achieving external success and finding internal fulfillment. They share personal experiences and insights on the contrast between external validat…
- From Burnout to Embodiment: Nicole Hughes on Redefining Ambition & Regulation
Certified holistic coach Nicole Hughes shares her path from burnout to creating The Embody Shop, a wellness brand centered on nervous system regulation and intentional living. This episode explores the meaning of embodiment, identifying hi…
- 🎙️ The Elite Life Podcast | Your Beliefs Are Your Bottleneck
This episode of Elite Life with Kylee and Trisha focuses on subconscious beliefs that hinder success. They provide practical tools and strategies to identify and rewire limiting beliefs, turning them into positive driving forces.
- Single, Family, or Furry? Michigan’s Got You Covered
Trisha and Kylee discuss Michigan's top summer 2025 events and destinations catering to singles, families, and pet owners. The episode covers festivals, dog beaches, farmers markets, and science centers, offering tips for a memorable summe…
- Collaboration Over Competition: The Real Estate Journey of Ross Rossan III
Ross Rossan III, broker/owner of MRKT, shares his real estate journey on The Elite Life Podcast, focusing on building a business with values, integrity, and collaboration. He discusses challenges, family balance, and leading with intention.
- Small Town Hustle: Selling Real Estate in Michigan’s Thumb with Rebecca Vincent
Rebecca Vincent shares insights on real estate in Michigan's Thumb, covering community dynamics, rural deals, commercial properties, and balancing a career with personal life. The episode offers practical advice for agents in smaller marke…