Elite Life

Trisha Dork & Kylee Boyle

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

  1. Sep 3

    What If the Way We Help People Is Keeping Them Stuck?

    What if the way we help people is only addressing today’s crisis—without changing what happens tomorrow? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Chason Forehand challenges how organizations measure impact. Instead of counting how much temporary assistance is distributed, what if real success meant helping people become independent enough that they no longer need to return? Chason is the founder of HR-4U, creator of Transformation Kitchen, and co-host of the Time2CHANGE podcast. He explains how practical skills, mentorship, wellness support, and genuine second chances can break cycles of poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, addiction, and unemployment. In this conversation: Why temporary assistance may not create lasting changeWhat a meaningful second chance requiresWhy organizations should measure long-term outcomesHow Transformation Kitchen removes barriers to employmentThe difference between a handout and a hand upWhy thriving—not merely surviving—should be the goal 🎨 3rd Annual Feed4GOOD Virtual Event Join HR-4U for an inspiring virtual celebration of art, food, and music. Date: October 23, 2026 Time: 12:00–2:00 PM ET Location: Virtual Tickets: $50 each Ticket sales: Opening mid-to-late September The event’s headliner is Carolann Valentino, creator of the critically acclaimed, 12-time award-winning one-woman show Burnt at the Steak. Carolann is an interactive keynote speaker, entertainer, and unforgettable force of energy. Learn more about Carolann: https://www.carolannvalentino.com/ 🤝 Feed4GOOD Sponsorship Opportunities $250 Sponsor Logo included in all event mediaSocial media recognition $500 Sponsor Everything included at the $250 levelMentions on the Time2CHANGE podcastTwo event tickets—a $100 value $1,000 Sponsor Everything included at the $500 levelA 15-second promotional video placed in podcast and social media content—a $500 valueFour event tickets—a $200 value HR-4U’s Time2CHANGE podcast has ranked among the Top 100 business podcasts, reaching #34 and #43 on all-time nonprofit podcast charts, with more than 675,000 views across platforms. 🔗 Connect, sponsor, volunteer, or support the mission All official links: https://linktr.ee/chasonforehand HR-4U and Transformation Kitchen: https://hr-4u.org/ Transformation Kitchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformationkitchenorg/ Chason Forehand on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chason-forehand-rcf1222 Content note: This episode includes discussions of childhood abuse, substance addiction, suicide attempts, and incarceration. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs immediate emotional support, visit https://findahelpline.com/. Subscribe for more honest conversations about personal growth, leadership, business, and creating meaningful change. #SecondChances #Feed4GOOD #TransformationKitchen

  2. Aug 13

    The Hard Truth About Success Most People Learn Too Late

    What changes when you realize tomorrow isn't guaranteed? Dan Vasquenza learned that lesson much earlier than most. At just 8 years old, he was hit by a car, spent five days in a coma, and wasn't expected to survive. In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, Trisha and Kylee sit down with Dan for a powerful conversation about the experiences that changed the way he sees life, success, leadership, purpose, and the legacy we leave behind. Dan opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, learning through mistakes, taking action before you feel ready, becoming an author, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and why some of life's hardest experiences can ultimately point us toward something bigger. We also dive into his work with KultureCity, the importance of understanding sensory needs and invisible disabilities, and how greater awareness can completely change the way we interact with the people around us. KultureCity's work focuses on sensory accessibility and inclusion for people with sensory needs and invisible disabilities. In this episode: • The childhood accident that changed Dan's perspective on life • Why tomorrow should never be taken for granted • Redefining what success really means • The question everyone should ask about their legacy • Overcoming imposter syndrome • Why you don't need to feel ready before starting • What mistakes can teach us about leadership • Why vulnerability creates stronger connections • Understanding invisible disabilities • Building a mission people genuinely care about • Dan's simple method for staying focused Support KultureCity and help make the “nevers” possible: https://www.kulturecity.org/kc-fundraiser/helping-families-make-the-nevers-possible/ 🔗 Connect with Dan Vasquenza on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danvasquenza 📖 Dan is one of the contributing dads behind A Fatherless Curiosity, a collaborative book sharing perspectives and lessons on fatherhood: https://www.amazon.com/Fatherless-Curiosity-Daniel-Vasquenza/dp/B0C4N42D5L If this conversation makes you think differently about how you're living, working, leading, or showing up for others, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the Elite Life Podcast for more honest conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, mindset, purpose, and building a life you love. #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

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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