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. 4d ago

    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

  2. Jul 16

    Stop Fixing Yourself. Fix Your Environment | Brian Ford

    Self-sabotage isn't a discipline problem — it's an environment problem. In this episode, Follow Through OS founder and Self Improvement Daily host Brian Ford breaks down why willpower fails, what actually drives behavior change, and the simple formula that makes following through effortless instead of exhausting. In this episode, you'll learn: Why knowing what to do is never enough on its ownHow the Follow-Through Formula (environment + effort) overcomes resistanceWhat's really happening in your brain during self-sabotage — and why it shows up as fear, perfectionism, or procrastinationHow to build a daily check-in system that turns losing days into learning daysWhy treating self-care as an investment instead of a trade-off changes your energy and outputHow small language shifts and identity-based habits rewire your beliefs faster than willpower alone Brian has hosted over 2,600 episodes of Self Improvement Daily to more than 21 million downloads, and in this conversation he unpacks his Follow-Through Formula, the real psychology behind self-sabotage, and why his 21 Day Challenge works even when motivation runs out. We talk about identity change, the pizza metaphor for self-care that isn't a trade-off, gratitude journaling as a tool for rewiring belief, and how to build a daily check-in system that turns "winning or losing" into "winning or learning." If you've ever known exactly what to do and still didn't do it, this episode explains why that happens and what to do instead 🔗 Brian's website: https://www.selfimprovementdailytips.com 🔗 Follow Brian on Instagram: @self.improvement.daily 🔗 Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-ford-711744b7 🎙️ New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe so you don't miss one. #SelfSabotage #PersonalDevelopment #FollowThrough #BehaviorChange #SelfImprovement #EliteLifePodcast #BrianFord #EnvironmentalDesign #HabitChange #MindsetShift

  3. Jun 25

    Why Most Businesses Collapse When They Grow Too Fast | Rich Bishop

    What happens when a business grows too fast without the right foundation? In this episode of the Elite Life Podcast, we sit down with Rich Bishop, VP of Revenue Operations at Ordergroove and host of The Midgame Mindset podcast, to talk about leadership, business growth, culture, AI, mental health, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts. Rich shares why many businesses collapse when they scale too quickly, how weak systems and poor team alignment can quietly destroy growth, and why leadership is becoming even more important in a world where AI is making business faster, colder, and more automated. We also dive into the pressure many leaders, entrepreneurs, and family men carry behind the scenes — from money and mental health to discipline, routines, and learning how to get through hard seasons in life. If you’re an entrepreneur, leader, real estate professional, or someone trying to build a life and business you’re proud of, this conversation is full of powerful lessons. In this episode, we talk about: Why fast business growth can become dangerousHow weak foundations make companies crumbleWhy sales, marketing, and leadership need alignmentHow AI is changing leadership and communicationThe pressure around men, money, and mental healthWhy hard seasons are temporaryHow routines, discipline, and doing hard things build resilience Connect with Rich Bishop: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richbishop2 Midgame Consulting: https://midgameconsulting.com/ The Midgame Mindset on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMidgameMindset The Midgame Mindset on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aWyhsSxPGUeG21jYCL52j?si=fd18cd93b26d447e Mentioned in this episode: Child-Like Leadership by Rich Bishop: https://www.amazon.com/Child-Like-Leadership-Powerful-Lessons-Learn/dp/1481074202 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on leadership, business, mindset, real estate, and building a life you love.

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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