Take the Elevator

GentheBuilder and Kory
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This podcast is purely about elevating people through individual life stories and experiences in the Elevator. In the Elevator, what's key is maybe changing your perspective; having self-actualization; embracing your purpose; and acting on it as we grow from one another. There is a whole different point of view when you look up to elevate. 

  1. 1D AGO

    395th Floor: Glimmers in Hard Times

    Send us Fan Mail Something shifted for us in the last few months, and it isn’t a big dramatic breakthrough. It’s smaller than that, and more useful: we started noticing the glimmers. The little sparks that make you smile when the world feels heavy. So we leaned into them and talked through what’s been giving us hope, momentum, and a sense of control when so much feels out of control. If you’re craving encouragement that feels grounded, not cheesy, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a glimmer, and leave a review so more people can find the ride. Look up, and let's elevate!  The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    30 min

  2. MAR 23

    394th Floor: Prop 57 Shockwave with Cystal Davis - What Does Justice Mean When Time Only Heals One Side

    Send us Fan Mail A murder sentence is supposed to mean something. So what happens when a family hears “50 years to life” and then, years later, gets a phone call saying the person who killed their loved one could be released under California Prop 57? We talk with Crystal (with support from her partner, Jonathan) as she shares a raw, detailed account of being pulled back into the justice system after her brother’s murderer becomes eligible under the Youthful Offender Act. She walks us through the confusion, the research spiral, and the courtroom reality: repeated hearings, a small juvenile court room, and the surreal experience of watching a 34-year-old described as “the minor” while the crime is recited again line by line. It’s grief on a loop, made worse by policies that can feel detached from the people forced to live with the consequences. We also unpack the practical side of criminal justice reform in California: what Prop 57 actually changes, why ballot language can be misleading, the difference between parole and probation, and what it means when records are sealed or expunged. Crystal explains the RISE program and the idea of nine months tied to rehabilitation pathways, then shares why she started a change.org petition to reform Prop 57 and connect with other families facing the same retraumatization. If this story hits you, don’t just listen and move on. Subscribe, share this episode with someone in California, leave a review, and tell us your view: how should the system balance second chances with victim rights and public safety? Please visit change.org to make an impact to Prop 57.  Look up, and let's elevate! The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    1h 2m

  3. MAR 16

    393rd Floor: When A Knock Changes Everything - Crystal's Account of Her Teen Brother's Murder

    Send us Fan Mail One knock at the door can rewrite a family’s entire future. GentheBuilder and Koryy welcome Crystal Davis, an educator and longtime community leader, to share a story she never expected to carry: the murder of her teenage brother and the years that followed. Crystal walks us through the day everything happened, from a normal routine at home to the frantic rush to Kaiser Fontana, and the moment she knew the case had become bigger than grief, it had become a fight for truth. We talk candidly about the hidden damage that gun violence and gang intimidation leave behind. Crystal explains how a 12-year-old cousin became an eyewitness, what it is like for a child to be questioned and challenged in open court, and how a close-knit family tries to hold each other up when everyone is shattered at once. We also unpack the criminal justice process: the months the suspect spent on the run, the evidence that helped build the case, and the courtroom strategies that can keep victims’ families out of view. This conversation is part one of a larger warning. Crystal previews why she’s returning for part two: to raise awareness about California propositions, sentencing, and how policy decisions can affect victims’ families long after a verdict. If you care about public safety, trauma recovery, and what justice really feels like in real life, this story will stay with you. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and leave us a review with your biggest question for part two. Look up, and let's elevate!  The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    45 min

  4. MAR 9

    392nd Floor: Fresh Eyes On Old Problems

    Send a text Big news first: we’re hosting a live story time at Barnes & Noble Rancho Cucamonga, and that spark of momentum inspired a conversation about momentum’s secret engine—fresh eyes. When a problem keeps circling back, more effort isn’t always the fix. Often, it’s our perspective that needs to move. We dig into the mental traps that keep challenges stuck: familiar thinking that rushes to labels, emotional stories that cast us as always right or always burdened, and proximity blindness that turns details into a blur. From there, we trade certainty for curiosity and offer questions that cut through ruts: What am I missing? What would a newcomer notice? What if the opposite is true? Along the way, we share why stepping away sharpens focus, and how sleep reorganizes the brain so solutions surface without force. Then we ground it in practice.  You’ll hear five field-tested methods to get fresh eyes: reverse engineering, changing the frame, stepping away, inviting outside voices, and surfacing hidden assumptions.  It all lands with a simple parable. Sometimes clarity is about the lens, not the world. If you’re navigating burnout, stalled projects, or recurring conflicts, this conversation offers humane, practical ways to reset and move forward with less strain and more lift. If it resonates, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s stuck on a loop, and leave a quick review—what’s the one assumption you’re ready to test today? Look up, and let's elevate!  Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    28 min

  5. MAR 2

    391st Floor: Almost Doesn't Count

    Send a text Kory and Gen dive into the stubborn gap between starting and finishing—why “almost” masquerades as effort, how it drains confidence and momentum, and what finally helped us ship creative work, grow a business, and say yes to a Barnes & Noble reading for The Fuzzy Furry Forest. This isn’t about hustle myths or productivity theater. It’s about the quiet power of devotion over hype. We separate motivation from discipline: one rides emotion, the other rests on structure. Expect practical ways to make discipline easier—micro-commitments, clear definitions of done, and “done for today” rituals that stack into trust. Then we go deeper: almost is rarely a time issue; it’s an identity issue. Change the story you protect—“I’m consistent, I follow through”—and your habits start to align with your future, not your fears. We also reframe discipline as devotion, a steadier, kinder loyalty to who you are becoming. Devotion honors craft without glorifying grind culture. It asks for presence, not perfection; closure, not theatrics. If you’ve been living in Almost Land, consider this your exit ramp: finish one small thing today, protect the streak, and watch your confidence return. And yes, we’re celebrating community wins too—from honoring veterans at the parade to inviting families to our upcoming bookstore event—because progress loves company. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs a nudge, subscribe for more honest tools, and leave a quick review with the next promise you’re ready to keep. Look up, and let's elevate! Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    32 min

  6. FEB 23

    390th Floor: The Flood You Didn't Know You Needed

    Send us Fan Mail Sometimes the biggest lift in your life isn’t flashy — it’s foundational. In this episode, we uncover the story of Alexander Miles, the Black inventor who made elevators safer in 1887. His quiet innovation didn’t just improve a machine — it protected lives. And it reminds us that the most powerful elevation often starts with unseen upgrades. From there, we ride through Fontana roots, Black History parade energy, and Inland Empire grit — owning the growth of a region once underestimated. Loving where you’re from teaches you how to honor where you’re going. Then we get practical about health and discipline. Not chasing a size — building a life. Ten-lap house walks. Heart-pumping 30-minute sessions. Breaking 550-calorie “coffee” habits. Partnering with your doctor. Quarterly labs. Blue Zones wisdom. Faith that steadies you when willpower fades. This episode is about the upgrades you didn’t know you needed — the small shifts, the honest wins, the foundational choices that quietly raise your whole life. Step on, Press play. Let's elevate.  The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    36 min

  7. FEB 10

    389th Floor: Love, Halftime, And A New Direction

    Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what keeps a show alive after hundreds of recordings? We pull back the curtain on our near-500 journey, the “eavesdrop” energy listeners love, and the quiet rituals that make us want to press record again.  Valentine’s Day is sweet, but the real magic is in what happens the other 364 days. We share the practice that’s sustained us for twenty years: unveil yourself slowly. Let your partner discover new layers at a human pace. Pair that with everyday love habits—short notes, unhurried dinners, tiny traditions—and you stop needing a holiday to feel cherished.  Our biggest shift is one we’ve delayed for too long: making our faith explicit. Taking the Elevator has always meant looking up, elevating, praying, and moving with hope. We share why this perspective will now shape our mic time as much as it shapes our off-mic life. Along the way, we celebrate momentum for The Fuzzy Furry Forest—new events, school interest, and a parade appearance—because stories for kids are one of the surest ways we know to lift a community. If you’re here for relationship wisdom, culture talk, or a little soul in your feed, you’ll feel at home. Press play, share this with someone who needs a nudge to love well all year, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    29 min

  8. FEB 2

    388th Floor: What If Ease Is The Shortcut To Consistency

    Send us Fan Mail Press pause, breathe, and build a life that runs on ease instead of willpower. We open the new year by resetting our pace and sharing the small, durable habits that actually stick: a movement-first Pomodoro that racks up 10,000 steps at home, a simple nutrition stack, and a two-minute rule that empties mental clutter before it grows legs. We watched motivation turn into momentum. We also pull back the curtain on a different kind of creative work. As movie trailers lean darker and edgier, we double down on protecting childlike wonder. The Fuzzy Furry Forest is our answer: wholesome characters, clean storytelling, music, and community events that let families gather in joy.  If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for small, compounding wins, join us, share your easy habit, and help us spread the word. Subscribe, leave a review, and send this to a friend who could use a gentler way to start again. Look up, and let's elevate!  The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show https://www.thegenko.com

    32 min
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This podcast is purely about elevating people through individual life stories and experiences in the Elevator. In the Elevator, what's key is maybe changing your perspective; having self-actualization; embracing your purpose; and acting on it as we grow from one another. There is a whole different point of view when you look up to elevate. 

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  • Creator
    GentheBuilder and Kory
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    396
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Take the Elevator
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    Take the Elevator