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Elevate and Motivate

Jesse Simmons

Booking Overview

This podcast, hosted by Jesse Simmons, focuses on interviewing athletes, media personalities, and individuals who have overcome significant adversity to find strength and positivity. It's an excellent platform for guests who have compelling personal stories of resilience, faith, and leadership, particularly within the sports and media industries. The show offers a platform for guests to share their journeys and inspire listeners, with a charitable component supporting Every Child Matters.

Metrics

Episodes: 15

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 6.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jessedsimmons0215@gmail.com

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Host

Jesse Simmons - Host of 'Elevate and Motivate,' Jesse Simmons is a former athlete and teammate of many of his guests. He guides conversations around overcoming adversity, finding strength, and maintaining positivi...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Athletes (collegiate/pro), journalists, authors, media personalities, individuals with compelling personal testimonies of resilience and overcoming challenges.
Required Achievements:  
Athletic achievements (collegiate, professional), Journalism awards, Authorship of books, Experience in sports media, Personal stories of overcoming significant adversity, Involvement in charitable causes

Recent Guest Discussions

Matthew Dobson - Mission Trips, Mexico, Peru, Life-changing Perspectives

Jake Griffith - Life's Toughest Trials, Prevailing, Faith, Testimony

Aidan Warner - Mental Warfare, Rollercoaster Story, Testimony, Quarterback Life

Jordan McCants - Mental Health Journey, Faith, Community, Family Support

Ethan Eibe - Life Update, Sports Journalism, Mental Approach, Standing Up For What's Right

Recent Topics

Adversity, Strength, Positivity, Overcoming Challenges, Faith

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Elevate and Motivate
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Aligning Your Identity: with Caroline Bauer, D1 track athlete at UF, W&M

September 12, 2026

Welcome to elevate & Motivate with Jesse Simmons!This episode is about finding your true identity and aligning yourself with the plans God has for you with special guest Caroline Bauer.Caroline is a former University of Florida cross-country and track athlete who graduated from UF in December 2025. She’s now continuing her running career at the College of William & Mary while pursuing her master’s degree in Educational Leadership.But beyond the accolades, the running and the classroom...

The Power of Perseverance: Nick Pogue, former Professional Pitcher and Mental Performance Specialist

July 26, 2026

In this episode, host Jesse Simmons welcomes in Nick Pogue on the power of perseverance. Nick’s story is all about perseverance — from battling through Tommy John surgery at Florida in 2021, to working his way back on the mound, to signing with the Washington Nationals organization in 2022, and now helping athletes strengthen the mental side of their game.Here, they talk life after baseball, what he’s learned through the highs and lows, and how to turn setbacks into growth. https://everychild...

Living out your mission: What to know and expect for your first mission's trip with special guest Matthew Dobson

August 23, 2025

Wondering if a mission's trip is the right choice for you? In this episode, host Jesse Simmons welcomes on former roommate and teammate Matthew Dobson, as the two break down their recent missions trips to Mexico (Matthew) and Peru (Jesse) for the first time in their lives and the preconceived notions before departing and the life changing perspectives coming back. That and so much more right here on Eleveate and Motivate!

Frequently asked questions

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Elevate and Motivate
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How do I get in touch with Elevate and Motivate?

Elevate and Motivate is hosted by Jesse Simmons. Its publicly listed email is jessedsimmons0215@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Elevate and Motivate?

The publicly listed email for Elevate and Motivate: jessedsimmons0215@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Elevate and Motivate have?

Podseeker estimates Elevate and Motivate reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Elevate and Motivate?

Elevate and Motivate typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Athletes (collegiate/pro), journalists, authors, media personalities, individuals with compelling personal testimonies of resilience and overcoming challenges. Common among recent guests: Athletic achievements (collegiate, professional); Journalism awards; Authorship of books. Recent guests include Matthew Dobson, Jake Griffith, and Aidan Warner.

How hard is it to get booked on Elevate and Motivate?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Elevate and Motivate cover?

Recent episodes cover Adversity, Strength, Positivity, Overcoming Challenges, and Faith. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jessedsimmons0215@gmail.com

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