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Challenging YOUR Status Quo is a podcast designed to help professionals, leaders, and everyday people break free from limiting beliefs, embrace change, and pursue holistic success. Hosted by J.A. Dava, President and Coach of Latreia 360, each episode inspires listeners to rethink what’s possible in their personal and professional lives.

Through thought-provoking conversations, real-life stories, and practical strategies, J.A. explores the intersection of vocational success and the five pillars of well-being: spiritual, relational, physical, mental, and philanthropic. Guests include industry leaders, innovators, and everyday champions who have redefined success by daring to step outside their comfort zones.

This isn’t just another motivational podcast...it’s a catalyst for action. Each episode equips you with insights, tools, and a renewed mindset to challenge the norms, redefine success on your terms, and live with greater purpose.]]></description><link>www.Latreia360.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:12:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/XZ8fmm5E.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[J.A. Dava]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:14:58 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 J.A. Dava]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Improvement]]></category><itunes:author>J.A. Dava</itunes:author><itunes:summary>“Where comfort zones end, real growth begins”

Challenging YOUR Status Quo is a podcast designed to help professionals, leaders, and everyday people break free from limiting beliefs, embrace change, and pursue holistic success. Hosted by J.A. Dava, President and Coach of Latreia 360, each episode inspires listeners to rethink what’s possible in their personal and professional lives.

Through thought-provoking conversations, real-life stories, and practical strategies, J.A. explores the intersection of vocational success and the five pillars of well-being: spiritual, relational, physical, mental, and philanthropic. Guests include industry leaders, innovators, and everyday champions who have redefined success by daring to step outside their comfort zones.

This isn’t just another motivational podcast...it’s a catalyst for action. Each episode equips you with insights, tools, and a renewed mindset to challenge the norms, redefine success on your terms, and live with greater purpose.</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>J.A. Dava</itunes:name><itunes:email>jessadava@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/fdf78a4d-f2c7-48df-9a3a-6e905dce4b9d/logos/11ce5ebf-2b5e-4ee6-b822-a55ce6006de0.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Faith, Grit, and $200M in Sales: Rick Elmendorf’s Parhway to Success, Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><i>"What does it really take to rise, fall, and rise again — and keep pushing forward no matter what life throws at you?"</i></p><p></p><p>On this episode of <b>Challenging YOUR Status Quo</b>, I sit down with my good friend and industry powerhouse, <b>Rick Elmendorf</b>. When I first met Rick, he was producing <b>$65 million</b> in annual sales. Today, he’s scaled that to over <b>$100 million</b>, over $200,000 <b>million</b> but his story isn’t just about numbers.</p><p></p><p>Rick has <b>reinvented himself multiple times</b>...navigating market shifts, company changes, and personal challenges — and each time, he’s come back stronger.  He’s not only a top producer but also the author of <b>two books</b> (with a third on the way) dedicated to helping <b>loan officers, executives, leaders, and managers</b> succeed in today’s competitive mortgage and sales environment.</p><p></p><p>Rick is more than an expert; he’s a <b>believer, a mentor, and a leader</b> who lives out the principles he teaches. If you’re looking for inspiration, practical strategies, and proof that resilience pays off, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0650622e-ba53-44df-a30a-927bf8fc4376</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[J.A. Dava]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:25:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f66c0a263d5e9acb8a6bb87d765c53055694165a1203c5140a4a1f59d80abfa3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwNjUwNjIyZS1iYTUzLTQ0ZGYtYTMwYS05MjdiZjhmYzQzNzYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJmZGY3OGE0ZC1mMmM3LTQ4ZGYtOWEzYS02ZTkwNWRjZTRiOWQiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2NGQxZGFjZDA2NGMyM2FhMmZhZTA3YzkiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjhhMGIyMDg1Y2UyNTYzZTBiZDUxN2JkL2otYS0tZGF2YXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjUtOC0xNl9fMTgtMzAtMC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="44016991" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;&quot;What does it really take to rise, fall, and rise again — and keep pushing forward no matter what life throws at you?&quot;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;b&gt;Challenging YOUR Status Quo&lt;/b&gt;, I sit down with my good friend and industry powerhouse, &lt;b&gt;Rick Elmendorf&lt;/b&gt;. When I first met Rick, he was producing &lt;b&gt;$65 million&lt;/b&gt; in annual sales. Today, he’s scaled that to over &lt;b&gt;$100 million&lt;/b&gt;, over $200,000 &lt;b&gt;million&lt;/b&gt; but his story isn’t just about numbers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rick has &lt;b&gt;reinvented himself multiple times&lt;/b&gt;...navigating market shifts, company changes, and personal challenges — and each time, he’s come back stronger.  He’s not only a top producer but also the author of &lt;b&gt;two books&lt;/b&gt; (with a third on the way) dedicated to helping &lt;b&gt;loan officers, executives, leaders, and managers&lt;/b&gt; succeed in today’s competitive mortgage and sales environment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rick is more than an expert; he’s a &lt;b&gt;believer, a mentor, and a leader&lt;/b&gt; who lives out the principles he teaches. If you’re looking for inspiration, practical strategies, and proof that resilience pays off, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:01:17</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/fdf78a4d-f2c7-48df-9a3a-6e905dce4b9d/logos/11ce5ebf-2b5e-4ee6-b822-a55ce6006de0.jpeg"/><itunes:season>3</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Faith, Grit, and $200M in Sales: Rick Elmendorf’s Parhway to Success, Part 1</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>