UPBEAT with Parker Kane

About UPBEAT with Parker Kane

UPBEAT with Parker Kane is a personal growth podcast about voice, identity, and alignment for creators, leaders, and purpose-driven dreamers building something meaningful without losing themselves. Hosted by Parker Kane, a viral beatboxer, speaker, and podcast host known for his McDonald's beatbox video, UPBEAT is a space to slow down, get honest, and reconnect with your own voice. We talk about faith, creativity, creative expression, alignment, and what it looks like to stop performing for approval and start living in a way that actually feels true. If you've felt burned out, off-track, or disconnected from yourself while still driven and dreaming—and you've dealt with things like burnout, ADHD, anxiety, or identity loss—you're not broken and you're not alone. This podcast is for you. UPBEAT is a checkpoint. A place to reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Being UPBEAT is a choice. To stay hopeful. To own your story. To protect your voice. And to build something real without losing yourself in the process. The world doesn't need a louder version of you. It needs the real one. If this resonates, start with the latest episode and see where it takes you. New episodes weekly Hosted by Parker Kane

Publisher

Parker Kane

Category

business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2018

Latest episode

1 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

349 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Alignment Is the Strategy: Branding for Infinite Impact with Amber Vilhauer

   The most aligned brands win. Learn how to realign your life and business with Amber's frameworks ⚡️ Subscribe to my newsletter (with weekly voice notes and behind-the-scenes) 📲 https://parkersvoicenotes.substack.com/ This week on UPBEAT, I'm joined by Amber Vilhauer — a multi-bestselling author, speaker, and founder of NGNG Enterprises, an Inc. 5000 top marketing agency known for launching powerful brands and bestselling books. This is a powerful conversation about getting back into alignment in your life, your business, and the way you show up. If you've been feeling stuck, unclear, or like you're performing instead of actually living, this episode will help you realign and move forward with purpose. Amber has helped thousands of entrepreneurs align their businesses with their core talents, needs, and values. And she's here to share her best strategies with you. We cover: • How to reconnect with your authentic self when you feel off • A question that can completely reframe your next chapter (covered more in the newsletter) • Why intuition and alignment win over outdated tactics every time • How to shift away from performative content, sales, and leadership • The role of AI in modern branding, creativity, and human connection Next Steps: I wrote a full breakdown of what we didn't include on the show, including behind-the-scenes and what Amber taught me personally. 📲 https://parkersvoicenotes.substack.com/ Connect with Amber: https://ambervilhauer.com/ https://ngngenterprises.com/ Connect with Parker: https://parkerkane.co/ (https://parkerkane.co/) Thanks for listening!

2. 

   24 Nov 2025

   Not Just a Wedding Business with Daniel Krikorian

   How Daniel Krikorian Is Reshaping the Wedding Industry with a Purpose-Driven Movement What started as a COVID pivot became a movement that helps wedding creatives launch real careers and gives couples the stress-free experience they deserve. This week on UPBEAT, I'm joined by Daniel Krikorian, the founder of B Remembered, to talk about building more than just a business. If you're a wedding pro or a purpose-driven creative who wants to build more of a movement of your own, this episode will challenge how you think about resilience, business, and sticking to your "why." In this episode, we cover: Why Daniel never planned to join the wedding industry, and why he stayed The gap he saw (and filled) for both vendors and couples How B Remembered empowers photographers, DJs, and creatives Lessons from scaling fast, failing forward, and "staying in the driver's seat" Building something real, even when it gets hard Thanks for listening! Next Steps: Connect with Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljkrikorian/ Subscribe to my new Voice Notes newsletter: https://newsletter.parkerkane.co/subscribe (https://newsletter.parkerkane.co/subscribe)

3. 

   10 Nov 2025

   Stories Worth Telling: Self-Publish Your Family Story — with Peyton Wilfley from AllTales

   Everyone has a story worth saving. AllTales makes it easy to turn them into beautifully illustrated books. This week on UPBEAT, I'm joined by Peyton Wilfley — founder of AllTales.com (https://www.alltales.com/) — to talk about preserving legacy through storytelling. Whether it's your grandfather's life story, a memory book for your kids, or a meaningful gift for someone you love, AllTales helps you turn personal moments into illustrated books worth passing down. (No tech skills or publishing experience required.) This podcast is for creators, memory-keepers, and purpose-driven people who want to build something meaningful without losing themselves along the way. In this episode, we cover: • Why your "ordinary" memories are worth publishing • How AllTales helps you turn stories into keepsake books • Peyton's journey building a legacy-focused platform • The ethical use of AI in storytelling • How to create meaningful content even with limited time Thanks for being listening! Next Steps: Create your own book: https://www.alltales.com/ (https://www.alltales.com/) Connect with Peyton: https://www.instagram.com/alltalesofficial Subscribe to my new Voice Notes newsletter: https://newsletter.parkerkane.co/subscribe (https://newsletter.parkerkane.co/subscribe)

Who has been a guest on UPBEAT with Parker Kane

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• Raynei Villarreal
• Virginia Kerr
• Dave Jackson
• Kade Peterson
• Parker Harger

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

43 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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