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Podcast: Take the Elevator
Episode: 390th Floor: The Flood You Didn't Know You Needed
Description: Send us Fan MailSometimes 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 yo...