Same Game Different Turf

Mohamed Massaquoi
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Same Game Different Turf Podcast aims to lead the conversation on navigating transitions. Rather than reinventing oneself, it emphasizes building on an existing foundation—growing, adapting, and moving forward. The goal is to evolve into the next version of yourself, whether that means overcoming a challenge or stepping into a new opportunity. Hosted by Mohamed Massaquoi.  www.SameGameDifferentTurf.com 

Episodes

  1. 12/17/2025

    Junior Tennis Prodigy → Backup Plan → Billion-Dollar Team: Al Parker, One of Barron’s Top Financial Advisors

    DESCRIPTION: This episode features Al Parker, a Morgan Stanley Managing Director and one of Barron’s Top Wealth Managers, and the most accomplished junior tennis players ever. This conversation is not about tennis or finance. It is about how we adapt when the path we trained for changes, and how we decide who we want to become next.

    44 min
  2. National Champ → Lost Dreams → Prison → Pastor: Mayo Sowell on Redemption, Identity, and Calling

    12/10/2025

    National Champ → Lost Dreams → Prison → Pastor: Mayo Sowell on Redemption, Identity, and Calling

    Mayo Sowell’s journey is one of the most powerful examples of redemption, identity, and purpose you will ever hear. After an injury ended his football career, Mayo chased instant gratification, turned to fast money, and eventually faced major prison time. But what happened in that season reshaped his entire life. In this episode, we explore: • The identity crisis after sports • How “quick wins” can destroy long-term purpose • The wake-up call that hit in a jail cell • Finding God in the darkest environments • Rebuilding identity through humility • Learning what truly drives you • Stepping into your calling rather than escaping it If you're navigating transition, questioning your purpose, or trying to overcome your past, this conversation will help you take a meaningful step forward.

    43 min
  3. NFL Quarterback → Identity Reinvention → Gusto Founder: Fast-Growing, Healthy Restaurant: Nate Hybl

    12/03/2025

    NFL Quarterback → Identity Reinvention → Gusto Founder: Fast-Growing, Healthy Restaurant: Nate Hybl

    Nate Hybl was a standout quarterback at Oklahoma and played in the NFL. When football ended, he found himself starting over with no clear plan that forced him to confront who he really was. That led him into restaurant kitchens to founding gusto!, a fast-casual brand built on energy, optimism, and life-giving food. We explore how identity, obsession, and a willingness to do unglamorous work can turn a hard transition into a meaningful new chapter.

    47 min
  4. Drafted Twice → MLB Dreams Redirected → Coaching 40 MLB Players: Setbacks Into Systems: C.J. Stewart

    11/26/2025

    Drafted Twice → MLB Dreams Redirected → Coaching 40 MLB Players: Setbacks Into Systems: C.J. Stewart

    C. J. Stewart was drafted twice into Major League Baseball. While his big league playing career ended sooner than he hoped, he went on to coach more than forty major league players. He was chosen as the physical model for the Hank Aaron statue at Truist Park. We explore how structure, self-reflection, and exposure to new ideas shape the lives we are capable of building.

    1h 2m
  5. Developer → 09' Financial Collapse → Real Estate Super Agent: Rebuilding a Life: Bonneau Ansley

    11/19/2025

    Developer → 09' Financial Collapse → Real Estate Super Agent: Rebuilding a Life: Bonneau Ansley

    This episode is a masterclass in reinvention. Bonneau Ansley built a real estate empire, lost almost everything in the 2008 crash, and rebuilt it into one of the top luxury brokerages in the country. In this conversation, we explore how you turn setbacks into strategy, why betting on yourself is a real skill, and how treating people well becomes a competitive advantage.

    43 min
  6. Lawyer → Hospitality Cofounder: Answering the Call When Your Life Shifts Direction: Ryan Wilson

    11/12/2025

    Lawyer → Hospitality Cofounder: Answering the Call When Your Life Shifts Direction: Ryan Wilson

    This episode is a master class in entrepreneurship. Ryan Wilson went from Georgetown Law to co-founding The Gathering Spot, a private social club. He learned fast, asked for help, pitched relentlessly, and turned ninety-seven rejections into momentum to build community. Ryan talks about partnerships, leadership, acquisitions, reacquisitions, and building a team that can grow through change.

    47 min
  7. Player → Coach → Operations → Athletic Director: Climbing Every Level of the Same Game: Josh Brooks

    11/05/2025

    Player → Coach → Operations → Athletic Director: Climbing Every Level of the Same Game: Josh Brooks

    This episode features Josh Brooks, the University of Georgia Athletic Director. We explore how he transitioned from aspiring athlete to coach, to operations, and ultimately to leading one of the most successful college programs in the country. SUBSTACK NEWSLETTER

    45 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    Same Game Different Turf Intro

    I’m bringing you a new podcast called Same Game, Different Turf. Here, we’ll unpack real stories and lessons from real leaders who have figured out how to navigate change in real time. Some are smooth transitions. Others are messy. All of them are honest. We’re all on the same team — let’s grow together. SUBSTACK NEWSLETTER

    2 min
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Same Game Different Turf Podcast aims to lead the conversation on navigating transitions. Rather than reinventing oneself, it emphasizes building on an existing foundation—growing, adapting, and moving forward. The goal is to evolve into the next version of yourself, whether that means overcoming a challenge or stepping into a new opportunity. Hosted by Mohamed Massaquoi.  www.SameGameDifferentTurf.com 

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  • Creator
    Mohamed Massaquoi
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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