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. New episode and newsletter every other Wednesday. Hosted by Mohamed Massaquoi.  www.SameGameDifferentTurf.com 

  1. hace 3 días

    NFL Athlete Turned Cosm CEO: Jeb Terry on Turning a Big Idea Into the Future of the Fan Experience

    Former NFL player and Cosm CEO Jeb Terry talks about what happens when you find new ways to stay close to your dream.   After injuries and being released from the NFL, Jeb went back to business school and could have taken a traditional route into finance at Goldman Sachs. Instead, he took a risk and built his first startup to stay close to sports, connect with athletes, and rethink the fan experience. That decision eventually led to selling the company to Fox, where he gained new experiences in sports, media, and technology that helped him connect the dots to build Cosm.   We talk about why you can't fear failure but still have to hate losing, the importance of enduring long enough to figure things out, building great teams, maintaining relationships, and why some of the people Jeb met nearly a decade ago are helping Cosm succeed today.   One of the biggest things that stood out to me is that Jeb couldn't have mapped out where he is today when football ended. But each chapter gave him a skill, relationship, or perspective that became valuable in the next one.   Our conversation navigates: • Why you can't fear failure, but still have to hate losing • Accepting when one chapter is over and finding somewhere new to apply your drive • Why the ability to endure is one of the most valuable traits an entrepreneur can have • Building a startup when you don't have all the answers • How relationships built years earlier can create opportunities you could never predict • Building a high-performing team like an NFL roster • Why great leaders give people the tools to perform and then get out of the way • The idea behind Cosm and what it took to turn it into reality • Why thinking big and actually executing big are two completely different things • Cosm's ambition to redefine the fan experience around the world   Subscribe for more conversations with athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and leaders navigating what comes next.

    NFL Athlete Turned Cosm CEO: Jeb Terry on Turning a Big Idea Into the Future of the Fan Experience

  2. 12 ago

    Be Bold Enough to Live Your Dream: Elly Karamoh on Confidence, Authenticity, and Becoming Great

    Elly Karamoh saw the world differently long before he became the stylist behind some of entertainment’s biggest names. Growing up outside Paris, Elly was the kid studying fashion shows, red carpets, music videos, and the evolution of stars while everyone around him viewed him as different. Elly moved to Atlanta as a teen who couldn’t communicate because he couldn’t speak English. Today, Elly communicates in perfect English while helping to reshape the image of Steve Harvey and working with names including Lori Harvey, Kelly Rowland, Busta Rhymes, Mary J. Blige, Khloé Kardashian, and more. In this episode of Same Game, Different Turf, Elly shares how observation became education, education became obsession, and obsession eventually created opportunity. We talk about the confidence required to remain yourself when you don't fit in, his approach to reinventing Steve Harvey without losing what made Steve iconic, and why great style is about understanding someone's identity and helping the world see them differently. Elly also opens up about handling criticism, resisting the pressure to rush success, staying present instead of constantly worrying about what's next, and why he believes being great requires studying the greats and being willing to "apply pressure." In this conversation: Growing up around fashion and culture in Paris Moving to Atlanta without speaking English Learning to become comfortable being different Turning isolation into education and obsession How confidence develops through knowing yourself Getting the opportunity to style Steve Harvey The thinking behind Steve Harvey's fashion reinvention Why great styling enhances someone's identity instead of replacing it Creating range and longevity instead of chasing one great look Styling men and women at the highest level Why Elly continues going to Paris Fashion Week for inspiration Handling criticism when your work is always under scrutiny Why you shouldn't rush your journey because other people think your moment will disappear Staying authentic as success and visibility grow Why Elly believes the picture matters Watch and listen to the full episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.   Subscribe to Same Game, Different Turf for more conversations about the people, experiences, and transitions.

    Be Bold Enough to Live Your Dream: Elly Karamoh on Confidence, Authenticity, and Becoming Great

  3. 22 jul

    Can You Become Great Twice? Ronnie Brown on Identity, Growth, and Starting Over

    Former NFL Pro Bowler and No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick Ronnie Brown joins Same Game Different Turf to discuss what happens after achieving the dream you've worked toward your entire life.   From growing up in a small Georgia town to starring at Auburn and spending 10 seasons in the NFL, Ronnie shares what it was like navigating success, identity, and the transition into a completely different career as a financial advisor. We discuss purpose after sports, imposter syndrome, financial literacy, relationships, mentorship, and why the skills that make someone successful on the field can translate into success anywhere.   This conversation isn't just for athletes. It's for anyone navigating change, pursuing a second chapter, or wondering whether they can become great more than once.   In this episode: * Why becoming great doesn't have to happen only once * The identity shift after leaving professional sports * $187 to a $19.5 Million Signing Bonus * Transitioning from the NFL to financial advising * Why purpose matters more than titles * Building wealth and changing financial habits * The power of mentors, teammates, and relationships * Why mastering the fundamentals creates long-term success * How athletes can prepare for life after sports * Raising kids through sports without losing the joy * Nobody Prepares You for the End * Don't Fear of Your Own Greatness   #RonnieBrown #LifeAfterTheNFL #AuburnFootball #FinancialLiteracy ##CareerTransition #AthleteTransition #WealthBuilding #SelfDevelopment

    Can You Become Great Twice? Ronnie Brown on Identity, Growth, and Starting Over

  4. 8 jul

    Beating the Odds So Others Can Too: Frank Brown's Mission to Change Lives

    This episode features Frank Brown, CEO of Communities In Schools of Atlanta, one of the nation's leading organizations focused on helping students overcome the barriers that prevent them from succeeding in school and in life.   Frank's story is one of education, relationships, and purpose. Growing up in a single-parent household in Charleston, South Carolina, Frank’s brother was sentenced to 15 years in prison for voluntary manslaughter after killing his stepfather. Same house. Same parents. Similar upbringing. Yet their lives took very different paths. Frank discusses how he experienced firsthand how one opportunity completely changed the trajectory of his life. That opportunity led him to college, law school, Capitol Hill, and ultimately to leading one of Atlanta's most impactful nonprofit organizations.    We discuss why relationships often matter more than talent, how education can alter the course of an entire family, what it takes to lead through complexity, and why solving generational problems requires long-term commitment instead of quick fixes.   Themes from this episode: How one opportunity can change an entire life The power of education to break generational cycles Why relationships compound over a lifetime Growing up in a single-parent household Leadership lessons from Capitol Hill Building trust before creating change The hidden barriers preventing students from succeeding Why nonprofit leadership should operate like a business Data, accountability, and measuring impact Mentorship and changing the trajectory of young lives Leading with purpose instead of ego Developing future leaders Building organizations that outlast you Why service is one of the highest forms of leadership Creating pathways to the American Dream   Subscribe for more conversations exploring leadership, resilience, purpose, and the transitions that shape extraordinary lives.

    Beating the Odds So Others Can Too: Frank Brown's Mission to Change Lives

  5. 24 jun

    Injury → Identity Shift → Hospitality Entrepreneur: Justin Anthony on Reinvention, Resilience, and Success Beyond Sports

    This episode features Justin Anthony, founder of Yebo Beach Haus, Lion's Head Private Club, and several of Atlanta's most recognized hospitality concepts. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Justin's life revolved around soccer. From the age of six, he knew he wanted to become a professional player and spent years pursuing that dream. But after a serious knee injury changed the trajectory of his career, he was forced to confront one of the hardest realities athletes face: what happens when the identity you've built your life around begins to disappear? What followed was a journey of reinvention. Justin went from professional athlete to waiting tables, learning the hospitality business from the ground up before opening the first South African restaurant in America. Over the next three decades, he built a hospitality empire rooted in authenticity, service, resilience, and a willingness to evolve. This conversation explores transitions, humility, entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, and what it takes to build a meaningful second chapter when life doesn't go according to plan. Themes from this episode: Navigating life after sports The identity challenges athletes face after retirement Why humility is essential for long-term success Learning a new industry from the ground up Building the first South African restaurant in America Entrepreneurship, risk, and betting on yourself Ownership versus letting others control your future Leadership and building high-performing teams Knowing when to persist and when to pivot Growing through adversity and uncertainty Lessons from COVID and leading through crisis The power of authenticity in business and life Building culture through hospitality Why success looks different at every stage of life The connection between athletics and entrepreneurship Watch and listen: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Subscribe for more conversations exploring transitions, leadership, resilience, and building a meaningful life beyond the labels we place on ourselves.

    Injury → Identity Shift → Hospitality Entrepreneur: Justin Anthony on Reinvention, Resilience, and Success Beyond Sports

  6. 3 jun

    From the Olympics to OutKast: DL Warfield on Building a Career That Shapes Culture

    From the 1996 Olympics to OutKast, TLC, Usher, Pink, Babyface, T.I., Nike, and Adidas, DL Warfield has spent decades helping shape culture through art and creativity. In this episode of Same Game Different Turf, I sit down with fine artist and creative director DL Warfield to discuss creativity, resilience, authenticity, relationships, and what it takes to build a career that stands the test of time. DL shares stories from designing the Olympic album cover, working with some of the biggest names in music, staying culturally relevant across multiple decades, and why approaching creativity like an athlete helped him sustain success. This conversation is a reminder that success is rarely about one moment. It's about continuing to evolve, staying true to who you are, and doing the work long enough for your gifts to compound. In this episode: Designing the 1996 Olympic album cover Working with OutKast, TLC, Usher, Pink, and T.I. Creativity, culture, and artistic evolution Why athletes and artists think more alike than people realize Staying relevant over multiple decades Creative instincts and trusting your vision Building a career through relationships Authenticity and creative longevity Finding where your gifts are celebrated Balancing creativity with business The importance of resilience and consistency Why good taste matters DL's story is a masterclass in staying authentic while continuing to grow. Hosted by Mohamed Massaquoi

    From the Olympics to OutKast: DL Warfield on Building a Career That Shapes Culture

  7. 20 may

    From Government to the Private Sector: Centennial Yards President Brian McGowan on Leadership, Risk, and Building The Impossible

    This episode features Brian McGowan, President of Centennial Yards Company, the largest sports adjacent entertainment district underdevelopment in the world. Brian’s career is a masterclass in navigating transitions. His work has spanned the Obama Administration, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office, leading Invest Atlanta, and serving as CEO of the Atlanta BeltLine. We discuss career reinvention, leading through uncertainty, identifying opportunity, and why meaningful work often requires vision, resilience, and the ability to create belief before results show up. We also talk about what it takes to lead transformational projects when people doubt the vision, why transferable skills often matter more than perfect credentials, and how great teams create confidence in high-pressure environments. Themes from this episode: Transforming downtown Atlanta through Centennial Yards Why meaningful work creates a different level of commitment Moving toward difficult problems instead of avoiding them Leadership during uncertainty and pressure Transferable skills and career reinvention Creating belief before results show up Why culture drives execution Managing risk on billion-dollar projects Public service, purpose, and long-term vision The emotional weight of transformational work Perspective, resilience, and family priorities Building teams that create confidence Why opportunities often come through conversations Sports-adjacent entertainment districts and the future of development Balancing ambition, pressure, and personal life

    From Government to the Private Sector: Centennial Yards President Brian McGowan on Leadership, Risk, and Building The Impossible

  8. 6 may

    Confidence Within Myself: Herm Gebreab on Building Roadshow Through Persistence, Integrity, and Relationships

    This episode features Herm from Roadshow, one of the most trusted names in the high-end automotive world. From selling cars out of Cincinnati to building a globally recognized brand that works with athletes, entertainers, and top executives, Herm’s journey is built on persistence, relationships, and doing business the right way. We get into how Roadshow was built from the ground up, what it actually takes to earn trust at the highest level, and why most people misunderstand success. This is not a story about overnight wins. It’s about years of consistency, learning on the fly, and staying in the game when most people quit. We also break down the mindset behind building a brand that people trust, navigating NIL and young athletes with money for the first time, and why focusing on people over transactions is what creates real longevity. Themes from this episode: Building Roadshow from nothing to a global brand Why persistence is the real separator in success Learning business through experience, not a traditional path The importance of relationships and referrals in scaling a business Trust as the foundation of working with elite clients Balancing risk, capital, and confidence in high-stakes deals Why focusing on the client always wins long term NIL, young athletes, and navigating money early Authenticity and why being yourself scales further than trying to fit in Turning clients into lifelong relationships, not transactions The reality behind “overnight success” and the years it actually takes Watch and listen: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, transitions, and performance

    Confidence Within Myself: Herm Gebreab on Building Roadshow Through Persistence, Integrity, and Relationships
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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. New episode and newsletter every other Wednesday. Hosted by Mohamed Massaquoi.  www.SameGameDifferentTurf.com 

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  • Creador
    Mohamed Massaquoi
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    25
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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