Same Game Different Turf

Mohamed Massaquoi
  • 4.5(11개의 평가)
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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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  1. First-Generation → Law → Motherhood → General Counsel, Goodwill of North Georgia: Mariangela Corales

    2월 11일

    First-Generation → Law → Motherhood → General Counsel, Goodwill of North Georgia: Mariangela Corales

    This episode features Mariangela Corales, General Counsel of Goodwill of North Georgia, and a proud Latina leader whose journey reflects ambition, resilience, and cultural pride. As the daughter of Cuban immigrant parents, Mariangela carries a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude into her work. We discuss what it means to be a Latina executive in corporate law and nonprofit leadership, often navigating rooms where you are the first or one of the only. Her story highlights the intersection of identity, leadership, and career growth, and how cultural heritage shapes confidence, drive, and purpose. This conversation explores career transitions, imposter syndrome, and how to design your own path without sacrificing your values. Mariangela shares how she learned to trust herself, find evidence of her wins, and redefine what “having it all” means as a woman in leadership. Rather than choosing between ambition and family, career and culture, she demonstrates how alignment across seasons creates sustainable success. We also talk about purpose-driven work, giving back to the community, and how leadership in the nonprofit sector can create meaningful impact beyond titles. This episode is for anyone navigating leadership development, cultural identity, career advancement, or the pressure to succeed while staying true to who you are.

    37분
  2. Creative Artist → Career Transitions → CMO, Atlanta Hawks: Melissa Proctor

    1월 28일

    Creative Artist → Career Transitions → CMO, Atlanta Hawks: Melissa Proctor

    This episode features Melissa Proctor, Chief Marketing Officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Our conversation centers on navigating transition without having everything figured out. Melissa shares how staying rooted in who you are, anchoring in your strengths, and saying yes to opportunities that stretch you can create momentum over time. We talk about authenticity in leadership, creativity as a competitive advantage, and why growth often comes from unglamorous yeses long before titles or certainty appear. Melissa’s journey reminds us that clarity is rarely the starting point. Commitment, curiosity, and alignment are. This episode is for anyone navigating change, stepping into new roles, or learning how to build a career that reflects who they actually are rather than who they think they’re supposed to be.

    50분
  3. NFL Pro Bowl Left Tackle → Life Reset → Oncology Nurse: D’Brickashaw Ferguson

    1월 14일

    NFL Pro Bowl Left Tackle → Life Reset → Oncology Nurse: D’Brickashaw Ferguson

    Former NFL Pro Bowler D’Brickashaw Ferguson shares the real story of life after football — the identity shift, the divorce, the uncertainty, and what it took to rebuild from the ground up. Brick went from open-heart surgery as a kid to a 10-year NFL career without missing a game. But after retirement, he had to face a different kind of pressure: figuring out who he is beyond the NFL. He tried multiple careers, the messy in-between, and ultimately finding purpose in nursing in oncology, where every day brings new perspective.

    44분
  4. Crossroads → Turner →Coca-Cola → Hawks CEO: Steve Koonin on Change, Adapting, and Principles

    1월 7일

    Crossroads → Turner →Coca-Cola → Hawks CEO: Steve Koonin on Change, Adapting, and Principles

    This episode features Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and former executive at Coca-Cola and Turner. Our conversation goes beyond sports and business. We discuss how to handle change without losing your sense of self, how to build a career that lasts, and how to stay relevant as things keep changing. We cover guiding principles, transferable skills, reputation, leadership, adaptability, and the habits that help us keep moving forward.

    36분
  5. Junior Tennis Prodigy → Backup Plan → Billion-Dollar Team: Al Parker, One of Barron’s Top Financial Advisors

    2025. 12. 17.

    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.

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

    2025. 12. 10.

    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.

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

    2025. 12. 03.

    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.

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

    2025. 11. 26.

    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.

    1시간 2분
  9. Developer → 09' Financial Collapse → Real Estate Super Agent: Rebuilding a Life: Bonneau Ansley

    2025. 11. 19.

    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.

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

    2025. 11. 12.

    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.

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

    2025. 11. 05.

    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

    45분

  12. 2025. 11. 05.

    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

    2분
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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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    Mohamed Massaquoi
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
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    12
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