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. 14-Year-Old Mom → Starbucks SVP → Future CEO: Tiffany Willis on Owning Your Narrative

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    14-Year-Old Mom → Starbucks SVP → Future CEO: Tiffany Willis on Owning Your Narrative

    This episode features Tiffany Willis, former SVP of Investor Relations at Starbucks, whose journey redefines what success actually looks like. From becoming a mother at 14 and facing homelessness to rising through PwC, EY, and leading investor relations at a $130B company, Tiffany’s story is a masterclass in resilience, ownership, and purpose-driven leadership. We unpack what it really means to own your narrative, how your struggles can become your greatest competitive advantage, and why success is not about a perfect path but about persistence, adaptability, and belief. Tiffany also shares the mindset shifts that helped her navigate corporate leadership, make difficult family decisions, and step into her next chapter with intention. This is a conversation about identity, leadership, and building a life on your terms, regardless of where you start. Themes from this episode: Owning your narrative and embracing your full story Turning adversity into a competitive advantage From teenage motherhood and homelessness to corporate leadership The power of work ethic, curiosity, and raising your hand Navigating corporate America without a perfect background Translating business strategy into the “language of numbers” Building a career through adaptability, not a straight path Imposter syndrome in high-level leadership rooms Choosing purpose over position in critical life decisions Leadership, storytelling, and influencing at scale Helping others see what’s possible through your journey  Watch and listen: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, transitions, and performance

    42 phút
  2. Music Executive → Mental Health Wake-Up → Leaving the Dream Job → Mental Health Leader: Silence the Shame's Shanti Das on Alignment, Healing, and Purpose

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    Music Executive → Mental Health Wake-Up → Leaving the Dream Job → Mental Health Leader: Silence the Shame's Shanti Das on Alignment, Healing, and Purpose

    What does success really cost, and what happens when you finally choose yourself? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Shanti Das. Shanti is a music industry powerhouse turned mental health advocate. She helped build the legendary careers of Outkast, Usher, and Toni Braxton as a music execute at LaFace, Columbia, and Universal Records. Shanti shares the untold truth behind climbing to the top and what it took from her along the way. At the height of her career, everything looked right on paper. What followed was a powerful pivot from corporate success to purpose-driven impact through her nonprofit, Silence the Shame. This conversation is about leadership, sacrifice, mental health, and learning how to create a life that actually aligns with you. In this episode, we cover: The reality behind high-level success and hidden sacrifices Why “work-life balance” is a myth—and what to focus on instead The concept of work-life rhythm and how to navigate it Mental health in leadership and why it can’t be ignored How to recognize when you (or someone else) is struggling Shanti's RAP framework: Recognize, Acknowledge, Process Building your “starting five” support system The power of saying no and protecting your peace Turning pain into purpose through Silence the Shame https://silencetheshame.com/

    43 phút
  3. NCAA All-American → NFL Broken Neck → ESPN GameDay → Faith: David Pollack on Making Every Day Count

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    NCAA All-American → NFL Broken Neck → ESPN GameDay → Faith: David Pollack on Making Every Day Count

    In this episode of Same Game Different Turf, I sit down with David Pollack, former University of Georgia player, three-time All-American, first-round NFL Draft pick, former ESPN analyst, speaker, author, and host of the See Ball Get Ball podcast. David shares a powerful story of identity, transition, faith, resilience, and learning how to make every day count. From becoming under-recruited, to elite football player, to suffering a career-ending neck injury in the NFL, to rebuilding through broadcasting, speaking, writing, and family life. Our conversation is full of perspective for anyone navigating change. We talk about what it really means to be great where you’re at, how to stay present instead of living in the rearview mirror, how to grow through adversity, and why some of life’s hardest moments can shape you into the strongest version of yourself. David also opens up about faith, his wife’s battle with brain cancer, parenting, personal discipline, leadership, and the mindset behind his book Every Day Counts. This is a conversation about more than football. It’s about purpose, suffering, grit, service, and how to respond when life changes faster than you expected. In this episode, we discuss: * David Pollack’s journey from Georgia football to the NFL * The mindset that helped him become great after changing positions multiple times * What happened after his broken neck ended his NFL career * Transitioning from pro sports to local radio and eventually ESPN * Why feedback, accountability, and self-evaluation matter * How faith shaped the way he handled adversity and uncertainty * Lessons from his wife’s brain cancer journey * The message behind his book Every Day Counts * Parenting, youth sports, resilience, and letting kids own their journey * What success looks like now in speaking, media, and life   If you’re in a season of transition, rebuilding, leadership, loss, or growth, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, athletes, founders, and high performers navigating life and career transitions on Same Game Different Turf.   #DavidPollack #SameGameDifferentTurf #NFL #GeorgiaFootball #Faith #Resilience #Leadership #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #EveryDayCounts #CareerTransition #Adversity #SportsPodcast #Motivation #SuccessMindset

    50 phút
  4. Small Town → Taking Risk → Beazer Home CMO: Elicia Azali on Marketing, Motherhood, and Leadership

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    Small Town → Taking Risk → Beazer Home CMO: Elicia Azali on Marketing, Motherhood, and Leadership

    In the latest episode of Same Game Different Turf, I sit down with Elicia Azali, Chief Marketing Officer at Beazer Homes, to talk about leadership, marketing, and building a career that aligns with who you truly are. Elicia’s journey from Oberlin, Ohio to the C-suite is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about where you start. It’s about work ethic, mentorship, and the courage to be yourself in rooms where you may feel different. In this conversation: • The work ethic lessons that shaped her growing up in Ohio • How mentorship helped launch her career in marketing • Early career experiences at Procter & Gamble • Navigating imposter syndrome and authenticity in leadership • Why marketing is really about understanding people • How brand strategy drives business growth • Lessons from leading across multiple industries • Building alignment and vision as a C-suite executive • Balancing motherhood and executive leadership • The evolving meaning of purpose and success This episode is a powerful conversation about leadership, resilience, motherhood, career development, and building brands that last.

    33 phút
  5. Investment Banking → → Entrepreneur → Brand Builder: Onward Reserve Founder: TJ Callaway on Process, Controlling Your Destiny, and Legacy

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    Investment Banking → → Entrepreneur → Brand Builder: Onward Reserve Founder: TJ Callaway on Process, Controlling Your Destiny, and Legacy

    In this episode, I sit down with TJ Callaway, founder and CEO of Onward Reserve, to unpack what building something real actually takes. TJ shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship and how that experience gave him confidence in rooms where big financial decisions are made. More importantly, he explains why lasting success isn’t about hype or chasing fast exits. It is about discipline, ownership, and playing the long game. We cover Why loving the process matters more than chasing the exit How credibility gives you leverage in rooms most people feel intimidated in The risk of building a business you don’t control When to pivot from selling other brands to owning your own Why the grind never really stops, and why that is a good thing This conversation is grounded in patience, discipline, and building for the long term. TJ also shares how making thoughtful, deliberate decisions along the way allows you to control the variables that shape your future. If you are building something, a company, a career, or your life, this episode will challenge how you think about control, preparation, and what success actually feels like.   If this episode resonated, subscribe and share it with someone navigating their own transition.

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

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    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.

    37 phút
  7. Creative Artist → Career Transitions → CMO, Atlanta Hawks: Melissa Proctor

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    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.

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

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    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.

    44 phút
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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
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    2025 - 2026
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