Oct 22, 202652 min
What does it take to go from working 16-hour days in a hotel kitchen to building a global hospitality company with 110 properties across 26 countries? In this episode of Same Game, Different Turf, I had the honor of...
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Same Game Different Turf
Hosted by Mohamed Massaquoi · business · EN
About this Podcast:
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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What is Same Game Different Turf about?
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.
Who hosts Same Game Different Turf?
Same Game Different Turf is hosted by Mohamed Massaquoi. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
What has Same Game Different Turf covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From Washing Dishes to 110 Hotels: Valor Hospitality CEO Euan McGlashan on Self-Belief, Reinvention, and Building a Global Company" (22 October 2026, 52 minutes), "NFL Athlete Turned Cosm CEO: Jeb Terry on Turning a Big Idea Into the Future of the Fan Experience" (27 August 2026, 38 minutes), and "Be Bold Enough to Live Your Dream: Elly Karamoh on Confidence, Authenticity, and Becoming Great" (12 August 2026, 42 minutes).
How often does Same Game Different Turf publish?
Same Game Different Turf publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 27 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Same Game Different Turf?
Booking probability for Same Game Different Turf is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Same Game Different Turf requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Same Game Different Turf's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Mohamed Massaquoi hosts Same Game Different Turf, a business podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #25
NFL Athlete Turned Cosm CEO: Jeb Terry on Turning a Big Idea Into the Future of the Fan Experience
Aug 27, 202638 minFormer 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...
Episode #24
Be Bold Enough to Live Your Dream: Elly Karamoh on Confidence, Authenticity, and Becoming Great
Aug 12, 202642 minElly 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...
Jul 22, 202643 minFormer 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...
Jul 8, 202648 minThis 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...
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Jun 24, 202636 minThis 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...
Jun 3, 202641 minFrom 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...
May 20, 202643 minThis 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...
May 6, 202655 minThis 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...
Apr 22, 202642 minThis 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...
Apr 8, 202643 minWhat 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...
Episode #15
NCAA All-American → NFL Broken Neck → ESPN GameDay → Faith: David Pollack on Making Every Day Count
Mar 25, 202650 minIn 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...
Episode #14
Small Town → Taking Risk → Beazer Home CMO: Elicia Azali on Marketing, Motherhood, and Leadership
Mar 11, 202633 minIn 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...
Feb 25, 202645 minIn 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...
Episode #12
First-Generation → Law → Motherhood → General Counsel, Goodwill of North Georgia: Mariangela Corales
Feb 11, 202637 minThis 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...
Jan 28, 202650 minThis 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...
Jan 14, 202644 minFormer 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...
Episode #9
Crossroads → Turner →Coca-Cola → Hawks CEO: Steve Koonin on Change, Adapting, and Principles
Jan 7, 202636 minThis 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...
Dec 17, 202544 minDESCRIPTION: 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...
Episode #7
National Champ → Lost Dreams → Prison → Pastor: Mayo Sowell on Redemption, Identity, and Calling
Dec 10, 202543 minMayo 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...
Recent guests
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Frank Brown
Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Director of Community Engagement at Westminster, CIPE's Anti-Corruption & Governance Center
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Shanti Das
founder of Silence The Shame, former music industry executive, Silence the Shame
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David Pollack
CFB Hall-of-Famer, three-time First-Team All-American and First-Round NFL Draft Pick, College Football Hall-of-Famer & CFB Analyst
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Nate Hybl
founder and CEO, Gusto!
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