More In Common

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Welcome to More In Common Podcast With Rodney Campbell and Keith Richardson. This podcast is our social experiment to examine our belief that we all have more in common than that which divides us. With each new guests we have open, honest, and insightful conversation about the things that matter to them.

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Thursday Feb 13, 2020

Yatish Joshi /// State Sponsored Smiles /// S1:E065

Thursday Feb 13, 2020

Today we are with Yatish Joshi. Yatish is a family man who has traveled the world gaining amazing perspective about life, himself and the importance of going after what you want in life. Born in India, Yatish came to the States 40+ years ago and lives in Indiana.

Yatish founded GTA Containers in 1988, which makes large scale water containers for the military. In 2017 he decided to make a run for Congress in Indiana, and while the effort fell short, he gave a valiant effort and it has provided an amazing perspective on people that he shares with us.

We are thrilled to have Yatish as he truly represents what Season 1 is all about.

"If you don't listen to others how can you make change?" - Yatish Joshi

What we talk about:

Running for congress as an immigrant
The experience of running and reaching out to others across party lines
Politics
- Two party system
- The constitution
Liberal vs. conservative
How he was before he met his wife as he would say, "he is not a good person"
The power of believing in yourself
Impact of his family
Growing up in India
Solutions to improve the public education system
His business and how he got into running a large company

References:

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Guest theme: "Spoken Lioter Tips" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Thursday Jan 30, 2020

Nabie Fofanah /// Dr. Smooth /// S1:E063

Thursday Jan 30, 2020

Today we are with Nabie Fofanah…or The Speed Doctor. Nabie is insightful, thought provoking and filled with opportunities for amazing conversation! Nabie was born in Sierra-Leone and moved to Guinea at the age of 5. He spent his formative years in New York which led him to finding track at the age of 18. Within a year of running track for the first time, and having one of the slowest times on the team in the 100 meter, he decided he was going to be an Olympian.

Well, his mentality and mindset made that possible. He ran for Guinea in the 2004 Olympics and then again in 2008. By 2013 he becomes known as the #1 speed and muscle toning trainer in the New York area. He has since trained with elite professional Athletes…Chris Paul, Todd Gurley, Patty Mills, Von Miller, Victor Oladipo and Antonio Brown.

His resume is impressive but his character is more impressive. This conversation goes everywhere and it is a lot of fun.

"So the only way to beat that negativity…that's overtaking this person's whole aura is by showing them love… " - Nabie Fofanah

What we talk about:

Listening First as it relates to his cultural experience
How his background has forced him to communicate
Communicating with love and understanding
His perspective on the U.S. and the rest of the world
How he grew up around the world and
What it was like growing up away from parents
- Being sent to boarding school when he was 10
Perspective on maturing and developing youth in U.S.
Ego and the higher voice he listens to
Running and being an Olympian
Starting his own business

References:

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Guest theme: "Fresh Mango" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Thursday Jan 23, 2020

Nicole Davis /// Go for It /// S1:E062

Thursday Jan 23, 2020

This conversation is with former Olympian Nicole Davis speaks on the importance of believing in yourself in times of stress and uncertainty. She pushes her audience to embrace uncomfortable moments as a catalyst to improve themselves in any facet of life. Davis is a retired two-time Olympian and two-time silver medalist. She spent 11 years on the USA National Volleyball Team and played professionally in eight different countries in Europe & Asia. She also helped lead her team in back-to-back NCAA Championships at USC in 2002 & 2003. Davis currently works as a coach and expert on high performance and cultural development at Compete to Create, a company co-founded by Pete Carroll and Dr. Mike Gervais. Her vision is to help accelerate the learning of others through her experiences in pursuing her best in her craft and on the world's stage. She is passionate about impacting others and has seen what people are capable of. There is now more science and language around the processes that allow people to really get after it in life and pursue their potential.

"…Everything we have is already within us, and if we can anchor more to the idea that when things don't go as planned that I can adjust, and do work to have great skill at adjusting rather than the incessant need to prepare and to be perfect we will probably perform better, feel more alignment and feel a lot more joy in the experience…." - Nicole Davis

What we talk about:

Finding yourself
Self-Talk
Being an Olympian
Getting uncomfortable and inviting stress for excellence
How she found Volleyball
The influence of her parents
Taking risks and the limits we all have
Definition of Success
Challenging yourself
Accepting where you are and who you are
The impact of living with an abusive father
Processing Trauma
And So much more

References:

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Guest theme: "Reach out" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Thursday Jan 16, 2020

Ethan Sandler /// What is Ambition and Success? /// S1:E061

Thursday Jan 16, 2020

Today we are with Ethan Sandler. Ethan is an Actor, Producer, and writer in Hollywood. He has co-produced and written episodes of popular T.V. shows such as Man with a Plan and New Girl and has acted in, most notably, the TV series Crossing Jordan, The Princes Diaries and The Bourne Identity. He is currently focused on his work researching monsters for his own idea and helping consult on Disney +'s new Monster's Inc. TV Series.

But, more importantly, he is a husband of 17 years and father of two. We are excited to have him today!

"I'm unfortunately a little wobbly on what exactly my definition of success is. I don't think I'm, honestly, pursuing success." - Ethan Sandler

What we talk about:

Definition of Success
Pursuit of Success
Ambition
Growing up in Seattle
Importance of Family and having support for wife's ambitions
Having a Victim Complex
The things we remember that affect us
His current focus and work
Words we use
Being a Dad
- Masculinity

References:

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Guest theme: "Decade Pop" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Friday Jan 10, 2020

2020 Season 1: Pursuit…A Sneak Peak /// E060

Friday Jan 10, 2020

We are so excited to start 2020 off with a season all about Pursuit! We have amazing guests lined up and look forward to episode 1 starting 1/16/2020!

For today, we are bringing you some bonus content. A little inside look into the extra content that never gets released. A forward look at the guests coming in season 1.

And, we have been absolutely graced with the efforts by our former guest, Shye Eaze (Alex Harrell) and our amazing producer/editor, Ruf (DJ Rufbeats) Belhomme, who co-created our new theme song!

Guests this Season: Pursuit

Ethan Sandler
Nicole Davis
Nabie Fofanah
Athena Kavis
Yatish Joshi
Erica Taylor Haskins
Bryan Carrol
Heather Newman

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: by DJ Rufbeats and Shye Eaze co-created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Thursday Dec 19, 2019

2019 Recap and 2020 Preview /// E059

Thursday Dec 19, 2019

2019 was an amazing year for More In Common. We released 24 episodes talking about many things such as Mental Health, Politics, Religion, and more. We heard some amazing stories and got to know amazing people.

So, in this episode we keep it simple, having a lot of fun and closing up the year. Our editor and producer, Ruf, joins us today to ask us questions.

Learn more about our process, our behind the scenes thoughts, and what's to come in 2020!

What we talk about:

2019 Review
Our process
The evolution of MIC
2020 Preview

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Thursday Dec 05, 2019

Megan Sherer /// Shame and Secrecy /// E058

Thursday Dec 05, 2019

Today we are with Megan Sherer. Megan is a Holistic Nutritionist and Wellness Expert. She is a graduate of Pepperdine University, and has a background in all things healthy living. She has extensively studied and been certified in Holistic & Sports Nutrition, Personal Training, Yoga, AcroYoga, meditation, breath-work, reiki, emotional transformation and eating psychology. She runs a private practice with 1:1 clients, a corporate wellness consulting program, and mental health focused wellness initiatives.

She also founded a non-profit organization called Be More, dedicated to creating conversations & curriculum about how social media impacts self-esteem and mental health in teenagers.

What we talk about:

Breaking down the stigma of Mental health and other conversations that matter
Her non Profit, Be More
Managing conversations about sex and sexual health with adolescence
Body Image
Her personal Experience with Body Issues and Eating Disorders
- And how she navigated her way out of it
Eating disorders in woman and in men

References:

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Guest theme: by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Thursday Nov 21, 2019

Gina Choi /// Know Yourself /// E057

Thursday Nov 21, 2019

Today we are with Gina Choi. Gina was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but considers Los Angeles her home. She attended Pepperdine University and is currently an Advertising Account Manager at Microsoft. Her favorite author is F. Scott Fitzgerald. He is the author that fanned the flame for her love of reading after she finished school.

In 2018, she spoke at a TEDx conference on the topic of being open to new passions in life. When she isn't sitting at a desk, she spends her time taking photos, in some new workout routine, studying (enjoying) wine, and planning international travel in Excel spreadsheets.

What we talk about:

Reminding herself to live a childhood life
How she feels connected as an Over Achiever
How she managed through Anxiety and having Panic attacks
Moving around a lot growing up
Being a Korean American and what it means to her
Her core values and how she has developed them over time
Her Tedx and what passion is to her
The balance of having a job vs. pursuing entrepreneurship rooted in passion

References:

Gina's Tedx: Living as a Passionate Beginner

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Guest theme: "Times a waiting" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Thursday Nov 07, 2019

Coach JJ /// Be Real, Be Empathetic, Be Loving /// E056

Thursday Nov 07, 2019

Coach JJ was 65lbs + overweight, smoking 2 packs a day, and working 100+ hours per week. He was drinking too much and did not have any balance in his life.

Then Coach JJ started working with Veteran Life Coach, Lori Anderson, and his entire perspective changed. He lost over 70lbs in 8 months, started eating well, sleeping, and reducing stress - mostly thru MOVEment. His favorite thing to do was RUN. That obviously had huge positive effects on every aspect of his life, changing how he approached life, career, family, and balance.

Currently he is a CLC (Certified Life Coach), pursuing his dream to grow the non-profit, Depression2Extinction, aimed to help those suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. It offers anyone suffering from depression or anxiety a place to connect and begin the holistic approach to dealing with these debilitating disorders.

"I'm a big fan of giving no advice. I share experiences…" Coach JJ

Topics we cover///

Depression 2 Extinction Check In Process
How to manage situations when people do reach out with a Suicide Attempt
His work through Substance abuse
How we need to better connect with one another and change the way we communicate with each other
The difference between empathy and Compassion
- How Toxic Masculinity plays into not being able to have Empathy
- How he actually approaches things empathetically
Shame and what it means for him
His Journey to his current space and where this all started for him
- His Dad and his dad having left early
- His contributions to challenges in marriages
How D2E started
SO MUCH SO MUCH

References:

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Guest theme: "Escape" by Scott Holmes freemusicarchive.org

Thursday Oct 24, 2019

Matt McCabe /// Take Positive Action/// E055

Thursday Oct 24, 2019

Matt is a Technical Program Manager and Entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in a number of technical fields as well as founding and growing businesses. He founded Ultimatum, but recently had to close up shop though, but there is a lot to learn from him in the endeavor. So much of the conversation still discusses Ultimatum.

Matt has a M.S. degree in Computer Information Systems at St. Edward’s University. He also completed a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and an M.A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

‘‘…You can make money and still be a good human being and help other people…” - Matt McCabe

What we talk about:

Radical truth
Building a company around values
The origins of Your Ultimatum
Building into the future for a platform people will use as they iterate and think about how they get people to buy in
What has led him to feeling this call to get more and do more

References:

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Guest theme: "Times a Waisting" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.