Donnie went to High School with Keith in New Hampshire.  After 20 years, Donnie has experienced a lot of life.  After losing his mom, he has a family member begin struggling hard with mental illness.  This certainly teaches a lot to Donnie about how to help others manage through mental illness and mental well-being.

He is also a bit of a world traveler as he built a career as a renowned Chef working at top notch restaurants around the world. 

He has a tremendous story and is very vulnerable in sharing that story with us today.  Enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

"Be patient, and be careful of the words you use…and just let them know you are not alone." - Donnie Mygan

Topics we discuss:

• Being a Chef

• Culture of the Kitchen

• Female Strength Representation

• Impact on relationships

• Depression

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:  "Windshield Blues" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Today we are with the Sutto twins, Jen and Steph Sutto. 

Jen and Steph grew up in a small town in California and one day, it hit them that they could do anything!  So, they left their small town and started taking over their world.  They made their name as the Glitter Twins who made a Glitter Gel marketed to the electric dance scene.  They have an amazing story and connection we each other that we are thrilled to explore with them.

Now they are influencers on Tik Tok.  Both having their own channels with their own focuses which we highly recommend you checking them out. 

They are social media savants who also consult with entrepreneurs on social media strategies.  You have to check out their new Tik Tok video series called Tik Talks about how to use the platform. Especially if you are trying to figure it out like we are.   

In other words, they stay busy and keep knocking down doors to pursue their dreams.

How to Find them:

• Tik Tok:
  • @jennifersutto

"Disappointing people is actually a great feeling because now they don't have super high expectations for you and now YOU HAVE THE FREEDOM TO ACTUALLY DO WHAT YOU WANT" - Steph Sutto

Topics we discuss:

• Their epiphany they could do anything
  • Hitting Rock Bottom

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:  "Miss You Gal" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Today we are with the amazing Kathryn Hahn.  Kathryn was born in Cleveland and started acting at an early age in the television show Hickory Hideout.  She graduated from Northwestern and got her Masters in Fine Arts from Yale. 

If you don't know her from her role on Crossing Jordan she has played recognizable and leading roles in Anchorman, Step Brothers, Parks and Recreation, How to Lose a Guy in 10 days, We're the Millers, Afternoon Delight, the Bad Moms movies and more recently she has starred in the Amazon Original, "I Love Dick" and the outstanding HBO show "Mrs. Fletcher". 

She is coming out with a lot of new work.  On April 27, 202 she has a new HBO Limited Series "I Know This Much Is True"…In Summer of 2020 she has another Series on Apple TV coming called "Central Park"… and in December 2020 she will be joining the Marvel Universe with a new Disney Series called "WandaVision".

Kathryn is also a dedicated mom to her daughter and son and is married to our 2020 Season 1 guest Ethan Sandler. 

"It was easier for me to tell the truth when I was acting than it was in real life." - Kathryn Hahn

Topics we discuss:

• Being a recovering Catholic

• Being born into religion

• Telling the truth being and actor

• Taking out dept at Yale

• The pressure of how to give birth

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:  "Miss You Gal" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

This is our first gap between seasons.  As prepare for season 2, which we have dubbed "Discovery", we want to be sure to keep the rhythm of the podcast going. 

So, this week is Rodney and Keith riffing on some topics.  Sharing our perspectives and thoughts on a variety of topics presented to us by our main man and producer, Ruf. 

In two weeks we will be kicking off our second season and are excited for the lineup of guests we have coming your way.  It's going to be another amazing season.

"Trust is built with consistency." - Lincoln Chaffee

Topics we discuss:

• Hockey

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

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

Today concludes our Season 1 guest lineup.  Season 1 was all about Pursuit.  We are in 2020, a Decade Possible, and are so glad you were able to join us to hear the stories of the amazing guests this first season.

So, for this episode, we have strung together some highlights from each guest and some new content sprinkled in.  Below are the timestamps and guest name if you want to go back to their episode in case you missed them.

Season 1 has been a lot of fun and so much more coming in Season 2!!

"Trust is built with consistency." - Lincoln Chaffee

Timestamps:

• 1:56  Erica Taylor Haskins

References:

• Erica Taylor Haskins

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

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

Bryan Carroll is a father, a son, a brother, and a motivator. He is also a community organizer, an educator, a youth consultant, an author, a behavioral specialist, and the future owner of an early childhood learning center. Bryan has always been dedicated to serving his community in many capacities and has continued to do so as a citizen of Houston, TX.

He just recently authored a children's book entitled "Super Sharing". He develops "coming of age" curriculums and mentoring programs like Athletic Intelligence, a program which provides life skills, athletic training, college prep, and coaching to young athletes. He also founded a non-profit, entitled Community Under Reconstruction through Education (CURE).

He is currently teaching at a middle school in Houston and is working to open an early childhood education center that will focus on building foundational literary skills. Bryan is a titan when it comes to advocating on the behalf of underserved youth.  WOW.

"Just because it's the truth or your true doesn't mean it needs to be spoken at the time." - Bryan Carroll

What we talk about:

• Being a Dad

• Dad not being around

• How this helped him in his mentality of mentoring today.

• His process for educating the students and kids that cross his path

References:

• Prop 48

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:  "Calm Wakes" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

ERICA TAYLOR HASKINS is a Founding Partner of New York City-based event production company Tinsel Experiential Design -- formerly known as Tinsel & Twine.

She is passionate about attending Broadway shows, enjoying naptime with her french bulldog (Mayhem, May for short), writing to Congress daily -- and travel to soak in blue waters, blue skies, red meat, and red wine.

Her business, Tinsel, is committed to redefining luxury events through the execution of imaginative, immersive experiences for private clients and for brands like Mercedes-Benz, Spotify, L'Oreal, and Condé Nast. Tinsel has proudly produced events at iconic institutions like The New York Public Library, The Guggenheim Museum, The Rainbow Room, and One World Observatory. The team’s work has been featured in Vogue, WWD, Forbes, and Town & Country, with the company named recently as one of the Top 50 Event Designers in North America.

Her experience has given her a deep understanding of how to leverage authentic relationships to reach target audiences.

And if that isn't enough, beyond Tinsel, Erica is the Northeast Regional Coordinator for The Jackie Robinson Foundation, a national non-profit organization founded to perpetuate the icon’s legacy through scholarship, leadership, and service. She was honored as one of JRF’s “42 Under 40” distinguished alumni. She is committed to sharing her business journey with other aspiring entrepreneurs.

"A company's culture is the foundation for future innovation.  An entrepreneur's job is to build the foundation." - Brian Chesky, Airbnb

What we talk about:

• Discussion about establishing and maintaining business culture

References:

• Tinsel Experiential Design

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:  " Yiddish plate" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

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

• Two party system

References:

• Yatish Joshi

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.

Athena loves traveling, reading, and listening to podcasts born in Florida and now living in California.

She is a serial entrepreneur. Before moving out to California, at the age of 18 she started her first company, Swim Szn. She grew Swim Szn from ground zero up to making $25k in just the 5th month alone all by running Influencer marketing campaigns. A year later Athena decided to sell Swim Szn to pursue her passion for growing other businesses.

She started off her new company, Kavis Management Group (KMG) in January 2018 and quickly began offering her business expertise to clients to facilitate growth within their industries. 

Currently, Athena has designed over 50 different websites for clients, founded My Meraki LLC; a CBD company that’s in 55 retailers, and co-founded a new swimsuit company called Cammelly. She is the founder of the podcast Kavis Radio, a business podcast for both men and women to receive tangible business advice.

"Doesn't matter how old you are, young or old, it doesn't matter how much experience you have doing anything…if you want to make the shift to doing something entirely different…even if everyone is telling you not to…I'm telling you, you need to do it…for yourself."  - Athena Kavis

What we talk about:

• Being an Entrepreneur

• Positive Parental Influence

References:

• Swim SZN

• Kavis Radio

Cammelly

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:  "New Street Signs" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

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

• Being sent to boarding school when he was 10

References:

• CBD

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.