More In Common

Noelle Silver is the founder of the AI Leadership Institute and Women in AI. She is the Head of Instruction for Data Science, Analytics and Full Stack development at HackerU, building education programs for universities. She is an ambassador for the responsible and ethical use of AI and she is passionate about Mindful Leadership, work-life harmony and empowering people achieve their potential through technology. She specializes in helping technical leaders successfully navigate cloud transformation and develop an AI and Voice Strategy by delivering keynotes, sessions and hackathons worldwide. She has spent decades as a trainer, architect, and evangelist for IBM, RedHat, EMC, Amazon and Microsoft. She has been listed as the"#1 Speaker to Have at Your AI Event by ReadWrite.com  and a “Top Influencer in Voice” By Voicebot.ai as well as received an award from VentureBeat for her work mentoring women in the field of AI and Emerging Technology.  

"The best revenge is success." - Noelle Silver

Topics we discuss:

• Managing ethics of Artificial Intelligence

References:

• Hacker U

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:  "Keep Your Hands" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

A special episode release!

Oge Egbuonu (E-boo-noh) is a filmmaker focused on disruptive inspirational storytelling. By creating compelling content that entertains, educates, and inspires, she aims to support the healing of the individual and the collective. Prior to becoming an independent filmmaker, Oge worked at the independent production company Raindog Films, where she produced films like LOVING and EYE IN THE SKY. Oge sat on the board of the Diversity Committee for the BRIT Awards, where she collaborated to revamp the voting academy, and tackling diversity within the music and film industries.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Houston.

Aa of Juneteenth, June 19, 2020, after nearly three years in the making, her directorial debut, (IN)VISIBLE PORTRAITS came to life.  The documentary is a powerful celebration of Black women featuring interviews from scholars and authors sharing their stories of struggle, celebration, heartache and more. It shatters the too-often invisible otherizing of Black women in America and illuminates the history of how we got here, dismantles the false framework of the present-day reality, celebrates the extraordinary heritage of exceptional Black women, and ignites hope for the next generation.

Oge spent eight months doing intensive research, and two months conducting these compelling interviews.

"We continue to heal our heart and souls every day in every way." - Oge Egbuonu

Topics we discuss:

• The Film (In)Visible Portraits
  • The reaction she has received

References:

• (IN)VISIBLE PORTRAITS

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:  "Grass Grains" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Today we are with the Father/Daughter duo, Harriet and Randy Berholtz of the "Now Hear Me Out" Podcast.  A podcast where they come together to have political and social conversations representing two sides of the argument.  Harriet graduated from the University of San Diego, is a sing/song writer, and has started and sold 2 different e-commerce stores that surpassed 7 figures in sales in under 18 Months.  Oh, and she is a registered Democrat.

Randy is a Graduate of Yale Law, an Oxford Rhodes Scholar, a former Adjunct professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, for acting general counsel at Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  Among many things, he is also the Secretary of the California Republican Party. 

Together they aim to demonstrate the possibility of having very differing viewpoints still coming together with love and understanding in an effort to spur change and action.

"Without love and respect in the communication you aren't really communicating" - Randy Berholtz

Topics we discuss:

• What is the role of government?
  • Federal and local distinction

References:

• Now Hear Me Out Podcast

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:  "Unfair Fruit" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Today we are with Dr. Curtis Takada Rooks. Born in Japan but grew up in many places spending his early childhood in Kansas, N.C. and Texas.  Then moving and spending his formative years in Okinawa before returning to Manhattan, Kansas where he graduated high school.  After attending college in N.H., as an adult he has lived in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Alaska and settled down in California.

He is a husband of 21 years and has an amazing daughter who is studying at Yale.

Dr. Rooks earned his B.A. in 1979 with a double major in Economics and Asian Studies (honors) from Dartmouth College. He received his M.A. in Public Policy from Trinity College in 1982 and his Ph.D. in Comparative Culture from the University of California, Irvine.

Prior to his appointment at Loyola Marymount Univ., Dr. Rooks was a tenured assistant professor in Asian American Studies at San Jose State University and he previously served as Associate of Students and Dean of Residential Life at Pomona College.

His research interests follow two overlapping trajectories.  The first employs engaged community-based research focusing on the intersections of culture and community health and wellness.. The second focuses on mixed-race and transnational identity.  These are reflected in two current projects one which examines civic engagement in Asian American communities and the second explores notions of transnational identity of people of Japanese ancestry worldwide – Global Nikkei Identity, along with continuing work with multiracial identity, particularly on the experiences of “double minority”.

"When you truly engage that makes someone else matter.  It's a transformative act." - Dr. Curtiss Takada Rooks

Topics we discuss:

• What it means to:

• be Of mixed Race

• Military family during Vietnam

• Single Payer Healthcare

• Healthcare as a public good

References:

• Dr. Takada Rook in 2007

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:  "Gold Cracks" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Rodney and Keith wrap season 3 with a conversation on how they are holding up 136 days into lock down.  At least the start of California lock down.  Talking about how things were for them at the beginning and how it has evolved. 

And, of course they get into the politics of it a bit.

They end the episode talking about what is to come with Season 4.  We are all excited about Season 4, so be sure to listen through the end!

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

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

What was your favorite listen from Season 3, "Process"?  What stood out most from that episode?

This season we had another amazing lineup with amazing people.  Today, we wrap Season 3, which was all about the Process.  We are in 2020, a Decade Possible, and are so glad you were able to join us to hear the stories of the amazing guest this season.

We are taking a page out of season 1 and 2 by stringing together some highlights from each guest and some new content sprinkled in. 

This year has been amazing and looks to keep going with an outstanding lineup for Season 4 where we will discuss Shared American Ideals!!

"Trust is built with consistency." - Lincoln Chaffee

References: 

• PenClique

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

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

Dr. Brown's superpower helps #entrepreneurs, #start-ups, mid-large cap enterprises implement effective strategies that cover business process improvements, strategy and innovation insights, performance solutions for teams, and culture change interventions.

Dr. Brown is an internationally best-selling author and keynote speaker who has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox as a highly sought business and leadership growth expert.

As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, she is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills and personal growth. Her sweet spot is helping Corporate Executives, Entrepreneurs, and Business Owners Lead with Confidence, Communicate with Influence, Connect with Authenticity, and Collaborate Strategically. Her mission is to Inspire Entrepreneurs, C-Level Executives, and Organizational Leaders to seek significance versus simple success.

Her passion is to Empower leaders to lead with intentionality and integrity.

In 2017, Dr. Brown founded The Leadhershift Movement™ providing a safe-space for professional women to get clear about their Why, confident about the What, and consistent about the How.

"It's not what people call you, it's what you answer to. And no one, NO ONE, can define you but you" - Deena Brown

Topics we discuss:

• Being a Mom to a young black man
  • Her Son being privileged but still black

References:

• John Maxwell Certification

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:  "Hands to Touch" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Theodore Shapiro was born Washington, DC and is a composer who has delivered memorable music for some of the funniest movies of the past 10 years from the upbeat, jazzy sounds of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA to the jungle-adventure send-up of TROPIC THUNDER and the sentiment of last MARLEY & ME.

He has scored a long list of amazing movies covering the spectrum from his work on the 2003 hit Old School, to the 2019 motion picture 'Bombshell'.  He has created the music for other amazing films such as 'Destroyer' directed by our past guest Karyn Kusama, 'Last Christmas', and 'The Devil Wears Prada'.

And we can't skip mentioning his amazing work on the HBO T.V. show "Game Change" for which he was nominated for an Emmy!  

His careful touch has made him a sought-after collaborator for some of Hollywood’s leading directors.

Shapiro is a classically trained composer with a bachelor’s degree from Brown and master’s from Juilliard who, despite commissions for classical works, decided he’d rather be working in film. “

"Ask yourself the question, are you being kind to yourself, and take up that struggle to do it as much as you can." - Teddy Shapiro

Topics we discuss:

• Asking young people "what are they listening to"

• Difficulty of making the decision

• His view that his work isn't good enough

• His aspirations

• His process

• His dad

• What support looked like for him

• Impact of having Children

References:

• Theodore-Shapiro.com

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:  "Light Keys" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Today we are with the hosts of the Pen Clique Podcast, Daniel Hees and Kuya [ˈko͞oyə] David Lazaro.  Pen Clique is the laboratory where poetry and pixels combine to produce lively podcasts, stunning visuals, hype fashion, and crackin live events. They're exploring the digital frontier to help carve the best paths for online poets to get seen, heard, and supported.

David is a Dream chaser. Food taster. Tech major. Rhyme slayer. Graphic tailor. Picture taker. Magic maker.  He is Executive Creative Director of Pen Clique, a senior art director in the entertainment advertising industry, and a spoken word head of 10+ years. His goal is to use his professional skill set to make online-poetry engaging, fun & accessible for the modern audience.

Daniel is A spoken word artist and producer working throughout LA’s poetry scene and Internationally via Radio, TV, and Internet. He hopes to expose new audiences to the power of poetry and art.

"You gotta find out what it aint before you find out what it is." - David Lazaro

Topics we discuss:

• Threads and Lines

• Discussing Daniel's Poem about Weight

• The Accident that led to it

• Battle Rap and Poetry Slam

• Searching for personal alignment

• Accessibility of Poetry

References:

• Penclique

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:  "Jux Juice" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Today we are with Theresa Gabrielle of from The Good with Theresa G podcast. 

Theresa is a mother, wife, activist, entrepreneur and lover of nature.  Her deepest love affair has always been with nature. She enjoys traveling and immersing herself in different cultures, and people.  She loves learning from other people. 

As she says, Everyone on this planet is so unique but similar. 

Theresa is an entrepreneur.  She has created and owned a few successful businesses (some not so successful too).  Her background is in Social Services, Environmental Education, and Design. She has spent the last ten years with a focus on designing spaces that support the health and wellbeing of people and our planet. 

In 2017 she woke up and decided she needed to start a Podcast bringing all her passion for connection together into a platform with the goal of focusing on the good in the world.  The podcast inspires, rewires and educates. Exploring the opportunities that current global, societal, economic, planetary and health challenges have created.

"If you have a dream, dream it every day…" - Theresa G

Topics we discuss:

• How we all connected

References:

• The Good with Theresa G

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:  "Water to Fire" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.