More In Common

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.

Justin born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA, and went on to graduate from Ole Miss with a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate and Finance. Since Graduating he has moved and is now a proud resident of Tampa, FL.   

Justin is an entrepreneur passionate about real estate and entrepreneurship education.

He is a Principal in Six Five Capital, LLC, a real estate investing firm focused on acquiring apartment complexes throughout Florida, implementing value-add strategies, and holding for long-term wealth creation. 

And he serves as Founder and CEO of Social X, LLC, the #1 business education and networking mastermind for young entrepreneurs. Justin is transforming the entrepreneurial education and business networking landscape by empowering entrepreneurs to make a positive impact, grow their network, scale their business, and obtain financial freedom. 

"Success is living in your personal alignment. What makes you happy, what are you good at, and can you impact the world positively…" - Justin Caballero

Topics we discuss:

• The Man he is Meant to Be
  • What is Happiness

References:

• Six Five Capital

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:  "No Swimming" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Omar, is, first and foremost a loving father who cares deeply about his son and being a dad. He is an avid hiker and loves swimming in 35 degree water.

From there he is a Los Angeles-based agent for the fashion industry, who has specialized in representing ethnically diverse male models.  

He currently owns and runs, JustOmar, a modeling agency and branding company in Southern California. Albertto is known for finding new talents and often credited with originally introducing real people into the U.S. fashion market. During the last three decades his Men have appeared in almost every prestigious international fashion magazine including; L’Uomo Vogue, GQ (magazine), Arena Magazine and Esquire (magazine) - and have appeared in campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Versace, Gucci, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. Thru the years he has introduced to acting (via modeling) the actors Djimon Honsou (Academy Award Nominee), Antonio Sabàto Jr. and Tyrese Gibson - the star of the The Fast and the Furious franchise films.

In recent years, Omar Albertto has also begun getting more involved in TV and film production. In 2013, he (and Brian Lewis) produced an independent romantic drama film entitled, Things Never Said, for Ohio Street Pictures.

"Hear the music of life…there's so many sounds of life. Hear the music and live it." - Omar Albertto

Topics we discuss:

• How he got started as a Male Modeling Agent
  • Changing male modeling

References: 

• Tiana from "The way you make me feel"

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:  "Ripe Bowls" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Do you self-care?  Self-care is reflection, setting boundaries, exercise, nutrition, honesty, and being true to self.  

Greg Dupree is the barber to the stars.  He is insightful, thought provoking, and gives us one hell of a conversation. One thing that stands out is his path to being and how he has gone on this journey to being his true self.

"I can only be good to people if I am good with myself." - Greg DuPree

Topics we discuss: 

• Focus on Self-Care

• Nice Guys Finishing Last

• Getting rid of your "Character"

• Being Bussed in School

• Challenging Assumptions

References:

• Daily Chronicle

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:  "Flame'Em Up" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

This is a special episode where we bring a conversation we had on the Data Binge Podcast.  This was a fun conversation and are grateful for the opportunity to talk with Derek about a lot of things. 

The Data Binge Podcast, is a library of discussions with technologists and business leaders focusing on the human relationship with technology. Hosted by Derek Russell, a Data & AI specialist at Microsoft, and an evangelist of how diverse and inclusive data driven cultures can create greater good across organizations, communities, and individuals, the podcast focuses on fairly deep discussions of technologies and approaches that bring modern business forward including broad topics from augmented reality and connected everything, to machine automation and AI. Most importantly, these discussions highlight the relationship of humans and tech, the consciousness which truly separates us as living beings from the always connected and wired world of machines - our daily struggles, our mental health, and our emotional freedom, all things that we CAN control, and that WILL play a part in how we successfully co-evolve with technology.  The human element, in this world of technology, is the richest component, in any past present or future tech. 

Derek has also begun making these podcasts episodes available as LIVE productions via LinkedIn, Youtube, and Facebook, and invites all of you to engage in real time with guests on topics you care about, and to become a part of the discussion. The Data Binge podcast is available in all of your favorite places to stream podcasts, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can find links to all these assets and how to contact Derek, in the show notes of this episode, or you can simply type "the Data Binge Podcast" in the search bar of LinkedIn, to follow the company page.

• Learn more about the Data Binge Podcast at www.thedatabinge.com

How Can you Connect with Derek:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekwesleyrussell/

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

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

Episode theme:  "Speaks Beat 3" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

What was your favorite listen from Season 2, Discovery?  What stood out most from that episode?

This season we had another amazing lineup with amazing people.  Today, we wrap Season 2, which was all about Discovery.  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 by stringing together some highlights from each guest and some new content sprinkled in. 

 Season 2 has been a blast and Season 3 is only set to continue this momentum!!

"Trust is built with consistency." - Lincoln Chaffee

References: 

• Kathryn Hahn

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

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

Keith Ferguson is an associate in the Financial Services Litigation group. He focuses his practice on representing financial institutions and mortgage servicers in real property actions.

Prior to joining Eckert Seamans, Keith was an associate at a private firm with a focus on the mortgage banking industry in the mid-Atlantic region. He was the supervising attorney of the firm’s mediation practice and led a department of legal professionals responsible for the firm’s active residential foreclosure cases in the settlement and status conference stage.

Keith previously served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Wanda Keyes Heard in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City and as a law clerk for the United States Agency for International Development in the Employee and Labor Relations Division in Washington, D.C. 

"The sun is coming up tomorrow.  Get after it." - Keith Ferguson Jr

Topics we discuss:

• Perspective on Children's potential
  • Understanding your strengths

References: 

• Key and Peele skit about doing anything you want

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:  "Theme On" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

How do you listen? Did you know there are at least 43 different ways people listen? The ways we listen affect how we ask questions, how we connect, how we solve problems, and impact everything we do daily.

Graham has dedicated his life understanding and teaching how we all listen. 

Listen in and you will learn about the patterns of listening and, perhaps, identify some of your own.

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Today we are with Graham Bodie.  Graham got his Ph.D at our Alma Mater, Purdue University…Boiler up!  He study Interpersonal and Health Communications.  He is now a professor at the University of Mississippi and has contributed to many research publications and recently provided edits to The Sourcebook of Listening Research: Methodology and Measures

He currently has a large-scale research study on how people listen to others who are experiencing some sort of personal problem.  Listening is a primary focus of Graham's life work and he is a contributor to The Listen First project. 

"Relationships come first and Relationships do matter" - Graham

Topics we discuss:

• Teaching people to Listen

• Asking questions

• His Mentor

• What it means

• What Privilege is

References:

• Listen First Project

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

Rob is an acclaimed artist with works in museums around the world.  He is a sculptor, Painter, mixed media and installation artist.  He has had acclaimed works at Bert Green Fine Art, Pergamon Museum in Berlin, CEBIKO World Ceramic Biennale in South Korea, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and many more.

He was born in Newton, MA and currently has his studio and residence in Los Angeles, CA.  He has a great perspective on many things and provides insights and perspectives that make for fun and insightful conversation.

They had this conversation back in August 2019 and are thrilled to finally be getting into your ears.  In this conversation they talk about a lot of things.

"If you want to make the world a better place, Dig In." - Rob Reynolds

Topics we discuss:

• His Studio

• Classism

• Segregation

• His focus on Climate change

• What we all do to try

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:  "Course Dinner" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

Today, we are with Tara Bixby.  Tara is a licensed Counselor who works in a Minimum security Male prison out in Idaho.  However, that is just her day job as she is on a mission to empower women to live their best life. She normalize life struggles through stories, provides tools for personal growth, and to help shine light on mental health.

You can follow Tara on Instagram @courageously.u!! 

"…I just try not to work with who they were then…I try to work with who they are now." - Tara Bixby

Topics we discuss:

• Working in male prisons
  • Managing mental illness

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