More In Common

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.

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

References:

• Dolly Chugh with More In Common

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.

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

• Masculinity

References:

• Seattle Super Sonics

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.

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

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

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

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

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "I dunno" by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusqu

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

References:

• Be More

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "I dunno" by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusqu

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

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

References:

• Gina's Tedx: Living as a Passionate Beginner

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "I dunno" by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusqu

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

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 Toxic Masculinity plays into not being able to have Empathy

• His Dad and his dad having left early

References:

• Ultra Marathons

• Check In Process

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "I dunno" by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusqu

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

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

References:

• Conscious Capitalism - John Mackey

Credits:

Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

Music:

Main Theme: "I dunno" by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusqu

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