Same Game Different Turf

Don’t Wait for an Invitation: Jamestown CEO Matt Bronfman on Taking Chances, Staying Curious, and Building Places People Want to Be

Matt Bronfman didn't set out to become a CEO or spend nearly three decades helping shape some of the most recognizable real estate projects in the country. He thought he

NFL Athlete Turned Cosm CEO: Jeb Terry on Turning a Big Idea Into the Future of the Fan Experience

Former NFL player and Cosm CEO Jeb Terry talks about what happens when you find new ways to stay close to your dream.   After injuries and being released from the NFL, Je

Be Bold Enough to Live Your Dream: Elly Karamoh on Confidence, Authenticity, and Becoming Great

Elly Karamoh saw the world differently long before he became the stylist behind some of entertainment’s biggest names. Growing up outside Paris, Elly was the kid studying

Can You Become Great Twice? Ronnie Brown on Identity, Growth, and Starting Over

Former NFL Pro Bowler and No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick Ronnie Brown joins Same Game Different Turf to discuss what happens after achieving the dream you've worked toward

Beating the Odds So Others Can Too: Frank Brown's Mission to Change Lives

This episode features Frank Brown, CEO of Communities In Schools of Atlanta, one of the nation's leading organizations focused on helping students overcome the barriers t

Injury → Identity Shift → Hospitality Entrepreneur: Justin Anthony on Reinvention, Resilience, and Success Beyond Sports

This episode features Justin Anthony, founder of Yebo Beach Haus, Lion's Head Private Club, and several of Atlanta's most recognized hospitality concepts. Before becomin

From the Olympics to OutKast: DL Warfield on Building a Career That Shapes Culture

From the 1996 Olympics to OutKast, TLC, Usher, Pink, Babyface, T.I., Nike, and Adidas, DL Warfield has spent decades helping shape culture through art and creativity. In

From Government to the Private Sector: Centennial Yards President Brian McGowan on Leadership, Risk, and Building The Impossible

This episode features Brian McGowan, President of Centennial Yards Company, the largest sports adjacent entertainment district underdevelopment in the world. Brian’s care

Confidence Within Myself: Herm Gebreab on Building Roadshow Through Persistence, Integrity, and Relationships

This episode features Herm from Roadshow, one of the most trusted names in the high-end automotive world. From selling cars out of Cincinnati to building a globally recog

14-Year-Old Mom → Starbucks SVP → Future CEO: Tiffany Willis on Owning Your Narrative

This episode features Tiffany Willis, former SVP of Investor Relations at Starbucks, whose journey redefines what success actually looks like. From becoming a mother at 1

Music Executive → Mental Health Wake-Up → Leaving the Dream Job → Mental Health Leader: Silence the Shame's Shanti Das on Alignment, Healing, and Purpose

What does success really cost, and what happens when you finally choose yourself? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Shanti Das. Shanti is a music industry p

NCAA All-American → NFL Broken Neck → ESPN GameDay → Faith: David Pollack on Making Every Day Count

In this episode of Same Game Different Turf, I sit down with David Pollack, former University of Georgia player, three-time All-American, first-round NFL Draft pick, form

Small Town → Taking Risk → Beazer Home CMO: Elicia Azali on Marketing, Motherhood, and Leadership

In the latest episode of Same Game Different Turf, I sit down with Elicia Azali, Chief Marketing Officer at Beazer Homes, to talk about leadership, marketing, and buildin

Investment Banking → → Entrepreneur → Brand Builder: Onward Reserve Founder: TJ Callaway on Process, Controlling Your Destiny, and Legacy

In this episode, I sit down with TJ Callaway, founder and CEO of Onward Reserve, to unpack what building something real actually takes. TJ shares his journey from investm

First-Generation → Law → Motherhood → General Counsel, Goodwill of North Georgia: Mariangela Corales

This episode features Mariangela Corales, General Counsel of Goodwill of North Georgia, and a proud Latina leader whose journey reflects ambition, resilience, and cultura

Creative Artist → Career Transitions → CMO, Atlanta Hawks: Melissa Proctor

This episode features Melissa Proctor, Chief Marketing Officer of the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Our conversation centers on navigating transition without having

NFL Pro Bowl Left Tackle → Life Reset → Oncology Nurse: D’Brickashaw Ferguson

Former NFL Pro Bowler D’Brickashaw Ferguson shares the real story of life after football — the identity shift, the divorce, the uncertainty, and what it took to rebuild f

Crossroads → Turner →Coca-Cola → Hawks CEO: Steve Koonin on Change, Adapting, and Principles

This episode features Steve Koonin, CEO of the Atlanta Hawks and former executive at Coca-Cola and Turner. Our conversation goes beyond sports and business. We discuss ho

Junior Tennis Prodigy → Backup Plan → Billion-Dollar Team: Al Parker, One of Barron’s Top Financial Advisors

DESCRIPTION: This episode features Al Parker, a Morgan Stanley Managing Director and one of Barron’s Top Wealth Managers, and the most accomplished junior tennis players

National Champ → Lost Dreams → Prison → Pastor: Mayo Sowell on Redemption, Identity, and Calling

Mayo Sowell’s journey is one of the most powerful examples of redemption, identity, and purpose you will ever hear. After an injury ended his football career, Mayo chased