A Producer's Farewell /// Ruff Holmes /// Season5:E130

Who’s a free thinker in your life?  True free thinkers are few and far between. At More In Common Podcast, the importance of hiring people who challenge what you're doing and thinking is what our guest, and former producer, Ruf Holmes reflected on. But he's much more than a producer; he's an individual filled with talent and creativity who never fails to offer great insight.   Now it’s his turn to take the mic as he reflects on his time as our producer, discusses his personal life and important current issues. Although it's the end of an era for our talented producer we thank him for the impact and dedication he displayed, we honor you!     “Compassion most of all is listening and hearing”- Ruff Holmes.  Today we are with our Producer who has done so much for this show.  Taking More In Common from once a month to once a week.  Challenging our ideas and making us better along the way.   Ruf Holmes is a jack of many trades.  He works in IT, edits and produces podcasts, and is an extremely talented artist.  In fact, he has produced all of the music you have heard for the past 2 years.      Topics we discuss:  Growth over the two years with More in Common  Clear and constant communication.  Fear of the follow up got better.  Learned how to understand people's personalities better.  Editing and listening to conversations of guests  Found many lessons in ways people view life.  Offered a multitude of perspectives.   False interpretation of the “Black agenda”  The real agenda is to live and survive in this world.  Misconception on what the meaning is, people view it in a negative light.  It’s a way to live and think freely.   Systems that are in place holding back groups   Systematic racism simplified.  All  systems have a dramatic impact on success.  References:   Patrick Furlong Episode  Dr. Grant's Episode  Legislation regulating Trans Rights  Jim Lowry's Episode  Chicago Shooting of 13 year old from March/April  Minnesota officer convicted   The Movie Get Out  The movie 10 years    Credits:  Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes     Music:  Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.  All music created by DJ Rufbeats