X-Games host, Emmy-nominated producer, musician & action sports preacher Selema Masekela joins Rich for a discussion on purpose, passion & social justice in sport. To read more about Selema and peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾 http://bit.ly/richroll594
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:05 - Struggling with Imposter Syndrome & Feeling Worthy
00:05:37 - Selema's Father: South African Political Exile
00:07:55 - Father's Path Crosses with Harry Belafonte
00:09:27 - Father's Passing & Getting to Make Music Together
00:14:34 - Father's Music Career in New York
00:18:34 - Conviction to See the Apartheid End
00:23:35 - “When You Are an Only"
00:28:32 - Selema's Path to Activism Against Racial Inequality
00:37:35 - Selema's Divergent Influences Growing Up
00:42:39 - Dancing Between Two Different Worlds
00:47:37 - The Plantpower Meal Planner
00:49:40 - Going on The Graceland Tour with Paul Simon
00:56:04 - Selema First Exposure to Surfing
00:57:37 - Moving to Carlsbad
00:59:00 - Getting Disfellowshipped from Jehovah's Witnesses
01:03:40 - Joining the Surf Scene
01:09:13 - Building a Life Around Surfing
01:14:03 - “I’m Not Going Anywhere"
01:15:22 - Selema's Trip to South Africa After the Apartheid
01:19:40 - Almost Getting Arrested in Durbin for Surfing
01:27:49 - Afro Surf
01:31:19 - History of Black People Being Excluded from the Beach
01:35:14 - Discussion on Equality and Reparations
01:37:55 - Doing the Work of Antiracism
01:42:59 - Chauvin Trial in Minneapolis
01:47:15 - Diversity and Inclusion in Surfing
01:54:25 - How Selema Got His Career Start
01:59:43 - Working as a Receptionist at TransWorld Publications
02:02:48 - Selema's Unique Skills that Built His Career
02:07:11 - First Gig Working for ESPN
02:14:18 - Becoming a Leading Sports Commentator
02:17:39 - Getting a Role in Point Break Remake
02:19:59 - Selema's Fitness Lifestyle
02:21:14 - First Time Running the NY Marathon
02:26:07 - Discovering CrossFit
02:30:20 - Selema's Growth in Health & Wellness
02:36:56 - Closing Remarks

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