The Action Sports Evangelist: Selema Masekela | Rich Roll Podcast

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 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: /c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com ​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com ​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS https://www.blakecurtis.net/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 29617 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 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 #richroll #richrollpodcast

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