In this episode of Hold The Standard™ Podcast, I welcome legendary sports commentator, entrepreneur, and cultural icon Selema Masekela for a deep and unfiltered conversation on identity, resilience, and reinvention. From his groundbreaking career in action sports to shaping global conversations in entertainment, Selema shares his journey of navigating success, failure, and the power of staying true to oneself.
It’s a beautiful mosaic of a conversation.
Selema opens up about turning down major opportunities—including a prime-time network TV job—because they didn’t align with his values. He reflects on the lessons learned from his career in media, his role on the board at Burton, and how he continues to push creative boundaries with new projects, including a documentary and a podcast relaunch.
This episode is a masterclass in self-awareness, leadership, and personal evolution. If you’re striving to balance ambition with authenticity, this conversation will challenge you to ask: Who are you, beyond what you do?
3/27/25 WOD
DEUCE Athletics GPP
Complete 4 rounds of the following:
8 Staggered Stance Landmine Presses (ea)
Complete 3 rounds for quality of:
8 Dips
8 Landmine Bent Over Row
:20 Handstand Hold
AMRAP 10
5 DB Man Makers (40/20)
25 Double Unders
DEUCE Garage GPP
5-5-5
Weighted Chin Up
Complete a max Chin Over The Bar Hold
Then, EMOM 14:
Odd: 8 Lateral Med Ball Slams
Even 10 KB Swings (70/53)