What Shapes Us
Episodes
36: Mikey February on Flow, Freedom, and Finding Rhythm
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with South African surfer and creative soul Mikey February (@mikeyfebruary) for a convers...
35: Jagger Eaton on Going Big and Staying Grounded
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Olympic podiums to personal pivots, Jagger Eaton (@jaggereaton) joins Selema Masekela on What Shapes Us for a raw and real conversation about wha...
34: Faith Briggs Rose on Movement, Meaning, and Making Space
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this illuminating episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela (@selema) sits down with documentary filmmaker, activist, and lifelong runner Faith Br...
33: Bryce Wettstein on Poetry, Wheels, and the Power of Self-Invention
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this colorful and captivating episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela (@selema) sits down with Olympic skateboarder and radiant free spirit Bryc...
32: Lindsey Vonn on Speed, Struggle, and Starting Over
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of What Shapes Us Selema Masekela (@selema) sits down with Olympic gold medalist and alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn (@lind...
31: Koa Smith on The Healing Power of Surfing
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela (@selema) sits down with professional surfer and storyteller Koa Smith (@koasmith) for ...
30: Chloe Kim on Gold Medals and Growing Up in the Spotlight
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of What Shapes Us Selema Masekela (@selema) sits down with Olympic snowboarder and global icon Chloe Kim (@chloekim) for a p...
29: Gabriella Angotti-Jones on Waves, Words, and Wildness
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela talks with photographer, journalist, and surfer Gabriella Angotti-Jones (@ga.briella) about carving...
28: Chris Benchetler on Purpose, Partnership, and Creating Through the Chaos
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with professional skier, visual artist, and filmmaker Chris Benchetler (@ch...
27: Trevor Andrew on Snowboarding, Gucci Ghost, and the Power of Obsession
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this soul-stirring episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with cultural shape-shifter Trevor Andrew (@troubleandrew)—Olympic snowbo...
26: Tony Hawk on Reinvention and the Legacy of Skate Culture
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with the most iconic figure in skateboarding history, Tony Hawk (@tonyhawk). To...
25: Tyler Bereman on Motocross, Mental Health, and the Power of Resilience
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this emotional and adrenaline-charged episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with freestyle motocross legend Tyler Bereman (@tylerber...
24: Gabby Reece on Reinvention, Leadership, and Loving Boldly
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this profound episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with legendary athlete, wellness leader, and unapologetic truth-teller Gabrielle...
23: Kate Courtney on the Future of Women's Cycling
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with world champion mountain biker Kate Courtney (@kateplusfate) to dive into th...
22: Monica Medellin on Redefining Sports Storytelling
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with filmmaker, executive producer, and media trailblazer Monica Medellin (@monicamedelli...
21: Coan "Buddy" Nichols on Filmmaking and the Evolution of Skate Culture
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with legendary skate filmmaker Coan "Buddy" Nichols (@coanbuddynichols) to dive deep into...
20: Chase Hall on Art, Identity, and the Power of Subcultures
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of What Shapes Us, Masekela sits down with multidisciplinary artist Chase Hall (@hallchase), whose work challenges percepti...
19: Zeb Powell on Shaping Snowboarding's Future
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thrilling episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela chats with Zeb Powell (@zebpowelll), the groundbreaking snowboarder who’s redefining st...
18: Lucy Osinski on Building Community and Redefining Skate Culture
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this empowering episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela welcomes Lucy Osinski (@lucy.osinski), co-founder of Girl Swirl, the world’s largest w...
17: Victor Montalvo on Family, Culture, and Olympic Glory
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this electrifying episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with Victor Montalvo (@bboyviction), the groundbreaking b-boy who won the fi...
16: Ian Walsh on Fear, Resilience, and Big Wave Surfing
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this compelling episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela sits down with legendary big wave surfer Ian Walsh (@ian.walsh) to explore the mental, p...
15: Cory Wharton-Malcolm on Finding Purpose and Inner Peace
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela welcomes British running coach, Apple Fitness+ trainer, and community leader Cory Wharton-Malcolm (...
15: Brianna King on Fearless Self-Expression
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Selema Mabena Masekela on What Shapes Us as he dives deep into the inspiring journey of Briana King, a trailblazing model, skater, and commu...
14: Justin Williams on Redefining Cycling Culture
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of What Shapes Us, Selema Masekela interviews Justin Williams, an elite cyclist and founder of the Legion of Los Angeles cycling team....
13: Chad Caruso
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the What Shapes Us podcast Chad Caruso shares his electrifying journey through the streets, parks, and ramps that have shaped his r...
12: Nora Vasconcellos
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring episode of the What Shapes Us podcast as we sit down with Nora Vasconcellos, the trailblazing American professional skateboar...
11: Brick Howze
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of What Shapes Us Selema welcomes Brick Howze. Brick is a 26-year-old musician, producer, and founder of Black Sand, a surf and arts c...
10: Redbull
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Selema brings a conversation he had at the Redbull At Work Tent-pole event. He talked to three athletes - Dassy Lee, Kate Cortney, Justin William- abo...
9: Louis the Child and PineappleCITI
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation was stifled during the pandemic and artists where ether going into a creative hyphenation or found ways to recenter them self and reevaluat...
8: Jon Rose
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you a Kook? Jon Rose takes us on a global adventure of how he fell into global relief effort and created Waves for Water. Selema also bring...
7: Atiba Jefferson
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Selema is opening up his Covid Files to show you an interview he did with legendary photographer Atiba Jefferson. Selema goes into their history of wh...
6: Radha Blank
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the What Shapes Us Podcast Selema welcomes writer, actor, producer, director and close friend Radha Blank. Radha talks about how th...
5: Marc Rebillet
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The loop Daddy himself Marc Rebillet joins Selema to talk about how he became an incredible force that took the internet by storm. They talk abou...
4: Joy Bryant
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Selema Talks to Joy Bryant After a 6 month hiatus, What Shapes Us returns! In this episode, Selema gets candid about why the podcast to...
3: Matty Matheson
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Selema reflects on the high stakes, polarizing dance that is the social media landscape whilst musing on the stamina necessary t...
2: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ocean has a deep meaning to me and in this episode I get into why surfing and the ocean is so imbedded in who I am as a human being. That is why o...
Trailer
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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