E120. If You Miss Somebody, Call ‘Em - with Zeke Crawford, Professional Basketball Player based in Lausanne, Switzerland

“Something my mom always says - and she makes it seem so simple - is, ‘If you miss somebody, call them.’ We have no excuse not to communicate with the people that we want to talk to.” - Zeke Crawford Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Zeke Crawford. Zeke is from San Francisco, California, and Zeke and Ashanti first connected when Ashanti held a workshop at Zeke’s Stuart Hall High School. Currently a professional basketball player based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Zeke loves to try new foods, explore new places, meditate, and watch anime. International life can be very difficult, but that hasn’t prevented Zeke from maintaining close relationships. We’re excited for you to learn about how Zeke navigates this world and his masks. (1:35) Ashanti’s introduction. (8:30) Zeke and Ashanti reminisce on how they first met and why Zeke made a big impression on Ashanti. Then, Zeke introduces himself, his origins, and his professional basketball career. (13:30) Zeke shares the front of his mask - funny, friendly, trustworthy. (14:45) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, funny, dedicated. (18:00) Zeke shares the back of his mask - scared, indecisive, confused - and the challenges of international life. (22:00) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - fear, worrier, doubt - and how images from social media make him disproportionately worrisome. (26:45) Zeke and Ashanti take time to emphasize that we need to take the initiative to reach out to others. (30:50) Zeke reflects on the day he and Ashanti first met at Stuart Hall High School and how he’s taken those lessons around the world and in everyday life. (43:35) Zeke shares a final message with the audience. --- Connect with Zeke Crawford: Instagram: instagram.com/_zeke2fresh --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/support Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org If you are interested in being on the Face to Face podcast, email us at [email protected] --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/message