<p>One of my favorite people (and a favorite to so many others in the NBA universe), my friend Travonne “Tray” Edwards joins the pod at a very … let’s say transitional time in my life. </p><p>The copywriter at top ad agency Weiden-Kennedy / author of two books / confidante to NBA stars / Count The Dings co-founder / social media expert / Compton native / amazing teammate helps me untangle the web of emotions following my mother’s recent death. </p><p>First, the social media guru explains the memification of the Mexico aliens and how to game the Twitter/X/Instagram system. We ask: is it actually shameful to pay for Twitter Blue? </p><p>Then we get to the heavy stuff. The text he sent me after my mom died. Grief. Loss. Childhood trauma. Forgiveness and what it was like to have a mom who was 14. The difference between a mom and Mom. Gratitude. Spiritual healing. A lot.</p><p>Then he breaks some big news about Team USA.</p><p>As he texted me after, “it’s not a pod it’s a open convo.”</p><p>Enjoy. And go follow <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Travonne">Tray</a>.</p><p>Thank you to super producer Anthony Mayes.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe</a>
