What happens when artistry, authenticity, and resilience come together?Today, we're joined by the incredible Miranda Waters (Love-Lee Jackson) and Sean Roach (Macaria Rage) for a conversation that goes far beyond performance.Together, we explore how they found drag and how drag found them. They share the triumphs, challenges, sacrifices, and joy that have shaped their journeys while offering an inside look at the artistry, discipline, and community behind every performance.From the financial, emotional, and societal costs of drag to the affirmation, chosen family, and freedom it brings, Miranda and Sean remind us that drag is so much more than entertainment, it is art, culture, resilience, and self-expression.We also dive into the realities of living authentically in today's world, discussing visibility, identity, and what it means to stand firmly in your truth when simply being yourself can become an act of courage.Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, an advocate, or someone looking to better understand the stories behind the spotlight, this episode is an invitation to listen, learn, and celebrate the beauty of living unapologetically.✨ Because drag is more than a performance, it's history, community, artistry, and courage.If this conversation resonates with you, don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Every share helps amplify voices and stories that deserve to be heard.🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts#UnmutedWithZAndRossDaBoss #DontBeADragJustBeAQueen #DragIsArt #LGBTQIA #Pride #Authenticity #Representation #Storytelling #Podcast

Father's Day can bring a mix of emotions: gratitude, joy, healing, reflection, and sometimes even grief. In this special Father's Day episode of Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss, we create space for honest conversations about what fatherhood means from different perspectives.Together, we explore the impact fathers, father figures, brothers, and mentors have on our lives, while also acknowledging the complexities that many people carry when this holiday arrives.In one of our most personal episodes yet, Z and Ross share heartfelt letters to their brothers, honoring the men who have shown up, led with love, and helped shape the people they are today. Through stories, reflections, laughter, and vulnerability, we celebrate the bonds that remind us family is often built through presence, support, and unconditional love.Whether you're celebrating an incredible father, missing someone you love, navigating a complicated relationship, or simply reflecting on the people who have helped guide your journey, this episode is for you.Because sometimes the most powerful words are the ones we finally say out loud.Happy Father's Day from Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss.

In this special Pride Month episode of Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss, we sit down with Blair Celli—advocate, parent, mentor, community leader, and a cherished friend whose impact on the LGBTQ+ community has spanned more than two decades.Through years of advocacy, education, and community building, Blair has helped create spaces where authenticity, equality, and belonging can thrive. But beyond her work as an advocate is a story rooted in compassion, resilience, friendship, and an unwavering commitment to showing up for others.This conversation explores what it means to lead with purpose, parent with intention, and continue advocating for a future where everyone has the opportunity to live openly and authentically. Blair reflects on the progress she has witnessed throughout the LGBTQ+ movement, the lessons learned along the way, and the responsibility we all share in creating more inclusive communities.For Ross Da Boss, this conversation is especially meaningful. Blair has been a trusted friend, confidant, collaborator, and chosen family member for more than twenty years. Their friendship serves as a powerful reminder that advocacy is not only about policies and protests, it is also about relationships, community, and the people who stand beside us through life's most defining moments.Together, we discuss the meaning of protest, the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history, the power of chosen family, and the hope that continues to inspire future generations.Because being unmuted isn't simply about finding your voice.It's about having the courage to use it. #Pride #Parenthood #Protest#Community #Courage #Connection Come get #unmutedwithzandrossdaboss

In this special Men's Mental Health Awareness Month episode of Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss, we sit down with T. Wendell Williams III for a conversation about healing, faith, brotherhood, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable.Wendell shares his personal mental health journey, reflecting on the challenges he has faced, the lessons he has learned, and the role spirituality has played in helping him navigate difficult seasons of life. Together, we explore the importance of community, emotional wellness, and creating spaces where men can show up authentically without fear of judgment.We also discuss Brother Signal, a platform designed to foster connection, support, and meaningful conversations among men, and why breaking the silence around mental health can be life changing.This episode is a reminder that healing is not a destination, it's a journey. One that becomes a little easier when we choose connection over isolation, vulnerability over silence, and hope over fear.Whether you're navigating your own mental health journey, supporting someone you love, or simply looking for a conversation rooted in honesty and compassion, this episode is for you. In honor of Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to listen, reflect, and share this episode with someone who may need it. Come get unmuted.#MensMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthAwareness #BrotherSignal #HealingJourney #FaithAndWellness #MentalHealthMatters #UnmutedPodcast #UnmutedWithZAndRossDaBoss

Welcome to another episode in our Pride Month special series, Unmuted & Unapologetic.In this powerful conversation, Z and Ross Da Boss sit down with Cielo and Alexis, co-founders of the Queer Trans Project, to discuss how a simple act of showing up for someone in need grew into a nationally recognized movement supporting transgender and queer individuals across the United States.What began as one person helping a friend evolved into a partnership, a love story, and an organization dedicated to providing resources, advocacy, community support, and hope to people who are too often overlooked or underserved.Together, we explore: The origin story of the Queer Trans Project Building community through compassion and action The realities of LGBTQ+ advocacy in Florida The challenges facing transgender and queer communities today The power of chosen family and community care How love can become a force for liberation and changeThis conversation is a reminder that meaningful impact doesn't always begin with large institutions or big budgets. Sometimes it starts with one person deciding to help another and refusing to stop there.Whether you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, an advocate, or someone who believes in the power of human connection, this episode offers an inspiring look at what can happen when compassion turns into action. Don't forget........ Like this video Share your thoughts in the comments Subscribe for new episodes every week Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it#UnmutedAndUnapologetic #PrideMonth #QueerTransProject #LGBTQCommunity #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ChosenFamily #CommunityCare #LGBTQVoices #Pride2026 #UnmutedWithZAndRossDaBoss #LoveToLiberation #Advocacy #Inclusion #Belonging #CommunityLeadership

In this special Pride Month episode of Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss, we sit down with Garland Gravely, a respected LGBTQ+ historian, advocate, mentor, House Father, and community leader whose impact has been felt across generations.Garland’s story is one of resilience, authenticity, and service. Through decades of advocacy, historical preservation, and community building, he has helped create spaces where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to live openly as themselves. As the Father of the House of Expression, the first Ballroom House established in Southwest Virginia, Garland helped build more than a community, he helped create family.This conversation explores the importance of preserving LGBTQ+ history, the power of chosen family, and what it means to leave a legacy rooted in love, courage, and visibility. Garland shares lessons learned throughout his journey, reflects on the progress made by the LGBTQ+ community, and offers wisdom for future generations navigating their own paths toward authenticity.For Ross Da Boss, this episode is especially personal, as a former member of the House of Expression whose life was touched by Garland’s leadership and mentorship.This is more than a conversation about Pride.It's about honoring those who paved the way, celebrating the communities that hold us up, and recognizing the power of living unapologetically.🌈 Because every story matters.🌈 Every voice deserves to be heard.🌈 And every legacy begins with someone brave enough to be themselves.Welcome to the first episode of our Pride Month special series, Unmuted & Unapologetic. ✨#UnmutedWithZAndRossDaBoss #UnmutedAndUnapologetic #PrideMonth #LGBTQHistory #ChosenFamily #Community #Authenticity #PridePowerPresence #LGBTQVoices #LegacyAndLeadership

In this episode of Unmuted, Z and Ross Da Boss sit down with LaKeisha “LK” Moore: community advocate, volunteer, and a powerful voice for intentional impact, cultural awareness, and authentic access.“Access Is My First Language” is a conversation rooted in identity, belonging, and perspective. LK opens up about navigating Hispanic and Latin spaces as a Black woman, and how language became more than communication, it became a bridge, a responsibility, and at times, a challenge to perceptions of belonging. Through honesty and lived experience, she shares what it means to honor culture without losing yourself within it.Together, the conversation explores the intersection of identity, community work, travel, and advocacy. LK reflects on how international experiences reshaped her worldview, challenged assumptions about access in the United States, and deepened her understanding of service, humility, and responsibility. From conversations about cultural appreciation versus co-opting, to showing up consistently without needing recognition, this episode reminds us that real impact is built through presence, not performance.We also talk about Rise and Reign, how LK became part of the network, the story of how we met, and the connections that continue to grow through shared purpose and community.This episode is filled with wisdom, honesty, and unforgettable reminders that your voice, identity, and presence matter.Inspirational Words from LK:“Don’t wait for someone’s permission to feel that it’s okay to take up space, to sit at the table, or to belong in the room. Know that who you are and what you bring to the table is valuable and you belong in the room just by being you.”“When someone says, ‘You have big shoes to fill,’ tell them you brought your own.”If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong, struggled with finding your voice in unfamiliar spaces, or wondered how to move through different cultures while staying grounded in yourself, this conversation is for you.Watch now, follow, share, subscribe, stream now, and join the conversation with Unmuted with Z and Ross Da Boss.#podcast #stayunmuted #language #riseandreignnetwork #unmutedwithzandrossdaboss

Graduation is more than a cap and gown.It’s fear. Growth. Pressure. Pride. Endings and beginnings happening at the same time.Today on Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss, we’re talking about what comes AFTER the applause for graduates, parents, and anyone stepping into a new season of life.Because sometimes the scariest words are:‘Now what?’ ”Episode of unmuted that can focus on graduating and going to the next step for parents for graduates etc new beginnings • Nobody talks about how scary graduating actually is. • Your life is not over because you don’t have it figured out at 22. • Parents are grieving a version of their child while celebrating who they’re becoming. • Some people graduate from school. Some people graduate from survival mode.#Graduation #Podcast #LifeAfterCollege #NewBeginnings #MentalHealth

In this powerful episode of Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss, we sit down with Nestor “The Boss” Gomez — storyteller, immigrant advocate, and creator of 80 Minutes Around the World.Born in Guatemala and arriving in Chicago undocumented in the mid-80s, Nestor grew up navigating a world where speaking up didn’t always feel possible. Living with a stutter and learning English while trying to find his place, he once struggled to use his voice. Today, he’s a celebrated storyteller, Moth Slam champion, and someone who has dedicated his platform to uplifting immigrant, refugee, and ally voices.This conversation is about resilience, identity, healing, and what it truly means to reclaim your voice in spaces that once tried to silence you.If you’ve ever felt unheard, unseen, or unsure of where you belong — this episode is for you. Come get unmuted.#UnmutedPodcast #Storytelling #MentalHealthAwareness #ImmigrantStories #HealingThroughConversation #PodcastCommunity #TheMoth #FindYourVoice

This one’s for the moms. Z opens the episode with a deeply personal letter — a thank you, a reflection, and a piece of her story. Ross Da Boss shares the grief of losing his mother at a young age and how that journey has shaped her over time. Together they hold space for every emotion Mother’s Day can bring: love, grief, gratitude, confusion, and hope. Whether you’re celebrating, remembering, or navigating motherhood in your own way, this episode honors every version of mom. We’re sending love, strength, and room for whatever you feel. 🤍#mothersday #thankyoumom #honoringmom #motherhood #grief #healing #podcast #withlove