Unmuted with Z and Ross Da Boss

We listened... and we didn't judge. Now it's our turn. In the first installment of Unmuted Confessions, Z and Ross Da Boss put themselves in the hot seat, sharing honest, hilarious, and unexpected confessions that prove none of us are perfect and that's exactly the point. This episode is all about creating a space where vulnerability is welcomed, laughter is guaranteed, and judgment is...

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...

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 ackn...

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 beyon...

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 i...

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 a...

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 creat...

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 tha...

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 go...

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 h...

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 n...

When the calendar flips, so do we. In this episode of Unmuted with Z and Ross Da Boss, we’re saying it loud, clear, and with our chests: some things are NOT making it into May. From tired habits and weak boundaries to played-out mindsets and people-pleasing energy, we’re leaving it all behind where it belongs. Z and Ross keep it real (and a little messy) as they break down what they’re personally...

In Episode 6 of Unmuted, co hosts Z and Ross Da Boss get into a deeply honest and necessary conversation about what it really means to always be the strong one. Together, they unpack the weight that comes with being the dependable one, the one people call, the one who shows up no matter what. But who checks on you when you are that person for everyone else? This conversation dives into the unspoke...

One conversation wasn’t enough, so we’re back for Part 2 with Ross Da Boss and she did not hold back. Picking up where we left off, this episode goes deeper into her journey, her mindset, and the moments that tested her but never broke her. Ross gets even more real about what it takes to navigate spaces that challenge your voice, protect your peace, and still show up fully as yourself. She talks a...

In this episode of Unmuted, we sit down with Ross Da Boss, a force who doesn’t just enter rooms, she shifts them. Known for her bold presence, unfiltered perspective, and commitment to moving with purpose, Ross brings a conversation that’s equal parts real, reflective, and unapologetically honest. From navigating spaces that weren’t built for her to building her own lane, Ross opens up about what...

Z is back—and somehow, we still had more to unpack. 😅In Part 2, the stories get deeper, the laughs get louder, and the chaos? Oh, it definitely sticks around. From unfiltered moments to the little things that say a lot, Z keeps it real in a way that just makes sense. Ross Da Boss is still asking the questions (and adding her two cents), and together, it’s giving honest, it’s giving hilarious, it’...

Get to Know Z (Part 1… because yes, we had a LOT to say 😅)This week, we’re turning the mic all the way up on Z—and trust, she understood the assignment. From her roots and real-life plot twists to the moments that shaped her into that girl, Z brings the stories, the laughs, and just enough spice to keep you leaning in. Ross the Boss is in full interviewer mode (with a little side commentary, of c...

In this debut episode, they pull back the curtain on how fate, friendship, and a little bit of bold energy brought them together to create Unmuted. Z brings the fire—rooted in her Latina identity, storytelling that feels like home, and a spirit that’s equal parts hustle and heart. Ross Da Boss steps in with powerful perspective, grounded in Black womanhood, resilience, humor, and a voice that refu...

Welcome to Unmuted with Z and Ross Da Boss this is a space where voices matter and conversations go deeper. Z and Ross Da Boss bring authenticity, humor, and heart to every moment. Whether you're here to reflect, laugh, or just listen, you're already part of the family.