Unmuted with Z and Ross Da Boss

Access Is My First Language with Lakeisha Moore "LK"

1 h 17 min · 29. maj 2026
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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 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast] #stayunmuted [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stayunmuted] #language [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/language] #riseandreignnetwork [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/riseandreignnetwork] #unmutedwithzandrossdaboss [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedwithzandrossdaboss]

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