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Unmuted with Z & Ross Da Boss: Fatherhood, Family & The Words We Need to Say

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.

Pride, Parenthood & Protest: A Conversation with Blair Celli

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 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pride] #Parenthood [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/parenthood] #Protest [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/protest]#Community [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/community] #Courage [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/courage] #Connection [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/connection] Come get #unmutedwithzandrossdaboss [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedwithzandrossdaboss]

Unmuted Frequencies: Healing, Brotherhood & Finding Your Way Forward with T. Wendell Williams III

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 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mensmentalhealthmonth] #MentalHealthAwareness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthawareness] #BrotherSignal [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brothersignal] #HealingJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney] #FaithAndWellness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithandwellness] #MentalHealthMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealthmatters] #UnmutedPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedpodcast] #UnmutedWithZAndRossDaBoss [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedwithzandrossdaboss]

From Love to Liberation: Cielo, Alexis & The Queer Trans Project

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 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedandunapologetic] #PrideMonth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pridemonth] #QueerTransProject [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/queertransproject] #LGBTQCommunity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgbtqcommunity] #TransRightsAreHumanRights [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/transrightsarehumanrights] #ChosenFamily [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chosenfamily] #CommunityCare [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communitycare] #LGBTQVoices [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgbtqvoices] #Pride2026 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pride2026] #UnmutedWithZAndRossDaBoss [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedwithzandrossdaboss] #LoveToLiberation [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lovetoliberation] #Advocacy [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/advocacy] #Inclusion [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inclusion] #Belonging [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/belonging] #CommunityLeadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communityleadership]

Pride, Power & Presence: The Garland Gravely Story

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 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedwithzandrossdaboss] #UnmutedAndUnapologetic [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unmutedandunapologetic] #PrideMonth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pridemonth] #LGBTQHistory [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgbtqhistory] #ChosenFamily [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chosenfamily] #Community [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/community] #Authenticity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/authenticity] #PridePowerPresence [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/pridepowerpresence] #LGBTQVoices [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lgbtqvoices] #LegacyAndLeadership [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/legacyandleadership]