Shaun Ross

Clark interviews musician and the first professional male model with albinism, the iconic Shaun Ross. Clark asks Shaun about developing a tough skin growing up in the Bronx. Shaun describes letting go of his negative experiences in his youth, and why he always looks forward not backward. Shaun breaks down white gay culture vs. Black gay culture, and co-existing in multiple places. Clark asks Shaun about finding modeling at such a young age. Shaun details a specific experience at Paris fashion week, and how he dealt with rejection.

Clark and Shaun discuss the importance of representation on screen, and what it meant for Shaun seeing Clark’s character in “Love, Simon.” Clark asks Shaun about his relationship with his Blackness. Clark brings up Instagram culture and how that’s affected Shaun’s industry today. Finally, Shaun shares what is currently healing his mind, body and spirit—his Soul Balm.

Executive produced by Clark Moore (IG: @mrclarkmoore)

Co-Executive produced by Simone Spira (IG: @simcitay)

Produced by Liz McDonnell (IG: @liz_mcdonnell)

Soul Balm is a Paradoxical Production. (IG: @weare.paradox)