AFTER HOURS: Big Business & Bright Futures W/ Boss | The Underground Lounge

On this episode of Underground Lounge: After Hours, Hayley and Spank welcome a very special guest and close friend to the couch, Boss. Known for training Kevin Hart, elite athletes and artists, transforming bodies, and building a fitness empire from the ground up, Boss sits down for an open, insightful, and often hilarious conversation about everything from personal discipline to professional legacy.

From the jump, it’s clear this episode goes beyond the typical gym talk. Boss dives into how training became his foundation but never his final destination. He shares how he went from resisting the title of “trainer” to becoming a human performance coach, investor, and executive who sits on company boards and leads ventures internationally, including multiple gym locations from LA, Atlanta & Saudi Arabia. His goal? Empower people, build community, and create spaces where Black and Brown people feel seen, supported, and inspired.

The trio tackles the difference between mental health and mental weakness, how to meet people where they are in their fitness journey, and the importance of accountability, both in the gym and in real-life relationships. Boss and Spank even reflect on a nearly friendship-ending argument in Vegas, revealing what it really takes to maintain a 15+ year brotherhood.

They also dive into the blurred lines between trainers and clients, the challenges women face in fitness spaces, and why Boss believes your trainer should be part coach, part therapist, and 100% trustworthy. With moments of real vulnerability, Boss explains how building trust and morale is just as important as the reps and results.

The episode balances deep, motivational insight with plenty of laughs, especially when the crew reminisces on old party stories, parenting debates, and how Spank’s fitness transformation became a motivational billboard for the entire crew.

Whether you're here for the laughs, the life lessons, or the gym game, this episode delivers. Tap in for a candid look at the man behind the movement and why Boss’s story is about much more than fitness. It’s about legacy, love, and the power of showing up consistently.