In this final episode, Leah reflects on her journey with Leah Speaks. and expresses her deepest gratitude to AMMNextGen, every guest, and every listener.

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This episode marks part three of the We Are Quitting series about Gen-Zers abandoning the 9 to 5 workday. In this episode, Leah speaks with Rayne Davila, a 19-year-old aspiring singer and entertainer as she prepares for a music festival. IG/Tiktok: @rayneisdunwithu.

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When it comes to discussing beauty standards, women are often centered in these conversations. Undoubtedly, women deal with the most pervasive ramifications of these standards, but what about men? In this episode, Leah discusses the terms beautiful and ugly again, but this time, she asks young men how they feel about the words and explores the different ways beauty is interpreted between genders. Featuring interviews with Zachary Lowe and James.

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The Strong Black Woman Schema is the ideal archetype of how a black woman should act, and it is characterized by three main features: emotional restraint, independence, and caretaking. Several studies have found that endorsing this schema can be psychologically debilitating for Black women, contributing to anxiety, depression, distress, and other mental health issues. In this episode of Leah Speaks we look critically at the schema, and ask Black women how they feel about being “strong.” Featuring interviews with Beri Fareau and Shadiamond Walters.

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Didn’t think that was the end of college talk, did you? Nope! As much as we may want to ignore this exciting albeit frightening next step, application season is among us! And it will only keep coming! You’ve already heard about the things that Leah wished she knew before starting university, and now she’s going to tell you how to prepare and make it through the application process!

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"Am I ugly?" Most of us have probably asked ourselves this question, but have we ever stopped to consider the mechanics of it? What exactly makes someone ugly? What is ugly? Are people ugly? Where does ugly come from? In this episode of Leah Speaks, we bring the word ugly and its opposite— beautiful—under a microscope and dissect the implications and effects of using these terms. Featuring interviews with Teresa Krembs and Makayla Fredericks.

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In light of education departments in Florida rejecting AP African American studies, this episode of Leah Speaks explores the rebuttal to that rejection. Black Lives Matter At School is a national coalition fighting for racial justice in education, which includes mandating more Black history courses in the classroom. On February 9th, they held a rally where young people from different schools across New York rallied at Tweed Courthouse to advocate for better education systems. Featuring interviews from Tajh Sutton and Takya Prospere.

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Leah has talked previously about the increase of Gen-Zers and Millennials leaving their 9 to 5 jobs in search of opportunities that better cater to their needs. This episode of Leah Speaks focuses on the brilliant work that Gen-Zers are doing after deciding to follow their passions, and abandoning the 9 to 5 workday. Featuring an interview with 20-year-old artist Ethan Downs. Instagram: @ethansdowns

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Let’s go to the Bahamas! In this unique episode of Leah Speaks, Leah shifts away from the typical theme and takes you with her on her vacation to the Caribbean! Known for its pristine white beaches and beautiful blue water, come with Leah as she sits back, relaxes, and soaks up the stunning islands of the Bahamas.

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Whether you’re in college, about to start, or considering going to college, the transition process is nerve-wracking for everyone. In this episode of Leah Speaks, Leah and her friend Zachary Lowe offer tips to prospective college students to prepare them for their next big step.

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