In 2021, when Leah and Deveter launched Let's Chat, Leah was a 12-year-old seventh grader who wasn't quite ready to grow up.

Fast forward to today, and Leah is now an 18-year-old, college-bound young woman preparing for her next chapter. In this special update, mother and daughter sit down to revisit some of their earliest conversations, reflect on how life has changed, and share what they've learned along the way.

From navigating the teenage years to preparing for adulthood, this heartfelt conversation explores growth, family, independence, and the evolving bond between a mother and daughter.

Whether you've been with us since the beginning or you're joining us for the first time, this episode is a reminder that growing up may not always be easy—but it can be beautiful.

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Join Leah for a conversation with her big brother Erick about relationships.
Check out Erick's YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@erick14282
"Erick's the name and making random video's the game."

Check out Leah & Deveter's previous relationship conversation 
https://youtu.be/rHVJ2vVuAT0?si=BuGHPeCb_3bER6Im

Listen to Leah & Deveter's thoughts about cultural appropriation which is the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of one people or society's customs, practices, ideas, etc. by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.

There is no rule book for parenting. There are plenty of books with suggestions but parenting isn't one size fits all! Take a listen to Deveter's concerns about raising her older teens and Leah's thoughts on the topic!

Join Leah and Deveter as they chat about social media and how 15 year olds use it. Check out how Leah manages social media from relationships to keeping herself grounded!

Listen to our past conversation about social media with special guests Renata Del Carmen and her daughter Priscilla, which was recorded in 2021.
https://letschatwithleahdeveter.buzzsprout.com/1483369/7355530-episode-7-social-media

They are back and ready to chat!
Join Leah & Deveter as they recap 2023 and share their hopes for 2024 and beyond!

Join Leah & Deveter as they chat about being a Christian teen!
:50 Hard being a Christian teen
2:14 Do people ask if you are a Christian?
4:15 Shout out to New Life Cathedral!
4:54 What does the church need to do to engage the youth?
8:07 You can be saved and happy!

HOT TAKES
School should start at night.
Airplanes are better than cruises

Join Leah & Deveter as they chat about trust!

:44 Leah's definition of trust
1:42 Levels of Trust
4:00 Loyalty
4:27 Shout out to the Bone Squad
9:55 Hot Takes
Reality TV is Stupid
The Super Bowl is outdated

Happy Women's History Month! 
Leah and Deveter chat about being a black woman and what it looks like for them. 
01:05 Proud to be a Black Woman
02:08 Black Women Making History
07:30 Not everyone will like you
11:13 Be you but be good
11:29 Hot Takes
Modern Art is Absurd
Checkers Fast Food is Good

Leah and Deveter Chat about racial slurs and share this week's hot takes. Take a listen