The Laurens' kick off 2023 with an unreleased episode. The topic is Black Male SLPs and for this episode the Lo Lo and LP bring on two of their friends, Dr. George Castle and Javan Marshall. "So grab your mug and take a sip of Speech Tea..."Keith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, Lo deconstructs a research study that describes how families in different socioeconmic classes raise their children. Tune in and hear the Laurens' perspective on this interesting topic. Follow the Laurens on Instagram: @speech_teaMusic by: Beats by J. Merritt IG: @beatsjmerritt Clothing Apparel: My Pride Apparel IG: @myprideapparelLP sweatshirt: https://myprideapparel.com/products/bhm-squad-goals-sweatshirtLo shirt: https://myprideapparel.com/products/our-faces-womens-short-sleeve-t-shirtResearch Study Book Details: https://www.amazon.com/Unequal-Childhoods-Family-Update-Decade/dp/0520271424/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unequal+childhoods&qid=1667775029&sprefix=unequal%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bcKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens get up with their dear friend, Jerrold Jackson, and they dive into the benefits of obtaining the Certificate of Clinical Competence (Cs) in speech pathology and licensure. Music by: J Merritt IG: @beatsbyjmerrittShirts: Coffee and Communication Special Guest: Jerrold Jackson, M.A., CCC-SLP Socials: IG @jjeffjackson; LinkedIn Jerrold JacksonBusiness- IG/twitter @roundtreegroup; LinkedIn Roundtree Group PLLC Keith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Lauren bring on two of LP's friends and they discuss cultural differences and some controversies within the Latinx/Hispanic communities. Dr. Sisan Cuervo IG: @siswalkDr. Michelle Leon IG: @dance4micheyMusic: Beats by JMerritt IG: @beatsbyjmerrittSweaters: Pretty Little ThingsKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens discuss Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and it's impact on specific clients they have served or observed. Music: J. Merritt IG: @beatsbyjmerrittShirts: Coffee and Communication @coffee.communicationKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In the episode, the Laurens bring on LP's close friend Jasmine Bailey, who is an occupational therapist. They discuss what occupational therapy is, myths, and other expectations. Follow Jasmine on IG: @jaeedbMusic by: Justin Merritt IG: @beatsbyjmerrittShirts: BLACK MINDS MATTER Keith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

For the start of their new season, Lo Lo reveals her big news and the Laurens talk about different terminal degrees while having a vulnerable moment. Music by: J. Merritt IG: @beatsbyjmerritt Shirts: Just Press LLC IG: @justpressllcKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens reflect back and discuss their favorite episodes of Season 2. They also talk about future plans and what is next for listeners to be prepared for in Season 3! Music by: Beats by JMerritt IG: @beatsbyjmerritt Shirts: 2022 NBASLH Convention T-Shirts

In this episode, the Laurens' discuss ways to maximize speech therapy at home by using home routines and materials. Tune and hear the Tea!Music by Beats by J. Merritt; IG: @beatsbyjmerrittShirts by My Pride Apparel; Website: myprideapparel.comKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

On this episode of Speech Tea, the Laurens chat with an amazing educator, Dammarius Thompson, on the affects of the pandemic on education. Music by J. Merritt IG: @beatsbyjmerrittShirts by She Can Teach Too IG: @shecanteachtooKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens' converse about the benefits of attending conventions/conferences of any kind. Tune in and hear what they have to say! Music by: Beats by J Merritt IG: @beatsbyjmerrittShirts by 2022 National Black Association for Speech Language and Hearing (NBASLH) convention.

The Laurens are BACK! In this episode, they catch up on life, discuss Juneteenth, and spill the tea on recent issues that are affecting the Black community and America.  Music by: @beatsbyjmerrittTshirt Apparel: Historically Black Apparel Keith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, LP discusses an article with LO on a research study that examined the effects that Cannabis has on speech delays. Keith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens celebrate their anniversary episode by sharing the listener letters that were sent to them. Music by: Beats by J.Merritt  IG: @beatsbyjmerrittKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, The Laurens talk about their work experience after graduating with their Master's degree. Although their experiences relate to speech language pathology, they leave their audience with some great takeaways applicable to all work settings.Follow them on IG: @speech_teaShirts by: Coffee and Communication IG: @coffee.communicationMusic by: Beats by J. Merritt IG: @beatsbyJMerritttKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens get a chance to interview Ms. Jasmine Beltran, a speech-pathology graduate student raised by two deaf parents and the owner of the ASL workshop. This discussion brings American Sign Language (ASL), Black ASL, and Black deaf culture to life.The ASL workshop: IG @theasl.workshopSpeech Tea: IG @speech_teaMusic by J.Merritt IG @beatsbyjmerrittKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens discuss how a popular Netflix show depicts Communication Disorders and the characters responses to these communication concerns. Music by @beatsbyJmerritt (IG)Bridgerton & Chill Shirts: @juspressLLC (IG)Contact Email: speechtea2@gmail.comIG: @Speech_TeaKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

Since it is Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Laurens invited audiologist, Dr. Shauntelle Cannon-Williams to discuss hearing health, what volume is appropriate, and how we can protect our ears. Music by: Beat by J. Merritt  IG: @beatsbyjmerritttKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

In this episode, the Laurens have a discussion with Dr. Shameka Stanford about the juvenile justice system and communication disorders. She added to our previous discussion about black children with behaviors, how children end up in the juvenile system, and how SLPs can be a part of the change.  Dr. Stanford's IG: the_juvenileforensic_slpMusic by: Beats by J. Merritt  IG: @beatsbyjmerrittKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic

The Laurens are back with a topic that is near and dear to their heart: early intervention for kids with Autism. Black children with Autism are diagnosed later than non-black children. Listen in as they talk about Autism in the Black community. Being Black with Autism: Parent Workshophttps://www.facebook.com/hear2speakllc/videos/354898672481049/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=all_videos_cardMusic by:  Beats by J. Merrit IG: @beatsbyjmerritKeith Prather Legal/ID Shield Sr. Associ Legal Shield protects and empowers you, your family, and your business by making smart full-servic