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Ep. 4, "Balancing Life, Love, and Growth" ft Lavenia Chappelle

Ep. 4, "Balancing Life, Love, and Growth" ft Lavenia Chappelle

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In this heartfelt episode of What's New on JCrew, host Branden Joseph welcomes Lavenia Chappelle, a dedicated mother, educator, and entrepreneur, to share her inspiring journey of raising her young son, Laron (LJ), who is on the autism spectrum.


Together, they dive into the emotional and transformative experience of navigating motherhood, career, and advocacy, while building a loving and intentional home environment. Laia shares personal lessons learned about resilience, faith, and patience, and offers advice for parents newly adjusting to their child's diagnosis.


Listeners will also hear about the special sibling bond between LJ and his little sister, the power of spiritual grounding, and why self-care and community support are vital for families raising children with developmental disabilities.


Stay tuned for:

The Autism Adjectives Reflection

Tips for balancing professional life and special needs parenting

Self-care practices for staying grounded

Real advice for parents receiving a new diagnosis

A reminder that you are never alone in this journey

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