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cleared.

cleared.

Written by: Lena and Aleah
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cleared. is where Lena and Aleah, two 24-year-old single Black women, dive into the chaos of adulthood, relationships, and everything in between. With unfiltered stories, big laughs, and real talk, we’re here to clear the air on life’s messiest moments while keeping it fun, fresh, and unapologetically us!

© 2025 cleared. Lena Smith and Aleah Trotman. All rights reserved.
Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Release Us From The Shackles
    Mar 6 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the modern mindset of our generation, where the desire for options often outweighs the idea of settling down with one partner. We explore how the hustle for independence and the fear of commitment are reshaping relationships, and why some people tend to lean away from focusing on emotional stability, career growth, and building a solid foundation for the future. Get ready for a candid discussion on how we plan to prioritize our wants, and what we decide to do to better our own lives.

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    #PodcastEpisode #DantingInYour20s #BlackDatingCulture #Podcast #SingleEpidemic

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    32 mins
  • The Cake That Started The Chaos | UAlbany Chronicles
    Feb 13 2025

    College friendships are all fun and games… until they’re not. In this episode of Cleared, we’re taking you back to our UAlbany days to tell the wild story of how we fell out with girls we thought were our friends. One minute, we were cool—the next, we were this close to throwing hands. And to think… it all started with an uneaten cake.

    Tune in for the real tea on fake friends, college drama, and how we learned to move differently after this mess.

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    #CollegeDrama #Storytime #UAlbanyChronicles #Podcast #FakeFriends #FriendshipDrama

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    43 mins
  • Stop Running!
    Jan 30 2025

    Hey everyone, it's Lena! I’m so excited for you to get to know the real me! As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that I often distract myself from facing things I’d rather not confront. Whether it’s a small issue or something deeply personal, I tend to run from it instead of dealing with it.

    So, come along as I dive into my personal life and explore why I always feel the need to juggle a million things at once. Am I afraid of missing out on opportunities? Do I get bored easily? Can I even sit with my own thoughts?

    If you’ve ever wondered about any of this, or if you’re someone who loves cramming your schedule to the max, then we’re probably on the same page! Let's try facing our problems head-on, and giving ourselves room to clear our minds.

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    13 mins
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