Proud Stutter

Proud Stutter celebrated the official launch of its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE, on February 12, 2024. Proud Stutter hit the road and went to Pasadena, California to bring the Los Angeles stuttering community together to talk about the comic book and stuttering stories. We were also joined by some special guest speakers from the Los Angeles stuttering community. Episode breakdown02:32 Event reflections with Julian12:23 Part 1 of the event with guest speakers from the LA stuttering communityProud Stutter updatesGet a copy of Proud Stutter's comic book while supplies lastDonate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Connect with Maya and Proud Stutter: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Subscribe | E-Newsletter | ShopSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lorenzo Becerra is a college freshman who stutters. He is studying to be a speech pathologist. When he thinks about his future, he envisions a happy life. But, he didn’t always see his stutter as something to be proud of. “I put some of my self worth in speaking. And since I couldn't speak that well, my self worth was down.”How do you find self-worth with a stutter? Episode breakdown02:39 Lorenzo and Maya’s Stuttering Experiences04:12 The Power Behind Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone07:19 The Importance of Having A Support System10:16 The Power of Visualization11:40 Shifting Views on Stuttering22:05 The Struggle of Fitting In26:44 Empowerment and Role Models29:50 The Power of the Stuttering CommunityProud Stutter updatesAttend Proud Stutter's event this Monday, Feb. 12 in Pasadena, CADonate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Connect with Maya and Proud Stutter: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Subscribe | E-Newsletter | ShopSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sammar Farooqi is a person who stutters based in Dubai. He’s an executive at SAP where he explains complex technology to people on a daily basis. Sammar shares his experiences with stuttering starting from his childhood, the mocking he faced, and how he used a traumatic event to motivate himself to become a successful communicator in the technology space. He offers some communication techniques that have helped him navigate the corporate world and how he adapted to a new communication environment during the pandemic.Episode breakdown02:21 Sammar's Childhood Memories and Stuttering05:04 Turning Trauma into Motivation07:04 Communication and Delivery08:17 Navigating Stuttering in a Corporate World11:11 Communication Techniques in the Workplace20:15 Adapting Communication Techniques during COVID-1921:59 Stuttering in the WorkplaceAbout the guestConnect with Sammar on LinkedInAbout the hostFind Maya on IG: @MayachupkovTwitter: @ProudstutterYouTube: @ProudstutterLinkedIn: Maya-ChupkovFacebook: @ProudstutterYou can buy Proud Stutter merch on our websiteSupport Proud Stutter by making a tax deductible one-time donation or becoming a recurring donorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Mayan, aka emcdouble, is a professional recording artist based in Queens, New York. He also stutters. David shares how he initially used music as a form of therapy to manage his stuttering and how this later formed the basis for his versatile musical style, melding elements of hip hop, Spanish music, and electronic fusions.Episode breakdown02:56 Stuttering and Music03:46 Growing Up with Stuttering08:01 Stuttering and Parenting09:24 Stuttering and Language Learning13:09 Music, Stuttering, and Identity15:46 Stuttering and Public Perception18:21 Final ThoughtsFrom the episodeCheck out David’s new mixtape and more of his music on Spotify. Attend Proud Stutter's event in Pasadena, CATrack at the beginning of the episode: JUJUMADEIT - Slain Cypher ft. Various EmceesHost & Producer & Editor: Maya ChupkovDonate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Connect with Maya and Proud Stutter: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Subscribe | E-Newsletter | ShopSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Host of Proud Stutter Maya recaps Proud Stutter’s annual gala with some clips from the evening, featuring special guests Senator Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston. She also looks back on some of Proud Stutter’s biggest moments from 2023 and more!Part 1: Proud Stutter's Gala01:33 Julian's Speech: The Silence of Stuttering06:12 Sarah's Story: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Stuttering10:40 Johnny's Journey: Finding Community and Advocacy15:12 Zainab's Poetry: Expressing Pain and Resilience17:58 Supervisor Dean Preston22:49 Senator Scott WienerPart 224:35 Proud Stutter's Achievements and Highlights of 202327:27 Adriana's Story: A Story of Resilience29:31 Looking Forward to 2024In this episodeProud Stutter’s comic bookZainab’s book of poetry2023 Proud Stutter HighlightsMake an end of year tax deductible gift to Proud StutterSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keegan Murphy thought he outgrew his childhood stutter, until a traumatic event triggered its return.Not only does Keegan share his experience with his stuttering popping back up unexpectedly, but he also talks about the challenges and frustrations of stuttering in corporate America and how seeking professional help transformed his view on his stutter and helped get him out of his deep depression.Keegan is now doing stuttering advocacy within his workplace by creating an employee resource group for employees who identify as neurodiverse and trying to expand his insurance plan to include speech therapy.Episode ResourcesProud Stutter Gala RecapSupport Proud Stutter's DocumentarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Isaac Bailey is a stutterer, author, and professor. His book, 'My Brother Moochie', details his family's struggles after his eldest brother was sentenced to life imprisonment.Isaac talks about growing up poor, black, and with a stutter in the South, his traumatic family history, and his realization that being a stutterer is a part of his identity rather than an impediment. He also opens up about how he turned to writing, as it granted him a different way of sharing his voice. Isaac offers advice about being comfortable with your stutter and the importance of knowing that your voice matters, no matter how you talk.01:26 Growing up with a stutter 09:49 On the road to acceptance14:02 Stuttering and journalism 17:38 Isaac's book, My Brother Moochie22:02 Dating with a stutter and finding support from his wife27:38 Isaac's final thoughts and advice Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven Anthopoulos is the director and writer of “Voice Activated,” a short film that has won 11 awards, a Tribeca selected film, and is eligible for an Academy Award. Steven talks about how he got the idea for his film, which revolves around a florist with a stutter interacting with a voice-activated car, and how filmmaking has helped him accept his stutter and face it head on.Watch Voice Activated, Steven's award-winning filmBuy Tickets for Proud Stutter's Community Comedy Night ft. Nina GWhere: Peacock Lounge/San FranciscoWhen: Thursday, December 7, doors open at 6:30pmDonate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stutteringSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Julian Benabides is Proud Stutter’s special guest, and he just happens to be Maya’s neighbor.Julian talks about his experience stuttering in foreign countries and what it’s been like collaborating on Proud Stutter’s comic book called "My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence."Maya and Julian also talk about their experience door knocking in their neighborhood to spread the word about Proud Stutter’s annual gala.Buy Tickets for Proud Stutter's Community Comedy Night ft. Nina GWhere: Peacock Lounge/San FranciscoWhen: Thursday, December 7, doors open at 6:30pmDonate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stutteringSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven Tallas might stutter in the human world, but in the dog world, he is completely fluent.Maya speaks with Steven about his journey to becoming a professional dog trainer and how he never let his stutter get in the way of his dreams.Jay Feinstein, the co-host for this episode, is a Senior Podcast Producer for WBUR, Boston's public radio station.Learn more about Steven and his dog training practiceDonate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stutteringSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy