- Stuttering & Poetry
Adrian Ernesto Cepeda is a bilingual poet who stutters. His latest book is 'La Lengua Inside Me.'
Adrian turned to writing at a young age as a form of expression. His bilingual poetry is inspired by his Colombian heritage, experience as a person who stutters, and Sylvia Plath's work.
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Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff, Josh Compton, Pablo Meza, Dustin Wells, Alexandra Mosby, Ingo Helbig, Jonathan Reiss, Paige McGill, Wayne Engebretson, Swathy Manavalan, and Martha Horrocks.
Even though our crowdfunding campaign is over - we exceeded our goal and raised $25,000!!! - we are still accepting donations towards the film.
If you can become a monthly donor at $10 or more, we’ll give you access to ad-free episodes and bonus Proud Stutter+ content as a token of our thanks! Make your tax deductible gift at https://bit.ly/3xLezBk.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 32m - Jul 26, 2024 - Public Speaking, Basketball, and Becoming A Life Coach With A Stutter
Ty Ellis, a person who stutters, wears many hats. He is an optimal performance coach, a public speaker, and a former professional basketball coach.
Ty talks about the mental challenges he faced growing up and the pivotal role of his grandmother played in building his confidence as a stutterer.
How did his stutter contribute to his success in sports and coaching?
Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff, Josh Compton, Pablo Meza, Dustin Wells, Alexandra Mosby, Ingo Helbig, Jonathan Reiss, Paige McGill, Wayne Engebretson, Swathy Manavalan, and Martha Horrocks.
Even though our crowdfunding campaign is over - we exceeded our goal and raised $25,000!!! - we are still accepting donations towards the film.
If you can become a monthly donor at $10 or more, we’ll give you access to ad-free episodes and bonus Proud Stutter+ content as a token of our thanks! Make your tax deductible gift at https://bit.ly/3xLezBk.
Proud Stutter is proudly fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media.
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 35m - Jul 12, 2024 - Cerebral Palsy and Stuttering with New Disabled South
What's it like to balance the identities of stuttering and cerebral palsy?
In this episode, Dom and Sean Kelly of New Disabled South discuss how they view their stuttering experience is different than their experience with CP. They also touch on the importance of cross-disability solidarity and the differing societal perceptions of their disabilities.
We’re grateful to Dom and Sean Kelly for sharing their stories with us.
Big thanks to Proud Stutter's recurring supporters: Jennifer Bolen, Jerry Slaff, Josh Compton, Pablo Meza, Dustin Wells, Alexandra Mosby, Ingo Helbig, Jonathan Reiss, Paige McGill, Wayne Engebretson, Swathy Manavalan, and Martha Horrocks.
Even though our crowdfunding campaign is over - we exceeded our goal and raised $25,000!!! - we are still accepting donations towards the film.
If you can become a monthly donor at $10 or more, we’ll give you access to ad-free episodes and bonus Proud Stutter+ content as a token of our thanks! Make your tax deductible gift at https://bit.ly/3xLezBk.
Proud Stutter is proudly fiscally sponsored by Independent Arts & Media.
Want to lean more about what Proud Stutter has to offer? Sign up here to stay in the loop and take advantage of our upcoming events, actions, and educational materials.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 38m - Jun 28, 2024 - Preparing For A Presentation As A Person Who Stutters
Hilary Utaegbulam is a Nigerian-born physics student and teacher who stutters. He recently gave his first ever public presentation on his research, which went extremely well.
Hilary offers advice on preparing for public speaking and how to give a confident presentation as a person who stutters. He also talks about how he got through his first stuttering encounter at a conference and the mental and physical hurdles of stuttering, how it influenced his career choices, and the importance of seeking therapy and support.
In this episode
ROCK OF HOPE film crowdfunding campaign. Support Maya and her team of stuttering filmmakers by making a pledge to the campaign today.
If you'd like to support but just can't afford to support monetarily, you can:
- Click "Follow" on the campaign on Seed&Spark! This is almost as beneficial as pledging because once they hit 500 "followers," regardless of how many people pledge, they'll unlock creator discounts for this and future projects.
- Use this social media toolkit. It includes sample language for social media and an email template to share with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 39m - Jun 14, 2024 - EXCLUSIVEHilary Utaegbulam - Extended Interview
Today's exclusive Proud Stutter episode is an extended interview with physicist Hilary Utaegbulam.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content45m - Jun 14, 2024 - Children’s Book Author Writes About Her Grandson’s Speech Journey
Carol Labov is the author of “The Cave Boy Who Would Be President,” a children’s book inspired by her own experience with her grandson Cooper. Where did the idea of the book come from and why did she write it?
This book is built on the love of a grandmother to her grandson and is meant to be helpful for other parents going through similar experiences.
In this episode
There still time to support the ROCK OF HOPE film crowdfunding campaign. Support Maya and her team of stuttering filmmakers by making a pledge to the campaign today. The filmmakers need to reach 80% of their goal or they get nothing.
If you'd like to support but just can't afford to support monetarily, you can:
- Click "Follow" on the campaign on Seed&Spark! This is almost as beneficial as pledging because once we hit 250 "followers," regardless of how many people pledge, they'll start unlocking creator discounts for this and future projects.
- Use this toolkit until the end of the campaign. It includes sample language for social media and an email template to share with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 18m - May 31, 2024 - How Motherhood Transformed This Attorney's Relationship With Her Stutter
This episode celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month and Stuttering Awareness Week. Casey Combs is an attorney. She's also a new mother. How did motherhood change her relationship with her stutter? What was it like going to law school with a stutter and how did she land a job that accepted her speech? From dark thoughts to becoming more accepting, Casey explains why it's okay to have big feelings around stuttering.
In this episode
Today also marks the launch of the ROCK OF HOPE film crowdfunding campaign. Support Maya and her team of stuttering filmmakers by making a pledge to the campaign today. The filmmakers need to reach 80% of their goal or they get nothing.
If you'd like to support but just can't afford to support monetarily, you can:
- Click "Follow" on the campaign on Seed&Spark! This is almost as beneficial as pledging because once we hit 250 "followers," regardless of how many people pledge, they'll start unlocking creator discounts for this and future projects.
- Use this toolkit on launch day. It includes sample language for social media and an email template to share with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 32m - May 17, 2024 - Stuttering As a Chief Scientist and Exploring Genetics
John Finn is Chief Scientific Officer at Tome Biosciences. John opens about his personal and professional journey as a person who stutters, including how it shaped his career in science, approach to public speaking, and interactions with his colleagues. He also talks about the science behind how genetics and stuttering connect.
Episode breakdown
00:00 “Rock of Hope” Sneak Preview
02:47 John Finn's Journey: From Stuttering to Scientific Breakthroughs
12:24 The Challenges and Triumphs of Public Speaking with a Stutter
24:36 Exploring the Genetics of Stuttering
28:58 Final Thoughts and Advice
In the episode
RSVP to the in-person documentary kickoff event in SF (May 16)
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Learn about Isaac Bailey, guest speaker for the May 17 virtual event
Learn about John Finn, today’s episode guest
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 31m - May 3, 2024 - TV Personality John Stossel Opens Up About His Stutter
John Stossel, renowned TV personality and reporter, shares the challenges he faced in his broadcast journalism career and what led him to seek help with his fluency.
03:09 John Stossel's Broadcast Journalism Career Journey & Facing His Stutter
06:07 His Time At Hollins Communication Reconstruction Center
09:47 Stuttering in Pop Culture
12:48 John's Reflections and Advice
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 15m - Apr 19, 2024 - Stuttering In Tech: What It's Like To Be A Female Software Engineer With A Stutter
Swathi grew up in India speaking multiple languages. She talks with Maya about how her stuttering influenced interactions, often prompting language shifts. Transitioning into her career as a software engineer, Swathi finds solace in a supportive workplace environment, sharing her experiences through writing to advocate for inclusivity.
In this episode
Swathy's blog post
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 25m - Apr 5, 2024 - Life With A Covert Stutter With Actor & Bestselling Author Jayne Amelia Larson
Jayne Amelia Larson is an actor, voiceover artist, bestselling author and podcaster. Jayne shares with Maya her journey of covert stuttering and her struggle with being open about her stutter over the course of her career.
They also talk about Jayne's family dynamics, acting in Judging Amy, and her difficult experience with recording the audio version of her bestselling book, 'Driving the Saudis.'
Episode breakdown
00:50 Jayne's Journey with Stuttering and Covert Stuttering
02:12 The Challenges of Stuttering in Professional Voice Over Work
04:35 Family Dynamics and the Impact on Stuttering
20:26 The Complex Relationship Between Trauma and Stuttering
23:57 Exploring Acting as a Tool for Managing Stuttering
Updates
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About the host
Find Maya on IG: @Mayachupkov
Twitter: @Proudstutter
YouTube: @Proudstutter
LinkedIn: Maya-Chupkov
Facebook: @Proudstutter
You can buy Proud Stutter merch on our website
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 28m - Mar 22, 2024 - My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 2]
This episode is Part 2 of Proud Stutter's official launch party and reading in Los Angeles to celebrate its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE.
Episode breakdown
06:05 The Power of Stuttering Communities
08:16 Discussion on the Creation of the Comic Book
08:51 Visual Representation in Stuttering
10:25 Making the Comic Book
13:26 Stuttering and Personal Growth
16:04 The Role of Speech Therapy in Stuttering
19:12 The Concept of Speech Diversity
27:47 The Evolution of Personal Attitudes Towards Stuttering
30:47 Proud Stutter's Documentary
Proud Stutter updates
Get a copy of Proud Stutter's comic book while supplies last
Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 36m - Mar 8, 2024 - My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 1]
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 breakdown
02:32 Event reflections with Julian
12:23 Part 1 of the event with guest speakers from the LA stuttering community
Proud Stutter updates
Get a copy of Proud Stutter's comic book while supplies last
Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 34m - Feb 23, 2024 - A College Freshman Who Stutters Talks About Finding Self Worth
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 breakdown
02:39 Lorenzo and Maya’s Stuttering Experiences
04:12 The Power Behind Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
07:19 The Importance of Having A Support System
10:16 The Power of Visualization
11:40 Shifting Views on Stuttering
22:05 The Struggle of Fitting In
26:44 Empowerment and Role Models
29:50 The Power of the Stuttering Community
Proud Stutter updates
Attend Proud Stutter's event this Monday, Feb. 12 in Pasadena, CA
Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 32m - Feb 9, 2024 - Stuttering At Work: How A Childhood Memory Transformed A Career
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 breakdown
02:21 Sammar's Childhood Memories and Stuttering
05:04 Turning Trauma into Motivation
07:04 Communication and Delivery
08:17 Navigating Stuttering in a Corporate World
11:11 Communication Techniques in the Workplace
20:15 Adapting Communication Techniques during COVID-19
21:59 Stuttering in the Workplace
About the guest
Connect with Sammar on LinkedIn
About the host
Find Maya on IG: @Mayachupkov
Twitter: @Proudstutter
YouTube: @Proudstutter
LinkedIn: Maya-Chupkov
Facebook: @Proudstutter
You can buy Proud Stutter merch on our website
Support Proud Stutter by making a tax deductible one-time donation or becoming a recurring donor
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 28m - Jan 26, 2024 - Stuttering and Music: Interview with emcdouble, professional recording artist
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 breakdown
02:56 Stuttering and Music
03:46 Growing Up with Stuttering
08:01 Stuttering and Parenting
09:24 Stuttering and Language Learning
13:09 Music, Stuttering, and Identity
15:46 Stuttering and Public Perception
18:21 Final Thoughts
From the episode
Check out David’s new mixtape and more of his music on Spotify.
Attend Proud Stutter's event in Pasadena, CA
Track at the beginning of the episode: JUJUMADEIT - Slain Cypher ft. Various Emcees
Host & Producer & Editor: Maya Chupkov
Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 25m - Jan 12, 2024 - Embracing Speech Diversity: Proud Stutter gala clips, 2023 Highlights & More
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 Gala
01:33 Julian's Speech: The Silence of Stuttering
06:12 Sarah's Story: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Stuttering
10:40 Johnny's Journey: Finding Community and Advocacy
15:12 Zainab's Poetry: Expressing Pain and Resilience
17:58 Supervisor Dean Preston
22:49 Senator Scott Wiener
Part 2
24:35 Proud Stutter's Achievements and Highlights of 2023
27:27 Adriana's Story: A Story of Resilience
29:31 Looking Forward to 2024
In this episode
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 31m - Dec 29, 2023 - Keegan outgrew a childhood stutter, until a traumatic event triggered its return.
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 Resources
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 30m - Dec 15, 2023 - Navigating Stuttering, Poverty, and Racism in the American South
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 acceptance
14:02 Stuttering and journalism
17:38 Isaac's book, My Brother Moochie
22:02 Dating with a stutter and finding support from his wife
27:38 Isaac's final thoughts and advice
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 31m - Dec 1, 2023 - Director of Award Winning Film "Voice Activated," And How He Found Comfort In His Stutter
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 film
Buy Tickets for Proud Stutter's Community Comedy Night ft. Nina G
Where: Peacock Lounge/San Francisco
When: Thursday, December 7, doors open at 6:30pm
Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentS2 - 32m - Nov 17, 2023
