Proud Stutter Maya Chupkov

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.

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Hilary’s physics presentation
ROCK OF HOPE film crowdfunding campaign. Support Maya and her team of stuttering filmmakers by making a pledge to the campaign today.
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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. 


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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.
You can get a copy here.
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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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

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Learn more about ROCK OF HOPE
RSVP to the in-person documentary kickoff event in SF (May 16)
RSVP to the virtual documentary kickoff event on Zoom (May 17) 
Learn about Isaac Bailey, guest speaker for the May 17 virtual event
Learn about John Finn, today’s episode guest


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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


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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.

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Swathy's blog post


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