Episode 136 features Dori Lenz Holte, who is a parent of a child who stutters. Dori hails from Minneapolis, Minnesota and is the author of the book, “Voice Unearthed: Hope, Help and a Wake-Up Call for the Parents of Children Who Stutter.” Dori also has a blog and a Facebook group offering support for the […]

Episode 135 features Ashley Marcinkiewicz, who hails from Clifton Park, NY. Ashley is currently a PhD student at the University of New Hampshire, where she is studying microbiology. As a PhD student, Ashley teaches biology courses. She also enjoys hiking and outdoors activities. Listen in as we discuss what it’s been like teaching and how […]

Episode 134 features Margaret Heffernan, who hails from Greeley, Colorado. Margaret is 20 years old and a senior at the University of Northern Colorado. She is studying theatrical design and technology with an emphasis in stage management. We discuss the importance of communication in her work and how she “calls shows” as a stage manager. […]

Episode 134 features Margaret Heffernan, who hails from Greeley, Colorado. Margaret is 20 years old and a senior at the University of Northern Colorado. She is studying theatrical design and technology with an emphasis in stage management. We discuss the importance of communication in her work and how she “calls shows” as a stage manager. […]

Episode 133 features Shilpa Sagwal, who hails from Mumbai, India. Shilpa is 23 years old and is studying for her Masters degree in Chemical Engineering. She is enjoying exploring her world and moving out of her comfort zone. Listen in as we discuss Shilpa’s journey toward acceptance and how openly bringing up stammering with family and […]

Episode 133 features Shilpa Sagwal, who hails from Mumbai, India. Shilpa is 23 years old and is studying for her Masters degree in Chemical Engineering. She is enjoying exploring her world and moving out of her comfort zone. Listen in as we discuss Shilpa’s journey toward acceptance and how openly bringing up stammering with family and […]

Episode 132 features Emma Alpern, who hails from Brooklyn, New York. Emma works in the publishing industry, editing young adult fiction. She has always loved working with new books. Stuttering got her into reading and writing in the first place, and also piqued her interest in words. Listen in as we discuss workplace communication and […]

Episode 132 features Emma Alpern, who hails from Brooklyn, New York. Emma works in the publishing industry, editing young adult fiction. She has always loved working with new books. Stuttering got her into reading and writing in the first place, and also piqued her interest in words. Listen in as we discuss workplace communication and […]

Episode 131 features Vanna Nicks, who hails from Piedmont, California. Vanna is a busy mother of two and also works full-time as a speech pathologist in a trauma center at an acute hospital in Oakland. Vanna always wanted to be a SLP but didn’t have the confidence. She moved to Washington DC and found Vivian […]

Episode 131 features Vanna Nicks, who hails from Piedmont, California. Vanna is a busy mother of two and also works full-time as a speech pathologist in a trauma center at an acute hospital in Oakland. Vanna always wanted to be a SLP but didn’t have the confidence. She moved to Washington DC and found Vivian […]