In this episode of Fluent & Fearless, host Katherine Arthur answers this question:

“If I change the way I speak, am I reinventing myself?”

That question can feel surprisingly emotional.

Because your voice is personal. The way you speak is tied to where you come from, who raised you, what languages shaped you, and how you’ve moved through the world. So it makes sense that working on your accent can stir up deeper thoughts than most people expect.

And honestly?

Yes — in some ways, accent modification can feel like reinvention.

In fact, sometimes reinvention is exactly what growth looks like.

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