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