How can we find out more information about your latest project?
What should other people who stutter take away from your new project?
Well, I essentially wanted the EP and the title track to signify that you can do anything you put your mind to, regardless of how different or challenging your voice may be. I know many young people in the stuttering community struggle with feeling different or anxious about speaking. One program I recently learned about is Camp SAY, a two-week summer camp with activities and programs to help build speech confidence and form friendships. I’m doing this because I want to help other kids have an amazing experience like that and find confidence in who they are.
Have you spoken with other people who stutter about your work and what it means to them?
It’s unfortunate that since I stopped stuttering therapy many years ago, I haven’t met anyone else in my area who stutters. I would certainly enjoy talking about my experience with someone who also stutters and really hearing from them what they take away from the work I do, but I haven’t had the opportunity yet.
You can listen to my first two singles on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, Pandora, and all the major streaming platforms. The full EP will be released on 11/2/24. You can also check me out on Instagram and see what my band “Hot Dogs & Gin” is up to on Facebook.
Anything new, fun, or interesting to report in your personal or professional life since we last spoke?
I’ve definitely changed quite a bit since I was 10! Transitioning from elementary school to middle school to hybrid learning because of COVID and then moving up to the high school have all been both challenging and exciting. Acting in many of my school’s musicals and playing instruments in several of my school’s musical ensembles has been really enjoyable, but it’s also a lot of work and requires hours of practice, rehearsals, and lessons to be able to give them all my best efforts. I’d say the biggest new thing in my life since we last spoke is that I’m finally figuring out who I am. I think that starts to happen for a lot of people in high school, and it can take a long time. For me personally, the last couple of years have been a real eye opener to the person I’m becoming and the potential for who I can be. I’ve discovered this through a few painful experiences, personal growth, and really a lot of analyzing those experiences and self-reflection. It’s been quite interesting.
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