People who stutter are starting to create support groups at their workplaces as a way to create a safe space to discuss stuttering and sharing tips and strategies. Mike Meaney is one of these people. He recently started a stuttering support group at one of the biggest technology companies in the world.Maya and Cynthia talk with Mike about how he started a support group at Meta (formerly known as Facebook), and how it has transformed his workplace environment for the better.Topics covered include:Coming out as a person who stutters at workManaging a team as a person who stuttersAdvocating for speech therapy accommodations at MetaOpening up about the toughest moments growing up with a stutterAdvice for managing stress at workStuttering and its connection to having a high vocabularyBE PART OF THE SHOW:Rate this pod: https://ratethispodcast.com/proudstutterHave a question or comment - Leave a voicemail for Maya & Cynthia at (415) 964-0140 - this is a voicemail-only line, so we promise you won't have to talk to someone in person!Be a guest on the show - we would love to talk with you! Send us an email at: [email protected] PROUD STUTTER & ITS CREATORS:Maya’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mayasharonaMaya’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/MayaSharonaCynthia’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cynthstaPodcast website - www.proudstutter.comSupport us:Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/proudstutterBuy cute merch: https://www.proudstutter.com/shopShare Proud Stutter with your friends: https://pod.link/1588336626Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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