Episode 268 features Amber Kennedy, who hails from South Lake Tahoe, California, by way of Australia. Amber came to the USA by way of working on private yachts. She and her husband own and manage 10 restaurants around the lake.

We talk about how Amber manages stuttering in a communication heavy industry. She talks about advertising, advocacy and self-disclosure. Amber also shares that one needs to be prepared to have a conversation about stuttering when you self-disclose. 

Amber attended her first NSA conference in 2022 and found it to be life changing. She found language and tools she needed to make it easier to talk about stuttering. She also talks about the great experience she has had being a co-leader of the Sacramento, CA chapter with Mike Molino, who Amber shares took her under his wing and helped her acclimate to this part of her stuttering journey.

We also talk about shame, acceptance and the crucial importance of finding community.