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I Am Speaking is a podcast focused on the lives of “othered” Americans. The goal of this podcast is to hear, share, and amplify the voices of Americans--both citizens and noncitizens-who have felt like outsiders in their homes. Hosted by first-generation Indian-American sisters, I Am Speaking highlights the unique experiences of people who feel or have been marginalized by the current US cultural hegemony in their communities.
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Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Saturday Jun 03, 2023
Holy Crap. There is a reason Kosha isn't the "main host". She lost words. But Shailushi found the words. And Kosha come around eventually.
Violet Turner is the most self-possessed teenager you can meet.
Violet has a significant stutter. It does take a few moments to get into her vocal cadence, but STAY WITH US because her words and her sentiments will change you. This young woman is on a trajectory to change the world. We cannot do that by ourselves. And to close out of this conversation would be to "other" Violet for her stutter. But I promise. her voice is worth listening to.
"Violet is an example of what is possible as a young person." - Shailushi
In this episode, we spoke to one of the most self-possessed young women I have ever met. The fact that she is 16 years old simply makes the story more beautiful.
Listen to this story. Violet Is Speaking. And what we figured out in this discussion is that when Violet speaks, everyone should listen.
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