Redefining success beyond fluency | Kya Leptrone | TEDxCU

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Growing up in a world that prioritizes fluency, stuttering can feel like a barrier to success. In this talk, I share how shifting the focus from fluency to authenticity changed the way I see my voice and myself. What happens when you stop chasing society’s definition of success and start creating your own? Kya is a student at University of Colorado Boulder majoring in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS). She is also a social media influencer and TikToker who uses her platform to raise awareness about stuttering and communication diversity. Drawing from personal experience, she challenges societal norms around fluency and success, encouraging others to embrace their voices and define success on their own terms. Her work focuses on confidence, identity, and breaking down stigma in everyday conversations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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