Johnnie Pina does not let his stutter get in the way of being a successful lobbyist where public speaking is a main part of his job. Joining us is Alexandra Leal, host of Democracy Is, a podcast from California Common Cause. We discuss the importance of community in building confidence and overcoming public speaking fears. We also talk about the local resolution process and how it can be used to generate public awareness.  Stuttering visibility and acceptance in local communities can have a huge impact. For example, passing a local resolution can have a ripple effect and can even help people realize and accept their own identity. The guide for this episode, with resources, transcript, show notes, and more, can be found here: www.proudstutter.com/proud-stutter-season-2-episode-13 Do you want to get involved in this work to pass local resolutions?Read this toolkit and monitor this space for details on our upcoming webinar on this topic. Save the date for Monday, March 27 at 6pm PT! Want to support this work? Tell us what Proud Stutter has meant to you by leaving a voicemail (415-964-0140) or writing ([email protected]).Make a monthly or one-time donation.Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Sign up for our newsletter.Buy Proud Stutter Merch Connect with Maya and Proud StutterTwitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content