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Episode 5 Advocacy, Support, and Community in Stuttering

28:47  |  April 21, 2026
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Farah Al Qaissieh, Community Advisor

This episode features Farah Al Qaissieh, founder of The Stutter Community in the UAE, as well as an advocate, speaker, and coach dedicated to supporting people who stutter. Farah shares her personal journey with stuttering and explores how advocacy, leadership, and community can foster greater understanding, and belonging. Through her work creating spaces for connection and support, she continues to amplify the voices and experiences of people who stutter and their families.

In this episode, Farah discusses:

  • How her personal experiences with stuttering shaped her voice, purpose, and leadership
  • The importance of building supportive communities for people who stutter and their families
  • Her hopes for a more inclusive future in advocacy, awareness, and support

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