From Stuttering to Strength with Marcy Axelrod

In this episode of the Blaze Your Own Trail podcast, host Jordan Mendoza speaks with Marcy Axelrod, who shares her journey of overcoming stuttering and how it shaped her understanding of human connection and compassion. Marcy discusses the importance of showing up authentically in life, the continuum of presence, and how art serves as a powerful medium for expression and community engagement. She emphasizes the role of adversity in personal growth and the necessity of being present and compassionate towards others. Takeaways Marcy emphasizes that what we do is not who we are. Her experience with stuttering taught her about interconnectedness. Adversity can be a gift that shapes our identity. The importance of being present and compassionate in interactions. Art is a universal form of expression that everyone can engage with. We impact the world at every moment through our actions. The show up continuum helps us understand our presence in the world. Choosing how we show up can transform our relationships. Marcy's journey highlights the power of vulnerability and authenticity. Community engagement through art can uplift others. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marcy Axelrod 06:14 The Journey of Communication and Self-Discovery 15:59 The Impact of Stuttering on Identity 22:54 The Show Up Continuum: Levels of Engagement 27:38 Art as a Medium of Expression 28:01 The Essence of Art and Creativity 34:09 The Role of Art in Community and Philanthropy 45:26 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Presence Connect with Marcy: https://choosetoshowup.com/ Get a copy of Marcy's Best Selling Book: https://choosetoshowup.com/books Are you an Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, Podcaster or Creative? Join my FREE Group Coaching Community where we have live calls, Q&A and more! Our Trailblazer Ecosystem also enables you to network with other entrepreneurs and the creator hub eliminates multiple subscriptions and logins creating a one stop shop with 29 tools to help you take action for just $97 per month! Join here: https://trailblazerecosystem.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.