Souleymane Traore will share his journey as a PWS, from his childhood in west Africa to the pursuit of his speech fluency dream in North America. You will learn how Souleymane navigated stuttering with resilience through different cultures and workplaces, earning a CPA and MBA degrees to finally discovering his voice as an entrepreneur featured in the USA TODAY.
Outcomes
The attendees will benefit from this workshop by learning the following:
- The common struggle of PWS regardless cultural backgrounds
- The various techniques and tips that can help overcome stuttering
- The underlying principles and values that provide a solid foundation for future speech fluency
- Speech fluency is just one step of the journey
About the presenters
Souleymane Junior Traore
Souleymane was born in Senegal, west Africa, where he grew up until the age of 21. He went to Europe to continue his studies in the field of Economics and Accounting. He immigrated to Canada in 2024 where he earned a CPA and MBA designations, and founded an accounting firm.
Type
Interactive discussion
Date/Time
November 9, 2025, 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm (EST)
Location
New Meeting Space
Language
English
Audience
Adults
Allies
Parents
SLPs and SLP Students
Teens