Steve Harvey recently opened up about a personal struggle from his past to help a 25-year-old woman on his show. The woman shared her frustration, saying her stutter kept people from taking her seriously. "I don’t want men to call it cute. I want to be taken seriously," she said.

Harvey immediately connected with her story—he, too, had a severe stutter as a kid.

Despite his fear of public speaking, he dreamed of being in entertainment. A local deli worker gave him life-changing advice: "Say it to yourself three times, take your time, and speak on the exhale."

Decades later, Harvey is living proof that persistence pays off.

Simple, Game-Changing Advice

Harvey explained that stuttering is often psychological. "It’s the anticipation of stuttering—and people’s reactions—that makes it worse," he said. To help her tackle those fears, he called her on stage.

Standing several feet apart, he gave her a softball question: "How are you doing today?" He reminded her to take her time and think her answer through three times before responding.

A Moment of Inspiration

Harvey’s heartfelt advice wasn’t just for her—it was a reminder for everyone watching. Challenges don’t define you; how you face them does. With patience and practice, she—and anyone struggling—can find their voice.

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