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BONUS - EP 51: Meet Speech Liberator teen innovator Maxwell Tran

Dec 1, 2025
26:58

Episode Description

In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, Rosa sits down with high school innovator Maxwell Tran, who is transforming his personal experience with stuttering into meaningful healthcare technology. Maxwell shares how competitive public speaking helped him gain confidence and ultimately inspired his creation of AI-powered augmented-reality glasses designed to support people who stutter. He explains how the idea emerged during a medical innovation program, CHOC Mi4, at Childrens Hospital of Orange County (now Rady Children's). Max describes how the glasses work by predicting words and offering phonetic cues, and why he’s partnering with the National Stuttering Association to refine his design. Rosa and Maxwell also explore the broader applications of his technology for stroke survivors with aphasia and individuals living with neurodegenerative diseases, showcasing the impact of youth-led innovation on the future of patient care. Find Maxwell on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwell-tran-bls-cpr-and-emr-8793092b8/ Connect with Nurse Rosa on social media @NurseRosaSpeaks Email: info@nurserosaspeaks.com If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it. Know someone with a great answer to the Billion Dollar Question? Reach out and Rosa may feature them in a future episode.

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