If suicide had been an option, I would not be here today. For the first 25 years of my life, I was silenced by glossophobia—the fear of public speaking. But it wasn’t just about stage fright. It was the fear of being seen. The ache of feeling invisible, unheard, and helpless.

I watched my younger sister speak with confidence and often wondered: “What’s wrong with me?” I felt broken. Ashamed. Unworthy.

I had a diary where I wrote hate letters to myself. I dreaded each new day. My soul was heavy with sadness because I couldn’t express my thoughts publicly. I even began to believe I was cursed—how else could I explain the way my voice failed me in front of a crowd?

My confidence was buried so deep that I became a victim of bullying and multiple sexual assaults. I knew what it felt like to miss opportunities. I knew the silent torment of hiding brilliance and swallowing dreams.

But deep down, something kept whispering: “There’s more to you than this.”

I didn’t want to just “manage” public speaking. I wanted to be free. So I prayed. I studied. I researched. I cried. And I searched desperately for a cure.

In the process, I uncovered the hidden roots of my fear: unresolved trauma, parental pressure, cultural programming, and the expectations that come with being a firstborn. It wasn’t a quick fix. It took years of learning, unlearning, and healing. But I broke free. I began sharing my research online. I hosted free trainings. Slowly, my confidence bloomed—and so did my purpose.

What began as my personal healing journey soon became a movement. The content I shared on Facebook started touching lives. People messaged me, saying: "Comfort, I feel seen. I need help." “I thought I was the only one struggling like this.” “Your story sounds like mine.” I started partnering with schools, NGOs, and thought leaders. Invitations to speak at universities and conferences began pouring in. I partnered with schools, NGOs, and thought leaders. I was invited to speak at universities, student forums, and conferences.

That’s how Speak to Stardom Academy was born. Since then, we’ve trained over 2,700 individuals—professionals, CEOs, teenagers, parents—helping them: Overcome fear Speak with power Command stages And unlock opportunities they once thought were out of reach To this day, my heart breaks when I meet people in their 30s, 40s, or 50s who say: “I wish I had found my voice earlier.” That’s why we do what we do—so you never have to live silenced by fear or full of regrets.