37. Showing Up As You Are: a conversation with Angelica Johansson

Episode Summary: In this episode of Women Don’t Rush, I’m joined by Angelica, a powerful young woman living with cerebral palsy and who is using social media as a tool for visibility, education, and compassion. Through sharing her real and unfiltered life online, Angelica challenges bias and preconceived ideas around disability, and invites others to see beyond assumptions. We talk about the importance of knowing your needs, expressing boundaries, and giving yourself permission to live authentically in every season of life. Our conversation explores the duality of navigating different chapters, accepting where you are, and making the most of the current moment rather than rushing toward the next. We also discuss the urgent need for greater awareness around accessibility and inclusion in workplaces and public spaces, and how meaningful change begins with empathy, representation, and listening.  Host: Maria Rush, Leadership Mentor & Speaker, helps capable and high-achieving people navigate the human side of leadership to experience more calm, joy and fulfillment.    Through a proven awareness and communication framework, Maria supports you as a parent, partner and professional to become the leader people are truly looking for - authentic, empathetic and adaptable. Guest:  Angelica Johansson, Digital Marketeer, Content Creator  & Speaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjelinca LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/angelica-johansson-72107b24a   Key Takeaways: - Authentic visibility as a tool for change. - Knowing yourself, expressing boundaries and honouring your season. - Accessibility and inclusion beyond awareness.   Enjoyed this episode? Please leave me a 5-star review!  Let’s connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/womendontrushpodcast and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/mariadhrush For more information on mentoring and group programmes, please visit my website https://mariarush.co.uk