DT_T-Season1-Episode 7 - Kellina Powell - Disability Inclusion Advocate & Author

DT_T – Season 1 – Episode 7 Spotlights on Kellina Powell | Disability Inclusion Advocate & AuthorKellina brings both lived experience and thoughtful advocacy into conversations around disability inclusion and mental health.Kellina Powell’s journey is one shaped by resilience, identity, and a deep commitment to creating space for others.Becoming hard of hearing at the age of four, Kellina grew up navigating between two worlds—the deaf community and the hearing community—often searching for where she truly belonged. Those early experiences of difference, along with moments of bullying and self-doubt, quietly shaped her strength and self-awareness over time.A turning point came through lived encounters—from connecting with young individuals who longed for representation, to a moment with a young boy who saw himself in her. These experiences stirred a deeper question within her: What can I do to create a safer, more supportive space for the next generation?Guided by this question—and inspired by the words of her grandmother before her passing, that she would go on to make a difference—Kellina began to step into her calling.Today, as a disability inclusion advocate and mental health coach, she is dedicated to supporting individuals, raising awareness, and helping others navigate their own journeys with confidence and self-worth.In this conversation, Kellina reflects on: the strength she built while navigating two identities  the impact of loss and legacy on her path  what inspired her to use her voice in service of others  and what she would gently offer to those still discovering their own “_ thing” This episode is a reminder that our lived experiences—even the most challenging ones—can become the very foundation of the work we are called to do.Kellina Powell’s bestselling book is available on Amazon.📖 Link to the book: https://a.co/d/0fQzpBeaDear Listeners, If something in this conversation resonated, feel free to share your reflections. Warmly, SheelaSometimes the purpose we’re called to do begins long before we know how to name it.