E72: InvisiYouth Chat Sessions with disabled content creator, inclusive activist, model and speaker, Paula Carozzo

We’re joined by disabled content creator, inclusive activist, model and speaker, Paula Carozzo, and she brings the energy, positivity and motivation. At 5 years old, Paula was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after anoxic episode from surgery during her childhood living in Venezuela. Living in Miami for most of her life, Paula studied PR and went to pursue a career in fashion PR but the calling to work among and represent the disability community was so strong that she fueled a new direction, and it’s been a major success. She’s been a spokesperson for disability, adaptive fashion and inclusive right and uses her platform as a brand that connects with many. Plus, she’s been part of campaigns for brands like Google, Clinique and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few! Here’s the Four Hot Takeaways from this podcast episode: At 3:23 Paula and Dominique go through some of Paula’s popular Instagram highlights. She gives some behind-the-scenes from working with Tommy Adaptive as an influencer and model, her tips on dating with disability—and why the dating apps haven’t been part of that equation for her, and what’s some of the most impactful parts of sharing and advocating for her Latina disability community. At 20:31 we’re building a fun toolkit for life as Paula shares how her confidence of using her cane has grown as she’s gotten older (and you get a peek at some of her gorgeous canes), why having her golden-doodle Luna provides companionship, drive and independence that fuels her days, and so many tips on how to navigate New York City as someone with a chronic illness or disability. Intermission is STORY TIME at 42:46 when Paula goes full empowerment and shares her rationale about how to chase your dreams and go for the things that’ll bring you joy as part of the chronic illness/disability community.We wrap up at 47:15 getting questions answered about how to choose what you share on social media, why looking at yourself as a brand and what you truly want to say in the world matters no matter how public or private your platform is, and Paula’s advice on how to maximize your schedule to get all the work-life and fun-life goals met while being flexible to your health needs.  Please like, comment, subscribe and share this episode, follow Paula @pauuzzo! Please check out the InvisiYouth Charity Shop to buy yourself or someone you care about our limited edition Subtle Activist Color Block bracelet on www.etsy.com/shop/invisiyouthcharity with free shipping globally, and please support InvisiYouth Charity by donating, following and joining our programs and community @invisiyouth!Wanna support our nonprofit?Watch on YouTubeShopInstagramTwitterFacebookDonate