Embracing Identity and Advocating for Inclusion | Catarina Rivera

In this insightful interview, Jillian Comstock sits down with Catarina Rivera, a dynamic public speaker, DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) consultant, and content creator known as "Blindish Latina." Catarina shares her powerful journey of living with both hearing and vision disabilities, her advocacy for disability inclusion, and her mission to smash disability stigmas through her online community. Throughout this we highlight: • How Catarina Rivera uses her platform to advocate for disability inclusion and break down stigmas surrounding disabilities. • The inspiring story of Catarina’s transformation from hiding her disabilities to proudly embracing and advocating for them. • The challenges Catarina faced navigating the workplace with disabilities and how those experiences fueled her passion for creating inclusive environments. • Catarina’s approach to educating others on disability in a welcoming, non-judgmental way, fostering stronger allyship and support from both disabled and non-disabled communities. Connect with Catarina Rivera: https://www.instagram.com/blindishlatina https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClnwaXhxCzC7cRuIHMgS58w Website: https://www.catarinarivera.com/ At My Hero 360, we honor, celebrate, and connect heroes worldwide. By sharing their stories, we aim to inspire and provide hope for humanity. Support My Hero 360: https://www.instagram.com/myhero.360/ https://www.tiktok.com/@myhero.360 https://www.myhero360-links.com Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtUuOwUcR4Y&t=11s