The Blindish Latina on Disability Inclusion & The Future of Work | PM #227 w Catarina Rivera

🚀 In episode #227, we welcomed Catarina Rivera, a public speaker and consultant.

Catarina Rivera is a dynamic public speaker, trainer, and DEIA consultant dedicated to smashing disability stigmas and advancing inclusion. As someone who is hard of hearing and has a vision disability, she brings powerful personal insight to her work, raising awareness and driving change across organizations.

With over 14 years of experience in the nonprofit and education sectors, Catarina helps companies build inclusive cultures that enhance accessibility, boost productivity, and spark innovation. A passionate advocate for social justice and intersectionality, she blends expertise with lived experience to inspire lasting impact.

Listen to this episode and learn:

💡 How has Catarina’s journey with Usher syndrome shaped her identity?

💡 What does disability pride truly mean in embracing one’s unique identity?

💡 Why must organizations go beyond legal compliance to achieve real inclusion?

💡 How can recruitment processes become more accessible and inclusive?

💡 What role does public speaking play in driving disability advocacy?

And many more...

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Catarina Rivera

01:45 Catarina's Journey with Disabilities

06:55 Embracing Disability Pride

13:19 The Birth of Blindish Latina

16:52 Challenging Stigmas and Misunderstandings

25:08 Engaging Content and Community Building

31:07 Public Speaking and Accessibility

32:31 The Excitement of Virtual Speaking

33:28 Understanding Accessibility Beyond Physical Spaces

35:49 Innovative Solutions for Accessible Events

36:43 The Importance of Listening in Disability Inclusion

37:49 Challenges in Organizational Inclusion

43:15 Recruitment and Retention of Disabled Employees

51:31 The Future of Work and Disability Inclusion

57:10 Productivity Strategies for Entrepreneurs

Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing!

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