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! __________ Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433b Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289Website:https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/