Paula Carozzo
Inclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speaker, Paula Carozzo has cultivated and created a space to redefine disability. At the age of five, Paula was diagnosed with cerebral palsy after an anoxic episode from a surgery. On her journey with a cane, Paula shares her story on what it’s like to live with a disability by amplifying the voices of her community to share their laughs, struggles and adventures from living with a disability. After her impact on her current platforms. Paula has decided to extend her mission onto Web3 by creating Inclusive Collective – an identities and disabilities project with a goal to represent all identities and abilities in Web3.
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Disability/activism
Inclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speaker, Paula Carozzo has cultivated and created a space to redefine disability. Throughout her social platforms, Paula shares her journey with a cane to tell her story on the many phases of disability. She is recognized as a spokesperson for adaptive fashion, disability rights, and has created a space for people to show up as authentic as they can be. Paula has the opportunity to work with brands such as Facebook, Tommy Hilfiger and Clinique, and has been a speaker for Google, Mavrk and many other community engagements. Carozzo has also been featured in outlets such as Refinery 29, Telemundo and WedMD.
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Latin Misconceptions & Disability
Paula was born and acquired her disability in Venezuela. She acquired brain damage from a surgery at the age of five, which caused a non-traumatic brain injury in the motor cortex region of her brain. For a couple of weeks, Carozzo’s parents shuttled her from specialist to specialist in the search of answers and a proper diagnosis, but failed to find answers due to the country’s lack of resources. This led the family to move to the U.S. in search of answers. Carozzo’s immigration story stems from arriving in a new country to eradicating the mindset of having to “cure” disabilities in a latin culture stigma.
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Inclusive activist, disabled content creator, model and speaker
Disability activist, content creator, model, and speaker Paula Carozzo has emerged as a prominent figure in redefining disability. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of five following a surgery-related anoxic episode positioned her and her family to consider leaving their vibrant home in Caracas, Venezuela, for more accessible health care and resources in Miami, Florida. While obtaining her Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Business from Florida International University, Paula’s awareness of inaccessibility and stereotypes for those with disabilities heightened, encouraging her to build a platform to fight these ongoing stigmas.
Paula has since garnered recognition as a fervent advocate, redefining disability while reaching a diverse audience and challenging outdated perceptions. Her content creation spans a wide range of topics, including fashion, skincare, lifestyle, and VIP events, empowering her to reshape societal norms. Through her platform, Paula has successfully spearheaded inclusive conversations and continuously fosters connections within the community, garnering recognition from renowned brands such as Google, Clinique, Wells Fargo, Tommy Hilfiger, and Facebook. These collaborations have allowed her to become a powerful champion for adaptive fashion, accessibility, wellness, and inclusive rights. Her expertise and influence have contributed to her as a speaker for several prestigious brands like Google and Maverick, as well as private and public institutions and universities.
Beyond her current accomplishments, Paula envisions herself developing her own fashion line and launching a podcast. By doing so, she aims to establish herself as a multifaceted creator, further cementing her role as a trailblazer in her journey with a cane. Through sharing her own experiences and amplifying the voices of her community, Paula sheds light on what it’s like to live with a disability, embracing both the challenges and the triumphs that come with it.
In her free time, she finds solace in practicing pilates and yoga, enjoying parties with friends, reading captivating books, and cherishing the companionship of her beloved Goldendoodle, Luna.
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Paula Carozzo Wants You to Stop Thinking People With Disabilities Need to Be CuredPaula Carozzo is tired of the world, even “well-intentioned” people, telling her that she needs to be “cured,” especially when it took her years to accept who she was and…
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I am disabled and sexy! How self-love helped me become a Victoria’s Secret modelDisability activist, Paula Carozzo explains how accepting her body transformed her life
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Paula CarozzoMy name is Paula Carozzo, and I am a disability activist, model, and content creator. At the age of five, I was diagnosed with a non-traumatic brain injury that left…
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A Disability Is Not Something You Have To “Fix” — This Influencer Is Working To Change That ThinkingWhen Paula Carozzo was five, living in her native Venezuela, she had her tonsils removed — and a couple of weeks later, her parents noticed that she was behaving differently.…
