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I’m a BOLD, FUN, and ENGAGING influencer, speaker, advocate, and podcaster.

I have BIG dreams and a desire to INSPIRE.

I also have Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2.

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Let’s Work Together

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

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BRAND COLLABORATIONS

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ACCESSIBILITY CONSULTING

Show-Off Your CAN-do Style!

Our Can-Do tees and crewnecks are now available for pre-order! Proceeds go toward funding my fight for SMA treatment.

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GET YOURS HERE!

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Mic’s on. Message is clear. And yes — I came to shift some mindsets.

I’m a keynote speaker with 40+ years of lived experience navigating a world not built for disabled bodies — and I’ve got a few things to say about it.