Ep 26: Disrupting The Norm with Rose Finlay

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today we are speaking with Disability Rights Advocate and Inclusive Business Solutions Specialist, Rose Finlay.  After a catastrophic injury at the age of seventeen that left her a quadriplegic, Rose Finlay has continued to push the boundaries of societal norms and expectations surrounding disability. A mama to three little dudes and a successful entrepreneur and disability advocate, her unstoppable spirit and ferociously positive outlook inspire her to chase her lifelong goals despite the challenges of being a quadriplegic and recovering from an autoimmune condition. Rose is an accessibility consultant by day, and she is eager to help bridge the gaps between disabled communities and equal access to opportunity.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we discuss:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1)</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;"> Rose shares her experience of having a catastrophic injury at the age of seventeen that left her a quadriplegic.  She vividly shares what her life was like during the early days in her recovery into today, and how her mindset and personal development work has been critical to where she is today.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">2) Rose explains how her disability affords them a very different perspective on life. It is teaching them to value differences, it is teaching them empathy and an understanding of differences between people. Rose believes that her children will contribute to the world and make an impact just through the experiences they have and will continue to live.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><br /></span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">3) Rose embodies her story and truly is a Disability Rights Advocate and Inclusive Business Solutions Specialist as she continues to pay it forward and bridge the gaps between disabled communities to provide equal access to opport