Discussability Podcast - Interview about my life experience as a person with a disability.

A podcast with the main goal of creating accessible, inclusive content for the general public. Discussion topics include current events in disability, lived experiences, legislation/policies in practice and resources available to communities with disabilities.

I'll Follow You: A Chat with Pascuala Herrera about Self-Publishing 

Pascuala Herrera was a Professor and Accessibility Specialist at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois, for almost 30 years and was selected as Distinguished Faculty, the highest honor given to a faculty member, in 2019 and is now faculty emeritus. She is currently also a full-time consultant and author of Not Always a Valley of Tears: A Memoir of a Life Well Lived. Pascuala received her BA in Sociology and M.Ed in Reading and Learning Disabilities at DePaul University in Chicago.  She is a frequent local and national presenter on the topics of disability awareness, motivation, and the importance of education for individuals with disabilities and Latinx students. Pascuala contracted polio at nine months old, and has spent her career assisting thousands of students with disabilities both in and outside the classroom. As a disabled Latina woman, she inspires and motivates others in working towards achieving their aspirations despite any challenges they face. I was very excited to get to talk to her about her experience as a first-time self-published author. We go deep talking about purchasing ISBNs, hiring a freelance design team, and the ins and outs of marketing yourself, as well as touching on her fascinating experiences as a disability advocate and as a parent. 

2022 Indie Author of the Year Announced May 2023

I am the winner of the 2022 Indie Author of the Year Award after winning the award for Illinois Soon to be Famous Award.