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Immigration, Inspiration, and Disability Advocacy with Kat Paz

August 20, 2025 • Katey Fortun • Season 7 • Episode 258

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In this episode of The Different Ability® Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Kat Paz, a disability advocate with a heart for cheering others on. Kat shares her story of immigrating from the Philippines to San Francisco at just 16 years old, experiencing culture shock, and how her brother with special needs shaped her purpose in life. Together, Katey and Kat talk about community, advocacy, and celebrating the power of supporting others. Get ready for an uplifting and joy-filled conversation with someone who truly embodies what it means to advocate with love.

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Katrina "Kat" Paz is a leadership enthusiast, business owner, and now a bestselling author. Born in Manila, Philippines, to a professor and an entrepreneur, Kat values education and entrepreneurship. After earning a master's from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, she entered the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, eventually managing over 30 individuals. Recently, Kat launched LeapGround, a venture focused on providing accessible digital marketing services to founders with disabilities.

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