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Day in the Life of Uniquely Abled Person

Wake up, roll out, and let’s go. This is my life: a global creator, speaker, and abstract artist who navigates the world in a wheelchair with my service animal, Oreo.

Every day is unpredictable — one moment I’m painting a 12-foot canvas on a swanky rooftop in Miami, the next I’m hopping a flight to speak at a disability conference in Los Angeles, or dancing my way through a rooftop DJ set in Medellin. I’m witty, sarcastic, and I don’t sugarcoat the truth. If a hotel calls itself “accessible” and there’s a step at the door, you’re going to hear my commentary — and probably laugh along with me. Oreo will roll her eyes (in dog language) and keep moving like the true co-star she is. 

The Hook Life with wheels and a service animal isn’t a limitation — it’s a front-row seat to absurdity, creativity, and connection. My humor keeps me moving, my art keeps me healing, Oreo keeps me grounded, and my faith keeps me steady.

And here’s the kicker: I’ve already been documenting my life nonstop. I have terabytes of original footage shot on my Insta360 camera — raw, immersive, POV content that puts the viewer right in my seat. From airports to painting sessions to wild city adventures, the material is ready to cut into a sizzle reel or even early episodes.

This series is raw, funny, and real: a POV into what it’s like to live boldly with unique abilities while inspiring a community of differently abled followers around the world.

How does my day unfold?

  • Morning: Coffee, emails, and witty rants about the “accessible” doors in my apartment building. Oreo side-eyes me when I’m too dramatic.
  • Midday: Art time — giant canvases, messy paint, people stopping to stare. I crack jokes and pull strangers into the process while Oreo patiently supervises. Captured on Insta360 for full immersive feel.
  • Afternoon: Travel mode — rolling through airports with commentary like, “TSA loves me, they never miss a pat-down.” Oreo gets the real VIP treatment, all on wide-angle POV footage.
  • Evening: Speaking on stage, mixing advocacy with comedy. I tell my story and keep audiences laughing through the heavy stuff. Oreo usually steals the show just by sitting there.
  • Late Night: Music vibes, rooftop DJ set, community livestream, or an NFT drop — because art doesn’t stop at the canvas. Oreo? She’s asleep by then, caught in 360° background footage.
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