A life full of health issues or disabilities can seem like there is no way to go or that your life is on pause. However, changing your mindset and letting your ideas and dreams take over can take one person a lot further than they intended.

One exceptional young lady has beaten the odds despite her disability and is becoming a voice for others just like her. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Marisa Conners is a 28-year-old fashionista, fashion designer, entrepreneur, graphic designer, blogger, and advocate with cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is a permanent disability caused by brain damage that affects a person’s ability to move, maintain balance and posture, and communicate verbally.