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Technology for the deaf, Deaf, and hard of hearing to maintain their independence, manage their live

07/26/2026

I wanted to be sad, but my sister was like.... Nope.

Video description: Mariella speaking to the camera in front of a blueberry field.

07/14/2026

Had an interview in the city today and then celebrated with LOS TACOS No.1 because personal growth for me apparently looks like professional ambition followed by tacos in Times Square.

There is something kind of surreal about sitting in a room talking about work that feels deeply aligned, then stepping back into the city that shaped so much of who you are. The girl who learned how to navigate New York with hearing loss, big feelings, and a lot to prove would be very impressed with the woman who showed up today.

Anyway, I did my part, said what I came to say, and the tacos were excellent. Los Tacos No. 1, name is correct, no notes. 😍

Image description: Mariella smiles for a selfie in Times Square while holding a plate of three tacos from Los Tacos No. 1. Yellow taxis, bright billboards, pedestrians, and a large illuminated American flag fill the busy New York City background.

07/06/2026

Hearing loss does not end at the audiology appointment.

For so many of us, especially when hearing disability is invisible, it follows us into dating, doctor’s appointments, job interviews, emergency planning, parenting, workplace access, family dynamics, and the quiet questions we carry alone. I am creating the program I needed when I was younger, before I became a mom, that I wish my bosses had access to, and that I wish my mom had seen.

Project Hearing is building support that sees the whole person: the technology, the access needs, the communication breakdowns, the exhaustion, the identity work, the internalized ableism, and the scripts we wish we had. If you have hearing loss, love or support someone with hearing loss, manage someone with hearing loss, or are raising a child with hearing loss, I am asking you to answer the call. Tell me what you are carrying, what you wish existed, and what would actually help. We are building it now.

Link in bio or go to www.bit.ly/ProjectHear

Image Description: A warm cream-colored Project Hearing graphic with torn paper notes taped around a large central message that reads, “Hearing loss does not end at the audiology appointment.” The notes name areas hearing loss can affect, including dating, doctor’s appointments, job interviews, parenting, emergency planning, workplace access, family communication, burnout, identity, and confidence. A banner below reads, “Project Hearing is building support for the whole person.” At the bottom are the Project Hearing logo, a call to action that says, “Answer the call. Tell me what you’re carrying, what you wish existed, and what would actually help,” plus a QR code and the link www.bit.ly/ProjectHear

12/30/2025

2025 was a year of independence for me. Onward to doing more stuff by myself in 2026.

04/11/2025

Let them.

Let people be stupid. Let them be loud, wrong, dramatic, performative, messy.

Let them think they know better. Let them post the thinkpiece. Let them have the last word. Let them misread you, underestimate you, misinterpret everything you stand for.

Let them.

Because most people are doing their best—with what they know, what they’ve lived, and what they’re carrying.

And honestly? Trying to manage other people’s perceptions, reactions, and journeys will drain you faster than anything else.

So I’m choosing peace. I’m choosing focus. I’m choosing not to fix, not to prove, not to perform. Just to be.

Let them. And let you live.

Image description: Mariella out with the sun shining bright on her face. She is looking curiously at the camera.

03/31/2025

Trying to ease my way back into this space…

No big comeback post, just a little reminder to myself that it’s okay to take up space again.

The last few… however many days? weeks? months? years? ... have been a blur. Between motherhood, work, trying to keep a grip on my mental health, and just existing while people around me have a lot of big feelings... It’s been a lot.

Some days I feel grounded. Other days I’m floating through it all, just doing my best to keep going.

And honestly? People have been weird. The internet has been weird. The state of the world has been weird. Conversations have been weird. Energy has been weird. Boundaries feel weird. Even the silence has been weird.

But despite all that, I’ve been sitting on so much content. So many thoughts, technology, moments, quiet wins, friendships, photos, chaos, beauty.

I miss creating just for me. No strategy. No pressure. Just the joy of sharing and connecting.

So here I am, not with a plan or a schedule, but with an intention: to come back to the parts of this that I loved. The parts I love. The storytelling, the self-expression, the honest glimpses into life as it actually is.

If you're still here, hi. I’ve missed you.
Let’s see where this goes. 🖤

04/26/2023

Tune in for LIVE sessions below for the A11y Conference.
Register at A11yConference.com

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LinkedIn:
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Facebook Live:
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Zoom Room Waiting Room

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Welcome

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM - Colleen Flanagan, Outreach and Engagement Specialist for the City of Boston and Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities
"How Civic Action Can Empower Disability Rights"

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Dr. Stephanie Van, Stephanie Management Specialist at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine and Ajani " AJ " Murray, Founder of Got Next AJ
"Teaching Healthcare Professionals about Ableism & Disability Medicine"

[12:00 PM - 12:15 PM BREAK]

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM - Stephen Ippolito, Adjunct Professor City University of New York
"Decolonizing Higher Education With Universal Design "

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM - Xian Horn, Founder of Give Beauty Wings
"Beauty, Self-love and Disability: Challenging Beauty Standards and Celebrating Intersectionality "

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM - Kellina Powell, Founder of Deaf Queen Boss
"Learn How to Love Your Disability: Strategies for Building Inclusive Relationships"

1:45PM- 2:15PM - Dr. Michelle Fynan, PhD, Board Certified Clinical S*xologist/Disabled S*x Doc and Nathan Todd, Founder of No Label Defines Me Coaching LLC
"Empowering Intimacy: Disability, S*xuality & Disability"

[2:15 PM - 2:30 PM BREAK]

2:30PM- 3:00PM - Priya Ray, Founder of DIYabled
"The Power of DIY Solutions for Individuals with Disabilities"

3:00PM- 3:30PM - Meryl Evans, Professional Speaker and Trainer at Meryl.net
"Progress Over Perfection: A Better Way to Communicate and Make Change"

3:30PM- 4:15PM - Keith Jones , President of SoulTouchin Experiences, Dr. Kara Ayers, Associate Director of UCCEDD Board of Governors at Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Dr. Michelle Fynan, PhD, Board Certified Clinical S*xologist/Disabled S*x Doc, and Thomas Reid, Host & Producer of Reid My Mind Radio
"Parenthood & Disability"

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03/19/2023

Calling all allies for people with disabilities! Don't miss out on the A11y Conference from April 25th-27th. This year's event is better than ever, with new faces like Mary Fashik and workshops to improve accessibility and inclusion. All speakers are people with disabilities or experts in accessibility. Get your free ticket or an All Access Virtual Admission for only $33 at A11yConference.com. Let's learn and be better allies together!

Video Description and Transcript:
Mariella Paulino, Project Hearing Founder: I want to talk to you about an event that's coming up on April 25th through April 27th. The A11y Conference. The A11y conference is the premier event for and by people with disabilities to launch their vision for the future and share tools, technologies, and best practices.

[Stock video of a man on a VR motorcycle, a woman wearing a clear mask, and a woman in a wheelchair playing a video game]

This is my third year hosting a conference like this, and I can tell you that it's an incredible opportunity to learn from some of the top minds in the accessibility space. This year, we have some new faces like Mary Fashik, Meryl Evans, Johileny Meran, Kay Shakespeare, Sam Kelly, Thomas Reid, and Catarina Rivera.

[Headshots of presenters over a yellow background on the screen]

This year's conference is going to be better than ever. There's going to be informative sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities with some of the most influential people in the industry. And all of our speakers are people with disabilities or people that really know and understand accessibility and inclusion. What are you waiting for?! Head over to the A11y Conference website at A11yConference.com. To register now and secure your ticket. You can get a free ticket or an All Access Virtual Admission that is $33 in honor of the 33rd anniversary of the ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990), which will fund this same conference next year. Remember, true accessibility is about being an ally in action. If you want to be a better ally to people with disabilities, get your ticket and join me in learning from leaders in the accessibility space. I'll talk to you guys later!

05/12/2022

If your event doesn't have tacos, beer, AND live music.... I'm just not showing up. .

I said what I said. Also Austin is where the beer, tacos, and live music is at.

Alt text: Mariella posing in front of .

04/16/2022

Andy discovered my favorite ramen spot in the whole world and he's in his happy place.

If you're ever in DC get the Spicy Miso hot level #6 from . It will change your life. Promise.

Feels amazing to be back and witness how the city has changed.

P.S. I still have my DC phone number! 🌸

Alt text: Andy leaning into Mariella with a look of contentment in his face while Mariella hugs him, smiling. ❤️ In front of Mariella there is a large ramen soup bowl.

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