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Speaking & Appearances
Carlana's courage and convictions have captured audiences of all ages and demographics for almost three decades. Whether speaking to elementary students, a group of rocket scientists or Military forces, Carlana relates the unrelated with her unbridled vision, energy, and empathy.
As an International Keynote Speaker, Ambassador, and Spokesperson, Carlana's message has touched millions. Stone's been featured on Oprah, Larry King Live, and Montel Williams, serving up the perfect storm of lively social interactions, powerful visuals and emotional demonstrations, leaving a lasting impression.
"Through exchanging our personal stories, we begin to peel away the veneers of our guardedness, unearthing an intense feeling of community and interconnectedness! This is my heart’s mission." - Carlana Stone
Carlana lost the use of her legs after being involved in a car accident when she was 17. She’s known frustration, pain, doubt, fear and rejection. She tells it like it is and calls it like she sees it. Carlana connects deeply with people because her paralysis has put her in the unique position to see how alike we all are… we’re all paralyzed.
With a spirited alchemy, Carlana models her own vulnerability and summons others to break out of their metaphorical cages. By bringing us into the healing process, Carlana leaves the members of the audience with the challenge to stop being tourists in their own lives, move past their own ‘paralysis’ and become the true heroes of their own stories.
Carlana is a cool biker chick!
- Jack Dillon, 5 year old
“Carlana really distinguished herself from the beginning with her infectious spirit, her charisma and her take-no-prisoners approach.”
Ellen Rakieten ~ Exec Producer, The Oprah Winfrey Show
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ABOUT CARLANA
"From an early age, and by necessity, I had to learn to put strategy into action and unearth innovative solutions. It’s this very spirit that characterizes my unique connection to the story and my approach to telling it.”
"From an early age, and by necessity, I had to learn to put strategy into action and unearth innovative solutions. It’s this very spirit that characterizes my unique connection to the story and my approach to telling it.”
Carlana Stone is a published author, international speaker, and the founder of a non-profit organization. She's also an Emmy-nominated, award-winning television producer with over two decades experience collaborating with some of the top creative entertainment & technology pipelines in the world.
Stone began her career as the first wheelchair-wielding tv news reporter for ABC in Miami. She pushed her way into Hollywood producing shows such as A&E’s Intervention Judge Judy, and the Biggest Loser. Her style is characterized by her wholehearted grit and straightforward approach, infused with a signature dose of ‘Sugah’ and Louisiana spice.
Breaking stereotypes and challenging stigmas is a way of life for Stone, who has achieved a multitude of accomplishments that defy her physical limitations. She became one of the world's first paraplegics to fly an airplane solo... and she's jumped out of a perfectly good one too. Stone's also made cross-country road trips on her custom-built Harley and became a certified scuba diver in Grand Cayman.
"Pay no attention to boundaries. Adversities are challenges. We can allow them to consume us or we can use them as tools to transform our lives and become better human beings. "
She can't walk,
but she can fly!
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CONTACT CARLANA
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Work: 424-256-8867
What's paralyzing YOU? Face your fears and find yourself!
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Ben Stein ~ TV Personality, Actor, Author, Presidential Speech Writer
"Carlana's inspirational story reminds us of the fragility of life and how the entire course of our lives can forever change in a split second. In "Never Give In! Never Give Up!" Carlana shares her intimate personal struggle as she came to grips with adversity and learned to soar as a true winner. Carlana offers us all a special gift of hope."
H. Norman Schwarzkopf ~ General, U.S. Army, Retired
“Carlana Stone is a force of nature. She is too strong creatively, psychologically and emotionally to be even slowed down. She is an inspiration. She inspired me and she inspires everyone she touches. Listen to her and grow in your confidence and sense of the possible."
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Word of Mouth
Ben Stein ~ TV Personality, Actor, Author, Presidential Speech Writer
“Carlana Stone is a force of nature. She is too strong creatively, psychologically and emotionally to be even slowed down. She is an inspiration. She inspired me and she inspires everyone she touches. Listen to her and grow in your confidence and sense of the possible."
“The first time I met her, she was so confident and positive, everything else just fell away. “The production offices were an obstacle course with narrow halls and cables everywhere, and I wondered, ‘How is she going to do this?’ But she just did it. Carlana’s chair is like a handbag on her shoulder, it’s just another accessory she’s wearing.”
Leeza Gibbons ~ Talkshow Host, Reporter, Spokesperson
What people are saying ...
"Carlana's inspirational story reminds us of the fragility of life and how the entire course of our lives can forever change in a split second. In "Never Give In! Never Give Up!" Carlana shares her intimate personal struggle as she came to grips with adversity and learned to soar as a true winner. Carlana offers us all a special gift of hope."
H. Norman Schwarzkopf ~ General, U.S. Army, Retired
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