In episode #77 of No Free Rides, Tiffiny has on Tamara Mena, a model and spinal cord injury survivor. Tamara opens up about her injury, losing her boyfriend in the crash, and learning to love again.

Life is always full of unexpected turns, and Tamara shares how a road trip to Rosaritas, Mexico ended in her life being changed forever. An advocate for the disabled community and a recent grad from California State, Tamara’s beauty goes much further than skin deep. Tiffiny and Tamara also discuss the nuances of dating with a disability, and why being aggressive may be in our advantage. Fashion, clothes that work when you can’t walk, and learning to feel beautiful again also get in on the conversation.

At the end of the show, Tamara shares her experience using the revolutionary walking exoskeleton - eLEGS – a breakthrough invention that’s scheduled to be released for personal use by 2013.

Learn about Tamara’s work as an ambassador for eLEGS

Use the player below to hear the show (103 minute run time). No Free Rides is sponsored by EasyStand.com.

In episode #67, I finally get to talk with the dynamic Mimi Emery (her blog), a T8 paraplegic, model for Quickie Wheelchairs, accomplished athlete, and newly minted tattoo shop co-owner.  Listen here, or click below

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And why the British are now considered the leader in pushing mass media boundaries, not the USA.