Strokecast

  Click here for a machine-generated transcript. This week, I spoke with Carmen De La Paz. Carmen is an Emmy-nominated TV personality. She spent years appearing on HGTV and the Oprah Winfrey network. She's a carpenter, an artist, a bilingual host, a singer, an actor, a musician, a dancer and more. Carmen is also a stroke survivor who's story involves a helicopter ride, waking up to the last rites, multiple hospital infections (including sepsis and staph), and encephalitis. And today she is back to working with power tools, creating art, supporting the community of Waukesha, WI, and figuring out her next app. And Carmen is an absolute delight to speak with as she shares her story. Bio From Carmen's website: Carmen De La Paz, Designer, Carpenter, DIY expert and TV personality, inspires people worldwide through television projects and her recently established YouTube channel, featuring videos in both English and Spanish. A “hands on designer” and accomplished craftsperson, Carmen do