Maria Odenkirk Bella Boo, a small dog

The Mobility Queen

Maria Odenkirk

Discover how my inspiring journey of surviving a stroke and navigating life with partial paralysis is transforming mobility for all. I’ll offer hope and practical advice through my compelling personal story. Along with my sidekick Bella Boo

Mission Statement

To Inspire, Innovate, and Inform both the disabled community, as well as the caregivers and families that support them. To impact change in how we are seen from being Disabled to Exceptionally Able. To work with best in class companies to further push innovation not only with products but with employment opportunities for my community

I’ve got your back

The disabled community encompasses a vast and diverse group of individuals, often surprising in its scope. Beyond the millions directly affected, countless family members and caregivers are also impacted. This interconnected network highlights the widespread and profound influence of disability, emphasizing the need for greater awareness, support, and advocacy.

The Disabled Community

Is the largest minority group in the US and in the world.

42.5M

or 13% of people in the U.S. are disabled

Mobility

is the second largest type of disability in the US

Our Purpose

The Mobility Queen, inspired by my journey of surviving a stroke and navigating life with partial paralysis, aims to transform mobility for all. Our mission is to Inspire, Innovate, and Inform the disabled community, their caregivers, and families. Alongside my sidekick Bella Boo, we share practical advice and hope through compelling personal stories. Disability creates challenges, but it also creates opportunities. So many people with disabilities are creative problem-solvers, value and understand teamwork, are driven, and are very resilient – because we must be. I believe these qualities, and others, make us exceptionally able.

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Inspire

My Story

I grew up in a large family, I was one of seven, the oldest girl with 4 brothers. I was always active in sports, soccer and swimming were my passions. Competing against my brothers from a very young age helped me develop a very strong competitive streak. I was fortunate enough to play international soccer as a teenager and then as a collegiate player. I continued to be on the move throughout my career, working in every time zone in the US and China. Then In 2018, I suffered a debilitating stroke that left me partially paralyzed, drastically altering my career and lifestyle. I went from go-go traveling around the world with my roller board at my side to slow-go with my four pronged cane and wearing a gait belt that I assure you was not designed by Gucci.

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Inform

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