Rising Voices of Narcolepsy: Meet Juliana from Brazil

If we are flexible and understand people’s lives and conditions, we can have the best they have to give us.”

— Juliana Angelim Neves, RVN Advocate

Our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing live broadcast series continued on December 12th, 2021 with new storyteller Juliana Angelim Neves! Juliana joined us from Brazil to share her insights on living and working with narcolepsy and answer audience questions.

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About Juliana:

Juliana Angelim Neves is a lawyer from Bahia, Brazil, who loves dogs, music, movies and reading. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy at age 24 and hopes to promote understanding and acceptance of the condition. As a speaker with Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program, she shares her journey to diagnosis and how she is learning to live with narcolepsy.

What is the Story Sharing Series?

The Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Story Sharing Series invites viewers to gather online to watch a Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speaker or writer present their story live via Project Sleep’s Facebook page.

About Rising Voices of Narcolepsy Speakers:

To improve public understanding of narcolepsy, Project Sleep’s Rising Voices of Narcolepsy program trains people with narcolepsy to share their stories through public speaking and writing with local communities, healthcare providers, news outlets, blogs and beyond. Combining the power of real-life stories with expert communication strategies, our Rising Voices of Narcolepsy trained speakers and writers are effectively raising awareness and reducing stigma for all those facing narcolepsy.