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In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, we’re joined by Mariadeliz Santiago, aka @LimbitlessMaria, an NYC-based beauty creator, makeup artist, and disability advocate born with Ulnar Mammary Syndrome and an upper limb difference. Maria shares how she found her creative voice through makeup, navigated a beauty industry that rarely reflected people like her, and became the representation she wished she’d seen growing up.We’re diving into what accessible beauty really looks like, from packaging that’s easier to grip and open to adaptive tools that make makeup application more accessible. Maria shares how she approaches beauty products both as a creator and professional makeup artist, the tools that help her work with clients, and why brands need to include disabled people in product development.We also talk about navigating the pressure to educate, balancing disability advocacy with simply showing up as a beauty creator, and why disabled people deserve the freedom to share every part of their lives online. Maria offers encouragement to disabled creatives who may be hesitant to pursue makeup artistry, reminding us that clients choose artists for their talent, not just their process.Plus, we get into makeup hot takes, rapid-fire beauty questions, and the products Maria can’t live without!Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Links:Maria’s LinkedInSocials: @LimbitlessMaria (TikTok), @LimbitlessMaria_ (Instagram), @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyAshtonContact Us: [email protected] Mariadeliz: [email protected]

The Sephora Sale fairy has arrived, and Kailey and Ashton are opening their carts, comparing holy grails, and sharing their beauty picks across skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and bodycare. Grab your wishlist and a cozy bevvie, settle in, and let the shopping shenanigans begin!Links: Ashton’s PicksDieux Baptism Cleanser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696368 Aestura Atobarrier365 Cream Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696395 Dieux Deliverance Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696461 Dieux Hydration-On-Loop Moisturizer Kit: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696481 Tatcha The Milky Sunscreen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696514 Marc Jacobs Born Star Long-Wear Eyeshadow: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696536 EADEM LeChouChou Lip Softening Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696576 Huda Beauty Bronze Filter Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696612 Huda Beauty Blush Filter Liquid Blush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696642 Ciele Tint & Protect SPF50+ Tinted Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696672 Rare Beauty Rare Beginnings EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696731 K18 Airwash Dry Shampoo: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696748 Josie Maran Whipped Argan Body Butter: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696762 Shark Flexstyle: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696780 Shark ChillPill: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99696811 Kailey’s PicksSkinfix Ectoin + Ceramide Gentle Gel Cleanser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99796543 Aestura Atobarrier365 Lightweight Capsule Toner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99796763 Beauty of Joseon Day Dew Sunscreen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99797550 Makeup by Mario Master Mattes: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99797777 Poudre de Beauté Éclat Soileil Powder: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99798106 Ciele Flush & Protect SPF 45+: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99798493 REFY Skin Base Skin Tint: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99798658 PHLUR Cherry Stem EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99800083 Crown Affair The Hair Towel: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99800853 CYKLAR In-Shower Body Oil Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99801026 Chunks Nimbus Hair Clip: https://go.shopmy.us/p-99801396 

In this episode, we're joined by Lucy Edwards, award-winning blind broadcaster, content creator, and founder of Etia London, for a conversation about accessible beauty, disability identity, and what it means to build a beauty industry that truly includes everyone. Lucy shares her journey of gradually losing her sight as a child and teenager, navigating the emotional upheaval of going blind during a formative period of her life, and finding her way toward a creative career after leaving law school. Along the way, she opens up about rediscovering makeup, rebuilding her confidence, and holding onto the parts of herself that made her feel most like her.We talk about why beauty still mattered to Lucy after losing her sight, from learning to apply makeup through audio-described tutorials with the help of her sister, Alice, to challenging the assumption that blind and disabled people shouldn't care about their appearance. Lucy reflects on how her relationship with beauty has evolved, finding freedom in dressing and expressing herself for her own enjoyment rather than external expectations, and learning to trust her own preferences in a world that constantly tells us how we're supposed to look.Lucy takes us behind the scenes of her work with Pantene, where her relationship with the brand's global accessibility lead grew from sharing feedback into becoming its first visually impaired ambassador, helping bring accessible packaging innovations like NaviLens codes to life. We also dive into the creation of Etia London, the accessible cosmetics brand she founded to help blind and disabled people navigate their makeup bags independently. From the financial realities of inclusive product development to the tactile details, packaging choices, and community feedback that shaped the launch, Lucy explains why accessibility and beautiful design should never be mutually exclusive.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Links:Etia London website: https://etialondon.com/Lucy’s website: https://www.lucyedwards.com/ Lucy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardsl/ Socials: @LucyEdwardsOfficial (Instagram), @LucyEdwards (TikTok), @LucyEdwards (YouTube), @EtiaLondon, @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected] Lucy Edwards: [email protected] 

Disability imposter syndrome, beauty launches, and finding your perfect shower chair? We’ve got a LOT to talk about.Kailey and Ashton are back with an honest check-in about illness, doomscrolling, and the all-too-familiar feeling of wondering whether you’re “disabled enough.” They unpack what it can feel like to navigate disability spaces online, why some disabilities seem more recognizable or “palatable” than others, and how we can make room for different experiences and support needs without questioning our own.Then it’s time to talk beauty, because the industry has been BUSY. From About Face Glow Orbs and ACOTAR x Fine'ry fragrances to Sulwhasoo’s ginseng mask, Phlur’s Heavy Cream perfume, the unexpected Buldak x Glow Recipe collab, BÉIS x Rare Beauty, and Danessa Myricks’ Lightwork 8 palette, Kailey and Ashton are breaking down the latest launches through an accessibility lens. Which packaging gets a gold star for thoughtful design? And which products leave them asking a few questions?Ashton and Kailey tackle a question that can make a HUGE difference in everyday life: how do you choose the right shower chair? From transfer benches to backless stools and chairs with backs, they get into the things worth considering when finding an option that fits your needs. Because when it comes to accessibility, one size definitely does NOT fit all.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links: About-Face Glow Orbs: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95682664 ACOTAR x Fine’ry High Lady of the Night Court: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95683478 ACOTAR x Fine’ry High Lord of the Night Court: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95683617 ACOTAR x Fine’ry Moonstone Palace: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95683352 Sulwhasoo Ginseng Exfoliating Mask: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95683835 Phlur Heavy Cream EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95684018 Phlur Heavy Cream Body Butter: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95684124 BÉIS x Rare Beauty Lip and Cheek Kit: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95684325 Danessa Myricks LIGHTWORK VIII Freedom Makeup Palette: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95684488 Buldak x Glow Recipe Glass Balm Lip Duo: https://go.shopmy.us/p-95684745 Looking for a shower chair? Here is a resource to help you find the best fit for YOU.https://www.equipmeot.com/guide-shower-seating/Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected]

In this episode, we're joined by Sarah Todd Hammer, a three-time published author, Davidson College graduate, and disability advocate and consultant who has built an audience of 300,000+ across her social platforms, for a conversation about accessible beauty, disability identity, and what real inclusion actually looks like. Sarah Todd shares her childhood diagnosis with acute flaccid myelitis, including the early misdiagnosis of transverse myelitis and the long road to understanding her condition, along with how dance, writing, and friendship helped shape who she became after her life changed overnight.We talk through what disabled grief and disabled joy mean when they exist side by side, and how Sarah Todd learned to live independently in college, from getting dressed to doing her own hair and makeup for the first time, all while founding Davidson's Disability Alliance.Sarah Todd walks us through her adaptive makeup routine, her favorite products, and the packaging details that make or break usability, plus the brands getting it right and the ones still falling short, from her work with Rare Beauty to her go-to, Tilt Beauty. We dig into why testing with disabled users matters, what more inclusive packaging could look like, and why one accessible product in a category isn't enough.She also opens up about navigating public advocacy, setting boundaries in her comment section, and why creators don't owe their audience every piece of their personal life.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links:Sarah Todd’s website: https://www.sarahtoddhammer.com/ Sarah Todd’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-todd-hammer Socials: @SarahToddHammer (Instagram), @SarahToddHammer (TikTok), @SarahToddHammer (YouTube), @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected] Sarah Todd: [email protected]

Season 3 is back, baby, and the beauty industry has been BUSY.Kailey and Ashton kick off Season 3 with a fall-break catch-up before diving headfirst into the beauty stories everyone has been talking about. From Kailey’s new school year and The Beauty Burrow to Ashton’s New York adventures and some very exciting creative wins, there’s plenty to catch up on before the real tea begins.This season premiere takes on eye patch gate, unpacking the Fenty, Glow Recipe, and Huda packaging frenzy and asking whether twist-dispense packaging could actually be an accessibility win. They also get into sustainability, beauty-brand copycats, and the Molly Sims YISE Beauty and Jones Road drama.And because apparently the beauty industry has decided we need a new product every five minutes, Kailey and Ashton are also getting into some of the latest beauty releases, sharing what caught their eye, what has them intrigued, and what has them saying, “Okay, but why and who asked for this???”Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links: Wonderbath Slice Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-91704466 Bobbi Brown Lip Tint Liner & Sheer Lip Stain: https://go.shopmy.us/p-91703676 Dedcool Mocha Magic Eau de Parfum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-91703946 CECRED Temple Oud Hair Perfume: https://go.shopmy.us/p-91704114 Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected]

In this season two finale of Accessibly Ever After, Ashton and Kailey are getting personal, getting opinionated, and getting ready for a little fall break.Through an accessibility-first lens, they explore what makes a product genuinely usable, from packaging and applicators to grip, texture, size, and the little design choices that can either reduce friction or create an entirely unnecessary battle.They also take on a listener question about toothbrushing, opening up a bigger conversation about sensory needs, neurodivergence, executive functioning, and the reality of keeping up with everyday care when your brain or body does not always cooperate. Rather than focusing on what you should be doing, they share practical, low-pressure ways to make oral hygiene more manageable and meet yourself where you are.As they wrap up season two, Ashton and Kailey reflect on what the podcast has meant to them and look ahead to season three. Accessibly Ever After will be taking a short fall break before returning October 7, so consider this your official permission slip to rest, recharge, and make your own routines work for you.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links: Marc Jacobs Beauty Nude Awakening Hydrating Medium Coverage Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315056 Ciele Cosmetics lip & PROTECT Pigment-Rich Hydrating Lipstick with SPF 60+: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315161 Glow Recipe PDRN Tinted Soft Matte Lip Blur Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315177 Ouai St. Bart’s Solid Perfume: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315209 Colourpop Jelly Glow Lip + Cheek Tint: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315232 Kopari Golden Aura Body Gelée: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315244 ONE/SIZE Ultimate Color Corrector Stain: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315300 EOS Toasted Marshmallow Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-81315364 Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected]

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with Isabella “Bella” Morton-Smith, founder of Flexxi Beauty, an occupational therapist turned makeup artist turned founder who is building adaptive tools for the beauty industry.While studying to be an OT, Bella spent her days working as a makeup artist and began noticing a disconnect: beauty products were becoming more advanced, but the brushes and tools people used to apply them hadn’t really changed in years. That left many people with arthritis, Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, hand injuries, tremors, and other disabilities struggling to access the same beauty experiences.That realization sparked a five-year process of prototyping, testing, and designing alongside people with lived experience, ultimately leading to the Flexxi Brush, featuring a palm strap, magnetic interchangeable heads, and zero required grip or wrist rotation.Bella also shares what it’s like to bridge the worlds of occupational therapy, beauty, disability, and entrepreneurship, the importance of designing with disabled people rather than simply for them, and her vision for the future of adaptive beauty.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Links:Flexxi Beauty: https://flexxibeauty.com/ The Flexxi Brush: https://flexxibeauty.com/products/the-flexxi-brush Bella’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-morton-smith-54b4262b1/ Socials: @FlexxiBeauty (Instagram), @FlexxiBeauty (TikTok), @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected] Bella: [email protected] 

This week on Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton are doing a deep dive into Dieux Skin, one of the internet's most loved skincare brands.Dieux was founded in 2020 by Charlotte Palermino, Joyce de Lemos, and Marta Freedman. Palermino spent a decade in media before becoming a licensed esthetician and one of skincare's most outspoken myth busters online. De Lemos is Dieux's cosmetic chemist, with a background formulating for brands like SkinCeuticals and Kiehl's. The brand launched with the Forever Eye Mask and built a reputation on transparency, real formulation science, and a "buy less, buy better" philosophy that runs counter to most of the beauty industry.In this episode, Kailey and Ashton talk through why Deliverance Serum has earned a permanent spot in both their routines, and what makes Instant Angel and Skin Mercy so effective for skin barrier support. They also cover why the Baptism and Ethereal cleansers stand out in a category full of stripping, overcomplicated formulas, choosing between fragrance-free and scented cleansers, the reusable Forever Eye Mask, and the accessibility and real-world trade offs of aluminum tubes, pumps, and tins as packaging.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links:Dieux Ethereal Cleanser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-68915878 Dieux Baptism Cleanser (Fragranced): https://go.shopmy.us/p-52026068 Dieux Baptism Cleanser (Fragrance-Free): https://go.shopmy.us/p-16687599 Dieux Deliverance Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-40581764 Dieux Air Angel Moisturizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-40581814 Dieux Skin Mercy: https://go.shopmy.us/p-46271462 Dieux Instant Angel Moisturizer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-40581792 Dieux Firm Revival: https://go.shopmy.us/p-79753247 Dieux Forever Eye Masks: https://go.shopmy.us/p-47967176 Socials: @DieuxSkin, @CharlotteParler, @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected]

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with Katy Cottam, founder and CEO of Luna Daily, the microbiome-balancing body care brand on a mission to bring intimate skin out of the shame spiral and into the same self-care conversation as the rest of the body. A beauty industry veteran with a resume that includes L'Oreal and Charlotte Tilbury, Katy walks us through her journey building Luna Daily from the ground up, the lessons she picked up along the way, and how her own experience with thrush and a disrupted skin microbiome became the spark for a brand that treats intimate skin with the same care as the rest of the body.Kailey and Ashton also dig into what Luna Daily's products look like through an accessibility lens. They talk through the value of multi-use, all-over formulas for anyone managing limited energy or mobility challenges, and how having fewer products and fewer steps can meaningfully reduce friction in a self-care routine. The conversation also gets honest about what happens when showering or basic self-care feels out of reach entirely, and how shame and stigma can compound that struggle, especially in a category that already keeps women in the dark about their own bodies.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Heads up: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you shop through them, we may earn a small commission (at no cost to you). Thanks for supporting the podcast and our work 🫶Links:Luna Daily: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78744942The Everywhere Wash: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71971664 The All-Over Deodorant: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71971984 The Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71971974 The Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe Mini: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71972113Katy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-cottam-b6556043/ Socials: @KatyCottam, @Luna_Daily_Official, @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: [email protected] Katy: [email protected]