
In Dinner for Shoes podcast episode 74, host Sarah Wasilak chats with fashion-forward disability advocate and para surfer Cienna Ditri to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Cienna’s bio on Instagram, where she goes by @chronicallypersevering, sums up her online presence: “My conditions are chronic, but my style is iconic.” Her aesthetic blends coastal ease with confident self-expression.
Sarah and Cienna discuss the growing movement for disability visibility in fashion and beauty, the rise of disabled influencers on TikTok and Instagram, and how personal style can be a powerful tool for advocacy and inclusion. Sarah also spotlights a curated list of stylish disability advocates whose feeds deserve your follow.
Inspired by Cienna’s favorite meal, Sarah samples pasta with tomato and vodka sauces from Rosticeria Da Gigi in Hoboken — a nod to the sweet spot where fashion and food meet on Dinner for Shoes.
In the episode, Sarah wears the popular Heidi Merrick Ginger dress of Meghan Markle fame. Dinner for Shoes viewers can enjoy 15% off at Heidi Merrick with code DFS15.
✨ Need outfit advice? Dealing with a fashion emergency? Call or text the Shoe Therapy Hotline at 917-336-2057 or tag #ShoeTherapy on TikTok or Instagram — and you might be featured on an upcoming episode.
THIS DINNER
Pasta with tomato sauce and penne pasta alla vodka from Rosticeria Da Gigi in Hoboken, NJ
THESE SHOES
Nina Peggy Ballet Flats
THIS OUTFIT
Heidi Merrick dress
Vintage BaubleBar earrings
Marrow Fine ring
Vintage ring
THESE CHAPTERS
0:00 - INTRO
3:40 - THE OUTFIT BEHIND THE SHOES
8:13 - CIENNA DITRI INTERVIEW
44:18 - DISABILITY FASHION CREATORS
52:07 - PASTA WITH RED SAUCE X2
THIS PRODUCTION
is created, written, hosted, and produced by Sarah Wasilak.
is creative directed and executive produced by Megan Kai.
is tech supervised by Nick.
includes photos and videos in chronological order by Cienna Ditri, Sarah Wasilak, Heidi Merrick, Jillian Mercado, Rockahontaz, Clara Holmes, April Lockhart, Belle Bakst, Arianna Rose Phillips, Stephanie Thomas, Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, and Ashton McGrady.
is made with love.
Dinner for Shoes is a fashion podcast for people who love food, hosted by editor Sarah Wasilak. With appearances by her cats, Trish and Kit, and agendas that almost always go to shit, we aim to dive into a discussion about fashion and style and break some bread in each episode.
Dinner for Shoes podcast episodes are released weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple. You can follow along for updates, teasers, and more on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. If there are any fashion topics you’ve been pondering or good eats you think Sarah should try, don’t hesitate to send a DM or an email.
Dinner for Shoes is an original by The Kai Productions.
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