Brands Ignore the Chronic Illness Community; Q&A with Ashton McGrady

In this week’s episode of Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, accessibility consultant Ashton and I are diving deep into the world of inclusive beauty and why the industry needs a major shake-up.

We cover:

💄The reality of "performative" marketing

🛠️ Accessible at-home beauty hacks

🤝 Finding community online

🧴 Rapid-fire assessments on the most viral beauty trends

True inclusion means having disabled voices in the room where decisions are made, not just as an afterthought. Whether you're a creator looking to make your content more accessible or someone looking for beauty products that actually work for your needs, this episode is packed with insights on navigating an able-bodied world.

xx,
Alex

💬 Comment: What’s one brand that does accessibility RIGHT?!

----------------------------------------------------------------

Stay connected and follow us on socials for more!

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/

• TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568

• Substack - https://substack.com/@callinginsickpod?

Connect with our Guest, Ashton McGrady!

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/radiantlygolden/

• Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3mJfoDWsvKYDILyrXquHJ0?si=069b8d9c35ed4165

• Her Consulting, Wishing Well Co. - https://www.wishingwellco.com/

----------------------------------------------------------------

Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/

Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/

Alex’s Picks of the Week:

We’re talking accessible beauty, so I obviously am giving the shout-out to the QUEENS of the industry!!! 

✨Tilt Beauty — https://go.shopmy.us/p-49609360

AWILD15 for 15% off at checkout

✨Rare Beauty — https://go.shopmy.us/p-29262843

#AccessibleBeauty #DisabledBeauty #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #InvisibleIllness #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #EDSAwareness #POTS #ChronicPain #DisabilityAwareness #BeautyForAll #InclusiveBeauty #AshtonMcGrady #WishingWellCollective #AccessibilityMatters #LowSpoonDays #SkinCare #BeautyTips #CallingInSickPodcast #AlexWildeson #RareBeauty #TiltBeauty

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices