
In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with Brooke Parrish, a content creator and disability advocate born with Pfeiffer syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the bones of the skull, face, and limbs. Brooke spent years trying to hide her facial difference growing up, and today she is the creator behind @flourishinglydifferent, sharing her life with over 450K followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.Together they unpack what it means to show up fully in beauty spaces that have historically excluded visible disabilities, and why representation matters so much.You'll hear Brooke talk about becoming the person she once needed to see online, how she handles everything from intrusive questions to well-intentioned comments that still land wrong, and how she filters out negativity without letting it take over her community. Ashton and Kailey also get real about internalized ableism and the difference between educating out of obligation and choosing when and how to respond.They also dig into what accessible beauty packaging actually looks like, from longer product designs to doe-foot applicators, and why brands need more than vague claims of inclusivity to earn trust from consumers.Listen now and start seeing beauty differently.Links:Socials: @FlourishinglyDifferent (TikTok), @FlourishingWithADifference (Instagram), @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGoldenContact Us: contact@wishingwellco.comContact Brooke: flourishinglydifferent@eptalent.com
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