Living My Best Disabled Life

Beyond the Label: Lolita on Life, Disability, and Determination

this episode, Lolita opens up about her journey from a difficult childhood to becoming an accomplished actress and content creator. She discusses living with a disability, how media representation has evolved, and why independence and empowerment are essential for disabled individuals. Olivia and Lolita also talk about the power of community, the importance of building an engaged audience, and the role brand partnerships play in shaping creative careers. The conversation explores how disability is becoming more visible in the arts and the continued work needed to achieve genuine inclusivity and representation.

Blind Baddie: Marissa Hirt on Vision, Advocacy, and Workplace Inclusion

In this episode, Olivia talks to Marissa Hirt (@marissa.hirt) about her journey of resilience, adaptation, and advocacy. From early vision loss to navigating college, career challenges, and life as legally blind, Marissa shares how she’s embraced empowerment, purpose, and joy. Follow her story on Instagram @marissa.hirt and discover how she inspires inclusion, confidence, and bold living every day.

Conversation with Sagar O’Hare: Disability Power on the Hill

In this episode, Olivia talks with Sagar O’Hare about their experience at Disability Power on the Hill. They share what it was like to meet with lawmakers, advocate for the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, and call for an end to subminimum wage. The conversation highlights the challenges of policy change, the importance of lived experience in advocacy, and the power of showing up to make disability rights a priority on Capitol Hill.

The 10%: Erin Field’s Vision for Disability Community and Connection

in this episode of Living My Best Disabled Life, Olivia is joined by Erin Field a C5/6 quadriplegic, disability advocate, and future trauma therapist. Erin shares the story behind The 10%, a new community app designed to help disabled people connect, share resources, and support one another. Together, they discuss the power of peer connection, the realities of life after injury, and why building community matters.Follow Erin on Instagram: @erin.fieldd [https://www.instagram.com/erin.fieldd/] Support the show and explore adaptive footwear through my Billy Footwear affiliate link: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE [https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE]

Spastic Chatter: Whitney Bailey’s Path to Confidence and Advocacy

Olivia Murphy sits down with Whitney Bailey, disability advocate and former host of Spastic Chatter, to talk about her journey in the disability community. Whitney shares how she navigates online negativity, embraces support without shame, and uses her background in rehabilitation services to empower herself and others. This episode dives into how advocacy, mindset shifts, and education helped Whitney build a life rooted in confidence, connection, and purpose.