Beauty, Burnout, and the Business of Keeping Up

Who Is Buying All The Pickle Lip Balms?! 🥒

Most beauty routines weren’t designed with disability, chronic illness, or neurodivergence in mind, and it shows. In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Ashton and Kailey break down how to make beauty and self-care more accessible using simple, realistic adaptations that actually work in everyday life. This episode covers: -Accessible beauty tips and product adaptations -Adaptive tools and packaging that improve usability -Social media boundaries for mental health and disability -Inclusive design and how to recognize accessible vs inaccessible products 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:  Amika Big Embrace Smoothing Whipped Body Butter: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534369 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534369]  Amika Shower Thoughts Soft + Silky Body Wash: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534266 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534266]  Amika I’m Glistening Radiant Rich Body Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534084 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534084]  Saltair 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Body Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534750 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534750]  Naturium Multi-Peptide Advanced Body Wash: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534886 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51534886]  Rare Beauty Essential Neutrals Eyeshadow: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535196 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535196]  TIRTIR Mood Glider Lip and Blush Stick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535288 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535288]  Bloom Effects Skincare: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535400 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535400]  L’Oreal Infallible Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535485 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535485]  Danessa Myricks Beauty Blurring Balm Matting Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535574 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535574]  Pixi Beauty Makeup Fixing Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535659 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535659]  Morphe Lifeproof Continuous Setting Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535749 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-51535749]  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter [https://www.instagram.com/accessiblyeverafter?igsh=MWsxYzU3ZHNhYmN6ag==], @WishingWellCollective [https://www.instagram.com/the.wishingwellco], @OccupationBeauty [https://www.instagram.com/occupationbeauty?igsh=NWxra2R0Mmdmamln], @RadiantlyGolden [https://www.instagram.com/radiantlygolden?igsh=MWtzdGNlczAxdXpwbw==] Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com [contact@wishingwellco.com]

Snow days, Wuthering Heights, & Beauty Products You Still Can’t Open

What do snow days, Wuthering Heights, and accessible beauty have in common? Somehow… everything. In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Ashton McGrady and Kailey Waskall are catching up on life, from weekly highs and lows to navigating things like dental health, chronic illness, and the reality of energy levels in everyday routines. But as always, the conversation comes back to what matters most: making beauty more accessible, inclusive, and actually usable in real life. We’re diving into new beauty launches and trending products from brands like Fenty Hair, Westman Atelier, Patrick Ta, and Dibs Beauty, breaking down not just what they are, but how they function. Because a product can be beautiful, viral, and still completely inaccessible. From pump design and packaging ergonomics to in-store accessibility at places like Ulta, we’re talking about what works and what doesn’t. We also get into the importance of representation in media, the need for more joyful and colorful makeup, and why accessibility isn’t a bonus feature, it’s the baseline. 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:  Benefit Cosmetics Play Daze Airy Soft Matte Liquid Blush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270206 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270206]  Polite Society Cabana Club Cocoa Caviar Bio-Peptide Bronzing Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270689 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270689]  Laka Fruity Glam Tint Hydrating Long-lasting Lip Stain: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270608 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270608]  Westman Atelier HydroBalm Sheer Tinted Lipstick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270526 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270526]  Major Skin Soft Blur Brightening Concealer: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270417 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270417]  Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50269963 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50269963]  Fenty Hair The Imposter Invisi-Boost Volumizing Dry Shampoo: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270055 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270055]  Dibs Beauty Cool Blush Cheek Stain: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270095 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270095]  Half Magic Glitterpuck Pressed Glitter in “Princess Ghost”: https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270177 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-50270177]  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter [https://www.instagram.com/accessiblyeverafter?igsh=MWsxYzU3ZHNhYmN6ag==], @WishingWellCollective [https://www.instagram.com/the.wishingwellco], @OccupationBeauty [https://www.instagram.com/occupationbeauty?igsh=NWxra2R0Mmdmamln], @RadiantlyGolden [https://www.instagram.com/radiantlygolden?igsh=MWtzdGNlczAxdXpwbw==] Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com [contact@wishingwellco.com]

Mists, Balms, & Missed Marks: Rating New Beauty Through an Accessible Lens

In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Ashton McGrady and Kailey Waskall break down new beauty launches through an accessibility lens. We review products from Sol de Janeiro, Maybelline, Remedy Skin, and more. We call out what’s accidentally accessible and where brands are still missing the mark across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and body care. Links:  Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 39 Perfume Mist - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470548 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470548]  Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 48 Perfume Mist -  https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470576 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470576]  Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 40 Jelly Perfume Balm - https://www.ulta.com/p/cheirosa-40-jelly-perfume-balm-pimprod2057284?sku=2653535 [https://www.ulta.com/p/cheirosa-40-jelly-perfume-balm-pimprod2057284?sku=2653535] Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 62 Jelly Perfume Balm - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470712 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470712]  Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 Jelly Perfume Balm - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470740 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470740]  Maybelline Lifter Gel Oil-in-Gel Lip Gloss - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470761 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470761]  Remedy Skin Dissolve Cleansing Balm - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470869 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470869]  Remedy Skin Hand Cream - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470897 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470897]   Remedy Skin Lightweight Gel Moisturizer - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470917 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470917]  Remedy Skin Rich Cream Face Moisturizer -  https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470938 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470938]  m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470972 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470972]  Jones Road Beauty En Route - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470998 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49470998]  Native Sensitive Series - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49471019 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49471019]  DNKY 24/7 Electric EDP - https://go.shopmy.us/p-49471082 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-49471082]  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter [https://www.instagram.com/accessiblyeverafter?igsh=MWsxYzU3ZHNhYmN6ag==], @WishingWellCollective [https://www.instagram.com/the.wishingwellco], @OccupationBeauty [https://www.instagram.com/occupationbeauty?igsh=NWxra2R0Mmdmamln], @RadiantlyGolden [https://www.instagram.com/radiantlygolden?igsh=MWtzdGNlczAxdXpwbw==] Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com [contact@wishingwellco.com]

Crown Collective 👑: A Conversation with Selena B.

Description: In this minisode of Accessibly Ever After, we’re joined by Selena, an occupational therapist and doctoral student specializing in accessibility in the beauty industry. Selena shares her journey through a non-traditional OT path and how her clinical perspective intersects with beauty, product design, and disability advocacy. Together, we explore the real gaps in accessible beauty products, from packaging and usability to representation in marketing and brand messaging. We dive into why accessible beauty is not a niche, but a necessity, especially for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent consumers who are often overlooked in product development. Selena breaks down how occupational therapy principles like ergonomics, fine motor support, and energy conservation can directly inform more inclusive beauty design. We also talk about the role OTs can play in consulting with brands, improving accessibility standards, and advocating for more inclusive systems across the beauty industry. If you care about accessible beauty, inclusive product design, disability representation, and the future of beauty innovation, this episode is for you. Whether you’re a beauty lover, content creator, occupational therapist, or brand professional, this conversation offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on how we can build a more inclusive beauty space. Research Study on Applying Makeup and Increased Brain Activity: https://www.scirp.org/pdf/jcdsa_2021060714050190.pdf [https://www.scirp.org/pdf/jcdsa_2021060714050190.pdf] Selena’s Project: https://wp.nyu.edu/ap_classes_dat_f22/team2/ [https://wp.nyu.edu/ap_classes_dat_f22/team2/]   Socials:  @AccessiblyEverAfter [https://www.instagram.com/accessiblyeverafter?igsh=MWsxYzU3ZHNhYmN6ag==], @WishingWellCollective [https://www.instagram.com/the.wishingwellco], @OccupationBeauty [https://www.instagram.com/occupationbeauty?igsh=NWxra2R0Mmdmamln], @RadiantlyGolden [https://www.instagram.com/radiantlygolden?igsh=MWtzdGNlczAxdXpwbw==], @b.selena_ [https://www.instagram.com/b.selena_?igsh=M3Nzb25scWlpZHBu] Selena’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com [http://linkedin.com]  [https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fselena-brujan-bb0a45132%3Futm_source%3Dshare_via%26utm_content%3Dprofile%26utm_medium%3Dmember_ios&data=05%7C02%7Cslltn2%40missouri.edu%7C2571cbf7e7634c8a06c308de7f129b52%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C639087915936285268%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MwCHfQHLf5l%2BzwjS4z%2BqbNLBkTGS0qfyDtRSmCyVmxo%3D&reserved=0] Contact Selena: sob235@nyu.edu [sob235@nyu.edu] Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com [contact@wishingwellco.com]

Beauty, Burnout, and the Business of Keeping Up

Description: In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey Waskall and Ashton McGrady break down recent beauty launches through an accessibility lens, analyzing how product design and packaging choices impact real-world usability for disabled and chronically ill beauty lovers. They review new releases from Milk Makeup, Ellis Brooklyn, Good Molecules, Fenty Beauty, Makeup Revolution, r.e.m. beauty, Gisou, and CYKLAR, exploring how packaging features like pumps, stick applicators, refill systems, and grip-friendly shapes can make products easier (or harder) to use. Kailey and Ashton highlight accessibility wins in beauty packaging, unpack where design decisions still create barriers, and share their honest reactions to the latest launches across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and body care. They also celebrate the launch of the very first episode of Accessibly Ever After and thank listeners for supporting a new conversation in the beauty industry about inclusive design, accessible packaging, and beauty products that work for real people. 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:  Cyklar - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396340 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396340]  Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396387 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396387]  Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396431 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396431]  Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Stick Concealer - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396463 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396463]  Ellis Brooklyn Body and Body Fragrance Mists - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396481 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396481]  Good Molecules Matcha Dual-phase Cleansing Oil - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396537 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396537]  r.e.m. beauty Mélange à Trois Blush & Highlight Stick - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396562 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396562]  Revolution Beauty Blush Icon Palette - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396597 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396597]  Fenty Beauty Butta Drop Hydrating Body Milk - https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396627 [https://go.shopmy.us/p-47396627]  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter [https://www.instagram.com/accessiblyeverafter?igsh=MWsxYzU3ZHNhYmN6ag==], @WishingWellCollective [https://www.instagram.com/the.wishingwellco], @OccupationBeauty [https://www.instagram.com/occupationbeauty?igsh=NWxra2R0Mmdmamln], @RadiantlyGolden [https://www.instagram.com/radiantlygolden?igsh=MWtzdGNlczAxdXpwbw==] Contact Us:contact@wishingwellco.com [contact@wishingwellco.com]