Lachi, Owning Power in Music and Disability

Lachi, Owning Power in Music and Disability

Grammy-nominated artist, producer, author, and disability advocate, Lachi, joins the Spirit Of Invincibility Podcast to talk music, identity, access, and what it means to be undeniably good while breaking industry barriers.

Kiah Amara, Accessibility Isn’t Extra: It’s Better Production

In this episode of Spirit of Invincibility, Lauren Ruotolo and Brandon Lingle speak with Kiah Amara, producer andfounder of IndieVisible Entertainment, about what real accessibility looks like in film, TV, and live production — and why it improves safety, creativity, and outcomes for everyone on set. Kiah reframes accessibility as a state of ease, not a checklist, and explains why inclusive production must start in pre-production, not at the last minute

Cara E. Yar Khan, Taking Up Space

In this episode of Spirit of Invincibility, humanitarian, entrepreneur and global disability advocate Cara E. Yar Khan joins hosts Brandon Lingle and Lauren Ruotolo for a candid conversation about visibility, dignity, and rewriting the narrative around disability. Cara shares what it means to live boldly in a world not built for disabled bodies—and why being seen as whole, powerful, and human is an act of resistance.This is a conversation about leadership, identity, and choosing to take up space—exactly as you are.

Lauren Ruotolo, Invincible From Day One

Being invincible is a state of mind — and in this episode, founder Brandon Lingle sits down with his inspiration and co-founder, Lauren Ruotolo. Lauren is a disability advocate, longtime content and marketing executive, and the author of Unstoppable in Stilettos — but this conversation goes far deeper than her résumé.Diagnosed with precious puberty at eight months old, McCune-Albright syndrome at 18 months and breaking her femur 11 times before age 10, Lauren learned early how to navigate a world that wasn’t built for her. Here, she opens up about choosing to walk when she wasn’t expected to, the small daily adjustments that help her move through New York City with confidence, and the surprising power of holding a room in silence for 45 seconds.Lauren speaks honestly about being “seen before known,” why she believes disabled people are natural innovators, and how storytelling can shift culture in ways policy can’t.Warm, real, and full of heart — this episode offers a true look into the spirit behind We Are Invincible.

Oliver Scheier, Living Beyond Labels

In this episode of Spirit of Invincibility, host Brandon Lingle speaks with Oliver Scheier — a queer creative living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy whose courage and authenticity redefine what it means to be invincible. A TEDx Tulane speaker, writer, and visual storyteller, Oliver reflects on growing up disabled, navigating identity, and finding power in leading with his heart. He shares how rejecting labels and embracing personal truth became his form of rebellion — and how self-expression, especially through fashion, fuels his sense of freedom. With warmth and clarity, Oliver opens up about the influence of his mother, Mindy Scheier (founder of Runway of Dreams), his advocacy for inclusive representation, and his belief that innovation begins when we stop trying to fit into boxes.