Living My Best Disabled Life

Education as Liberation: A Conversation With Saphire Murphy

this conversation, Olivia Murphy speaks with Saphire Murphy about her journey into disability advocacy, the importance of education, and the need for inclusive spaces for disabled voices. They discuss the organic nature of advocacy, the impact of intersectionality, and the challenges faced by disabled individuals in pursuing education and community engagement. Sapphire shares her aspirations for creating a guidebook to promote inclusivity in various movements and emphasizes the beauty and complexity of living with a disability. takeaways * Advocacy often happens organically rather than being a planned path. * Education is a powerful tool that cannot be taken away. * Disabled individuals should not be limited by their disabilities. * Intersectionality plays a crucial role in understanding diverse experiences within the disability community. * Community engagement is essential for amplifying disabled voices. * Disabled people must be included in conversations that affect them. * Advocacy work can feel overwhelming, but every small impact counts. * The importance of allyship in disability advocacy cannot be overstated. * Creating inclusive spaces benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities. * Living one's best disabled life involves sharing knowledge and experiences with others. Use this link to get 10% off your next pair of adaptive footwear: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE Your purchase helps keep the podcast and my disability-related content going. You get a discount while supporting disability advocacy and storytelling.

Beyond the Label: Lolita Milena 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. Get 10% Off Billy Footwear: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLAAqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwulnvVVFVB_bCHeR7VTBRUbqtwwkKV7s3EEkK8sFSOpVWE0ishr3dKAflOk_aem_Xw_zYixyQ34uRRPLu7E98Q [https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLAAqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwulnvVVFVB_bCHeR7VTBRUbqtwwkKV7s3EEkK8sFSOpVWE0ishr3dKAflOk_aem_Xw_zYixyQ34uRRPLu7E98Q]

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]