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Two friends living with the same rare disease and hosts of the Wheel Talk With Kelly & Avery Podcast join Olivia for a special Rare Disease Day conversation. They share their personal journeys, discuss the realities of living with a rare disease and reflect on the inspiration behind launching their podcast to amplify disabled voices and build community.

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In this episode of Living My Best Disabled Life, host Olivia Murphy sits down with artist, photographer, and writer Briana Raucci for an honest conversation about creativity, disability, and advocacy.

Briana shares her journey from aspiring photographer to multidisciplinary artist and storyteller, using her lived experience with multiple disabilities to inform and shape her work. Together, they discuss the barriers disabled creatives face in the job market, the importance of self-advocacy, and the emotional toll that activism can take. Briana reflects on how art can challenge stereotypes, create authentic representation, and serve as a powerful tool for education and connection.

She also opens up about freelancing, disability journalism, and her experiences with crowdfunding to sustain her creative and advocacy projects. The episode highlights the urgent need for diverse perspectives in media and journalism, and underscores the transformative power of storytelling in fostering understanding, accessibility, and inclusion.

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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.

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