Accessibly Ever After

Ashton McGrady & Kailey Waskall
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Accessibly Ever After is a beauty and lifestyle podcast reimagining makeup, skincare, and cosmetic design through an accessibility-first lens. Created by disabled creators and accessibility advocates, Ashton McGrady & Kailey Waskall, this show exists because too many beauty products still aren’t designed for real bodies, real hands, or real lived experiences. We’re here to change that. Each week, we review makeup and skincare products, break down what makes packaging accessible (or inaccessible), celebrate thoughtful design wins, and share practical ways to adapt beauty routines for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent makeup lovers. From easy-open packaging and grip-friendly tools to formulation, usability, and inclusive design, we go beyond trends to talk about what actually works. Once a month, we release a minisode featuring guests from the beauty industry, accessibility experts, and individuals who creatively adapt products and routines to fit their unique needs. Our community helps guide the conversation. Follow us on Instagram @AccessiblyEverAfter to submit questions, share accessibility wins or frustrations, and help shape future episodes. All products and resources mentioned are linked in the show notes.

  1. 2 days ago

    Grip It or Skip It: New Beauty Launches, Rated

    Beauty was never designed with Disabled people in mind, but that doesn't mean Disabled beauty lovers are settling. This week, Kailey and Ashton break down the newest launches through an accessibility-first lens, from packaging that actually works in real hands to design choices that make a routine easier or impossible. The episode kicks off with two relatable disasters: a salt-shaker explosion at the movies and a coffee spill topped off with a bonk to the head. They're chatting why Rare Beauty's fragrance line (including the new Rare Beginnings EDP) is one of the most accessible in beauty, what makes Makeup by Mario's cream shadow promising for easy eye looks, and where e.l.f. x Bubble, Kylie Cosmetics' Moodstones, and Touchland x Troublemaker get it right or miss the mark, plus the latest Sol de Janeiro mists and a complexion launch sparking undertone debate. Perfect for anyone who wants to know what's actually worth your money, your time, and your spoons. 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:  Sol de Janeiro Cheiroso 10 Cologne Body Mist for Men: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78371999  Hung Vann Go Red Carpet Skin Luminous Longwear Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78372236 Kylie Jenner Collection Mood Stones Cashmere Muse EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78372874  Kylie Jenner Collection Mood Stones Blush Wood EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78372973  Kylie Jenner Collection Mood Stones Velvet Brew EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78373074  E.l.f. x Bubble collab: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78373250  Rare Beauty Rare Beginnings EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78373835  Rare Beauty Fragrance Layering Balm in “Fruity Pear”: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78373783  Rare Beauty Fragrance Layering Balm in “Sweet Marshmallow”: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78373630  Makeup By Mario Long-Wear Cream Eyeshadow (Shimmers): https://go.shopmy.us/p-78374150  Flaus Electric Flosser: https://go.shopmy.us/p-78374322  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com

  2. 4 days ago ·  Bonus

    Crown Collective 👑: Brooke P.

    In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with Brooke Parrish, a content creator and disability advocate born with Pfeiffer syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the bones of the skull, face, and limbs. Brooke spent years trying to hide her facial difference growing up, and today she is the creator behind @flourishinglydifferent, sharing her life with over 450K followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. Together they unpack what it means to show up fully in beauty spaces that have historically excluded visible disabilities, and why representation matters so much. You'll hear Brooke talk about becoming the person she once needed to see online, how she handles everything from intrusive questions to well-intentioned comments that still land wrong, and how she filters out negativity without letting it take over her community. Ashton and Kailey also get real about internalized ableism and the difference between educating out of obligation and choosing when and how to respond. They also dig into what accessible beauty packaging actually looks like, from longer product designs to doe-foot applicators, and why brands need more than vague claims of inclusivity to earn trust from consumers. Listen now and start seeing beauty differently. Links: Socials: @FlourishinglyDifferent (TikTok), @FlourishingWithADifference (Instagram), @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com Contact Brooke: flourishinglydifferent@eptalent.com

  3. 7 Aug

    Deep Into The Well: Ellis Brooklyn

    In this week's deep dive, we're getting into Ellis Brooklyn, the clean luxury fragrance brand founder Bee Shapiro built while pregnant and searching for a non-toxic scent she could actually trust. We walk through the full lineup, from gourmands like Queens Caramel and Bee to tropical favorites like Isla Sirena and Miami Nectar, and dig into our thoughts on "clean beauty," is it a real standard or mostly a marketing ploy? Then we get into the accessible packaging, specifically the magnetic cap on every full-size bottle. Reviewers rave about it, and it's easy to see why: no threading to align and no fumbling, just a satisfying snap-close that happens to work beautifully for anyone with limited hand mobility or grip strength. We're calling it what it is: an accidentally accessible win. We talk about what it means when a brand stumbles into inclusive design without ever naming it, and what they're leaving on the table by staying quiet about it.  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:  Ellis Brooklyn: https://go.shopmy.us/p-76581223  Isla Sirena EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-76581387  Myth EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-76581447  Dear Sky EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-76581629  Guava Granita EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-76581638  Socials: @EllisBrooklyn, @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com

  4. 5 Aug ·  Bonus

    Crown Collective 👑: Storm M.

    In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with Storm Menzies, founder of ByStorm Beauty, to talk about adaptive makeup tools, disability-led design, and building an accessible beauty brand from the ground up. Storm has cerebral palsy and spent years working in the disability space before a hand injury revealed just how inaccessible everyday beauty products really are. Storm digs into what it took to go from clay prototypes to co-designing adaptive tools with occupational therapists and the disability community. She also shares what she wishes the beauty industry understood about designing with disabled people instead of just for them, and why representation in product development matters just as much as representation in marketing. Listen now and start seeing beauty differently. Links: ByStorm Beauty: https://bystormbeauty.com/  Betty (round grip): https://bystormbeauty.com/products/betty-round-makeup-grip  Margie (flat paddle): https://bystormbeauty.com/products/margie-flat-makeup-grip-for-extra-stability-control Storm’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/storm-menzies/  Socials: @ByStorm.Beauty (Instagram), @ByStorm.Beauty (TikTok) @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com Contact Storm: storm@bystormbeauty.com

  5. 31 Jul

    Bananas or Bust 🍌: Are These New Releases Worth the $$$?

    This week on Accessibly Ever After, we're back with Our Royal Decree, your roundup of the beauty launches worth knowing about. On deck: the returning MCOBeauty x Skindinavia All Dayer Setting Spray (yes, the cult favorite formula is back), K18's FutureIQ Hair Longevity Serum for anyone chasing healthier strands long term, and the Dibs Beauty The Edit Stick for an easy two-in-one addition to your routine. We're also covering two new Athena Club scents, Banana Sunmilk and Pink Marshmallow, the B&BW Fruit Fusions collection for a fresh seasonal pick, and Urban Decay's Lip Toy Staining Brush Lip Liner for a longer-wearing lip. New beauty drops, decoded for our accessible beauty community, so you know what's actually worth adding to cart. 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:  MCo Beauty All Dayer Setting Spray: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73755015  K18 FutureIQ™ Hair Longevity Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73755334  Dibs Beauty The Edit Stick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73755496  Athena Club Banana Sunmilk Body Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73755623  Athena Club Pink Marshmallow Body Mist: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73755709  B&BW Fruit Fusions collection: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73755899  Urban Decay Lip Toy Staining Brush Lip Liner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73756035  Beaubble x Rudi Berry Bitten Juice Lip Stain: https://go.shopmy.us/p-73756217  Ashton’s Athena Club Body Mist Review: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWO_mlPEg2g/  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com

  6. 29 Jul ·  Bonus

    Crown Collective 👑: Giovanna

    In this episode of Accessibly Ever After, Kailey and Ashton sit down with content creator Giovanna (@glamgio_nyc) to talk bold beauty, graphic liner, and making space for neurodivergent creativity in the beauty industry. Giovanna has built a following of over 170k, known for her signature graphic liner looks and colorful, unexpected makeup pairings that break away from traditional glam formulas. Giovanna opens up about her own neurodivergence and how it shapes the way she approaches makeup as a form of self-expression and storytelling. She digs into how bold, experimental beauty can be a tool for confidence and identity, especially for those who don't see themselves reflected in mainstream beauty. She also talks about how overwhelming and stressful brand events can be, the sensory and social demands that often go unspoken, and what she wishes brands understood about creating a more accommodating experience. Listen now and start seeing beauty differently. Links: Book a 1:1 graphic liner consultation w/ Gio: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNh5OvtKtsbsMr9fLRoBX8JDDRNRP8Gm8C6lz2rG1Diqacvw/ Socials: @glamgio_nyc (Instagram), @glamgio_nyc (TikTok), @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com Contact Giovanna: gio@glistenmgmt.com

  7. 24 Jul

    Deep Into The Well: Luna Daily

    This week on Accessibly Ever After, Ashton and Kailey continue their brand deep dive series with Luna Daily, the microbiome-focused bodycare brand founded by Katy Cottam after her own experience with thrush following a course of antibiotics left her unable to use mainstream products on her most intimate skin. Ashton and Kailey dig into Luna Daily's mission to take intimate care out of the "feminine hygiene" aisle and into the everyday skincare conversation, and what accessible bodycare actually looks like for people managing chronic illness and disability. They also get into the practical side: what a lower-effort, one-step skincare product means on a low-spoon day, and where the brand could go further to meet chronically ill and disabled customers where they are. Is Luna Daily's mission to destigmatize intimate care backed up by accessible product design that holds up for chronic illness and disability, or is there still work to do? Tune in for an honest, product-by-product breakdown of accessible beauty and bodycare through a disability lens. 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:  The Everywhere Wash: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71971664  The All-Over Deodorant: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71971984  The Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71971974  The Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe Mini: https://go.shopmy.us/p-71972113  Looking for something else? https://go.shopmy.us/p-71972317  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com

  8. 17 Jul

    Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… Is This Accessible at All? 🪞

    What makes a beauty product truly accessible? In this week's episode of Accessibly Ever After, we're diving into the intersection of accessible beauty, inclusive design, disability pride, and the latest beauty launches. We're sharing our honest thoughts on new releases from Rare Beauty, Huda Beauty, One/Size, Future Society, Hani, Vegamour, and more, while also looking beyond the formulas to talk about something that often gets overlooked: accessibility. From easy-to-open packaging and shade selection to fragrance bottles, makeup application, and shopping experiences, we explore how beauty brands can better serve disabled consumers. We also answer a listener question about creating an accessible makeup setup as a wheelchair user, sharing practical tips for mirror placement, product organization, and adaptive beauty routines that make getting ready easier and more enjoyable. Whether you're disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or simply passionate about making beauty more inclusive, this episode is packed with practical advice, thoughtful conversation, and plenty of beauty recommendations. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who believes beauty should be accessible to everyone. 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:  Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Lip Oil Stick: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69472706  ONE/Size Beauty On ‘Til Dawn Bronze Veil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69471160  E.l.f. Set It Bright Powder Quad: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69471526  Ellis Brooklyn Vanilla Rice EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69471593  Vegamour GRO+ Advanced Gel Serum Pen: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69471677  YSL Beauty Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69471770  Hanni Water Balm in Wildwood Vanille (new scent): https://go.shopmy.us/p-69471847  Future Society Wandering Rain EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69471885  KAYALI Boujee Kitty EDP: https://go.shopmy.us/p-69472276  Socials: @AccessiblyEverAfter, @OccupationBeauty, @RadiantlyGolden Contact Us: contact@wishingwellco.com

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Accessibly Ever After is a beauty and lifestyle podcast reimagining makeup, skincare, and cosmetic design through an accessibility-first lens. Created by disabled creators and accessibility advocates, Ashton McGrady & Kailey Waskall, this show exists because too many beauty products still aren’t designed for real bodies, real hands, or real lived experiences. We’re here to change that. Each week, we review makeup and skincare products, break down what makes packaging accessible (or inaccessible), celebrate thoughtful design wins, and share practical ways to adapt beauty routines for disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent makeup lovers. From easy-open packaging and grip-friendly tools to formulation, usability, and inclusive design, we go beyond trends to talk about what actually works. Once a month, we release a minisode featuring guests from the beauty industry, accessibility experts, and individuals who creatively adapt products and routines to fit their unique needs. Our community helps guide the conversation. Follow us on Instagram @AccessiblyEverAfter to submit questions, share accessibility wins or frustrations, and help shape future episodes. All products and resources mentioned are linked in the show notes.

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  • Creator
    Ashton McGrady & Kailey Waskall
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Ashton McGrady & Kailey Waskall