Rare with Flair

Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
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Casey + Cassandra are a pair of best friends with the same rare disease. Their goal is simple: sharing their lives to showcase the beauty and normalcy in disability, while having fun together. They’ll also touch on accessibility, friendships, style, and everything in between as they live their best, rare, lives! For show notes, go to rarewithflair.com

  1. 5d ago

    THE WEDDING DIARIES, part 2: something borrowed, something blind

    hi hello hey — do you hear that? it’s the sound of wedding bells! We’re back in time for the big day, and posting exactly one month after! Coincidence?? Perhaps, but it makes for the perfect launch to part 2 of our two-part wedding extravaganza! If you missed it, you can listen to 153. the wedding diaries, part 1: decisions, decisions for all the engagement, planning, and Case’s decision-making process for all things wedding. On this final installment, we’re walking you through the surprise bachelorette party, the pre-wedding hype, and all the excitement leading up to the big day! We’re talking bridesmaid luncheons, rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, speeches (including one from Cass!), and, of course, the wedding itself. And because this is Rare with Flair, we’re also highlighting the quintessential disability-related moments that happen every day, but especially on a special occasion. From the little blind moments to the very HPS-coded wedding-day happenings, there’s plenty to unpack. So grab your tissues, settle in, and join us for the grand finale of the wedding diaries! related episodes For our episode on being bridesmaids, check out 47. here comes the bridesmaid: being in a wedding with a rare disease For our other two-part extravaganza celebrating when Cass got Anaheim, check out 127. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 1: meet cass’ new guide! & 128. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 2: come train with cass & mr. a! Cass + Case at Case’s wedding, with representation from Rupert & Scout!, 2026

  2. Oct 20

    THE WEDDING DIARIES, part 1: decisions, decisions

    hi hello hey, it’s us — Cassandra Mendez and Casey Greer Newkirk (!!!!) Wow, wow, wow. What a whirlwind it’s been since Case got married!! We couldn’t be happier here at Rare with Flair, and instead of keeping all that wedding bliss to ourselves, we’re sharing it with you in a super special two-part extravaganza! In part 1, Case walks us through the many exciting (and exhausting) decisions that went into planning her big day. We play “This or That: Wedding Edition,” where Cass asks Case about her wedding choices and the reasoning behind them. From the big decisions to the little details, Case shares what mattered most to her, including how disability shaped some of the choices that made her wedding uniquely hers. Stay tuned for part 2, where we take you along for the big day!! related episodes For our episode on being bridesmaids, check out 47. here comes the bridesmaid: being in a wedding with a rare disease For our other two-part extravaganza celebrating when Cass got Anaheim, check out 127. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 1: meet cass’ new guide! & 128. GUIDE DOG TRAINING, part 2: come train with cass & mr. a! For our episode on concerts, listen to 115. internet fan meetups, unicorn snot, & trying to see the jumbotron For more on photophobia, check out 94. fear of photos or light sensitivity: the photophobia episode Check out our ongoing Sensory Series! Case + Cass at Case’s wedding rehearsal, 2026

  3. Sep 29

    smells like a memory

    hi hello hey — do you smell that?? smells like a new episode! Welcome to the next installment of our Sensory Series, where we talk about all the things we love about our non-visual senses! Last time, we discussed our favorite sounds, so this time we’re talking about our favorite smells. Like our sounds episode, we didn’t just pick smells that are generally “good” — we also chose some that evoke specific memories, places, and joyful feelings. And speaking of joyful feelings… we’re so happy to announce that our very own Casey is getting married this weekend!! Please send your well-wishes to the happy couple (or any questions you may have!) to hello@rarewithflair.com or in our Instagram DMs, @rare.with.flair. As Case and her new husband enjoy their honeymoon, we’ll be taking an extra week before our next episode. Don’t worry though; we’ll be back with all the wedding recap details! Case + Cass incorporating some favorite smells into candles, 2024

  4. Sep 15

    two women simply having opinions

    hi hello hey — we’ve got some questions. And by questions, we mean ChatGPT came up with some questions for us to answer! We’ve done full episodes on some of the questions we answer, but for a little “flair” break from our recent “rare” episodes, why not talk about some very unimportant opinions? if you ever have a question for us, you can always DM us on Instagram or email us at hello@rarewithflair.com! related episodes For more little things that make us happy, check out 54. happy little things For pet peeves and things that get under our skin, check out 67. a how-to guide on how to annoy us Cass + Case at the NOAHCon 2026 — credit: Positive Exposure show notes If you’re interested in Cass’ new puzzle book purchase, check it out on Amazon

  5. Sep 1

    hear us out: sounds

    hi hello hey–do you hear that?? it’s a new episode! Once upon a time, we did an episode about our favorite things, which included a few favorite smells. As visually impaired women, we’re still visual people, but we also rely on our other four senses quite a bit. We thought it would be fun to create a little “Sensory Series” exploring our favorite things from each nonvisual sense (and maybe our least favorites too?). To kick things off, we’re talking all about our favorite sounds! Some are universally satisfying, while others are incredibly specific sounds tied to memories and people in our lives. From ocean waves and crackling fire to the jingle of keys and the click of high heels, we’re sharing the sounds that make us smile. Do you have favorite sounds we missed? We’d love to hear from you at hello@rarewithflair.com! And keep an eye out for future episodes in our Sensory Series! Case + Cass enjoying some of their favorite sounds: the beach and Disney background music! 2026 show notes Want more soothing sounds in your life? Check out this guide to turn on Background Sounds on your iPhone for free!

  6. Aug 18

    i miss sparklin': a cane update

    hi hello hey, we’re making our canes accessories now. We’ve done many an episode about mobility tools, but it’s been two years since we last talked canes, when Case got her all-pink cane and Cass got a No-Jab cane. We’re back—and thanks to our friends at Ambutech, we’re here to debut canes for all seasons, including matching beautiful, bedazzled canes and a cane setup specifically made for the outdoorsy! Besides showing off our new additions, we take our canes for a stroll down memory lane to review the many canes of our lives, from our very first canes to the cane tips that have definitely seen better days. Thanks again to Ambutech for our new canes! If you’re interested in a bespoke cane of your own, email them at orders@ambutech.com and tell them Rare with Flair sent you! Cass in Copenhagen with her no-jab cane and Case pretty in pink as Glinda for the NOAH Con with her new bedazzled pink cane, 2026 show notes Cass’ No-Jab cane with the red leather grip Case’s graphite cane — you can select a grip color like pink and tape colors for some added flair Want to recreate Cass’ hiking cane? Here’s what you’ll need: Adult Fiberglass cane — you can select the tape colors for each section (Cass picked green) Standard marshmallow tip (non-rolling) Support cane tip — this slips over the standard marshmallow tip Flip up ice spike attachment — for extra grip in the ground

  7. Aug 4

    breaking: people change (6 year podaversary)

    who could’ve predicted we’d still be hi, hello-ing, and hey-ing 6 years later?! Wow, podience! We can’t believe this is our SIXTH podaversary. 2020 seems like a lifetime ago, and we had to take a beat to think about everything that’s changed since then. Since recording in our parents’ houses during a global pandemic, we’ve each made a myriad of changes, both large and small, all while keeping the pod a constant in our evolving lives. While “things change” isn’t exactly breaking news, we wanted to take a moment to honor where we started and where we are now. Of course, we also wanted to take a moment to thank all our listeners. From the OGs to new fans who binge the entire show to casual listeners in between, we would just be FaceTiming into the void without you. Thank you to anyone who’s ever emailed us or approached us at a conference to tell us you enjoy the show. If we’ve ever made you feel less alone as someone with a disability, or if you’ve learned something new from us, we feel like we’ve accomplished what we’d hoped. Thank you for six lovely years of storytelling, laughter, and growth. We truly couldn’t have done it without you! related episodes If you’d like to take a stroll down memory lane, start with our very first episode, or check out our five other podaversary episodes in the Podaversary category. Especially check out last year’s podaversary episode, where we revisited some of our opinions on disability-related topics and discovered that, shockingly, we’ve changed our minds about a few things. For some of the early episodes we mention in this one, check out our early style episode to see just how much we’ve changed (and to date ourselves a little), along with our early music episode. Six years later, we’re still here, and apparently we still have things to say. Here’s to many more! Case + Cass caught in true form at the HPS conference, 2026

  8. Jul 22

    3 short days in columbus, ohio: albinism conference recap

    hi hello hey, we lost our voices but filled our hearts We’re back from the 2026 albinism conference in Columbus, Ohio, and somehow managed to fit a week’s worth of memories into just three short days. Join us as we recap volunteering at the HPS Network booth, speaking on panels, rehearsing and performing with the Person with Albinism (PWA) Choir, trying adaptive sports, dominating (or attempting to dominate) trivia night, and catching up with friends from all over the country. We also share all the behind-the-scenes details from the most magical Wicked-themed bridal shower that Cass secretly planned for Case at the sweetest little French café. 💚🩷 Whether you’ve attended an albinism conference before or are just curious what it’s like, come relive one unforgettable weekend with us filled with community, laughter, meaningful conversations, and a whole lot of joy. related episodes For past NOAH conference episodes, check out 98. rolling out the red carpet for the albinism conference (2024 con) 50. squinting in orlando: albinism conference recap (2022 con) Cass references our recent episode on visual processing: 137. sorry, my brain was buffering For all other conference episodes, listen to our Conference recap category! Cass, Case, + Anaheim at the NOAH Conference in Columbus, Ohio, 2026

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Casey + Cassandra are a pair of best friends with the same rare disease. Their goal is simple: sharing their lives to showcase the beauty and normalcy in disability, while having fun together. They’ll also touch on accessibility, friendships, style, and everything in between as they live their best, rare, lives! For show notes, go to rarewithflair.com

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  • Creator
    Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    158
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024, Rare with Flair
  • Show Website
    Rare with Flair

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