“Ableism doesn’t always look cruel, but it still makes you feel small.”What happens when the world underestimates you… but you refuse to underestimate yourself?In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait sits down with Kiaira Julieanna, Miss Queen Central Alberta, disability advocate, fierce mother, and storyteller redefining what “able” even means.Diagnosed with hemiplegic spastic cerebral palsy, Kiaira grew up believing other people’s expectations were her limits. Then motherhood cracked everything open, the identity loss, the birth trauma, the inaccessible systems, and the pressure to “be fine” when she wasn’t.What followed?A rebuilding.A reckoning.A woman choosing to take up space anyway, on stage, online, and in her own life.This conversation dives deep into:-Disability identity & the everyday ableism people don’t even realize they’re doing-Postpartum depression & the terrifying intrusive thoughts nobody prepares you for-Pageantry as empowerment: sisterhood, safety, and rewriting the stereotypes-Building independence, confidence, and a future her younger self never knew was possible-Raising resilient kids when you’re still healing yourself-How storytelling fuels advocacy and opens doors for every parent, every background, every bodyKiaira’s resilience isn’t aesthetic. It’s earned.It’s uncomfortable.It’s messy.It’s Unbreakable.💡 What You’ll Learn-The hidden emotional cost of ableism, even when “well-intentioned”-How disability impacts motherhood in ways most people never see-Why pageantry is less about gowns and more about community, safety & voice-Tools for rebuilding identity after postpartum depression-How supportive partners and parents shape long-term resilience-The four pillars of resilience Kait teaches, and how Kiaira lives them daily-Authenticity vs. oversharing: telling your story without sacrificing your privacy-The power of “loon shots”, dreaming bigger than your circumstances—Follow Unbreakable:Instagram: / unbreakable_legacy TikTok: / YourUnbreakableLegacy Facebook: / Unbreakable Legacy LinkedIn: / Unbreakable Legacy Website: www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.comSubscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: / @yourunbreakablelegacy Follow Kiaira:Instagram: KiairaaJInstagram: mothersinclusiveWebsite: www.mothersinclusive.ca—In this Episode:00:00 Doing the uncomfortable: facing social anxiety head-on01:10 Meet Kiaira - Miss Queen Central Alberta & disability advocate03:10 Growing up with CP & finding her voice04:50 TikTok, identity shifts & becoming a disabled motherhood creator06:10 The difference between being helped and being disempowered08:00 Ableism: intent vs. impact10:05 Building confidence while fighting stereotypes12:10 Revisiting Dollarama: choosing courage over shame13:50 The power of real support systems14:45 Pageantry: sisterhood, safety & empowerment18:30 Postpartum, C-section recovery & the reality behind closed doors22:15 Authentic storytelling vs. “performing” vulnerability online24:50 Protecting her son’s identity & keeping motherhood sacred28:10 Influence vs. impact: what advocacy should look like30:35 Social media safety: when followers feel like they know you32:05 How resilience is modeled for her son daily35:40 Foundations from childhood: where self-confidence begins38:10 Overcoming postpartum depression & finding her footing46:30 Raising a son who understands empathy, strength & respect52:00 Why this work matters beyond disability communities54:00 Big dreams, bigger impact: building Mothers Inclusive57:20 Kait’s challenge: think bigger — this is a movement59:10 Where to follow & how to support Kiaira’s platform1:00:30 Final word: protect your peace, chase your dreams, stay unbreakable