hi hello hey, sometimes we can’t see things… and maybe that’s okay?

Like most of our episodes, this topic was inspired by something in our real lives – in this case, a fantastic interview with Camryn Yule (YouTube), a person with albinism who was in Wicked! No spoilers, but Camryn talks about the need to “read the room” and be discerning about when to request accommodations, and when to let it go, to not hold up production in a fast-paced environment. This sentiment really resonated with us, and we knew we had to deconstruct it on the pod.

Before you get worried that we’re not advocating for ourselves, we’re not recommending putting advocacy aside! We’ve talked about making sure you have what you need and disclosing in a variety of episodes, including:

Instead of talking about times we haven’t advocated for our needs, we focus on the situations it’s absolutely necessary to make your voice heard, and say that anything beyond the necessary is up to your discretion. Sometimes, it’s okay not to see every little thing if the disruption of having your needs met doesn’t outweigh the benefit you get from seeing.

Do you agree with us? Let us know what times are non-negotiable or completely skippable!

hi hello hey, the internet has revealed who we truly are with iron-clad proof.

If you’ve followed us even for a little bit, you’ll know that we love a personality test. We’ve talked a lot about personality over the years, from deep dives into established frameworks to fun, creative takes on what makes us us. This time, we’re delving into the world of completely invented frameworks by random people on our Instagram reels feed, and we’re super into it.

If you’ve loved our past episodes on personality, you won’t want to miss this one! And if you haven’t heard the past episodes, now’s the time!

hi hello hey, and brace yourselves for some disabiliTEA.

Discrimination is a topic we wish we didn’t have so much experience with, but it’s an unavoidable reality we face as disabled women. On this episode, we’re diving into some of the most frustrating and heartbreaking situations we’ve endured.

From being denied rideshare services because of a guide dog to shocking moments in our professional lives, we’re sharing stories that highlight just how far we still have to go toward accessibility and inclusion. And if you think you’ve heard it all, we’re even dropping a couple of never-before-shared bombshells.

We touched on discrimination in our job-related episode some time back and a few months ago when we shared the painful details of our experience at Disneyland. This episode builds on that conversation; discrimination isn’t just a one-time event—it leaves a lasting impact.

Listen to this episode to hear our stories, reflect on the broader issues, and be reminded why advocacy matters.

We’re thrilled to announce that this episode is sponsored by Aira! Aira provides visual interpreting assistance directly through your phone, and now it’s available at Walmart. Whether you’re shopping in person or online at Walmart.com, you can use Aira for free to make your holiday shopping easier.

Ready to give it a try? Download Aira on the App Store for iOS or the Google Play Store for Android today!

hi hello hey, are you ready to play?

Surprisingly, in the many episodes of Rare with Flair, we’ve never talked about video games—until now! Both of us grew up gaming, whether it was on classic consoles like the Super Nintendo or GameCube or through educational CD-ROM computer games (remember those?). In this episode, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and reflect on how gaming has shaped our lives.

But it’s not all about the past! We also discuss the role gaming plays in our lives today and share the creative strategies we’ve developed as players with low vision to make gaming more accessible and inclusive.

We’re thrilled to announce that this episode is sponsored by Aira! Aira provides visual interpreting assistance directly through your phone, and now it’s available at Walmart. Whether you’re shopping in person or online at Walmart.com, you can use Aira for free to make your holiday shopping easier.

Ready to give it a try? Download Aira on the App Store for iOS or the Google Play Store for Android today!

f you’ve been with us since our first podaversary episode, you might remember that there are a few costs involved in keeping Rare with Flair running. From podcast hosting (to store and distribute episodes) to web hosting for our website, these are expenses we’ve covered ourselves for over four years.

We’re happy to do it—especially knowing how much this show means to so many of you who’ve reached out with emails, messages, or even in-person words of encouragement. This podcast is truly our love letter to the community!

That said, sponsors like Aira help make our work more sustainable by offsetting these costs, letting us break even and keep bringing you great content.

If you’d like to support the show, you can contribute to our Buy Me a Coffee page. It’s not about literal coffee but rather a way to pitch in a small amount (even just a few dollars) to help us keep things running. We’re so grateful for your listenership—because of you, we’re able to partner with sponsors like Aira and keep Rare with Flair going strong!

Thank you for being part of our journey. We couldn’t do it without you!

hi hello hey, aren’t we all just a little delulu?

We’ve said before that doing this podcast has helped us describe our lives better, and this is no exception. Recently, we’ve come to a startling, albeit a little obvious, realization. We think we can fool people by masking our vision impairment, but we actually probably can’t. Despite our best efforts to blend in, we often feel like we’re coming across a little…off.

On this episode, we reflect on the constant balancing act of trying to appear “put together” and accepting our “quirks.” From fumbling with everyday tasks to navigating social interactions, we’ll share stories of moments that make us pause and wonder, “Do we look as odd as we feel?” Tune in for some humor, honesty, and self-acceptance—even when “normal” feels out of reach.

Where to find the shows we mention as of when this episode was posted:

Adventure Time

Little Bear