Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

Rare with Flair

Society EN ↓ 150 episodes

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

Author

Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

Episodes

47. here comes the bridesmaid: being in a wedding with a rare disease 21.06.2022 48:13

Cass + Case talk about being bridesmaids and navigating all aspects of their various disabilities at weddings.

46.5. pale skin & green thumbs 07.06.2022 34:16

Case + Cass talk about their plants and bond over their new hobby by talking about some of their current favorites.

46. how we remember everything 24.05.2022 50:53

Cass + Case talk about their crazy good memories, especially with remembering dates, and how that may be tied to their vision.

45. i’m no inspiration 10.05.2022 51:44

Cassandra + Casey talk about people with disabilities getting exploited for "inspiration." They give examples from their lives and what it means to be inspiring.

44. the beginner’s guide to disclosing disability 26.04.2022 55:21

Cass + Case talk about disclosing their various disabilities in the workplace, dating, friendships, and beyond.

43. is THAT how close i hold my phone? 12.04.2022 55:23

Case + Cass talk about the importance of community in attending conferences for their various conditions. They share memories and laugh about seeing people holding their phones close to their face... just like them!

42. every “albino” myth, debunked 29.03.2022 55:15

Case + Cass debunk common "albino" myths and stereotypes. Do people with albinism really have red eyes or magic powers?

41. the humble abode episode 15.03.2022 1:07:18

Case + Cass talk about their condos and favorite home decor styles. They describe the rooms in their homes and their future decorating plans.

40. this one’s TMI… 01.03.2022 47:38

Cass + Case tell wild, potentially embarrassing stories on their experiences with chronic illness. This one might get TMI with blood, vomit, urine, and poop, so listen at your own risk!

39. blind people wearing glasses?! 15.02.2022 52:33

Cass + Case talk about the confusing world of wearing glasses as blind people and how they think people perceive them.

38. our jobs, discrimination, & unattainable goals 01.02.2022 1:11:17

Case + Cass talk about the jobs they've had throughout their lives and times they've experienced discrimination. They also talk about dream jobs they would never have.

37. dear younger self: our advocacy journey 18.01.2022 1:01:23

Case + Cass talk about their journey with self-advocacy and what they might say to their younger selves.

36. 2021 wrapped: our year in songs & seasons 28.12.2021 53:50

Cass + Case talk about their Spotify wrapped top artists and their 2021 highlights by season.

35. I’ll have my Christmas rare, please 14.12.2021 53:12

Cass + Case take a more "rare" approach to Christmas this year and talk about buying gifts and going to festivities with low vision. They also talk about their plans for this Christmas.

34.5. are we really best friends? the ultimate friendship test 30.11.2021 25:04

Casey + Cassandra ask each other questions to see who knows whom best. They also take a Buzzfeed quiz on what type of friendship they have.

34. shouting from the rooftops about assistive technology 16.11.2021 1:00:20

Cassandra + Casey talk about assistive technology and the ways they use tech to make the world more accessible to them.

33. living on our own, chopping vegetables, & dog vomit at 3am 02.11.2021 57:42

Casey and Cassandra talk about independence into adulthood, including cooking, cleaning, transportation, and taking of care of their dogs.

32. reunited at the happiest place on earth! 19.10.2021 1:05:59

Case + Cass finally reunite after two and a half years! They talk about their trip to Disney World with all the highs and lows.

31. too blind to be sighted; too sighted to be blind 05.10.2021 55:54

Cassandra and Casey talk about the societal pressure of having to act "more sighted" or "more blind" in different circumstances.

30. gray skies, apple pies, & hay rides, oh my! 21.09.2021 39:48

Casey + Cassandra talk all about their fall favorites, including fall foods, spooky media, and childhood Halloween costumes.

29. throwing out our skinny jeans? 07.09.2021 56:45

Cassandra and Casey talk about sustainable fashion, discussing closet clean-outs, thrifting, and shopping small when shopping online.

28. older siblings, genetics, & car playlists 24.08.2021 56:20

Casey and Cassandra share stories about growing up their with older, able-bodied siblings. They briefly discuss genetics and fun memories from their childhood to now.

27. an engineer & an actress go to college 10.08.2021 1:11:45

Cassandra + Casey talk about their college experiences. They discuss their accommodations and talk about a day in their lives as students.

26. happy podaversary! our origin story & behind the scenes magic 27.07.2021 1:04:19

Case + Cass celebrate their one-year podaversary by telling their origin story and sharing behind-the-scenes mishaps and secrets from conception to launch.

25. air (travel) with flair 13.07.2021 1:02:47

Cassandra + Casey talk about their travel experiences from planes to public transit and how they navigate it with low vision.