The so-called “Blatant BS Bill” is being marketed as reform, but in reality, it chips away at the rights, protections, and dignity of disabled and marginalized communities. In this episode of Butterfly Chats, we sit down with advocate and author Alison Hayes to unpack what’s really inside this bill, why it matters, and how it could affect thrivers in their daily lives—from healthcare access to housing and beyond.

More importantly, we shift the conversation from fear to power: what can we do as disabled and marginalized communities to resist, organize, and protect one another? Alison breaks down practical, spoon-saving steps anyone can take to fight back and shares how solidarity can be our strongest defense.

Stay until the end for Alison’s message of hope and strength for thrivers navigating these challenges.

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We’re stronger when we build together.

In this empowering episode of Butterfly Chats, we sit down with Kierstan—a proud Blind Mom, newly licensed social worker, and bold voice in the disability community. Kierstan shares her journey from aspiring teacher to advocate, how she navigated her diagnosis, and what it truly means to live a life rooted in joy, advocacy, and accessibility.

We talk real-life spoon-saving strategies, the emotional labor of visibility, managing motherhood with limited sight, and the mindset shifts that helped her turn obstacles into purpose. This conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and clarity for any thriver navigating chronic illness, disability, or major life pivots.

Whether you're building your brand from bed, parenting through pain, or finding your voice as a professional with lived experience—this episode reminds you that joy isn't a luxury. It's part of the work.

In this episode, we explore:

• Kierstan’s diagnosis journey and what it taught her

• How she manages daily life and energy as a Blind Mom

• Why she pivoted into social work and how she plans to create change

• Her approach to mental health and protecting joy

• The power of representation for disabled women in motherhood and advocacy

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What happens when healing is interrupted by heartbreak?

In this powerful episode of Butterfly Chats, author Kim Powell joins Latoya for a raw and revealing conversation about her newest book, Say I Do. Known for crafting layered characters and emotionally rich storylines, Kim opens up about Ivy — a woman who was holding it together… until one betrayal made her snap.

We dive into:

• The personal growth behind Kim’s latest novel

• How betrayal shaped Ivy’s journey

• Writing boundaries, grief, and emotional triggers

• Real talk for writers with chronic illness

• Why your story still matters — even after life rewrites your script

This episode is full of truth, healing, and a few unhinged confessions that’ll make you laugh, reflect, and maybe even see your own story a little differently.

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