Keisha Greaves is our first Stiletto Award Nominee, and she is here to set the record straight! Girls Chronically Rock! Her mission to make her mark on the world through adaptive fashion is contagious, so join us as we take you through the journey. Kiesha owns a non-profit, Trust Your Abilities, and a business and clothing line, Girls Chronically Rock. She has even begun work with her alma mater to give college students an opportunity to design adaptive fashion in the classroom, and she has big hopes to expand this effort. Girls Chronically Rock is a movement! To make a purchase or learn more, visit https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com, or on IG @GirlsChronically_Rock, or on Twitter @GirlsChronical1. Also check out Trust Your Abilities at https://www.trustyourabilities.org. To stay up to date with everything that Kiesha is working on, search for Kiesha Greaves on Facebook and LinkedIn. This episode was brought to you by the FT dream team, which consists of Natalie Trevonne – Creative Director, Lissa Loe – Producer, Mia S. – Graphic Designer, Jeremy Jeffers – Theme Song Creator, and Gold Fingaz – the best sound engineer around! Stay connected with us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter @FTOnTheScene! Also, check out the artists who provided music for this episode. “Discover” by Ikson | https://soundcloud.com/ikson | https://www.instagram.com/iksonofficial | https://www.facebook.com/iksonmusic | https://twitter.com/Iksonofficial “Adventure” by Ehrling | https://soundcloud.com/ehrling | https://www.instagram.com/ehrlingoffi... | https://www.facebook.com/ehrlingmusic All content © 2021 Fashionably Tardy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

Rocking Chronic Illness with Keisha Greaves Keisha Greaves is a motivational speaker, the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, and the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Girls Chronically Rock (www. girlschronicallyrock.com) offers inspired fashion celebrating Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses. Over the past few years, Keisha has been featured in Good Morning America, Today Show, WCVB Chronicle, ABC News, Thrive Global, Politico, Improper Bostonian, Boston Voyager, Herself 360, Liz on Biz, among other outlets on and offline. One of Keisha’s proudest moments is being featured In Today Style Heroes among other celebrities such as: Gabrielle Union, Drew Barrymore, Debra Messing and more. Another proud moment of Keisha is being featured on Channel 5 ABC Chronicle sharing her story. She’s lent her voice to audiences at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Charlestown, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Boston Muscle Walk, local “Fill the Boot” events, Cambridge City Hall, and Girl’s Night Out for Muscular Dystrophy – a Boston-area fundraising event held by NextonScene. In this episode of The Self Project Podcast: * What Muscular Dystrophy is, specifically Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy * Not knowing how your body is going to feel every day * How Keisha balances chronic illness with everyday life * Symptoms of Muscular Dystrophy and how Keisha was diagnosed during grad school * The importance of a community that gets what you are going through * Keisha’s work in adaptive fashion for those with disabilities Where to find Keisha: Visit her website: www.girlschronicallyrock.com Visit the website for her non-profit, Trust Your Abilities www.trustyourabilities.org Find her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock www.instagram.com/trust_your_abilities_ Find her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/keisha-greaves-7a1000b Find her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/keishagreaves Check out her podcast: www.anchor.fm/keisha-greaves Podcast Platforms and Links: Apple Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudioapple Spotify Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudiospotify Google Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudiogoogle Podbean Podcast Link: bit.ly/theselfprojectstudiopodbean The social media platforms that I advertise on are: Website: www.theselfprojectstudio.com/podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/theselfprojectstudio Instagram: www.instagram.com/_kristymartin As well as my email list! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

When many people receive life-altering medical news, they don’t see it as an opportunity. Keisha Greaves does. As the founder of Girls Chronically Rock and an inspiring advocate for the disability community, Keisha embraced her situation and let it motivate her to live her best life. In the latest episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, Keisha speaks with host Lynne Golodner about being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy while in graduate school and using such initially devastating news as motivation to start the fashion brand she’d always dreamed of. In this episode, Lynne and Keisha Greaves discuss: Muscular Dystrophy Why it’s never good to Google diagnoses & symptoms The changing nature of fashion Why it’s ok to wear sweatpants in a pandemic – and any time Recycling clothes Adaptive clothing Face masks as fashion Links and Resources Girls Chronically Rock “Sweatpants Forever,” New York Times, August 6, 2020 Betsey Johnson Aldo Shoes Tufts Medical Center Weight Watchers Zappo’s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

On this Radio Show, I was interviewed by Byron about being apart of the Brooklyn Incubator founded By Rafael and Maria of Brooklyn, New York. In this interview, we discuss the upcoming fundraiser for the Brooklyn Incubator happening online on Wednesday, December 16th from 6-7pm.  You can purchase a ticket here at :https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-fashion-incubators-2020-virtual-fundraiser-tickets-130036120537 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

This week we sit down with founder & CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha Greaves to talk about the challenges of living with muscular dystrophy, how she has used her diagnosis to help others through her love of fashion, and how people of all abilities can be allies for the disability community. You won't want to miss this special guest. We also include a quick Bachelorette commentary & explain why Cierra goes MIA in this episode. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/19-guest-keisha-greaves-girls-chronically-rock/id1522942519?i=1000499579380 https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com https://trustyourabilities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

When Keisha Greaves was diagnosed with a chronic illness at the height of her college studies, she found herself immersed in a journey of self-acceptance. Little did she know she would soon create a brand that would not only uplift her spirits but create a movement for those across the world experiencing the same. In this episode, Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock, Keisha talks about coming to terms with her chronic illness, continuing her dreams of pursuing fashion, and being an activist for black disabled lives. Keisha Geaves, Founder and CEO of Girls Chronically Rock Gems from this convo: Changes in your personal life don’t have to affect your career and business goals. Find a way to adapt. Create for people like you. If you need a product, someone else does too. Create it. Sell it. Build a community around it. Use your story about your business, the cause, and your purpose to empower someone who may be going through the same struggles. Make choices that are good for all consumers, not just the ones you immediately think of. Adaptive fashion is a great example of how friendly fashion is good for all consumers not just some. Confidence is a muscle. Flex it in whatever ways you need to feel a boost. Seek and find the mental health resources you need to be a healthy business owner. Owning a business is a lot, especially if you’re doing it alone. Talk to someone. Find and support entrepreneurs on a similar path as you. When someone wins. We all win. Resources referenced in this conversation: Girls Chronically Rock The Fears of a Black Disabled Woman in America How to be an ally Women Helping Women Entrepreneurs Facebook Group Want to add Keisha to your network? Find her on Instagram at Girls Chronically Rock and Facebook at Girls Chronically Rock. Entrepreneurshipfashiondisabled livesadaptive fashion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

For today's episode of the podcast, I was joined by CEO & Founder of Girls Chronically Rock and Non-profit org Trust Your Abilities. Her name is Keisha & she was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the young age of 23, while attending grad school.. Keisha lived in denial toward her diagnosis for a long time before a friend suggested that she write a blog about her experience. Once Keisha began to write, it became more real for her that she really did have LGMD, but the positive response from her Facebook friends and Tumblr followers sparked a vision inside of her mind to start a clothing line empire that brings awareness to disabilities and chronic illnesses. Keisha now runs her fashion business full time, teaches students about adaptive wear twice a week at the University she graduated from and speaks on many different stages to inspire others. This woman had me ON FIRE! She was absolutely wonderful to talk to & made me feel at home with her personality. If you liked this episode, let us know by reviewing or rating our podcast! Another way to let us know you enjoyed the episode is to tell us on our IG, we'll always respond :) Where to find Keisha: Her website: https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock/ Her Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qVnP7Q4xwcUIEPcfjUeTN Her non-profit: https://trustyourabilities.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

For today's episode of the podcast, I was joined by CEO & Founder of Girls Chronically Rock and Non-profit org Trust Your Abilities. Her name is Keisha & she was diagnosed with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at the young age of 23, while attending grad school.. Keisha lived in denial toward her diagnosis for a long time before a friend suggested that she write a blog about her experience. Once Keisha began to write, it became more real for her that she really did have LGMD, but the positive response from her Facebook friends and Tumblr followers sparked a vision inside of her mind to start a clothing line empire that brings awareness to disabilities and chronic illnesses. Keisha now runs her fashion business full time, teaches students about adaptive wear twice a week at the University she graduated from and speaks on many different stages to inspire others. This woman had me ON FIRE! She was absolutely wonderful to talk to & made me feel at home with her personality. If you liked this episode, let us know by reviewing or rating our podcast! Another way to let us know you enjoyed the episode is to tell us on our IG, we'll always respond :) Where to find Keisha: Her website: https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rock/ Her Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qVnP7Q4xwcUIEPcfjUeTN Her non-profit: https://trustyourabilities.org/ Our Social Medias: IG: https://www.instagram.com/awomanswhypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/awomanswhypod Gift Shop: https://awomanswhy.com/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/910599196095911 All content © 2020 A Woman's Why. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

Meet Keisha Greaves… she is a motivational speaker, the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, that offers inspired fashion celebrating Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses, and the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).   She’s lent her voice to audiences at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Charlestown, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Boston Muscle Walk, local “Fill the Boot” events, Cambridge City Hall, and Girl’s Night Out for Muscular Dystrophy – a Boston-area fundraising event held by NextonScene.   Keisha spearheaded fruitful collaborations with other notable fashion influencers which resulted in thousands of dollars raised for MDA – the most successful collaborations being with renown designer Sara Campbell and Althea Blackford, the woman behind Caribbean Fashion Week.   One of Keisha’s proudest moments happened after working and meeting with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker: Keisha got September 30 officially proclaimed Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day.   Listen in as she tells us how she committed her life to change…..  Quote: “If you have an idea or something you want to do….. Go for it!”  Links to finds out more about our VIP guest:   Website: https://www.girlschronicallyrock.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlschroni...  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keishagreaves  E-mail: [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message

Guest featured in this episode: Keisha Greaves is a motivational speaker, the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, and the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Girls Chronically Rock (www.girlschronicallyrock.com) offers inspired fashion celebrating Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic illnesses. Over the past few years, Keisha has been featured in Good Morning America, Today Show, WCVB Chronicle, ABC News, Thrive Global, Politico, Improper Bostonian, Boston Voyager, Herself 360, Liz on Biz, among other outlets on and offline. One of Keisha’s proudest moments is being featured In Today Style Heroes among other celebrities such as: Gabrielle Union, Drew Barrymore, Debra Messing and more. Another proud moment of Keisha is being featured on Channel 5 ABC Chronicle sharing her story. She’s lent her voice to audiences at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center in Charlestown, Massachusetts General Hospital, the Boston Muscle Walk, local “Fill the Boot” events, Cambridge City Hall, and Girl’s Night Out for Muscular Dystrophy – a Boston-area fundraising event held by NextonScene. Keisha spearheaded fruitful collaborations with other notable fashion influencers which resulted in thousands of dollars raised for MDA – the most successful collaborations being with renown designer Sara Campbell and Althea Blackford, the woman behind Caribbean Fashion Week.One of Keisha’s proudest moments happened after working and meeting with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker: Keisha got September 30 officially proclaimed Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day. She also received the proclamation from Mayor Marc McGovern from the city of Cambridge. Things you will learn in this episode: How she started her business How her chronic illness progressed How she is balancing life and her business What keeps her going on those difficult days. And much more --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keisha-greaves/message