98. rolling out the red carpet for the albinism conference
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Case + Cass recap their time at the albinism conference in California. They talk about sessions they led and spending time with friends.

we’re just two best friends with the same rare disease living our best lives.
join us on our journey to show the beauty and normalcy in disability. from navigating social situations with low vision to our love for fashion, we’ll invite you into our unique chronically ill, plant loving, cane using, home decorating, accessibility advocating world. we can’t wait for you to come along!
— Casey & Cassandra
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by Cassandra Mendez · Published July 23, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass recap their time at the albinism conference in California. They talk about sessions they led and spending time with friends.
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Case + Cass touch on what oversharing looks like and how they used to give too much information about their health and life.
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome / Rare episodes
by Cassandra Mendez · Published June 25, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk about their bleeding disorder, how it affects them, and how they manage it. They also share some not-too-gory stories.
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Case + Cass run through the things they’ve changed in their condos since early 2022 and how their homes have evolved to be more “them.”
Albinism / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published May 28, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk all about their light sensitivity, and how it affects them outdoors and indoors, including their favorite sunglasses.
Flair episodes / Personalities / Style
by Cassandra Mendez · Published May 14, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk about the 8 style roots and which 3 describe their personal styles. They also list pieces that push their style boundaries.
Mobility tools / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published April 30, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Cass breaks the news that her guide dog, Romana, is retiring. She and Case explain the process, share memories, and even give a Rupert update!
Conference recap / Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome
by Cassandra Mendez · Published April 16, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass recap the 2024 HPS Conference. They discuss key moments, funny interactions, and overall feelings about this special event.
Advocacy / Chronic illness / Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome / Rare episodes
by Cassandra Mendez · Published April 2, 2024 · Last modified August 4, 2026
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Case + Cass talk candidly about living with chronic illness. They touch on what it’s like be both sick and healthy and celebrate small wins.
by Cassandra Mendez · Published March 19, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass celebrate ten years of friendship, looking back on how their relationship has grown and what makes their relationship unique.