Episode 23: Every Body Blooms with Daniel Grier

In this episode, we talk with Daniel Grier, Creative Director and Adaptive Stylist for the recent Every Body Blooms fashion event presented by NCHPAD and UAB Arts in Medicine. Held on April 2, 2026, the event highlighted individuals with physical disabilities and mobility limitations as artists, models, and collaborators, celebrating self-expression, individuality, and creativity.Daniel Grier is the Founder and Managing Partner of Magic City Fashion Week, a platform focused on elevating emerging designers and growing Birmingham’s fashion ecosystem. Since its launch in 2017, he has led efforts that blend fashion, education, and economic development, helping position the city as a rising force in the Southern fashion scene. With nearly 13 years as an artist and designer, and as the creative mind behind the label Splashed by DKG, Daniel is known for producing impactful fashion experiences and creating platforms that amplify diverse talent while connecting art, community, and industry.Visit the Every Body Blooms page on NCHPAD's website to visit all the content and information related to the show.A full episode transcript is available below or on Buzzsprout.Get notified about new episodes by subscribing on your favorite streaming apps, or follow our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn to stay updated with new episode announcements.To learn more about NCHPAD or would like to access our free resources, programs and partnership opportunities, email us at [email protected], call us at 866-866-8896, or check out our website at nchpad.org.