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Kale Vine on a knee scooter silhouetted against a golden sunset, Toronto waterfront, city skyline reflected in the water
As Seen In People Magazine
@kalevine_

Beautiful and disabled.
Both. Always.

Former nurse. Chronically ill. Still here, still showing up, still figuring it out, and sharing all of it with you.

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Welcome

“I became the person I needed at 2am. Now I want to be that for you.”

Beauty doesn’t stop when your body does. I make content for chronically ill and disabled women who want both: the real and the beautiful, at the same time. No toxic positivity. No overcoming narratives. Just a friend who gets it.

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As featured in As Seen In People Magazine

“She Was 22 and Living Her Dream as a Nurse. Then a Workplace Fall Changed Everything.”

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“Nurse Admits Becoming a Patient Changed How She Sees Healthcare.”

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My story in 60 seconds

Start here if you’re new.

Three videos. The real version of how I got here.

I became disabled at 22
I was a nurse until I wasn’t
I never saw access barriers until I needed a wheelchair
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Kale Vine on set in front of a purple backdrop, filming podcast content
Now listening

Episode 01 is out now.

Honest conversations about disability, beauty, healthcare, and what it actually looks like to live a full life in a body that doesn’t always cooperate.

Moments that matter

The firsts I didn’t think I’d have again.

Driving. Groceries. My cane at our engagement shoot. Small things that felt impossible, then didn’t.

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What I make

Honest. Beautiful. Real.

Beauty routines on bad days. Disability advocacy that doesn’t feel heavy. Soft life content with Nick and Mila. And everything in between.

Kale Vine at a concert in a black mini dress, smiling, cane visible TikTok Disability & beauty advocacy
Kale Vine close-up at a coffee shop in a red hoodie holding a mug Instagram Accessible beauty routines
Kale Vine and Nick at a Blue Jays game, smiling together in the stands Instagram Nick, Mila & the soft life
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Kale Vine in a white wedding dress standing in an open field, looking radiant
About me

I stopped waiting to feel okay to start living beautifully.

Former nurse. Disabled at 22. Toronto girl. Engaged to Nick and completely obsessed with our dog Mila. I learned the healthcare system from the inside, and then from the waiting rooms. Now I make content that meets you where you are.

I’m not a brand. I’m a person who decided to show up honestly.

My full story
Kale Vine at a pumpkin patch in a white turtleneck and leather pants, holding a cane, blue sky
Kale Vine at a summer festival holding ice cream, scooter in background
Kale Vine at a restaurant holding a cocktail, purple lighting
Kale Vine and Nick smiling together in a waterfront selfie, golden hour
Kale Vine on an autumn walk with her cane, surrounded by warm fall colours
Kale Vine celebrating her 26th birthday, smiling
Kale Vine in Toronto wearing a rain poncho, smiling on a rainy day
Mila's fluffy face reflected in the car side mirror
Kale Vine at a festival in a burgundy outfit, glowing
Kale Vine in an autumn setting, fall 2025
From the community

The messages that keep me going.

“You’re the first creator I’ve found who makes me feel like I can be disabled AND care about how I look. Thank you.”

Instagram follower

“I used your advice before my last appointment and my doctor actually took notes. First time that’s happened in years.”

TikTok comment

“Watching you has made me feel so much less alone. I didn’t realize how isolated I felt until I found your page.”

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I'm open to brand partnerships, media interviews, speaking opportunities, and collaborative content that genuinely aligns with what my community cares about. Healthcare, disability, beauty, and the real experience of chronic illness. I bring lived expertise to every conversation.

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Reach out: hello@kalevine.com