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Episode 2: Creating Access Through Art with Ashley King
01/15/2026
Episode 2: Creating Access Through Art with Ashley King
In this episode of Always Blue, President Tim Rahilly and co-host Scott Cruickshank sit down with award-winning Mount Royal University alumna Ashley King—actor, playwright, podcaster, and accessibility advocate. Ashley shares her powerful journey after losing her eyesight to methanol poisoning at 19, and how resilience, storytelling, and her MRU journalism education helped shape her path back to the arts. She discusses her acclaimed play and podcast Static: A Party Girl’s Memoir, the importance of accessibility and representation in the arts, and why creating your own opportunities can lead to unexpected impact and global reach. Host: President Tim Rahilly Co-Host: Scott Cruickshank Guest: Ashley King, Actor, Playwright, Podcaster & Accessibility Advocate Produced by: Mount Royal University Alumni Relations www.mtroyal.ca/alumni/
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