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Off The Beaten Path

Sedona Dave is your host and features blind and low vision influencers that will inspire empowerment, resiliency and ingenuity in the blind and low vision community

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Off The Beaten Path Season 2- Episode 6 -Steve Baskis

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2026/01/08

In this episode of Off the Beaten Path, Dave sits down with Steve Baskis for a thoughtful conversation about adaptive sports, leadership, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life changes. The discussion explores how mindset, trust, and well-designed equipment shape the way blind and low-vision individuals navigate both rugged terrain and everyday environments. Dave and Steve talk candidly about problem-solving, mentorship, and the role of movement in building confidence and resilien...

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Off The Beaten Path Season 2 - Episode Five - Dale...

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2025/12/18

In this episode, Dave sits down with Australian chef-turned-adventurer Dale Pierce, whose life took an unexpected turn after sudden vision loss in 2023. Dale shares how he moved from a 32-year culinary career into a new chapter defined by resilience, movement, and wilderness exploration. He talks about adapting to blindness through cardio, O&M training, and eventually trail running — a journey that led him from treadmill walks to half-marathons, technical trail races, and ultimately compl...

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Off The Beaten Path Season 2- Episode 4 -Ted Tahquechi

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2025/12/04

I am so pleased to welcome Ted Tahquechi to the show! Ted and I talk about his transition from managing game development at Atari, Accolade, and Mattel Toys to creating tactile art after losing significant vision in a car accident. He explained how he developed a process with his wife Carrie, in partnership with the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Art, to transform photographs into touchable artwork using texture extraction and 3D printing. The project, which debuted at the Nati...

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Off The Beaten Path Season 2 Episode 3 -Laurie McBride

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2025/11/13

In this episode of Off The Beaten Path, Dave sits down with the remarkable Laurie McBride—martial artist, advocate, and fierce champion of the DeafBlind community. Their conversation moves from the mat to daily life, weaving together Laurie’s journey in Taekwondo, her commitment to earning her black belt, and her hands-on work as an employment specialist supporting DeafBlind adults in building meaningful, empowered lives. Dave and Laurie dive into adaptive self-defense, the art of navigating ...

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58:39

Off The Beaten Path Season 2- Episode 2 -Joel Isaac

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2025/10/30

Climbing Kilimanjaro Blind: A Conversation with Joel Isaac In this episode, Dave talks with Joel Isaac — a Ugandan-born father of two, former software engineer, and passionate adventurer who recently summited Mount Kilimanjaro. Joel shares how he trained for the climb, the gear that got him through volcanic ash and freezing nights, and the moment he chose safety over ego near the summit. Together they explore what it means to hike, travel, and live with blindness (and autism), challenge assu...

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Off The Beaten Path Episode One, Season 2-Sedona Dave

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2025/10/16

Sedona Dave launches Season 2 of Off the Beaten Path with a brief recap of season one and a preview of the upcoming season. We're going to take an adjacent and more esoteric path this season by diving deeper into our blind experience. With this season's guests, Sedona Dave is exploring topics like: breaking stereotypes within our own beliefs of what a blind person can and should be doing; what we are offering and contributing to the world; being seen and receiving understanding by...

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Off The Beaten Path Episode Eleven -Justin Bishop

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2025/03/13

We are wrapping up Season One of Off The Beaten Path with the amazing Justin Bishop. Justin shares about his life and journey with his condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). Justin's condition advanced rapidly, leading to his blindness at the age of 25. He also talked about his work with children on the autism spectrum, teaching them social and motor skills through sports like skateboarding. Justin also talked about his professional career as a skateboarder. He is expecting his first chi...

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58:04

Off The Beaten Path Episode Ten- part two -Julius Mbura

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2025/02/27

Part two of my interview with Julius Mbura! We continue to dive deep into his life growing up in Kenya and his remarkable climb of all seven peaks of Kenya! More about Julius Julius Mbura is a lawyer, disability rights advocate, and motivational speaker making waves in Kenya and beyond. As a blind person, Julius is driven by his lived experience to bridge the gap between legal frameworks and the realities of persons with disabilities (PWDs), promoting their full and effective participat...

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Off The Beaten Path Episode Ten -Julius Mbura part one

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2025/02/20

This is probably one of the most remarkable and inspiring interviews for me yet! I have been inspired by all of my guests so far as we meet life on life's terms and go beyond what our perceptions of our abilities as blind/low vision people tell is possible. I am thrilled to share part one of my interview with Julius Mbura. Julius rang in the New Year with an incredible feat—summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro! This remarkable achievement is part of his Heights Unseen campaign, dedicated to ...

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44:10

Off The Beaten Path Episode Nine- Taryn Dickens

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2025/02/06

In this episode of Off The Beaten Path I am interviewing Taryn dickens. Taryn, who has Cone-Rod Dystrophy, shared her experience of being diagnosed at the age of 35 and how it has led to a new life of sports and helping others. She is currently preparing for her first World Cup and is excited about the opportunities ahead. I really admire her resilience and adaptability in the face of change. More about Taryn Taryn is an 42 year old adventure seeker who is new to blindness. She was diag...

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43:24

Off The Beaten Path Episode Eight -Shawn Cheshire

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2025/01/23

In this weeks podcast I interview Shawn Cheshire. My new bestie to the north (she lives in Flagstaff) She is an amazing human being who shares her inspiring adventures with us. You're gonna love this interview with as much as I did! More About ShawnShawn Cheshire is a 49 year old US Army Veteran who sustained a traumatic brain injury rendering her totally blind. She is a 13 time Paracycling US National Champion, both on the road and the track and represented the US at the in...

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49:52

Off The Beaten Path Episode Seven -Eric Hartman

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2025/01/09

We resume season one of Off The Beaten Path with my interview with Eric Hartman. Eric travels the world and vlogs his experiences as a blind/low-vision traveler and shares some of his adventures with us. We discuss the latest technology and accessibility tools for travel. Eric also shares his experience as a blind/low-vison artist and the time he spent painting sunflowers where Van Gough painted! Impressive to say the least. Join us in this casual conversation that touches on the passio...

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Off The Beaten Path Episode Six -Lonnie Bedwell

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2024/12/19

I am so excited to share this interview with Lonnie Bedwell with you! Lonnie Bedwell is a blind veteran, and extreme sports athlete. He shares his empowering story of tragically losing his eyesight to gaining vision ultimately being named a National Geographic adventurer of the Year. From accident to recovery, his journey led him to the first blind kayaking descent through the Grand Canyon and to the summit of Mount Everest.Lonnie shares his life journey, including his experiences as a blind ...

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49:39

Off The Beaten Path Episode Five - Kirk Adams

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2024/12/05

Today we are talking to Dr. Kirk Adams. Kirk and I talk about his blindness journey which started at age five. We dove into what it was like for him growing up in a small town and discovering how there wasn't much available for blind kids to have developmentally appropriate experiences. This was the catalyst for the direction he took in life -to be an advocate for people with disabilities. I know you will enjoy this episode of Off The Beaten Path! Here's a bit more about Dr. Adams...

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49:46

Off The Beaten Path Episode Four - Penn Street

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2024/11/21

Today I am speaking with Penn Street! She shares with me her life as a young tom-boy and her adventurer's spirit. The harrowing tale of survival and healing from a rattlesnake bite and how she overcame all the no's in life and learned to navigate her vision loss on her own terms. I know you will find great inspiration in what she has to share with us today! Here's a bit more about Penn StreetPenn Street lost most of her eyesight at age nine from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) after

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49:24

Off The Beaten Path Episode Two- Krista Webb

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2024/11/07

Today I welcome blind wood burning artist, Krista Webb to the Off The Beaten Path studio. Krista has Usher's syndrome and is a huge advocate of staying in the game. We talked about her life as an artist, family life and her time as a young athlete. I know you will find her story inspirational! Krista is 37 years old and is a wife of 16 years, mother of 2 boys who are 10 and 12, and a wood burning artist. Krista has Usher syndrome which is hearing loss and vision loss through Retinitis Pi...

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Off The Beaten Path Episode Two- Sam Seavey

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2024/10/24

Today I have a chat with Sam Seavey of the blind life we talk about his support systems, family and how he got started producing the Blind Life Podcast and his mission. We also talked about some common experiences being blind and he handles them. I am always super inspired by Sam and I know you will be too. Here's a bit more about Sam SeaveySam Seavey, the visionary behind The Blind Life YouTube channel, has emerged as a trailblazer in the field of assistive technology. Recognized as a top re...

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Off The Beaten Path Episode One-Sedona Dave

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2024/10/08

Hey Everyone!Sedona Dave here with a brand new offering from Awarewolf Gear! You guessed it- A Podcast!I will be dropping a new episode every other week until March of 2025. We are going to have some amazing guests like, Sam Seavey from the Blind Life, Penn Street of the Blind Chick, outdoor adventurers Lonni Bedwell and Taryn Dickens and many more. I am so excited to be offering this to inspire you to get out there and get 'r done! Awarewolf Gear is the producer of high performance supportiv...

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