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Dr. Hoby Wedler is the co-founder of Senspoint, which has a sister brand called Tucker Branding, and it is a full-spectrum design company with a distinct focus on telling stories to create truly memorable experiences using all five senses.

Dr. Wedler has been completely blind since birth. He is a scientist, a food and beverage expert, and a passionate explorer of anything sensory. Dr. Wedler earned his Ph.D. in Computational Organic Chemistry from the University of California, Davis. 

He also founded Accessible Science, a nonprofit organization that held annual chemistry camps for blind or visually impaired students. Dr. Wedler began opening doors to the world of wine aromas by holding truly blind wine tastings in Francis Ford Coppola’s wineries, and he's conducted these all over the globe. 

Dr. Wedler was recognized by President Barack Obama in 2012 when he was named a Champion of Change.

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We make a ton of excuses for not doing the best we can, but when you listen to Dr. Hoby Wedler’s story, you will realize that there really should be no room for excuses. Not one. Dr. Wedler is the perfect example of someone who didn’t accept or make excuses. He set the bar high for himself and defied anyone who tried to dictate what he could and couldn’t do. So not only did he major in Chemistry even when people weren’t very encouraging about it, but he actually went ahead and earned a Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry. 

According to Dr. Wedler, the secret is to expect the world of yourself and to never let anyone pull you down or box you in. Dr. Wedler exemplifies this belief and approach to life, and he says that his motto is to always challenge yourself to do something that you either dread doing or think you can’t do, and just take baby steps and you’ll get there.

Tune in to this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he talks with Senspoint co-founder, Dr. Hoby Wedler, about his inspiring story and why he believes that making excuses can pull you back instead of pushing you up. Dr. Wedler also shares some of the remarkable things that Senspoint has worked on, what it was like for the attendees of his blind wine tasting in the Francis Ford Coppola wineries, and how his parents helped him understand the value of setting the bar high.

Dr. Hoby Wedler is a motivational speaker, mentor, educator, and the Founding Partner of Senspoint, a brand development agency that helps businesses create an everlasting impact by engaging all five senses. Dr. Wedler is also a scientist, a food and beverage expert, and a passionate explorer and innovator of sensory experiences. 

Dr. Wedler has been blind since birth and has frequently chosen to lead an unconventional life. In 2016, he went back to school and earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from UC Davis. In the same year, he was named one of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in the food and drink category. Additionally, Dr. Wedler was recognized by President Barack Obama in 2012 when he was named a Champion of Change for enhancing employment and education opportunities for people with disabilities.

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Whether you’re at a cocktail party, teaching in a classroom, or simply shopping in the grocery store, what you do and say is going to leave an impression on the people around you. Dr. Hoby Wedler, the Founding Partner of Senspoint, believes that this impression is what defines your legacy.

Dr. Wedler also knows that we don’t create our legacy on our own. Without his incredible mentors, Dr. Wedler may never have discovered his passion for science, which motivated him to pursue his doctoral degree and start his successful brand development agency. As he says, our mentors often see a future for us before we can see that future for ourselves.

Tune in to this episode of An Unconventional Life as Dr. Russell Strickland talks to Dr. Hoby Wedler of Senspoint about earning his doctoral degree in organic chemistry despite the visual challenges he faced along the way. Dr. Wedler also shares his advice for people who are thinking about getting their PhD and explains how growing up as a blind person in a sighted world influenced his entrepreneurial mindset. Stay tuned.