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#127 Hein Wagner: Fear, Vision, and the Life We Don't Dare to Imagine
What if the thing that limits you isn’t your circumstance but the story you’ve been telling yourself about what’s possible?
Hein Wagner was born blind. Yet he’s run the Antarctica Marathon, sailed the Cape to Rio, broken the World Blind Land Speed Record twice, and built a global career teaching people how to turn obstacles into opportunities. He calls himself “a blind man with vision,” and after speaking with him, I understand why.
In this episode, we explore what fear really is, how we respond to the unknown, and why the greatest barriers in business and life often have nothing to do with resources or talent and everything to do with belief.
The way Hein speaks about navigating the world without sight yet with absolute clarity made me rethink how I approach my own challenges. I’m pretty sure it will have the same effect on you.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid, or convinced your limitations are fixed, this is the conversation you need to hear.
Mentioned In This Episode:
(07:04) Choosing beauty without ever seeing it
(16:03) What sighted people misunderstand about blindness
(18:56) Changing the narrative around disability and career opportunity
(20:36) How accidentally speaking at a school launched a global career
(24:51) Echolocation, creativity and “seeing” the world through sound
(33:32) Defining a personal brand without relying on visuals
(46:11) Why Hein built the Hein Wagner Academy
(1:16:22) The emotional power of “Dinner in the Dark”
(1:20:43) How removing sight removes judgement
About Hein Wagner
Hein Wagner is an international keynote speaker, adventurer, blind ultra-athlete and global ambassador for disability inclusion. Known for breaking barriers, from the Antarctica Marathon to the World Blind Land Speed Record, Hein now dedicates his work to helping people and organisations turn obstacles into opportunities. He is also the founder of the Hein Wagner Academy, providing accredited training and pathways to employment for visually impaired students.
Connect: heinwagner.com | Hein Wagner
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Tracy Fryer is a branding powerhouse, speaker, and founder of Design Studio Perth and Trace Designs Bespoke. She’s dedicated to helping business owners and creatives build brands that truly reflect their values, passions, and long-term vision. As the host of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Tracy brings raw, insightful conversations that push entrepreneurs to embrace bold growth, develop strategic branding, and lead with unapologetic confidence. Her approach is refreshingly real—blending deep expertise with a passion for authenticity, creative excellence, and business success.
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