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Navigating Disability
Welcome to the Navigating Disability Podcast Show!! Your hosts, Kate Read and Jenn Abbott are committed to changing the narrative around 'normal' and 'ability' and look so forward to sharing our weekly guests with you! Get ready to be inspired, empowered and enlivened as we dive into education, lived experiences, expert advice, behind the scenes on political movements and how YOU, our listeners can THRIVE within your community!
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Navigating Disability
Dr. Hoby Wedler has carved out a unique niche by focusing on how sensory experiences shape human emotions and reactions
Dr. Hoby Wedler is a celebrated chemist and entrepreneur, noted for his innovative work at the nexus of flavor science, organic chemistry, and sensory perception. Holding a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Wedler has carved out a unique niche by focusing on how sensory experiences shape human emotions and reactions. His innovative organic chemistry and sensory research has led to pioneering developments in the way we understand and interact with our environment. Dr. Wedler’s work focuses on product development in the food and beverage industry as well as designing and performing unique multi-sensory experiences called Tasting in the Dark.
Beyond his scientific achievements in organic chemistry and as an entrepreneur, Dr. Wedler is a passionate educator and advocate for inclusivity in science and business, inspiring a wide audience through lectures, workshops, and mentorship programs.
His contributions to both academia and industry have not only advanced the field but also fostered a more inclusive and empathetic understanding of sensory perception.
Dr. Wedler developed Tasting in the Dark in 2011 with Francis Ford Coppola and has since expanded it to a wide variety of markets and industries around the world. His work was recognized when he was named a Champion of Change by President Barack Obama for enhancing employment and education opportunities for people with disabilities. He has also been featured in Forbes Media’s 30 under 30 in the food and beverage industry, and as a 40 under 40 tastemaker by the Wine Enthusiast.
A co-founder of four companies, Dr. Wedler views entrepreneurship as a means to address challenges, solve complex problems, and improve the world.
To reach out to Hoby Welder:
www.hobywedler.com
@HobyWedler on all Socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Tiktok.