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News, press coverage, safety tips, and community stories from WanderSafe.
From Cape Town to the World: WanderSafe at the Women in Tech Global Summit 2026
April 27, 2026
WanderSafe Co-Founder Stephenie Rodriguez joins the WOMEN IN TECH® Global Summit 2026 in Cape Town to share the EMPOWHER stage and connect resilience, AI, and personal safety to a worldwide movement for inclusive innovation.
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Stephenie Rodriguez at TEDxLytteltonWomen: How I Met My Best Friend
June 25, 2022
WanderSafe Co-Founder Stephenie Rodriguez shares her TEDx talk on discovering personal agency through trauma, pain, and the transformative power of self-love.
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Thomas Pecora on CIA Safety Training and Traveling Smart
August 21, 2019
WanderSafe Safety Expert in Residence Thomas Pecora shares three critical safety strategies from his career in counter-terrorism — applicable to every traveler.
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Why I Will Never Wander Without My WanderSafe Beacon
December 2, 2018
I never knew how important owning a WanderSafe Beacon would be until my personal safety was at risk.
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Stephenie Rodriguez Live on Women In Tech Global 24 Hr Tour
February 28, 2026
WanderSafe Co-Founder Stephenie Rodriguez joins the WOMEN IN TECH® Global 24-hour tour for a conversation on survival, innovation, and the future of women-led safety technology.
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WanderSafe Re-enters The Market With Unwavering Commitment To Safety
February 28, 2026
Following a strategic hibernation, WanderSafe announces its official market relaunch globally with WanderSafe Beacon.
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The Relaunch: Why We Built The WanderSafe Ecosystem
February 27, 2026
A deeply personal look at the four-year hibernation of WanderSafe, surviving cerebral malaria, and our unwavering commitment to democratizing safety.
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3 Essential Steps for Solo Travelers Navigating New Geopolitics
February 24, 2026
Stay ahead of uncertainty with a checklist for resilient, proactive solo travel.
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The Psychology of De-escalation: Why Non-Violence is Your Best Asset
February 19, 2026
Unpacking the science and strategy behind non-violent diffusion tactics in high-stress confrontations.
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Stephenie Rodriguez Recognized as a Global Fund Changemaker
August 19, 2024
WanderSafe Founder and CEO Stephenie Rodriguez joins The Global Fund as a Changemaker, advocating for malaria eradication.
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Stephenie Rodriguez on 9Honey: The Robot Lady Aiming for Paris 2024
March 14, 2024
In a candid 9Honey interview, WanderSafe Co-Founder Stephenie Rodriguez discusses her bionic legs, wheelchair fencing career, and her audacious goal to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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WanderSafe Founder Appointed to World Para Fencing Promotion Commission
February 14, 2024
Stephenie Rodriguez brings her entrepreneurial execution and resilience to the global stage of Para Fencing.
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