# Blog

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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/stephenie-women-in-tech-global-summit-cape-town-2026/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/stephenie-rodriguez-tedx-lytteltonwomen/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/thomas-pecora-cia-safety-training/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/karuna-london-pub-story/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/stephenie-women-in-tech-24hr-tour/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/wandersafe-beacon-3-0-reentry/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/relaunching-wandersafe-our-founder-story/index.html)

## 3 Essential Steps for Solo Travelers Navigating New Geopolitics
### February 24, 2026  
Stay ahead of uncertainty with a checklist for resilient, proactive solo travel.  
[Read more](/content/blog/3-solo-traveler-safety-tips/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/psychology-of-de-escalation/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/stephenie-rodriguez-global-fund-changemaker/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/stephenie-rodriguez-9honey-paris-2024/index.html)

## 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.  
[Read more](/content/blog/world-para-fencing-commission-appointment/index.html)