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Okay to be Disappointed
In this episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk with client Ashley Eisenmenger on how the guide dog process doesn't always work for everyone.
Three Stooges
On this week’s episode we learn about the team members who are constantly traveling and are our feet on the streets, our field representatives. We talk with Jill Vani ...
Transition is Ruff
On today’s episode we are going to talk about some difficult topics such as what happens when a guide dog gets too old to work and goes into retirement, or what happen...
Trip on the Elephant
In this episode, we talk about what it’s like as a parent whose children are going through vision loss.
What is O&M?!
In this episode we talk with Erica Ihrke, Extended Services Manager about what Orientation and Mobility training is as Leader Dog celebrates 20 years of provide orient...
Lions, Lions, Everywhere
On this episode of the Taking the Lead podcast we talk with Beth Slade, Director of Lions Engagement at Leader Dog, about what Lions mean to our mission.
Harsh Reality
In this episode host Timothy Cuneio and Leader Dog client Shannon Columb have an honest and open conversation about what it's like losing vision throughout your life.
Yeet
In this episode we talk with Leader Dog client Shannon Columb about her journey with blindness and coming to Leader Dog.
Fearless Leader
Kicking off in season two we plan to dive even more into the world of blindness and the stories of our amazing clients, team members, volunteers, and donors. Of course...
When in Doubt Wait it Out
In this episode we talk about what it's like navigating an intersection for someone who is blind or visually impaired.
Marshmallow Method
On this short episode of Taking the Lead we talk about how someone who is blind or visually impaired picks up after their guide dog.
Diaper Bag
In this short episode of Taking the Lead we address questions we've received about traveling in different environments.
All About the Cane
On this episode we talk with Drew Harness on the importance of Orientation and Mobility (white cane) training and how these skills change throughout a person's life.
Don't be a Zach
On this episode we talk with siblings Kayla and Zach Penzone. They are both Leader Dog clients who have retinitis pigmentosa and share their individual journeys.
Legacy Meets His Match
On this episode of Taking the Lead we meet Leader Dog Client Brett Bowman. He was paired with our 20,000 Leader Dog Legacy.
Building Relationships
In this episode of Taking the Lead we learn about what happens in formal training. We talk with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Eric Rodman about training and matching c...
New Reality
In this episode of Taking the Lead we meet Leader Dog Client Sara Claudia. She is a founder of Sara Claudia Ministries which encourages others to “Walk by faith, not b...
Puppies, puppies, puppies!
In this episode of Taking the Lead we learn about what puppy raising for Leader Dog is. Puppy Raiser Angie Wolney joins us to talk about why she volunteers and shares ...
Duck and Phoebe
In this episode, we start to talk about the journey of a Leader Dog. We start with our breeding department where Dana Hunter, Breeding Manager at Leader Dog, talks abo...
Busting Myths
In this episode we talk about the myths and misconceptions of people in the blind community.
Finding Glacier
Cohost Timothy Cuneio takes us through his journey at Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Hiding Blind
Meet part of the Leader Dog family. As we begin to dive into blindness and the life lessons that come along with it.
Taking the Lead Trailer
Leader Dogs for the Blind presents Taking the Lead. A podcast where we will take a deep dive into the blindness community. Our goal is to bring awareness of not only t...