What happens when life presents obstacles most people would see as impossible?
For Brett Devloo, known to many as "TBK – The Blind Kid," the answer has never been to stop.
It's been to keep moving forward.
On this episode of The P.H.Y.S Podcast, I sit down with Brett Devloo and Hippie Mike for a powerful conversation about resilience, skateboarding, creativity, community, and the people who help us discover what's possible.
Brett is a visually impaired musician, songwriter, professional skateboarder, and motivational speaker from Aldergrove, British Columbia. His story is one of determination, courage, and refusing to let limitations define his future.
Through music, skateboarding, and public speaking, Brett has built a life centered around possibility rather than restriction. His journey is now being documented in the upcoming film Blind Corners, a project that explores what it means to pursue your dreams when the world constantly underestimates what you're capable of achieving.
Joining Brett is Hippie Mike, a lifelong skateboarder, mentor, community builder, and owner of HMI Skate Park in Hope, British Columbia.
For decades, Mike has dedicated himself to creating spaces where people feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged to grow. Through skateboarding, coaching, and mentorship, he has impacted countless lives, including helping guide and support some of Canada's most respected skateboarders, including Andy Anderson.
In This Episode:
• Brett's journey as a visually impaired skateboarder, musician, and speaker
• The story behind the upcoming documentary Blind Corners
• Overcoming obstacles and refusing to accept limitations
• How skateboarding became a vehicle for confidence and self-expression
• Hippie Mike's role in building community through skateboarding
• The importance of mentorship and creating safe spaces
• The impact of HMI Skate Park on generations of skaters
• Finding identity through creativity and movement
• Why community can change the course of a life
Visit Brett:
Instagram: @tbktheblindkid
Facebook: TBK - The Blind Kid
Documentary: BLIND CORNER – THE TBKHMI STORY
Visit Hippie Mike:
Instagram:
@hippiemike1
Visit The Show:
Instagram: @PHYS_Podcast
Threads: @PHYS_Podcast
YouTube: @phys_podcast
Web: www.physpodcast.ca
Show Partner:
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