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Chris Peterson
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Unleash Your Potential with Blind Biz: Empowering Blind Entrepreneurs
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey there, Penny Forward friends! I’m super excited to share something that I believe will make a significant difference in our community. You all know how passionate I am about supporting our blind and visually impaired family. We’ve faced challenges together, especially when it comes…
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From Crisis to Creativity: The Inspiring Journey of Penny Forward Member Desiree Christian
How would you make a living if you were a blind single mother with two medically fragile children who were constantly in and out of hospitals? That was the challenge for Desiree Christian of Portland, Oregon, a determined woman who decided to transform her hardships into a thriving business. Born legally blind into a family…
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Book Review: “The Total Money Makeover, A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness” by Dave Ramsey
This is a review of The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton. Itās available in audio and Braille from Bard. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.
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United in Understanding: How To Explain Penny Forward
This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my nieceās graduation party. It was a wonderful occasion to celebrate her achievements and offer encouragement as she steps into adulthood. Moreover, it provided a rare opportunity to catch up with family members I hadnāt seen in years. Inevitably, the topic of work came up in our…
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Iām a Dad. I Donāt Need a Fatherās Day Gift. I Do Need Your Support.
Fatherās Day is just around the corner, and my family has already begun asking the usual question: āWhat would you like for Fatherās Day?ā To be honest, I have everything I need and want. This year, more than ever, I realize that thereās nothing I could ask for that would mean more to me than…
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Book Review: The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton
This is a review of The 2-Hour Job Search: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster by Steve Dalton. Itās available in audio and Braille from Bard. The book summary listed at the end of the post is from the Bard page.
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From Tandem Troubles to Two-Wheeled Triumphs: How Bikes and Blindness Inspire Change
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Ah, springtime in Minnesota! As the snow melts away, itās like the whole state breathes a collective sigh of relief. And what better way to embrace the thaw than with a family bike ride? Yesterday, thatās exactly what we did, cruising around on our trusty…
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Finding Community: Embracing Blindness and Making a Difference
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Hey everyone, Today Iām diving deep into a personal journeyāone thatās taken me from isolation to integration, from denial to acceptance. Iām totally blind, but for the longest time, I tried hard not to be. Sounds strange, right? Let me explain. For years, I lived…
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Your Best is Enough: Turning Challenges into Triumphs
A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Last week, I received a call that really made me think. Amidst a discussion, a client mentioned, “my best wasnāt enough.” This confession about his personal and professional struggles stuck with me, especially since his subsequent actions actually led him to many successes. This conversation…
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Beyond the Numbers: Tackling Financial Overwhelm
Feeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone. It’s a story that many of us can relate to in one way or another: feeling overwhelmed. A recent social media post caught my eye, from someone who, despite being in excellent financial health, felt bogged down by the sheer number of accounts they had to manage. Sounds familiar, doesn’t…