The Penny Forward podcast is a show about blind people building bright futures one penny at a time. Together, we're learning to be successful in our personal, professional, and financial lives.
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: Part 1Notes of Progress, ACB’s Journey in Fighting for Accessible Currency
This week we have connected with the American Council of the Blind, and share part of the history of their progress on getting us accessible bills for our currency. Make sure to tune in next time for the more recent progress on accessible notes. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see…
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Penny Forward Podcast: Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
This week is part 2 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Thomas David Shaw and what Peggy is currently working on and what is next. Select here to see a…
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Early Access Penny Forward Podcast: Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
This week is part 2 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Thomas David Shaw and what Peggy is currently working on and what is next. Select here to see a full…
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: Part 2 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
Peggy Chong, known as the blind history lady, discusses the significance of blind individuals in history and the importance of preserving blind history. She shares stories of successful blind individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics. Peggy highlights the story of Thomas David Shaw, a blind US senator and congressman, who…
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Penny Forward Podcast: Part 1 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
This week is part 1 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Marie’s story and the process Peggy uses to research, and who she does research on. Select here to see…
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Early Access Penny Forward Podcast: Part 1 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
This week is part 1 of our discussion with The Blind History Lady. She had so many fantastic stories to share we decided to spread them out over 2 episodes. This week we learn about Marie’s story and the process Peggy uses to research, and who she does research on. Select here to see…
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: Part 1 Journey Through the Community’s Stories With The Blind History Lady
Blindness is something that is not new. Come with us as we hear some of the stories of our blind community from The Blind History Lady. Select here to listen to the audio podcast and see the show notes… Transcript Pre-episode Intro Peggy: Some of the people that I really admire in…
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Penny Forward Podcast: The Gift Economy: Where Giving and Receiving Become Acts of Kindness and Community
In this podcast episode we focus on the Buy Nothing group on Facebook, where people can give away and ask for items they no longer need. Chris and Kelly Peterson share their experiences with the group, discussing the benefits of participating, such as saving money and building a sense of community. They also mention the…
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Early Access Penny Forward Podcast: The Gift Economy: Where Giving and Receiving Become Acts of Kindness and Community
In this podcast episode we focus on the Buy Nothing group on Facebook, where people can give away and ask for items they no longer need. Chris and Kelly Peterson share their experiences with the group, discussing the benefits of participating, such as saving money and building a sense of community. They also mention the…
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Early Access Penny Forward Transcript: The Gift Economy: Where Giving and Receiving Become Acts of Kindness and Community
This week we heard from Chris Peterson (Penny Forward President and CEO,) and his wife Kelly, about their experiences with the local Buy Nothing Facebook Group they are a part of. Listen along a decide if a style of buy nothing group will work for you and your situaion. Select here to listen to…