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Reframing Success in the Blind Community: It’s More Than Just Blindness Skills

A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson This week I read several articles quoting Michael Gervais,, a psychologist and author of “The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You”, coming out in print, e-book and audiobook on December fifth. I’m excited to read and review this book…

11/13/2023
Join us tonight: How Earning in School Can Shape a Brighter Future for blind and low vision Students

11/09/2023
Generative AI: Bridging the Information Gap for the Blind Community

A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson As we continue our journey to empower blind individuals in their personal, professional, and financial lives, I want to take a moment to reflect on the potential of generative AI and its incredible impact. I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on how this technology could…

10/30/2023
From Overwhelm to Overachievement: Reframe, Redefine, Succeed

A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson Last week, I wrote about the importance of conquering our own limiting beliefs to pave the way for a financially secure and comfortable life. Today, let’s chat about another hurdle we often need to tackle – conquering the limiting beliefs of others. It’s not always…

10/23/2023
Conquering limiting beliefs, inspiring one another, and making the impossible possible.

A Message from Penny Forward Founder and CEO Chris Peterson I recently attended the National Federation of the Blind of Indiana state convention, and it was nothing short of incredible. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to the wonderful people I met there – Penny Forward board member and NFB of…

10/16/2023
The Real Deal About Being Blind: Navigating Life’s Twists and Turns

A Message From Penny Forward Founder and CEO, Chris Peterson Picture this: I’m traveling to the National Federation of the Blind of Florida’s state convention in Tampa, just stepping into a Lyft that will bring me from the airport to my hotel. The driver throws me a curveball with a question: “Is it complicated to…

10/10/2023
Recording: Members Only Group Chat For 8/24/2022

Tonight we talked about the power of patience. It can take years for many of us to achieve our most ambitious goals and it can be tempting to change the goal, take shortcuts to get there faster, or give up entirely. Those decisions can lead to regret, though, so we talked about why patiently making…

08/24/2022
Podcast Transcript: Tools Of A Blind Tradesman

Mike: I want people to know that there’s opportunities in the trades, why don’t you pick up a tool and try, if you’re an influencer, a grandparent or a parent of some young person, give them a tool. Ask them to help you and do something. You might reach a part of their soul that…

07/26/2022
Podcast Episode: Tools Of A Blind Tradesman

Our guest this week is Mike DeZinno. He calls himself “America’s blind tradesman,” because he has worked in over 13 different skilled trades over the course of his life and career. He also tells us he is the first blind American to attend public school as a mainstream student. We’ll be talking about Mike’s life…

07/26/2022
Early Access Podcast Transcript: Tools Of A Blind Tradesman

Mike: I want people to know that there’s opportunities in the trades, why don’t you pick up a tool and try, if you’re an influencer, a grandparent or a parent of some young person, give them a tool. Ask them to help you and do something. You might reach a part of their soul that…

07/24/2022