Category: Careers
Welcome to our Careers category, where you’ll discover inspiring stories and practical information about the diverse jobs blind people are successfully doing, how they navigate their roles, and the paths they took to find these opportunities. Whether you’re pursuing employment or self-employment, this section is filled with advice, insights, and real-world examples to help guide you toward your career goals. Explore this space for the encouragement and tips you need to thrive professionally.
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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…
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Wednesday Workshop: Careers In Personal Finance Part 1
Careers In Personal Finance Part 1: Financial Advisor or Financial Planner We are excited to invite you to our members-only group chats throughout the month of November, where we will be hosting a four-part series on “Careers in Personal Finance.” Whether you have a passion for helping individuals make, manage, or grow their money, or…
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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…
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Financial Sense¢: From Avon to Amway, Profits or Pitfalls?
Thankyou for Attending! We were excited to bring you the latest installment of our Financial Sense¢ program, and last week, we had an engaging and thought-provoking topic in store for you. In a world where side hustles had become the norm, it was essential to navigate the landscape with informed decisions. Last week, we dove…
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Wednesday Workshop: Nurturing Career and Family Finances
October’s Financial Odyssey Part 2 – Nurturing Career and Family Finances “We continued our exciting adventure, delving deep into the intricacies of managing your finances through the ever-changing seasons of adulthood. Just like nature transitioned from Spring to Summer to Fall, so did our financial needs and aspirations transform over time. ☀️ Part 2 (Oct.…
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Podcast: Tactile Transformation, The Journey of Blind Girl Designs
In this episode of “The Penny Forward Podcast,” hosts Chris, Liz, and Moe interview Tricia Waechter, the founder of Blind Girl Designs. Tricia shares her experience in the fashion industry and starting her own company. She discusses her journey of being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa and the challenges she faced. Tricia also talks about the…
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Podcast: What is New at APH’s Connect Center for 2023
The APH Connect Center is getting an update. We conversed with Katie, Lori, and Richard, about the upcoming website redesign and what users of Connect Center can expect moving forward. APH Connect Center Website Youtube Connect Center Playlist Information and Referral hotline: 800-232-5463 Email: connectcenter@aph.org Connect with Penny Forward pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get…
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Podcast: How a Veteran Reinvented Himself and Coded us Zanagrams
Trigger Warning: The following podcast episode contains discussions related to attempted suicide. We understand that this topic may be sensitive and potentially distressing for some listeners. While we approach this topic with care and sensitivity, we want to emphasize that it may evoke emotional responses or trigger personal experiences. We encourage you to prioritize your…
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Podcast: Sewing Seeds and Making Money, Accessible Gardening for Everyone
This is a live recording in which Kim and MOe shared some ideas about visually impaired and blind gardening, and we got feedback from the community. Listen in and take some tips away to save yourself or family a bit of money on fresh tasty goods. Show notes Garden Sleeves on Amazon Gloves on Amazon…