From Sparks to Light - Inspiring Stories for Challenging Times
From Sparks to Light is the podcast about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. These are the stories of people who are giving back in different ways. Learn what inspires them and what they learned along the way. We hope their stories inspire you to find your spark and encourage you to shine your own precious light in the world.
From Sparks to Light - Inspiring Stories for Challenging Times
On Learning to See Differently - Paul Fordham
Blindness is not a disability. It is an opportunity to see things differently. That’s the lesson Paul Fordham learned from his father, a classically trained pianist who who was blind from birth. It is a lesson that has served him well in the 18 years he has worked to end homelessness in Marin County, California. “Despite different challenges and abilities,” says Paul Fordham, “We all have the capacity to grow.”
What does it mean to change? Are we invested in our own views or open to shifting perspectives? Do we see limitations as destiny or opportunity? When challenges arise, can we come to the conversation from a place of shared values rather than fear?
Paul Fordham is the co-CEO of Homeward Bound of Marin where he plays an integral role in fundraising, social enterprise development, program oversight, and strategic planning. Paul lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife Heather and his two sons.
To learn more about Homeward Bound of Marin, visit their website.
Do you know someone who has a story to tell? Someone who is giving back to their community? Working to make our world a better place? Send an email to suzanne@suzannemaggio.com. Nominate them for a future episode of From Sparks to Light.
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