Podcasts

Episode 8

Peggy Chong

Peggy Chong is currently working on a project to preserve history of the blind, dating back to the early 1900’s. Chong has provided ideas and suggestions to build a different approach or alternative view on problems, challenges and dreams for the future for many blind persons. Peggy shares stories about her childhood, struggles and accomplishments on the Brenda Fix.

Episode 7

Patricia McMahon, part 2

Patricia is the Outreach and Education Coordinator for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Patti also has severe Dyslexia. She and Brenda discuss how a math teacher changed the course of Patti's life, how the world has improved because of People with Disabilities, and other topics.

Episode 6

Patricia McMahon, part 1

Patricia is the Outreach and Education Coordinator for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Patti also has severe Dyslexia. She and Brenda discuss how a math teacher changed the course of Patti's life, how the world has improved because of People with Disabilities, and other topics.

Episode 5

Gail Hamilton

When Gail Hamilton started believing that her desire to fly must be bigger than her fear of flying, she changed from being a victim of her own circumstances to becoming the creator of her destiny. 

Episode 4

Anthony Brown, part 2

Caring People & Helpful Resources: Brenda continues her conversation with Anthony Brown about the sage advice given to him by his grandmother.

Episode 3

Anthony Brown, part 1

Caring People and Helpful Resources: Brenda speaks with Anthony Brown who shares his story about the challenges he faced in school and his many accomplishments.

Episode 2

Robert Weinberg

Robert Weinberg became legally blind in the 90s. His story is one of adapting and accepting challenges and the joy he has found through connecting with the community and his passion for photography. 

Episode 1

Karla Gilbride

Karla Gilbride was nominated by President Biden in January of 2023 and sworn in as the General Council of the EEOC. In January of 2025, Gilbride along with two commissioners were fired by President Trump. In February, Gilbride accepted the position of Deputy Director of Public Citizen Litigation Group. Blind since birth, Gilbride shares her inspirational and encouraging life story with Brenda.