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Thriving

Thriving is a year-long Technical.ly storytelling initiative aimed at centering and collecting the lived experiences of Philadelphia and comparative city residents in order to generate insights about the economic opportunities and obstacles along their journeys to financial security and freedom. Thriving is underwritten by the William Penn Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Episode 10: FarmerJawn’s Christa Barfield on growing an urban farming business

27 mins; January 25, 2024

Episode 9: Linda Hines on learning new skills as a grandma who works

25 mins; January 18, 2024

Episode 8: Michael Tan on the challenges of expanding his small business

24 mins; January 04, 2024

Episode 7: Stephon Fitzpatrick on pursuing a Ph.D. and being a role model

24 mins; December 14, 2023

Episode 6: Quan Fields (aka Quany the Clown) on making it as a circus performer

27 mins; November 30, 2023

Episode 5: LyVette Byrd on navigating life as a 'suddenly blind person'

29 mins; November 16, 2023

Episode 4: Erica Irving on building a better financial future for her family

23 mins; November 02, 2023

Episode 3: Gisselle Poveda on the challenges of expanding her small, immigrant-owned business

22 mins; October 19, 2023

Episode 2: Doriana Diaz on her efforts to support herself as an artist

26 mins; October 05, 2023

Episode 1: Afghan refugee Ghulam Danish on his journey toward thriving

30 mins; September 21, 2023

What does it take to Thrive in Philly?

1 min; September 20, 2023

Introducing Erica Irving, a Philly mom weighing a job search against childcare needs

3 mins; June 07, 2023

Introducing Gisselle Poveda, a cafe proprietor with dreams of building ownership

3 mins; May 31, 2023

Introducing LyVette Byrd, a former counselor navigating life as a ‘suddenly blind person’

3 mins; May 24, 2023

Introducing Jaquan Fields, a Philly performer with dreams of starting a circus as diverse as his city

2 mins; May 16, 2023

Introducing Ghulam Danish, an Afghan refugee seeking a ‘normal life’ in Philly

3 mins; May 08, 2023

Introducing Stephon Fitzpatrick, an education executive navigating his own higher ed expenses

3 mins; May 03, 2023

Introducing Linda Hines, a childcare worker looking to advance her career

3 mins; April 25, 2023

Introducing Doriana Diaz, a Philly collage artist making her next move

3 mins; April 18, 2023

Introducing Michael Tan, the bakery owner who’s bouncing back

3 mins; April 12, 2023

Introducing Christa Barfield, the urban farmer and entrepreneur growing her legacy

4 mins; April 04, 2023

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