Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
A podcast at the intersection of social impact and personal finance that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest more in line with our values.
Hosted by Genet "GG" Gimja
Formerly known as the Spend Donate Invest Podcast
Episodes
156 episodes
150. What now?
This week’s episode is raw and unedited. It’s a heart to heart about where we go from here.ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:Episode...
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Season 6
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Episode 150
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3:30
149. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets (Replay)
In this week's replay, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need to be a billionaire to make a difference! Let’s talk about the rapid fundraising that has characterized the e...
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Season 6
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Episode 149
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13:26
148. Is your bank funding politicians you don't support? Consider these 4 banks instead
Ever think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash in your checking and savings account to fund fossil fuel companies or gun manufacturers, the reality is that the banks are using their own set of societal ...
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Season 6
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Episode 148
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12:29
147. The surprising truth about what ESG actually means
Welcome back to Progressive Pockets! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line up our values and our money. When we think about the things that keep us up at night. Whether that’s climate change, or homelessness, or the systematic oppr...
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Season 6
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Episode 147
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27:46
146. Where do Latine Americans donate their money?
In this episode, let’s chat about charitable giving among Latino Americans, including formal and informal giving, the surprising role of religious giving, and the huge impact of remittances (sending money back to one’s country of origin) from t...
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Season 6
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Episode 146
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9:32
145. Hosting a pop up giving circle for the holidays
Today’s episode is about a fun activity to consider trying with your friends, coworkers, or fellow book club members. You might have heard of giving circles before, where you meet regularly with a group of people and pool your money and then de...
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Season 6
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Episode 145
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12:36
144. How to help your clients invest for more than financial returns: how to consider societal values too
Long gone are the days when investors left their societal values at the door. These days, most investors want to invest with their environmental and social values in mind.If you are a financial advisor, you may feel intimidated or skepti...
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Season 6
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Episode 144
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15:06
143. Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas: A book review
This week let’s chat about Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas. Published in 2018, this book became a New York Times Bestseller and fired off a conversation about whether powerful elites really want t...
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Season 6
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Episode 143
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10:39
142. Conscious Travel and Tourism
In this episode of Progressive Pockets, let's explore the topic of conscious travel, focusing on how to respect local cultures while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Discover practical tips for engaging with communities, u...
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Season 6
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Episode 142
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12:20
141. Five Sources of Power Every Shareholder Has
This week, let's explore how everyday shareholders can wield surprising influence over corporate behavior. Discover the power of your single vote and learn about the impact of attending annual general meetings. You'll hea...
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Season 6
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Episode 141
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7:19
140. Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo: A book review
It’s time for another book review! This episode is about a book titled Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World by Janine Firpo. It is an accessible, handy guide to learning more about investing and the practical...
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Season 6
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Episode 140
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11:53
139. Where Serena Williams donates her money
It’s time for the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired to shake up your own giving, it can be so much fun to learn where celebrities donate their money.This week let’s chat about Serena Wi...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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11:53
138. Where do Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donate their money?
In this episode, let’s explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s philanthropy, highlighting their commitment to social causes.Let’s talk about their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, where they helped to raise funds to sup...
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Season 6
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Episode 138
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9:29
137. Where does Taylor Swift donate her money?
Let’s continue the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired to shake up your own giving, it can be so much fun to learn where celebrities donate their money.This week let’s chat about Taylor S...
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Season 6
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Episode 137
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8:54
136. Where does Dolly Parton donate her money?
In this episode, let's explore the remarkable philanthropic efforts of country music legend Dolly Parton. We'll dive into her most significant charitable initiatives, including the Dollywood Foundation and its flagship program, the Imagination ...
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Season 6
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Episode 136
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11:48
135. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets
In this episode, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need to be a billionaire to make a difference! Let’s talk about the rapid fundraising that has characterized the early d...
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Season 6
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Episode 135
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13:26
134. Five ways to be a financial ally at work
Usually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we want. This week, let’s talk about how we can extend our power just a little bit further, to our places of work.There are lots of ways to serve as a financi...
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Season 6
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Episode 134
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13:54
133. How a group of students convinced their university to divest from apartheid
This week let’s talk about a wildly successful student campaign to convince universities across America to divest from South Africa’s apartheid. This mini history lesson includes efforts from students at historically Black colleges and universi...
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Season 6
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Episode 133
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14:10
132. Boycotts, "Buycotts" and Public Shaming
This week let’s chat about using our consumer power for social change. Learn how our everyday purchases can become a force for good, from "buycotts" to boycotts to organized campaigns. Hear real-world examples of consumer-driven change, tackle ...
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Season 5
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Episode 132
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9:20
131. How to Align Your Investments with Your Values
This week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world. From environmental sustainability to gender equality, learn how to screen out harmful companies and support those actively solving societal issues. Let’s also t...
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Season 5
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Episode 131
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13:28
130. Effective Altruism, AI, and Sam Bankman-Fried
The philosophy of Effective Altruism captured the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley's elite - using reason and evidence to maximize positive impact. But is this clinical approach to the world’s problems really possible? And what happens now, ...
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Season 5
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Episode 130
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16:31
129. What's your relationship to Juneteenth?
Here’s this week’s letter:I got the day off for Juneteenth and I’m trying to think about ways to honor the holiday and incorporate it into my family’s annual traditions. We have a nice tradition in my family of volunteering on Thanksgiving,...
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Season 5
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Episode 129
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8:55
128. "I donate, but am I a philanthropist?" Apparently it depends on your identities...
Do you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic activities. But would you actually call yourself a "philanthropist"?According to a recent report from the Indiana University Lilly ...
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Season 5
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Episode 128
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6:54
127. How I Screen Charities Before I Donate
Ever wonder how to separate the charities genuinely driving impact from those just paying lip service? In this candid episode, you'll get the inside scoop on a personal vetting process for ensuring your donations create real positive change.
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Season 5
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Episode 127
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12:39
126. Vegan Investing: How to Beet the Market! 🥕
In a world grappling with climate change and animal welfare concerns, a new investment trend is taking root - vegan investing. This episode dives deep into the rapidly growing world of cruelty-free, plant-based portfolios.We'll explore h...
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Season 5
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Episode 126
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10:20