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
148 episodes
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
125. Are there any prisons in your 401K?
Many Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how major corporations and Wall Street firms are making billions by operating prisons and exploiting incar...
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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9:00
124. What to ask a financial planner if you want them to consider your societal values
Are you passionate about having a positive impact in the world but unsure how to incorporate that into your financial strategy? In this episode, we'll explore how to have a thoughtful conversation with your financial advisor about aligning your...
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Season 5
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Episode 124
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10:33
123. Poor People’s Campaign
This week let’s chat about the Poor People’s Campaign. This is a revival of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s radical campaign to unite poor people across the country to fight for an “economic bill of rights” including a guaranteed basic income and...
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10:47
122. How I switched to a more socially responsible index fund
This week, host GG Gimja will share the simple process she used to move her investments to a more socially responsible index fund.Links from today’s episode:How to choose the best index fund | Forbes
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Season 5
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Episode 122
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19:03
121. New Book Alert: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longton
This week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by Andrea Longton. It’s a very smooth read, good for beginners who are just getting started with investing and don’t want to have to check their socie...
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Season 5
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Episode 121
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10:29
120. Where to find a financial advisor to help you invest according to your values
Have you ever thought about hiring a financial advisor? Did you know that there are a growing number of financial advisors and money coaches that are specializing in offering services for clients who want to consider their societal values in th...
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Season 5
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Episode 120
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12:02
119. Investing According to Islamic Principles
Like many religious texts, the Quran has a lot to say about money! Back on episode 115 we discussed Islamic concepts of giving. In today’s episode, the principles of Islamic investing are covered.Whether you’re a religious person or not,...
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Season 5
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Episode 119
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11:50