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 universities (HBCUs), Harvard University, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Stanford, the University of California system,…

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 the challenges of ethical shopping, and reveal strategies for aligning your spending with your values. Whe…

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 talk about how to leverage your shareholder voice to drive positive change. Tune in for actionable tips on …

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, after the shocking downfall of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, once a leader of the Effective Altruism comm…

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, we love it, it’s fun, it brings the family together, it reminds us to practice gratitude. We usually spend s…

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 Family School of Philanthropy, there's a major disconnect between the public's understanding of philanthropy and…

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. You'll gain an insider's perspective on: Cutting Through the Fluff: Learn a litmus test for identifying char…

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 how vegan ETFs like VEGN are empowering investors to align their money with their values, without sacrificing ret…

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 incarcerated workers. You’ll learn how to use the free Prison Free Funds tool to easily check if your 401(k), I…

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 investments with your social impact goals. You'll learn: The key questions to ask your advisor to underst…

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 affordable housing. Fifty years later, the torch has been picked up by Rev. Dr. William Barber and Rev. D…

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 https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/how-to-choose-the-best-index-fund/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode 76 The Surprising Truth A…

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 societal values at the door. Links from today’s episode: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longton https://…

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 their plans for their money? And did you know that there are even financial planners who can help your exist…

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, learning about faith based investing principles can provide inspiration for your own journey in finding investm…

The best episode ideas come from YOUR suggestions. Is there a topic you'd like to hear about on the show? Please send your ideas to progressivepockets@gmail.com Let’s talk again soon. ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode 103 Most Popular Episodes of 2023 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show) Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja: Web…

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 values to deploy our cash every single day. In today’s episode, let’s talk about community focused, missio…

With so many of us trying to shop sustainably these days, it can be confusing to know what all of the “free trade” and “socially responsible” tags on products mean. Tune in this week to learn more about the 1% for the Planet pledge that 5,000 companies in over 100 countries have signed. As a bonus, you’ll also learn about a fairly new Planet Impact…

MacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she’s making decisions to give away her estimated $40 billion net worth. But researchers at Harvard have analyzed publicly available data to see what trends emerge. Where does she donate? And is any of it applicable to our own giving? Links from today’s episode: MacKenzie Scott’s Giving Pledge to g…

A common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should I donate?” There are lots of ways to make that decision, for example, by studying various religious and cultural practices. In today’s episode, the concept of zakat, the third pillar of Islam will be discussed. This is the religious obligation to donat…

Did you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money in greater alignment with their values? Whether you are looking for a group to join or looking for free resources online to DIY your own journey towards greater alignment between your money and your values, tune in this week to learn more about: Toniic, …

Links from today's episode: https://www.tides.org/accelerating-social-change/philanthropy/five-facts-to-know-about-black-philanthropy/ https://www.blackphilanthropymonth.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_C._J._Walker https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

Today let's discuss the Black Dollar Index. During the racial reckoning in 2020, a group of Black professionals with expertise in healthcare, consumer packaged goods, media, finance, politics, and consulting got together and formed the Black Dollar Initiative. The idea was that this consumer advocacy group could unify the one and a half trillion do…

This week let's investigate a stock that claims to be designed for those of us who want to invest in anti-racist companies; the NACP ETF created by Impact Shares in 2018. The NACP ETF is an interesting model for socially responsible investing. Not only are the holdings screened according to criteria agreed to with the NAACP, but any proceeds that I…

As we kick off Black History Month, this week's episode is about the interesting link between jazz and philanthropy based on research from Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, the nation's only Black full service fundraising consultancy. Tune in to learn about the contributions of Jon Batiste, Wynton Marsalis, and the legacies of Lou Rawls, Ella Fitzge…

This week please enjoy a fascinating episode from Renegade Capital featuring an interview with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social Capital. In this interview she discusses an approach for financial activism that will surely appeal to social impact investors. Renegade Capital Podcast hosted by Andrea Longton, Ebony Perkins, and Leah Fremou…

Thinking about dipping your toe into ESG investing or socially responsible investing? What are the pros and cons? Tune in this week to find out! Link from today's episode: Pros and Cons of ESG Funds https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/pros-and-cons-of-esg-funds/ Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had to say about money. Spoiler alert- it might be more radical than you expect! Links from today's episode: Economic Equality: Martin Luther King Jr's Other Dream https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/01/21/economic-equality-martin-luther-king-jrs-other-d…

It's a new year and a new opportunity to think about ways that our money can be used to build the world we want. So if you've been thinking about the social impact of your money, and wanting a little more this year, tune in for a practical and simple way to make a goal for this year. Support the Show.…

Welcome to Progressive Pockets! Formerly known as Spend Donate Invest. After two years and about a hundred episodes, the show has a new name! Tune in this week to learn about the change! Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

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Somehow we've come to the end of 2023! As we look back on the year, it's a great time to think about what impact our money had on the world. This week's episode will help you do exactly that! Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

This week on the show you'll find out which episodes were the most popular downloads in 2023, as well as some non-podcast related predictions for 2024. Enjoy this week's episode and stick around, new episodes will be uploaded through the holidays! Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

Results from a study of the impact of cash donations to 30,000 adults in Kenya have been released and the findings could lead to a paradigm shift in how most charities think about helping people. Links from today's episode It's one of the biggest experiments in fighting global poverty. Now the results are in. NPR. December 7, 2023 https://www.npr.o…

Donor advised funds...are they a handy tool to help be thoughtful about our donations or just another form of wealth hoarding? Share your thoughts at https://spenddonateinvest.world or visit the site to request another topic for a future episode and to sign up for the monthlyish newsletter. Links from today's episode: Charitable Tax Reform For the …

Today the podcast hits the 100th episode! Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing episodes with the people you know! Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

Today's episode will help you make your plan for this year's Giving Tuesday. If you want to support the show, please consider: Sharing an episode with someone you know. Podcasts grow by word of mouth! Leaving a review for the show on your podcast app. Let me know what other podcasts you recommend. Shows with similar general topics and vibes. Doesn’…

This week we're exploring the topic of decolonizing our Thanksgiving plates. Links from today's discussion: Chef Sean Sherman Interview and Projects https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131051237/the-sioux-chef-sean-sherman https://owamni.com/ https://sioux-chef.com/ Decolonizing Thanksgiving and Reviving Indigenous Relationship To Food by https://ndnco…

What happens when a bunch of trust fund kids grow up and get fed up? Tune in this week so we can discuss! https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/1/13/20827389/young-donors-philanthropists-resource-generation-politics-trump https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/03/02/their-families-built-fortunes-these-millennials-are-trying-figure-out-how-undo-thei…

Today let's talk about the world's most socially responsible bank...or is it? Tune in this week so we can discuss. Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

Whether you call it volunteer tourism or voluntourism, it can be a tricky topic. Should you go abroad on a volunteer trip? Tune in this week so we can talk about it! Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

Every day we read headlines about the ultra wealthy announcing their intentions to donate portions of their fortunes...but then they often don't actually do it. Is it greed? Or is there something else that is preventing the ultra wealthy from donating? Tune in this week to find out why they don't give, and how we can apply those lessons to our own …

Time flies! Thank you for your support over the past two years! Let's keep going! Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

Whether you are a startup founder or you are in the beginning stages of creating a nonprofit, it makes a lot of sense to bake your values into the foundation of your organization. Last week, in the first part of this discussion, we talked about starting with identifying your specific values for your organization. Today we will continue the discussi…

When I was growing up, I had the impression that if you wanted to do good you worked for a nonprofit, if you wanted to make money, you worked for a business. And they were separate paths. Are you building an organization? How are you thinking about building it according to your values? Tune in this week for some suggestions! Links from today’s epis…

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Tune in this week to find out where will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas donates his money! Support the Show.By Genet "G.G." Gimja

Today's episode is about where Rihanna donates her money! Links from today’s episode https://claralionelfoundation.org/ https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/rihanna https://www.marketwatch.com/story/rihanna-was-a-philanthropist-long-before-she-was-a-billionaire-heres-why-shes-considered-a-trailblazer-when-it-comes-to-giving-away-money-d7a19c4b …

Today's episode is about where Paris Hilton donates her money! Links: Paris Hilton's somewhat cringe visit to survivors of earthquake in Mexico https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6383385/Paris-Hilton-visits-Mexican-earthquake-survivors-San-Gregorio.html Look to the stars profile: Paris Hilton https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/pari…

Ever wondered where Beyoncé Knowles Carter donates her money? Did you know that her philanthropic foundation BeyGood is on tour right alongside the historic Rennaissance tour? Tune in to this episode to find out more! Links from today's episode: "Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation to help entrepreneurs, small businesses in Charlotte" https://www.wcnc.com…