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Send us a textThis week’s episode is raw and unedited. It’s a heart to heart about where we go from... more
Send us a textIn this week's replay, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t... more
Send us a textEver think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash... more
Send us a textWelcome back to Progressive Pockets! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line up... more
Send us a textIn this episode, let’s chat about charitable giving among Latino Americans, including formal and informal giving, the... more
Send us a textToday’s episode is about a fun activity to consider trying with your friends, coworkers, or fellow book... more
Send us a textLong gone are the days when investors left their societal values at the door. These days, most... more
Send us a textThis week let’s chat about Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand... more
Send us a textIn this episode of Progressive Pockets, let's explore the topic of conscious travel, focusing on how to... more
Send us a textThis week, let's explore how everyday shareholders can wield surprising influence over corporate behavior. Discover the power... more
Send us a textIt’s time for another book review! This episode is about a book titled Activate Your Money: Invest... more
Send us a textIt’s time for the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be... more
Send us a textIn this episode, let’s explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s philanthropy, highlighting their commitment to social causes.Let’s... more
Send us a textLet’s continue the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired... more
Send us a textIn this episode, let's explore the remarkable philanthropic efforts of country music legend Dolly Parton. We'll dive... more
Send us a textIn this episode, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need... more
Send us a textUsually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we... more
Send us a textThis week let’s talk about a wildly successful student campaign to convince universities across America to divest... more
Send us a textThis week let’s chat about using our consumer power for social change. Learn how our everyday purchases... more
Send us a textThis week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world.... more
Send us a textThe philosophy of Effective Altruism captured the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley's elite - using reason... more
Send us a textHere’s this week’s letter:I got the day off for Juneteenth and I’m trying to think about ways... more
Send us a textDo you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic... more
Send us a textEver wonder how to separate the charities genuinely driving impact from those just paying lip service? In... more
Send us a textIn a world grappling with climate change and animal welfare concerns, a new investment trend is taking... more
Send us a textMany Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening... more
Send us a textAre you passionate about having a positive impact in the world but unsure how to incorporate that... more
Send us a textThis week let’s chat about the Poor People’s Campaign. This is a revival of Rev. Dr. Martin... more
Send us a textThis week, host GG Gimja will share the simple process she used to move her investments to... more
Send us a textThis week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by... more
Send us a textHave you ever thought about hiring a financial advisor? Did you know that there are a growing... more
Send us a textLike many religious texts, the Quran has a lot to say about money! Back on episode 115... more
Send us a textThe best episode ideas come from YOUR suggestions. Is there a topic you'd like to hear about... more
Send us a textEver think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash... more
Send us a textWith so many of us trying to shop sustainably these days, it can be confusing to know... more
Send us a textMacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she’s making decisions to give away her estimated $40... more
Send us a textA common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should... more
Send us a textDid you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money... more
Send us a textLinks 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._Walkerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the show
Send us a textToday let's discuss the Black Dollar Index. During the racial reckoning in 2020, a group of Black... more
Send us a textThis week let's investigate a stock that claims to be designed for those of us who want... more
Send us a textAs we kick off Black History Month, this week's episode is about the interesting link between jazz... more
Send us a textThis week please enjoy a fascinating episode from Renegade Capital featuring an interview with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder... more
Send us a textThinking about dipping your toe into ESG investing or socially responsible investing? What are the pros and... more
Send us a textIn celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had... more
Send us a textIt's a new year and a new opportunity to think about ways that our money can be... more
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Send us a textWelcome to Progressive Pockets! Formerly known as Spend Donate Invest. After two years and about a hundred... more
Send us a textSomehow we've come to the end of 2023! As we look back on the year, it's a... more
Send us a textThis week on the show you'll find out which episodes were the most popular downloads in 2023,... more
Send us a textResults from a study of the impact of cash donations to 30,000 adults in Kenya have been... more
Send us a textDonor advised funds...are they a handy tool to help be thoughtful about our donations or just another... more
Send us a textToday the podcast hits the 100th episode! Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing episodes with the... more
Send us a textToday's episode will help you make your plan for this year's Giving Tuesday.If you want to support... more
Send us a textThis week we're exploring the topic of decolonizing our Thanksgiving plates.Links from today's discussion:Chef Sean Sherman Interview... more
Send us a textWhat happens when a bunch of trust fund kids grow up and get fed up? Tune in... more
Send us a textToday let's talk about the world's most socially responsible bank...or is it? Tune in this week so... more
Send us a textWhether you call it volunteer tourism or voluntourism, it can be a tricky topic. Should you go... more
Send us a textEvery day we read headlines about the ultra wealthy announcing their intentions to donate portions of their... more
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Send us a textWhether you are a startup founder or you are in the beginning stages of creating a nonprofit,... more
Send us a textWhen I was growing up, I had the impression that if you wanted to do good you... more
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Send us a textTune in this week to find out where will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas donates his money!Support... more
Send us a textToday's episode is about where Rihanna donates her money!Links from today’s episodehttps://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 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/rihannas-foundation-donates-15-million-to-climate-justice-groups https://mashable...
Send us a textToday's episode is about where Paris Hilton donates her money!Links:Paris Hilton's somewhat cringe visit to survivors of... more
Send us a textEver wondered where Beyoncé Knowles Carter donates her money? Did you know that her philanthropic foundation... more
Send us a textLinks from today's episode:Obama’s Doodle for NFhttps://images.app.goo.gl/Y52CobeDSe5CcVPo7What do Nobel Prize Winners do with their Winnings?https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1848817_1848816_1848803,00.html Obama’s donation... more
Send us a textGiven that it is summer time and you might be spending a little more time relaxing with... more
Send us a textEleni Janis started her career researching bias in lending. Today she is working to provide more... more
Send us a textToday's episode is about the Giving Pledge that Warren Buffett and friends Bill Gates and Melinda French... more
Send us a textToday's topic came in from a listener, it was about how to divest from prison labor. So... more
Send us a textToday's topic is about how to create a family mission statement, especially as it relates to money!... more
Send us a textWhat type of giver are you?Support the show
Send us a textIn today's episode, 5 types of givers will be discussed. What type are you?1) the skeptic2) the... more
Send us a textHere’s today’s letter:Coming out of last year’s holiday season, I started to wonder if my kids are... more
Send us a textToday’s letter is about where to start with donating. Here’s the letter:What to do if I feel... more
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Send us a textWelcome back to Spend Donate Invest! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line... more
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Send us a textToday's topic came in from a listener, it was about how to divest from prison labor. So we’re going... more