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Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
Genet "G.G." Gimja

A podcast at the intersection of social impact and personal finance that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest... more

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Episodes

140. Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo: A book review

Send us a textIt’s time for another book review! This episode is about a book titled Activate Your Money: Invest... more

03 Sep 2024 · 11 minutes
139. Where Serena Williams donates her money

Send us a textIt’s time for the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be... more

27 Aug 2024 · 11 minutes
138. Where do Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donate their money?

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

20 Aug 2024 · 9 minutes
137. Where does Taylor Swift donate her money?

Send us a textLet’s continue the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired... more

13 Aug 2024 · 8 minutes
136. Where does Dolly Parton donate her money?

Send us a textIn this episode, let's explore the remarkable philanthropic efforts of country music legend Dolly Parton. We'll dive... more

06 Aug 2024 · 11 minutes
135. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets

Send us a textIn this episode, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need... more

31 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
134. Five ways to be a financial ally at work

Send us a textUsually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we... more

24 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
133. How a group of students convinced their university to divest from apartheid

Send us a textThis week let’s talk about a wildly successful student campaign to convince universities across America to divest... more

16 Jul 2024 · 14 minutes
132. Boycotts, "Buycotts" and Public Shaming

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about using our consumer power for social change. Learn how our everyday purchases... more

09 Jul 2024 · 9 minutes
131. How to Align Your Investments with Your Values

Send us a textThis week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world.... more

03 Jul 2024 · 13 minutes
130. Effective Altruism, AI, and Sam Bankman-Fried

Send us a textThe philosophy of Effective Altruism captured the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley's elite - using reason... more

25 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
129. What's your relationship to Juneteenth?

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

19 Jun 2024 · 8 minutes
128. "I donate, but am I a philanthropist?" Apparently it depends on your identities...

Send us a textDo you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic... more

18 Jun 2024 · 6 minutes
127. How I Screen Charities Before I Donate

Send us a textEver wonder how to separate the charities genuinely driving impact from those just paying lip service? In... more

13 Jun 2024 · 12 minutes
126. Vegan Investing: How to Beet the Market! 🥕

Send us a textIn a world grappling with climate change and animal welfare concerns, a new investment trend is taking... more

05 Jun 2024 · 10 minutes
125. Are there any prisons in your 401K?

Send us a textMany Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening... more

28 May 2024 · 9 minutes
124. What to ask a financial planner if you want them to consider your societal values

Send us a textAre you passionate about having a positive impact in the world but unsure how to incorporate that... more

21 May 2024 · 10 minutes
123. Poor People’s Campaign

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about the Poor People’s Campaign. This is a revival of Rev. Dr. Martin... more

14 May 2024 · 10 minutes
122. How I switched to a more socially responsible index fund

Send us a textThis week, host GG Gimja will share the simple process she used to move her investments to... more

07 May 2024 · 19 minutes
121. New Book Alert: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longton

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by... more

01 May 2024 · 10 minutes
120. Where to find a financial advisor to help you invest according to your values

Send us a textHave you ever thought about hiring a financial advisor? Did you know that there are a growing... more

23 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
119. Investing According to Islamic Principles

Send us a textLike many religious texts, the Quran has a lot to say about money! Back on episode 115... more

16 Apr 2024 · 11 minutes
Announcement

Send us a textThe best episode ideas come from YOUR suggestions. Is there a topic you'd like to hear about... more

10 Apr 2024 · 1 minute
118. Maybe banks don't have to suck: An intro to CDFIs

Send us a textEver think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash... more

02 Apr 2024 · 12 minutes
117. 1% for the Planet

Send us a textWith so many of us trying to shop sustainably these days, it can be confusing to know... more

26 Mar 2024 · 11 minutes
116. MacKenzie Scott's Giving Strategy and What We Can Learn From It

Send us a textMacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she’s making decisions to give away her estimated $40... more

19 Mar 2024 · 15 minutes
115. Where do American Muslims Donate Their Money?

Send us a textA common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should... more

12 Mar 2024 · 16 minutes
114. Big Wallets, Bleeding Hearts: Support Groups for the Wealthy

Send us a textDid you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money... more

05 Mar 2024 · 17 minutes
113. Celebrating Black Philanthropy (Replay)

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.

27 Feb 2024 · 9 minutes
112. The Black Dollar Index

Send us a textToday let's discuss the Black Dollar Index. During the racial reckoning in 2020, a group of Black... more

20 Feb 2024 · 11 minutes
111. Is this stock anti-racist?

Send us a textThis week let's investigate a stock that claims to be designed for those of us who want... more

13 Feb 2024 · 17 minutes
110. The legacy of Jazz and Philanthropy

Send us a textAs we kick off Black History Month, this week's episode is about the interesting link between jazz... more

06 Feb 2024 · 10 minutes
109. Building a bridge between financial markets & social justice: Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social Capital

Send us a textThis week please enjoy a fascinating episode from Renegade Capital featuring an interview with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder... more

30 Jan 2024 · 57 minutes
108. Pros and Cons of ESG investing

Send us a textThinking about dipping your toe into ESG investing or socially responsible investing? What are the pros and... more

23 Jan 2024 · 11 minutes
107. Dr. King's Radical Money Beliefs

Send us a textIn celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had... more

15 Jan 2024 · 8 minutes
106. New Year New Us? Planning for more social impact in 2024

Send us a textIt's a new year and a new opportunity to think about ways that our money can be... more

09 Jan 2024 · 7 minutes
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01 Jan 2024 · 1 minute
105. Introducing Progressive Pockets! New name, same great taste

Send us a textWelcome to Progressive Pockets! Formerly known as Spend Donate Invest. After two years and about a hundred... more

01 Jan 2024 · 4 minutes
104. How to review YOUR money's social impact in 2023

Send us a textSomehow we've come to the end of 2023! As we look back on the year, it's a... more

26 Dec 2023 · 8 minutes
103. Predictions for 2024 and Most Popular Episodes of 2023

Send us a textThis week on the show you'll find out which episodes were the most popular downloads in 2023,... more

19 Dec 2023 · 10 minutes
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107. Dr. King's Radical Money Beliefs
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Send us a textIn celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had to say... more