This week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by Andrea Longton. It’s... more

Have you ever thought about hiring a financial advisor? Did you know that there are a growing number of financial... more

Like many religious texts, the Quran has a lot to say about money! Back on episode 115 we discussed Islamic... more

The best episode ideas come from YOUR suggestions. Is there a topic you'd like to hear about on the show?... more

Ever think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash in your checking... more

With so many of us trying to shop sustainably these days, it can be confusing to know what all of... more

MacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she’s making decisions to give away her estimated $40 billion net worth.... more

A common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should I donate?” There... more

Did you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money in greater alignment... more

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._Walkerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the Show.

Today let's discuss the Black Dollar Index. During the racial reckoning in 2020, a group of Black professionals with expertise... more

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

As we kick off Black History Month, this week's episode is about the interesting link between jazz and philanthropy based... more

This week please enjoy a fascinating episode from Renegade Capital featuring an interview with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social... more

Thinking about dipping your toe into ESG investing or socially responsible investing? What are the pros and cons? Tune in... more

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had to say about... more

It's a new year and a new opportunity to think about ways that our money can be used to build... more

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Welcome to Progressive Pockets! Formerly known as Spend Donate Invest. After two years and about a hundred episodes, the show... more

Somehow we've come to the end of 2023! As we look back on the year, it's a great time to... more

This week on the show you'll find out which episodes were the most popular downloads in 2023, as well as... more

Results from a study of the impact of cash donations to 30,000 adults in Kenya have been released and the... more

Donor advised funds...are they a handy tool to help be thoughtful about our donations or just another form of wealth... more

Today the podcast hits the 100th episode! Thank you for listening, subscribing and sharing episodes with the people you know!Support... more

Today's episode will help you make your plan for this year's Giving Tuesday.If you want to support the show, please... more

This week we're exploring the topic of decolonizing our Thanksgiving plates.Links from today's discussion:Chef Sean Sherman Interview and Projectshttps://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131051237/the-sioux-chef-sean-shermanhttps://owamni.com/https://sioux-chef.com/Decolonizing Thanksgiving... more

What happens when a bunch of trust fund kids grow up and get fed up? Tune in this week so... more

Today let's talk about the world's most socially responsible bank...or is it? Tune in this week so we can discuss.Support... more

Whether you call it volunteer tourism or voluntourism, it can be a tricky topic. Should you go abroad on a... more

Every day we read headlines about the ultra wealthy announcing their intentions to donate portions of their fortunes...but then they... more

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

Whether you are a startup founder or you are in the beginning stages of creating a nonprofit, it makes a... more

When I was growing up, I had the impression that if you wanted to do good you worked for a... more

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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.

Today'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.com/article/rihanna-super-bowl-halftime-philanthropy Support the Show.

Today's episode is about where Paris Hilton donates her money!Links:Paris Hilton's somewhat cringe visit to survivors of earthquake in Mexicohttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-6383385/Paris-Hilton-visits-Mexican-earthquake-survivors-San-Gregorio.htmlLook... more

Ever wondered where Beyoncé Knowles Carter donates her money?  Did you know that her philanthropic foundation BeyGood is on tour... more

Links 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 of his Nobel Prize... more

Given that it is summer time and you might be spending a little more time relaxing with family and friends,... more

Eleni Janis started her career researching bias in lending.  Today she is working to provide more access to capital for... more

Today's episode is about the Giving Pledge that Warren Buffett and friends Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates created in... more

Today's topic came in from a listener, it was about how to divest from prison labor. So we’re going to... more

Today's topic is about how to create a family mission statement, especially as it relates to money! Links from today's... more

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In today's episode, 5 types of givers will be discussed. What type are you?1) the skeptic2) the overwhelmed3) the flighty4)... more

Here’s today’s letter:Coming out of last year’s holiday season, I started to wonder if my kids are getting a little... more

Today’s letter is about where to start with donating. Here’s the letter:What to do if I feel overwhelmed by donating?It’s... more

Call for submissions! Please send your topics, questions, and feedback to spenddonateinvest@gmail.comSupport the Show.

Welcome back to Spend Donate Invest! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line up our values... more

Links from today's episode:https://activateyourmoney.net/ Support the Show.

Links from today's episode:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/17/style/despite-everything-people-still-have-weddings-at-plantation-sites.htmlhttps://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/06/10514073/plantation-wedding-venuesSupport the Show.

Links from today's episode:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/02/style/sustainability-wedding.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Lovehttps://lessstuffmoremeaning.org/weddingfootprintcalculator/Support the Show.

Curious about how much money Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle give away? Tune in this week to hear where... more

Welcome back to Spend Donate Invest. This is where we talk about ways we can line up our values in... more

In Nov 2022 the Department of Labor passed a rule allowing 401k managers to consider climate change environmental, social and... more

Today's episode is a short book summary, on a book called Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism: And Other... more

Are you thinking about what to get your friend, relative or colleague for their special occasion this year? Today's discussion... more

Links from today's discussion:“Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company” New York Times Sept 14, 2022 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/14/climate/patagonia-climate-philanthropy-chouinard.html Yvon Chouinard’s... more

Today's episode is about supporting the arts. Download to hear more about 1) supporting local artists 2) increasing arts education... more

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._Walkerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the Show.

When it comes to disaster relief, there are generally, 4 different phases where you might want to help.Phase 1: Mitigation:... more

In today's episode we will revisit 2022 predictions and make a few guesses for what 2023 has in store for... more

Most popular episodes of 2022:Episode 23 Raising Generous Kids. Episode 29 My 2 Cents and My 2 CentsEpisode 37 Crypto versus... more

This week’s episode is a little stroll through donations of the rich and famous. Links: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeswealthteam/2022/01/19/americas-top-givers-2022-the-25-most-philanthropic-billionaires/?sh=2a34a56e3a6cSupport the Show.

Welcome to Spend Donate Invest. Today's question is, how do you politely decline when someone asks you to donate to... more

Links from today's episode:https://decolonizingwealth.com/https://www.givingtuesday.org/ https://native-land.ca/ https://www.ala.org/aboutala/indigenous-tribes-washington-dc https://www.firstnations.org/ https://narf.org/ https://www.naahillahee.org/https://sogoreate-landtrust.org/Support the Show.

This week we're exploring the topic of decolonizing our Thanksgiving plates.Links from today's discussion:Chef Sean Sherman Interview and Projectshttps://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131051237/the-sioux-chef-sean-shermanhttps://owamni.com/https://sioux-chef.com/ Decolonizing... more

One question I’ve received quite a bit is on the topic of trying to decide on a focus for our... more

Here's today's letter:My employer doesn't offer a socially responsible 401k, what should I do?Here's a summary of today's discussion:1. Buddy... more

Here's today's letter:I'm a gentrifier and I feel guilty about it all the time. Is there a way to spend... more

Today's letter is about giving up brands with values that are different than our own! Here's the letter:I can't give... more

Today's letter is about where to find charities and what to ask. Here's the letter:How should I research a charity... more

In celebration of the podcast's one year anniversary, some of the most popular episodes will be rebroadcast.In the meantime, if... more

Here’s this week’s letter:I recently heard a talk by someone who was saying that shareholders can influence what a company... more

Here’s this week’s letter:In the past, I’ve donated money whenever I’m asked. I don’t really have much of a strategy,... more

Here’s this week’s letter:I just discovered the show recently and have been learning a lot, especially as I think about... more

Here’s this week’s letter:I’m writing to ask what you think I should do with a windfall? I completely did not... more

Here’s this week’s letter:I was just watching a video of billionaire Robert Smith giving a commencement speech at Morehouse and... more

Welcome to Spend Donate Invest. This is a podcast where you’ll find short episodes about how we might use our... more

Here’s this week’s letter:I’ve been taking a more active role in managing my money and my family’s money and I... more

Here’s this week’s letter:When I was growing up, I knew a few friend’s dads that had guns, but they were... more

Here’s this week’s letter:Growing up my experience with giving was giving to my church. My parents would tithe to the... more

Here’s this week’s letter:I’m wondering how I can be an ally at work. I heard that there’s a new pay... more

Welcome back to Spend Donate Invest. We vote, we protest, but what about our money? Is there a way we... more

Here’s this week’s letter:Should I wait until I am financially well off before I give?No. Please don’t wait until you... more

Here’s this week’s letter:Is there any way I can contribute towards helping parents who are facing the baby formula shortage?Links... more

Here’s this week’s letter:Watching the news lately has felt like watching the Handmaid’s Tale. I have to admit I wasn’t... more

Here’s today’s letterI’ve heard that crypto is bad for the environment, but I have to be honest, I don’t see... more

Here’s today’s letterI mentioned to my brother that I started trying to buy certain brands and shop at certain stores... more

Here’s today’s letterOne interesting thing I've seen with this Ukraine thing is how people are sending money in untraditional ways.... more

Here’s today’s letter:I am lowkey stressed about Elon Musk and Twitter. At first when he said he wanted to buy... more

Welcome back! This is a podcast that sits at the intersection of social justice and money. Usually we talk about... more

Here’s today’s letter:I’m finally doing it! I’m starting my own business. Things are going better than expected and I’ll need... more

Here’s today’s listener letter:A friend and I recently got into a debate about whether or not there’s such a thing... more

Here’s today’s listener letter: A few recent episodes of the show have made it clear to me that I want... more

Here’s today’s listener letter:I heard the recent episode about banking and I have more questions! I’m not 100% ready to... more

Here’s today’s listener letter:Should I try to specify exactly what my donation is used for?No! End of episode. LOL. OK,... more

Here’s today’s listener letter:Recently I heard someone mention a "giving circle." It sounded like a way to give money with... more

Here’s today’s listener letter:Where should I bank? On the one hand, I am lazy. On the other hand, the world... more

Here’s today’s listener letter:Staying home during the pandemic gave me a lot of time to think about the travel I... more

Here’s today’s letter:I’m looking for some reading material to learn about how I might better walk the talk in my... more

Here’s today’s listener letter:Should I donate even though I’m broke? Or should I wait until I’m financially stable?In this episode,... more

Here’s today’s letter:Coming out of last year’s holiday season, I started to wonder if my kids are getting a little... more

2021 Most popular episodesIf you sent in questions, thank you for that. If you have questions you’ve been pondering, send... more

As we start a new year, it can be fun to try to predict what will happen. On this podcast... more

Welcome to Spend Donate Invest! Check out the trailer to meet host GG and learn more about the show. To submit... more

Today’s letter is about where to start with donating. Here’s the letter:What to do if I feel overwhelmed by donating?It’s... more

Today’s letter is about convincing others to shop responsibly. Here’s the letter:I can't seem to convince my family to shop... more

Today’s letter is about investing in the underinvested. Here’s the letter:I'd like to invest in some underinvested entrepreneurs. How can... more

Today’s letter is about a listener who wonders about giving money to a person with a cardboard sign. Here’s the... more

Today's letter is about where to start with socially responsible shopping. Here's the letter: When I think about all of... more

Here's today's listener letter:One thing I realized pretty quickly during the pandemic is how much I was relying on my... more

Today's letter is about donations that aren't quite stacking up. Here's the letter:I feel like I donate all the time,... more

Here's today's letter:How do I find charities that have low administrative overhead expenses?Let's begin by discussing a less common question:... more

Today's letter is about how to find socially responsible investments if you are a busy investor. Here's the letter:I don't have... more

Here's today's letter:I'm a gentrifier and I feel guilty about it all the time. Is there a way to spend... more

Today's letter is about shopping fair trade. Here's the letter: How do I know if the places I shop really... more

Today's letter is about getting your company to offer a socially responsible 401k. Here's the letter: My employer doesn't offer a... more

Today's episode is about where to find charities and what to ask. Here's the letter:How should I research a charity... more

Today’s letter is about giving up brands with values that are different to our own. Here’s the letter:Before I offer... more

Today's letter is about picking a focus for socially responsible investments. Here's the letter:How should I pick the focus of... more

Today's letter is about trying to decide where to donate when it seems like everyone needs help:Is it better to... more

Today's letter is about socially responsible shopping:My twin says that socially responsible shopping is just rearranging deck chairs on the... more

Today’s letter is about Socially responsible investing...here’s the letter:I'd like to invest more in line with my values. How can... more

Today’s letter is about deciding how much to donate. Here’s the letter:How do people decide how much money to give?... more

This past year has made the inequality in our society even more blaringly obvious than it was before. A lot... more