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