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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

155. How Gen Z thinks about Investing

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about Gen Z and how they tend to invest. As digital natives, Gen... more

17 Dec 2024 · 11 minutes
154. Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva: A Book Review

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about a popular book called Decolonizing Wealth by Edgar Villanueva. It is a... more

10 Dec 2024 · 6 minutes
153. Giving Tuesday Goes Global

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about Giving Tuesday going global and how you might plan your own Giving... more

03 Dec 2024 · 8 minutes
152. We Can Help to Buy Indigenous Land Back

Send us a textThe Indigenous "Land Back" movement in the US and Canada has gained momentum in recent years across... more

26 Nov 2024 · 9 minutes
151. Hosting a Thanksgiving celebration that's just a little more sustainable

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about some practical suggestions for hosting a Thanksgiving that’s just a little more... more

21 Nov 2024 · 15 minutes
150. What now?

Send us a textThis week’s episode is raw and unedited. It’s a heart to heart about where we go from... more

13 Nov 2024 · 3 minutes
149. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets (Replay)

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

05 Nov 2024 · 13 minutes
148. Is your bank funding politicians you don't support? Consider these 4 banks instead

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

31 Oct 2024 · 12 minutes
147. The surprising truth about what ESG actually means

Send us a textWelcome back to Progressive Pockets! This is a podcast where we talk about ways to line up... more

22 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
146. Where do Latine Americans donate their money?

Send us a textIn this episode, let’s chat about charitable giving among Latino Americans, including formal and informal giving, the... more

15 Oct 2024 · 9 minutes
145. Hosting a pop up giving circle for the holidays

Send us a textToday’s episode is about a fun activity to consider trying with your friends, coworkers, or fellow book... more

08 Oct 2024 · 12 minutes
144. How to help your clients invest for more than financial returns: how to consider societal values too

Send us a textLong gone are the days when investors left their societal values at the door. These days, most... more

01 Oct 2024 · 15 minutes
143. Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas: A book review

Send us a textThis week let’s chat about Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand... more

24 Sep 2024 · 10 minutes
142. Conscious Travel and Tourism

Send us a textIn this episode of Progressive Pockets, let's explore the topic of conscious travel, focusing on how to... more

17 Sep 2024 · 12 minutes
141. Five Sources of Power Every Shareholder Has

Send us a textThis week, let's explore how everyday shareholders can wield surprising influence over corporate behavior. Discover the power... more

10 Sep 2024 · 7 minutes
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
Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
121. New Book Alert: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longton
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Send us a textThis week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by Andrea Longton.... more