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Progressive Pockets Genet "G.G." Gimja
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A podcast at the intersection of social impact and personal finance that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest more in line with our values.Hosted by Genet "GG" GimjaFormerly known as the Spend Donate Invest Podcast
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120. Where to find a financial advisor to help you invest according to your values
Have you ever thought about hiring a financial advisor? Did you know that there are a growing number of financial advisors and money coaches that are specializing in offering services for clients who want to consider their societal values in their plans for their money? And did you know that there are even financial planners who can help your existing financial planner learn about socially responsible investing so you don’t have to get a new advisor if you don’t want one?
Today’s episode will cover a few different places where you can find financial planners who are committed to more than just the bottom line.
Links from today’s episode:
ValuesAdvisor
https://valuesadvisor.org
US Sustainable Investing Forum
https://www.ussif.org/
Certified Financial Planner Board Directory
https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/
ICYMI related episodes you might enjoy: (both were recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)
Episode 51 Activist Investing
Episode 76 The Surprising Truth About What ESG Actually Means
Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:
Website https://www.progressivepockets.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts
Work With Me:
Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.
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119. Investing According to Islamic Principles
Like many religious texts, the Quran has a lot to say about money! Back on episode 115 we discussed Islamic concepts of giving. In today’s episode, the principles of Islamic investing are covered.
Whether you’re a religious person or not, learning about faith based investing principles can provide inspiration for your own journey in finding investments that align with your values.
Tune in this week to learn more.
Links from today’s episode:
Saturna Capital
https://www.saturna.com/amana/halal-investing
ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:
Episode 115 Where do American Muslims donate their money? (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)
Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:
Website https://www.progressivepockets.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts
Work With Me:
Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.
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Announcement
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ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:
Episode 103 Most Popular Episodes of 2023 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)
Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:
Website https://www.progressivepockets.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts
Work With Me:
Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.
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118. Maybe banks don't have to suck: An intro to CDFIs
Ever think about what your bank is doing with your cash? Whether your bank uses the cash in your checking and savings account to fund fossil fuel companies or gun manufacturers, the reality is that the banks are using their own set of societal values to deploy our cash every single day.
In today’s episode, let’s talk about community focused, mission driven banks that might actually share your values! The cash sitting in our bank accounts can be used to fund affordable housing in our communities, or to inject cash into small businesses that have traditionally been locked out of traditional capital.
The point is, we have options! Tune in this week to learn more!
Links from today’s episode:
Understanding CDFIs and their impact | JP Morgan
https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/real-estate/community-development-banking/what-is-a-community-development-financial-institution-cdfi
Banks Can Deliver Both Social Impact and Profits. Here’s How | Boston Consulting Group
https://www.bcg.com/publications/2023/balancing-social-impact-and-profits-with-banking
ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:
Episode 31 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show) https://pod.link/1577031108/episode/ae16a1239e052b0da35e0eb6e8999e99
Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:
Website https://www.progressivepockets.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts
Work With GG:
Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.
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117. 1% for the Planet
With so many of us trying to shop sustainably these days, it can be confusing to know what all of the “free trade” and “socially responsible” tags on products mean. Tune in this week to learn more about the 1% for the Planet pledge that 5,000 companies in over 100 countries have signed. As a bonus, you’ll also learn about a fairly new Planet Impact Fund that has been launched by the same organization.
Links from today’s episode:
1% for the Planet
https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/
Planet Impact Fund
https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/planet-impact-fund
ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:
Episode 36 Greenwashing 101 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)
Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:
Website https://www.progressivepockets.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts
Work With GG:
Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.
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116. MacKenzie Scott's Giving Strategy and What We Can Learn From It
MacKenzie Scott is famously tight lipped about how she’s making decisions to give away her estimated $40 billion net worth. But researchers at Harvard have analyzed publicly available data to see what trends emerge. Where does she donate? And is any of it applicable to our own giving?
Links from today’s episode:
MacKenzie Scott’s Giving Pledge to give the majority of her wealth away
https://givingpledge.org/pledger?pledgerId=393
What MacKenzie Scott Wants in a Grantee– A New Analysis Offers Clues
https://www.philanthropy.com/article/what-mackenzie-scott-wants-in-a-grantee-a-new-analysis-offers-clues
Harvard Research on MacKenzie Scott’s Giving
https://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/mackenzie-scotts-15-billion-pledge-what-the-data-says-about-her-epic-giving
ICYMI another episode you might enjoy:
Episode 88 Where does Rihanna donate her money? (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)
Connect With Genet “GG” Gimja:
Website https://www.progressivepockets.com
Twitter https://twitter.com/prgrssvpckts
Work With Me:
Email progressivepockets@gmail.com for brand partnerships, business inquiries, and speaking engagements.
Support the show
Customer Reviews
A Must Listen!
It’s one thing to build wealth but to spend, donate & invest responsibly is another. GG does a great job of opening up conversations on topics I never thought of! Thank you for creating a welcoming space that is fun and positive 🫶
Make sure to listen!!!
I really enjoy this podcast! Relevant! Timely! Interesting! Funny! Thoughtful! So many of us are dealing with issues around money, and how to be a good citizen. Only billionaires get this level of advice, and its great to have resources for the rest of us. If you’re looking to understand how to donate, why to donate and how you can make a difference, make sure to listen to Spend Invest Donate!!!!
Awesome
What a great listen for anyone looking for ways to donate thoughtfully!