July 3, 2024

131. How to Align Your Investments with Your Values

This week, let’s chat about how to make your money work for both you and the world. From environmental sustainability to gender equality, learn how to screen out harmful companies and support those actively solving societal i...

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June 25, 2024

130. Effective Altruism, AI, and Sam Bankman-Fried

The philosophy of Effective Altruism captured the minds and wallets of Silicon Valley's elite - using reason and evidence to maximize positive impact. But is this clinical approach to the world’s problems really possible? And...

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June 19, 2024

129. What's your relationship to Juneteenth?

Here’s this week’s letter: I got the day off for Juneteenth and I’m trying to think about ways to honor the holiday and incorporate it into my family’s annual traditions. We have a nice tradition in my family of volunteering ...

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June 18, 2024

128. "I donate, but am I a philanthropist?" Why the disconnect betwee…

Do you donate money or volunteer your time for charitable causes? If so, you're engaging in philanthropic activities. But would you actually call yourself a "philanthropist"? According to a recent report from the Indiana Univ...

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June 13, 2024

127. How I Screen Charities Before I Donate

Ever wonder how to separate the charities genuinely driving impact from those just paying lip service? In this candid episode, you'll get the inside scoop on a personal vetting process for ensuring your donations create real ...

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June 5, 2024

126. Vegan Investing: How to Beet the Market!

In a world grappling with climate change and animal welfare concerns, a new investment trend is taking root - vegan investing. This episode dives deep into the rapidly growing world of cruelty-free, plant-based portfolios. We...

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May 28, 2024

125. Are there any prisons in your 401K?

Many Americans are unaware that their retirement savings may be profiting off mass incarceration. In this eye-opening episode, we explore how major corporations and Wall Street firms are making billions by operating prisons a...

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May 21, 2024

124. What to ask a financial planner if you want them to consider you…

Are you passionate about having a positive impact in the world but unsure how to incorporate that into your financial strategy? In this episode, we'll explore how to have a thoughtful conversation with your financial advisor ...

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May 7, 2024

122. How I switched to a more socially responsible index fund

This week, host GG Gimja will share the simple process she used to move her investments to a more socially responsible index fund. Links from today’s episode: How to choose the best index fund | Forbes https://www.forbes.com/...

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May 1, 2024

121. New Book Alert: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longton

This week let’s chat about a book that was just released called “The Social Justice Investor” by Andrea Longton. It’s a very smooth read, good for beginners who are just getting started with investing and don’t want to have t...

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April 23, 2024

120. Where to find a financial advisor to help you invest according t…

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 so...

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April 16, 2024

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 p...

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March 26, 2024

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 ...

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March 19, 2024

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 doe...

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March 12, 2024

115. Where do American Muslims Donate Their Money?

A common question that comes in from listeners is the soul searching question of “how much should I donate?” There are lots of ways to make that decision, for example, by studying various religious and cultural practices. In ...

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March 5, 2024

114. Big Wallets, Bleeding Hearts: Support Groups for the Wealthy

Did you know there are membership organizations for people of means who want to use their money in greater alignment with their values? Whether you are looking for a group to join or looking for free resources online to DIY y...

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Feb. 27, 2024

113. Celebrating Black Philanthropy (Replay)

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._Walker h...

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Feb. 20, 2024

112. The Black Dollar Index

Today let's discuss the Black Dollar Index. During the racial reckoning in 2020, a group of Black professionals with expertise in healthcare, consumer packaged goods, media, finance, politics, and consulting got together and ...

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Feb. 13, 2024

111. Is this stock anti-racist?

This week let's investigate a stock that claims to be designed for those of us who want to invest in anti-racist companies; the NACP ETF created by Impact Shares in 2018. The NACP ETF is an interesting model for socially resp...

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Feb. 6, 2024

110. The legacy of Jazz and Philanthropy

As we kick off Black History Month, this week's episode is about the interesting link between jazz and philanthropy based on research from Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, the nation's only Black full service fundraising cons...

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Jan. 30, 2024

109. Building a bridge between financial markets & social justice: Ra…

This week please enjoy a fascinating episode from Renegade Capital featuring an interview with Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social Capital. In this interview she discusses an approach for financial activism that wil...

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Jan. 23, 2024

108. Pros and Cons of ESG investing

Thinking about dipping your toe into ESG investing or socially responsible investing? What are the pros and cons? Tune in this week to find out! Link from today's episode: Pros and Cons of ESG Funds https://www.forbes.com/adv...

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Jan. 15, 2024

107. Dr. King's Radical Money Beliefs

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day let's dig into what this civil rights icon had to say about money. Spoiler alert- it might be more radical than you expect! Links from today's episode: Economic Equality: Martin Lu...

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Jan. 9, 2024

106. New Year New Us? Planning for more social impact in 2024

It's a new year and a new opportunity to think about ways that our money can be used to build the world we want. So if you've been thinking about the social impact of your money, and wanting a little more this year, tune in f...

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