The Our World Podcast (TOWP) is providing this podcast with the intention to hear peoples opinions and to have open and free conversations, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of TOWP policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by TOWP. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed ...
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Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want
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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" Gimja Formerly known as the Spend Donate Invest Podcast
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A Podcast centered around the new game The Walking Dead: Our World a Location-based game where the dead walk among us and but you have to walk too. Join Nick (and sometimes Guests) for Tips and tricks, tails from the journey, updates and patches, and of course all those zombie killing loot we'll get. Also join Nick in a healthier living and exercise as he trims off the fat, after all it's not called The Sitting Dead. Zombies, Life, health, and a good amount of laughs if you like even one of ...
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145. Hosting a pop up giving circle for the holidays
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Send us a text Today’s episode is about a fun activity to consider trying with your friends, coworkers, or fellow book club members. You might have heard of giving circles before, where you meet regularly with a group of people and pool your money and then decide collectively where to donate. But have you ever heard of a pop up giving circle? This …
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144. How to Invest for More than Financial Returns: How to Consider Societal Values Too
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Send us a text Long gone are the days when investors left their societal values at the door. These days, most investors want to invest with their environmental and social values in mind. If you are a financial advisor, you may feel intimidated or skeptical about how to serve clients who want you to incorporate their societal values into their finan…
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143. Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas: A book review
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about Winners Take All: the Elite Charade of Changing the World by Anand Giridharadas. Published in 2018, this book became a New York Times Bestseller and fired off a conversation about whether powerful elites really want to change the root causes of the social problems they claim to care about. Endlessly quotabl…
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142. Conscious Travel and Tourism
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Send us a text In this episode of Progressive Pockets, let's explore the topic of conscious travel, focusing on how to respect local cultures while prioritizing environmental sustainability. Discover practical tips for engaging with communities, understanding local customs, and avoiding cultural faux pas. We'll also discuss sustainable travel pract…
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141. Five Sources of Power Every Shareholder Has
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Send us a text This week, let's explore how everyday shareholders can wield surprising influence over corporate behavior. Discover the power of your single vote and learn about the impact of attending annual general meetings. You'll hear about real-world success stories where small shareholders sparked big changes in major companies. From leveragin…
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140. Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo: A book review
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Send us a text It’s time for another book review! This episode is about a book titled Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World by Janine Firpo. It is an accessible, handy guide to learning more about investing and the practical changes we can make to align our societal values with our investments. You don’t have to b…
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139. Where Serena Williams donates her money
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Send us a text It’s time for the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired to shake up your own giving, it can be so much fun to learn where celebrities donate their money. This week let’s chat about Serena Williams! Her giving has evolved over time and gives a sneak peek into the causes she cares most ab…
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138. Where do Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donate their money?
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Send us a text In this episode, let’s explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s philanthropy, highlighting their commitment to social causes. Let’s talk about their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, where they helped to raise funds to support families with sick children and their support of Planned Parenthood. Let’s also discuss thei…
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137. Where does Taylor Swift donate her money?
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Send us a text Let’s continue the celebrity giving series! Whether you love celebrity gossip or you want to be inspired to shake up your own giving, it can be so much fun to learn where celebrities donate their money. This week let’s chat about Taylor Swift’s giving. Let’s talk about her contributions to causes like music education, disaster relief…
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136. Where does Dolly Parton donate her money?
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Send us a text In this episode, let's explore the remarkable philanthropic efforts of country music legend Dolly Parton. We'll dive into her most significant charitable initiatives, including the Dollywood Foundation and its flagship program, the Imagination Library, which has distributed millions of books to children worldwide. Let's discuss Parto…
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135. Changing the political future of our country with our wallets
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Send us a text In this episode, let's explore the powerful influence of small-dollar donations in American politics. You don’t need to be a billionaire to make a difference! Let’s talk about the rapid fundraising that has characterized the early days of VP Kamala Harris’ run for President of the United States and the role that the Win With Black Wo…
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134. Five ways to be a financial ally at work
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Send us a text Usually on this show we talk about the power of our wallets to build the world we want. This week, let’s talk about how we can extend our power just a little bit further, to our places of work. There are lots of ways to serve as a financial ally to the planet and to our community. This week, we’ll talk about five ways that are probab…
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133. How a group of students convinced their university to divest from apartheid
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Send us a text This week let’s talk about a wildly successful student campaign to convince universities across America to divest from South Africa’s apartheid. This mini history lesson includes efforts from students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Harvard University, Johns Hopkins, Princeton, Stanford, the University of Cal…
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132. Boycotts, "Buycotts" and Public Shaming
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about using our consumer power for social change. Learn how our everyday purchases can become a force for good, from "buycotts" to boycotts to organized campaigns. Hear real-world examples of consumer-driven change, tackle the challenges of ethical shopping, and reveal strategies for aligning your spending with y…
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131. How to Align Your Investments with Your Values
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Send us a text 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 issues. Let’s also talk about how to leverage your shareholder voice to drive positive change. Tune in for acti…
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130. Effective Altruism, AI, and Sam Bankman-Fried
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Send us a text 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 what happens now, after the shocking downfall of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, once a leader of the Effectiv…
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129. What's your relationship to Juneteenth?
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Send us a text 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 on Thanksgiving, we love it, it’s fun, it brings the family together, it reminds us to practice gratitude. We …
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128. "I donate, but am I a philanthropist?" Apparently it depends on your identities...
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Send us a text 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 University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, there's a major disconnect between the public's understanding of p…
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127. How I Screen Charities Before I Donate
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Send us a text 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 positive change. You'll gain an insider's perspective on: Cutting Through the Fluff: Learn a litmus test for i…
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126. Vegan Investing: How to Beet the Market! 🥕
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Send us a text 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'll explore how vegan ETFs like VEGN are empowering investors to align their money with their values, without …
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125. Are there any prisons in your 401K?
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Send us a text 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 and exploiting incarcerated workers. You’ll learn how to use the free Prison Free Funds tool to easily check if…
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124. What to ask a financial planner if you want them to consider your societal values
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Send us a text 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 about aligning your investments with your social impact goals. You'll learn: The key questions to ask your adv…
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Send us a text This week let’s chat about the Poor People’s Campaign. This is a revival of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s radical campaign to unite poor people across the country to fight for an “economic bill of rights” including a guaranteed basic income and affordable housing. Fifty years later, the torch has been picked up by Rev. Dr. William Ba…
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122. How I switched to a more socially responsible index fund
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Send us a text 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/advisor/investing/how-to-choose-the-best-index-fund/ ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode 76 The Sur…
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121. New Book Alert: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea Longton
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Send us a text 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 to check their societal values at the door. Links from today’s episode: The Social Justice Investor by Andrea L…
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120. Where to find a financial advisor to help you invest according to your values
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Send us a text 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 …
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119. Investing According to Islamic Principles
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text The best episode ideas come from YOUR suggestions. Is there a topic you'd like to hear about on the show? Please send your ideas to progressivepockets@gmail.com Let’s talk again soon. ICYMI another episode you might enjoy: Episode 103 Most Popular Episodes of 2023 (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show) Connect With Genet …
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118. Maybe banks don't have to suck: An intro to CDFIs
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Send us a text 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 …
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Send us a text 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 ne…
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116. MacKenzie Scott's Giving Strategy and What We Can Learn From It
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Send us a text 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 Giv…
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115. Where do American Muslims Donate Their Money?
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Send us a text 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 today’s episode, the concept of zakat, the third pillar of Islam will be discussed. This is the religious obli…
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Ariel M. Scisney Part 2: Astrophysicist, Author, Talks About Space, Colonizing Other Planets, Investing
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The Our World Podcast - Episode #18, Part 2 Jeremiah McAllister along with Producer & Co-Host Michael Feldbush are joined by Ariel Manzanares-Scisney once again to have a discussion about astrology, the universe and the Robert H. Johnson Planetarium project in Lakewood, Colorado, investing and a little politics. Guest Ariel M. Scisney Links: @ariel…
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Ariel M. Scisney: Astrophysicist, Author, Talks About Space, Colonizing Other Planets, Investing
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The Our World Podcast - Episode #18, Part 1 Jeremiah McAllister along with Producer & Co-Host Michael Feldbush are joined by Ariel Manzanares-Scisney once again to have a discussion about astrology, the universe and the Robert H. Johnson Planetarium project in Lakewood, Colorado, investing and a little politics. Guest Ariel M. Scisney Links: @ariel…
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114. Big Wallets, Bleeding Hearts: Support Groups for the Wealthy
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Send us a text 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 your own journey towards greater alignment between your money and your values, tune in this week to learn more …
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113. Celebrating Black Philanthropy (Replay)
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Send us a text 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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ellen_Pleasant Support the show…
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Send us a text 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 formed the Black Dollar Initiative. The idea was that this consumer advocacy group could unify the one and a h…
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Luke & Chris Hayes: Experience of Gender Transformation, Being Transgender, Parent of Transgender
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The Our World Podcast - Episode #17, PART #1 of 2 Host, Jeremiah McAllister, along with Producer & Co-Host, Michael Feldbush, are joined by Luke Hayes and his father, Chris Hayes, to discuss transition, life as a transgender, being a parent of a transgender, and other topics THE OUR WORLD PODCAST is a discussion based forum. We will talk to anyone …
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Luke & Chris Hayes Part 2: Experience of Gender Transformation, Being Transgender, Parent of Transgender
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The Our World Podcast - Episode #17, PART #2 ! Host, Jeremiah McAllister, along with Producer & Co-Host, Michael Feldbush, are joined by Luke Hayes and his father, Chris Hayes, to discuss transition, life as a transgender, being a parent of a transgender, and other topics THE OUR WORLD PODCAST is a discussion based forum. We will talk to anyone abo…
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111. Is this stock anti-racist?
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Send us a text 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 responsible investing. Not only are the holdings screened according to criteria agreed to with the NAACP, but any …
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110. The legacy of Jazz and Philanthropy
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Send us a text 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 consultancy. Tune in to learn about the contributions of Jon Batiste, Wynton Marsalis, and the legacies of Lou Raw…
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109. Building a bridge between financial markets & social justice: Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social Capital
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Send us a text 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 will surely appeal to social impact investors. Renegade Capital Podcast hosted by Andrea Longton, Ebony Perkins, …
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108. Pros and Cons of ESG investing
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Send us a text 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/advisor/investing/pros-and-cons-of-esg-funds/ Support the showDe către Genet "G.G." Gimja
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107. Dr. King's Radical Money Beliefs
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Send us a text 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 Luther King Jr's Other Dream https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/01/21/economic-equality-martin-luther-k…
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106. New Year New Us? Planning for more social impact in 2024
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Send us a text 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 for a practical and simple way to make a goal for this year. Support the show…
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105. Introducing Progressive Pockets! New name, same great taste
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Send us a text Welcome to Progressive Pockets! Formerly known as Spend Donate Invest. After two years and about a hundred episodes, the show has a new name! Tune in this week to learn about the change! Support the showDe către Genet "G.G." Gimja
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Julio Varela-DJ Dr Who: Homeless, Rave & Club DJ, Drug Addict, Divorce, Hope for Future Sobriety
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The Our World Podcast - Episode #16 Host, Jeremiah McAllister, along with Producer & Co-Host, Michael Feldbush, are joined by Julio Varela, AKA, DJ DR WHO. Julio is a professional DJ that is now homeless, addicted to drugs and trying to find a way to turn his life around. THE OUR WORLD PODCAST is a discussion based forum. TOWP does not classify our…
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104. How to review YOUR money's social impact in 2023
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Send us a text Somehow we've come to the end of 2023! As we look back on the year, it's a great time to think about what impact our money had on the world. This week's episode will help you do exactly that! Support the showDe către Genet "G.G." Gimja
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103. Predictions for 2024 and Most Popular Episodes of 2023
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Send us a text This week on the show you'll find out which episodes were the most popular downloads in 2023, as well as some non-podcast related predictions for 2024. Enjoy this week's episode and stick around, new episodes will be uploaded through the holidays! Support the showDe către Genet "G.G." Gimja
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