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Renegade CapitalThe Business Power of Women’s SportsIn our season finale, we sit down with Danielle Steer, Managing Partner of Tundra Ventures, to explore the explosive growth of women’s sports and the business ecosystem behind it. We dig into what intentional investment looks like, how to build governance that truly supports athletes, and why this moment is redefining impact in real time. It’s an energizing, thoughtful conversation. And the perfect way to wrap our season.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | Twitt...
2025-11-2515 min
Renegade CapitalHow Law Shapes Finance with Osahon OkundayeThis week on Renegade Capital, we’re joined by Osahon Okundaye, finance and securities attorney and professor, to explore the powerful and often overlooked connection between law and finance.We dig into how legal structures are created, how they influence access to capital, and why financial professionals need to understand the law to better serve their communities.A sharp, insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | Twitter
2025-11-1816 min
Renegade CapitalThe Power and Promise of CDFIsOn this episode of Renegade Capital, Anna Smukowski joins us to honor the incredible impact of CDFIs and the people who make them thrive. She shares stories of their successes, the challenges they face, and how we can help strengthen these vital institutions that drive economic justice and community resilience nationwide.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Join our mailing list
2025-11-1112 min
Renegade CapitalMergers & Mission: The Strategy Behind LongevityWhat happens when we start thinking about our organization’s end game—not as a failure, but as a strategy for lasting impact?In this episode of Renegade Capital, we sit down with Sara Razavi to talk about mergers, acquisitions, and exit plans—not in the scary corporate way, but as powerful tools for sustainability and longevity. Sara breaks down why every mission-driven organization should know what comes after success, and how planning ahead can help your work—and your impact—live on for generations.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow...
2025-11-0416 min
Renegade CapitalMoving Forward through FearIn this episode of Renegade Capital, we talk with Julianne Zimmerman of Adasina Social Capital about what it means to keep moving forward in moments of uncertainty and fear. Together we explore how courage, curiosity, and a willingness to act despite discomfort can shape the path toward meaningful change. Julianne also shares how joining forces and working in partnership can amplify our impact and help create the larger outcomes we’re striving for.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | ...
2025-10-2817 min
Renegade CapitalWhen the Government Shuts Down: CDFIs Left in LimboWe’re hitting pause on our Starfish Stories to talk about what’s making headlines right now — the federal government shutdown. It’s not just political drama in DC; it’s already having real consequences. The staff of the CDFI Fund has been laid off, and that’s sending shockwaves through the community development finance world.In this episode, we unpack what’s happening, what it means for CDFIs and the communities they serve, and how we can all respond when the systems we rely on stall.Because when the government shuts down, the work doesn’t stop —...
2025-10-2113 min
Renegade CapitalRenegade Capital Hosts Share their Starfish StoriesWe said we wanted to hear your starfish stories… but first, we’re sharing ours! In this fun, feel-good episode, Andrea, Leah, and Ebony open up about the everyday ways they’ve made a difference — at work, at home, and in their communities. From leadership moments to tiny acts of kindness, each story shows how small actions can spark real change.Big or small, every ripple matters.Listen in, get inspired — and then tell us your story at JOIN THE SHOW — Renegade Capital Podcast.Support the showLove the podcast? S...
2025-10-1417 min
Renegade CapitalStarfish Stories: The Power of OneWe’re launching something new — and it’s all about you.In this short episode, we introduce our new Starfish Stories series, inspired by the well-known parable of the person walking along the beach, tossing stranded starfish back into the sea — one by one. When told they couldn’t possibly save them all, they replied, “It made a difference to that one.”That’s the heart of this series. We want to hear how you are making a difference — in your work, your community, your corner of the world. The acts may be small, but the impact is real...
2025-10-0706 min
Renegade CapitalFinding Alignment in a Time of Competing PrioritiesThis week, we sit down with Curtis Peterson who works closely with healthcare-focused foundations and startups. Curtis shares practical tools for navigating leadership priorities, making the business case for your work, and finding alignment in times of change.From start-ups to nonprofits and beyond, Curtis’s tips apply across industries:1. How to speak the language of impact—both human and financial.2. Why “don’t let perfect be the enemy of good” is critical advice for mission-driven organizations.3. Ways to frame your opportunities so they resonate with decision-makers today.If you’re wor...
2025-09-3014 min
Renegade CapitalLiberating Wealth with Justice FundersWhat does it mean to liberate wealth? In this episode, we chat with Lora Smith of Justice Funders about reimagining philanthropy, moving money with creativity and courage, and using capital as a force for justice. If you’re ready to think bigger about what your dollars can do, this one’s for you.Justice Funders: Powering Philanthropic TransformationSupport the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | In...
2025-09-2318 min
Renegade CapitalThe Reorientation of a Trailblazer: Donna Gambrell's Four-Decade Legacy in Community FinanceAfter four decades of transforming how America thinks about community investment, Donna Gambrell is entering a new chapter. As she prepares to step down as CEO of Appalachian Community Capital at year's end, we explore the remarkable legacy of the woman who rewrote the rules of community finance. From her groundbreaking tenure as the first African American woman to lead the Treasury's CDFI Fund to her transformative work in Appalachia, Gambrell didn't just witness the evolution of community development—she led it. As she calls it a "reorientation" rather than retirement, discover how her vision shaped an entire sector an...
2025-09-1615 min
Renegade CapitalRenegade Capital Season 5: The Pressures and Promises of the MomentThe activists are back for another season of asking the big questions that matter most. Renegade Capital Season 5 returns this fall with Andrea Longton, Ebony Perkins, and Leah Fremouw diving deeper into the intersection of finance, social justice, and community impact—at a moment when everything is on the line.This is a defining moment for our communities, our economy, and our planet. The pressures are unprecedented, but so are the possibilities. When traditional systems are strained to their breaking point, innovation happens fastest. When the stakes are highest, communities dig deepest.We're exploring the qu...
2025-09-0907 min
Renegade CapitalThe Giving Pledge: 10 Years Later15 years ago, some of the world’s wealthiest promised to give away at least half their fortunes through the Giving Pledge. Over a decade later, how much have they really given? In this episode, we unpack a recent update on the pledge, explore why many billionaires fell short, and discuss why real change can’t wait for the ultra-rich. Instead, we share how communities and everyday people can drive impact now and why the power to shape the future might be closer than we think.Check out the link below to read the article refe...
2025-09-0213 min
Renegade CapitalAI’s Hidden Cost: The Environmental Impact No One’s Talking AboutArtificial intelligence is reshaping our world—but at what cost to our planet? In this episode, we dig into the overlooked environmental footprint of AI and the massive energy demands of data centers in vulnerable communities. We explore why sustainability needs to be baked into AI development from the start, and how environmental justice must be part of the conversation. If we don’t plan responsibly, the same communities already facing the brunt of climate change could bear the hidden costs of AI’s rapid growth.With special guest Yejide Olutosin, a sustainable finance strategist and clean...
2025-08-1217 min
Renegade CapitalIs Scale the Enemy of Impact?As federal funding continues to shrink, many mission-driven organizations are under pressure to grow fast and do more. But is scaling always the right move—and at what cost? In this episode, we explore whether it’s possible to scale impact without losing your core mission and values.With guest Amir Ali, the Founder and Principal of Clarity Impact Finance, a boutique consulting firm that partners with CDFIs and mission-driven lenders to advance equitable community outcomes through strategic capital deployment. He has led the deployment of over $150 million in CDFI capital to underserved communities, financing critical social infr...
2025-08-0512 min
Renegade CapitalDo The Least Harm? A Financial Advisor’s Guide to Ethical InvestingIn this episode, we sit down with Maggie Kulyk, seasoned financial advisor and the founder of Chicory Wealth, to explore what it really means to invest with your values in mind. While the capital markets don’t allow for “perfect” ethical investing, there are practical steps we can take to reduce harm and make more mindful choices with our money. We discuss strategies, mindsets, and real-world advice on how to align your investments with your values—without falling into the trap of perfectionism.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and foll...
2025-07-2212 min
Renegade CapitalTrump’s Big, Beautiful REPEAL: What It Means for Climate and CommunityIn this episode, we unpack the far-reaching implications of what’s been called “The Big, Beautiful Bill” — and what it means for environmental efforts, green jobs, and especially the CDFI industry. As funding gets pulled back and priorities shift, the communities we serve are feeling the strain.We take a hard look at how this legislation is impacting the momentum we've built, the investments already made, and the work still left to do. But this isn’t just about loss — it’s about resilience. If you’re feeling discouraged, you’re not alone. We’re all navigating this together, and t...
2025-07-1515 min
Renegade CapitalLet’s Talk About Estate Planning (Yes, Really) We know—it sounds like one of those topics: boring, scary, or just plain overwhelming. But in this episode, we flip the script on estate planning. In a world where so much feels out of our control, this is one area where we do have agency.We're breaking the taboo and talking about it—openly, honestly, and with a little levity. You’ll learn why estate planning matters (even if you're not rich), what to consider, and how to take the first step without spiraling.This isn’t just paperwork—it’s peace of mind.In this...
2025-07-0812 min
Renegade CapitalPolitics, Perception, and Your Portfolio: Are You Making Emotional Money Moves?A recent Wall Street Journal article reveals a surprising trend: more and more people are letting their political beliefs guide their short-term financial decisions. In this episode, we unpack why investors are reacting to headlines and election seasons with their wallets—and what that could mean for your portfolio.Are you unintentionally letting political bias shape your money strategy? And more importantly—is it healthy for your financial future?We dive into the risks, the psychology, and what to do instead.Check out the article we reference in this episode: https://www.wsj.com...
2025-07-0116 min
Renegade CapitalWomen & The Great Wealth Transfer: A $48 Trillion OpportunityBy 2048, women are projected to inherit a staggering $48 trillion from their spouses as part of the Great Wealth Transfer. Yet, many financial professionals are still failing to plan with women in mind. What's up with that?!? In this episode, we unpack the overlooked role of women in wealth planning, the consequences of excluding them, and the critical steps advisors and families must take to ensure women are supported and empowered to make informed financial decisions. This is more than a trend—it’s a shift that demands urgent attention.Support the showLove the podca...
2025-06-2418 min
Renegade CapitalAudacious Actions for DAF HoldersThis episode explores how Realize Impact empowers donors to turn capital from donor-advised funds (DAF) into real-world change through impact investing. Discover how you can use your DAF to support innovative solutions and why Realize Impact calls itself the "easy button" for philanthropists. Whether you're new to impact investing or looking to amplify your giving, this conversation will show you how simple it can be to use your DAF to invest in social enterprises addressing the issues most important to you.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an...
2025-06-1716 min
Renegade CapitalWhen DAFs Meet Impact Investing 🤯Donor Advised Funds (DAFs), when used as intended, can help create a better world. Although they are commonly used to provide traditional grants to nonprofits, they can also be a form of impact investing. But how?In this episode, the first of a 2-part series, we discuss how you can use your DAF to invest in impact and social businesses around the world. Piper Bonacquist and Matt Eldridge join us to share how their organization, Realize Impact, helps DAF fundholders invest in change. Listen now!Support the showLove the p...
2025-06-1012 min
Renegade CapitalHow to spend $200 billionAt a time when nonprofits are feeling attacked and experiencing funding cuts, The Gates Foundation is demonstrating how philanthropy can lead. They recently announced that they will spend down their $200 billion endowment over the next 20 years and close the organization by 2045. This episode discusses this huge announcement and how other philanthropists and donor-advised fundholders (DAFs) can follow their lead and support nonprofits during these difficult times. Listen now. Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | Twitter ...
2025-06-0314 min
Renegade CapitalWhat's Happening To Green? 💚 🌎😭* Crickets*Have you noticed that the impact industry has gone silent about all things green? In this episode, the co-hosts also discuss the recent cancellation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants and how this change will impact rural and low- income communities.Ebony also discusses her passion for the planet and how climate is contributing to an increasing number of natural disasters. Listen now to learn how others in the industry are adjusting to meet this moment.Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow...
2025-05-2715 min
Renegade CapitalS4E2/ Language in an Anti-Woke EraAre you or your organization struggling with how to talk about your work, considering recent government funding regulations? You’re not alone. In this episode, the co-hosts share how they are adjusting to the new funding requirements while remaining true to her organization's mission and the communities they serve. Leah also shares how a renegade responds during these critical times.Below, are links to the articles and Ted Talk that we referenced in the episode:The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump - The New York Timesht...
2025-05-2014 min
Renegade CapitalThe Renegades Are BackRenegade Capital is back for season 4! After taking a much-needed break, Andrea, Leah, and Ebony are back on the mic to connect with our fellow renegades. In this episode, we talk about our responses to recent political changes and how we are navigating these challenges at work to continue supporting the communities we love. We also share a few exciting updates we’re making to the podcast. Listen now!Support the showLove the podcast? Subscribe and follow to never miss an episode.Linkedin | Twitter |
2025-05-2016 min
#100malMusiklegendenEbony & Ivory - Paul McCartney (feat. Stevie Wonder)Als der Song heraus kam, war er ein riesengroßer Hit - er läutete schließlich den Solo-McCartney ein. Aber Ebony & Ivory ist nicht gut gealtert - schon ein Jahr später war er wie ausradiert von den Playlists. Einen Erklärungsversuch gibt es in der aktuellen EpisodeFolge zu Superstition: https://100malmusiklegenden.de/2021/02/07/superstition-stevie-wonder/Folge zu Blue Sude Shoes: https://100malmusiklegenden.de/2023/04/09/blue-suede-shoes-carl-perkins/Die Doku zu Paul McCartney & Wings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2w36Tptn48&t=6sInfos zu aktuellen Aktionen findest Du hi...
2025-01-0516 min
Follow The MoneyHow Australia created a housing crisis (and what we can do to fix it)Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis, fuelled by poor government policy. Across the country, house prices have skyrocketed, putting the prospect of buying a home well out of reach for too many people. Rents have also soared, placing huge financial pressure on people and pushing many into homelessness. On this episode of Follow the Money, housing advocate and creator of shitrentals.org Jordan van den Berg, Maiy Azize from national housing campaign Everybody’s Home, and Australia Institute Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff examine how Australia got itself into this situation – and how it can get...
2024-06-0537 minFollow The MoneyThe Fight to Free AssangeIt’s been 12 years since Julian Assange has been free – but is the fight to keep him from a life in an American prison finally coming to an end? United States President Joe Biden told reporters he’s considering Australia’s request to drop charges against Assange for publishing thousands of sensitive military and government documents, but the fight to free the Australian publisher isn’t over. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 21st May 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Jennifer Robinson, international human rights lawy...
2024-05-2937 minFollow The MoneyJess Hill on the Domestic Violence CrisisA series of recent high-profile incidents has thrust the national crisis of domestic violence into the spotlight. Clearly the current approach to violence against women isn't working, so what can be done? 1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via their website. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 21st May 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Jess Hill, investigative journalist, educator on coercive control, and author of See What You Made Me Do...
2024-05-2239 minFollow The MoneyBudget 2024: what you need to knowBudget 2024 had a little bit for a lot of people, but in trying to please everyone, has the government disappointed everyone instead? What does the budget mean for inflation and living standards? What does it reveal about the government’s priorities as it approaches an election? And does it ultimately make Australia a better place? Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist at the Australia Institute, joins Ebony Bennett on this episode of Follow the Money to examine this year’s federal budget. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 14 May 2024 and things may have changed since recording. au...
2024-05-1520 min
Dollars & SenseWe. Do. Not. Need. A. Recession.Calling for a ‘short recession’ as an economist is like calling for a ‘small war’ knowing you’ll never be on the frontlines, says Greg Jericho. Inflation isn’t coming down as fast as many hoped, but it’s still heading in the right direction. Some economists are calling for recession, but that’s playing with fire, according to Greg Jericho. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg calls for calm as policymakers navigate a difficult economic climate. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Gro...
2024-05-1023 minFollow The MoneyThe budget vs inflationMillions of Australians are struggling to make ends meet, yet when it comes to the federal budget, too often we hear that governments ‘can’t afford’ additional spending. Next week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will announce what the government has chosen to prioritise in this federal budget. So, will the government address some of the big issues facing social security, the climate, HECS, housing and more, or will it be a budget of band aid solutions? Senior Economist at the Australia Institute, Matt Grudnoff, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss what to look out for in next week’s budget.
2024-05-0821 minDollars & SenseJobSeeker drags people into poverty, but the government could fix this todayBudgets are about choices – and successive governments have chosen to punish jobseekers, says Greg Jericho. JobSeeker unemployment payments are “seriously inadequate” according to the government’s Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee. But why has their value fallen so far behind the aged pension? And with budget night fast approaching, will the government choose to fix a broken system – or do its priorities lie elsewhere? Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest eco...
2024-05-0333 minFollow The MoneyAustralia’s state-sponsored greenwashingIt’s going to be difficult to tackle bogus environmental claims from the private sector until the government itself stops greenwashing, Polly Hemming says on this episode of Follow the Money. There’s a global crackdown on greenwashing underway, but not everyone is getting the message – not even the Australian Government. On this episode of Follow the Money, the Australia Institute’s Climate & Energy Program Director Polly Hemming joins Ebony Bennett to discuss state-sponsored greenwashing. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 30 April 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Gue...
2024-05-0231 minDollars & SenseWhat the HECS?Annual inflation is on the way down, but rents remain high and many people’s higher education loans are growing, even after repayments, says Greg Jericho. The rising cost of university and record indexation is driving up student debt, putting a major burden on younger Australians. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg explores what the government could do to address the situation, plus the what the latest inflation figures tell us about the health of the economy. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular co...
2024-04-2630 minFollow The MoneyThe Knitting Nannas redefining the face of activismAs the government shelves important reform to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, the Knitting Nannas are getting out into their communities and demanding an end to fossil fuel projects. They may not fit the stereotype of activists, but the Knitting Nannas are a force to be reckoned with. In their own words, they “sit, knit, plot, have a yarn and a cuppa, and bear witness to the war against the greedy, short-sighted corporations”. On this episode of Follow the Money, Kathy McKenzie and Marie Flood from the Sydney Knitting Nannas, along with the Australia Inst...
2024-04-2422 minDollars & SenseBacking the renewable horseThe government is under fire for trying to ‘pick winners’, but green manufacturing could be the pony to get behind, says Greg Jericho. The Australian Government wants to create a future that’s ‘made in Australia’, but can it really compete with the likes of China and the United States? On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg explores whether the new Future Made in Australia strategy could spur on the renewable manufacturing sector – or if the government’s flogging a dead horse. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work an...
2024-04-1928 minFollow The MoneyMaking freedom of information “sexy” with Rex PatrickFreedom of Information laws have helped the public uncover information governments would prefer to keep secret, but the system is failing. Strong Freedom of Information laws are critical to Australia’s democracy, but delays and government resistance are undermining people’s faith in the system. On this episode of Follow the Money, former independent Senator for South Australia Rex Patrick and Australia Institute Senior Economist Matthew Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss why transparency matters and what can be done to improve the dire state of the system. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 16 April 2024 and...
2024-04-1732 minDollars & SenseThe market expects rates to fall – but that may be optimisticGreg Jericho discusses the decisions facing the Reserve Bank in coming months and a new report showing that rate rises hurt Australians more than anyone in the world. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that Australians feel the pinch of interest rate rises more than people in any other advanced economy. On this episode, Greg explores the reasons why – and why house prices have more to do with it than the IMF thinks. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Au...
2024-04-1125 minFollow The MoneyNot seeing the koalas for the carbon creditsRather than delivering on their election promise to create a Great Koala National Park, the New South Wales Government is sitting on its hands until it can earn carbon credits from forests. On this episode of Follow the Money, Walkley Award winning journalist and Australia Institute Senior Fellow Stephen Long joins Ebony Bennett to discuss his new report into the disastrous consequences of the ongoing logging in the state for koalas and the climate. If you want the New South Wales Government to end native forest logging, you can sign our open letter. ...
2024-04-1026 minDollars & SenseThe big budget conThe budget balance usually steals the headlines on budget night, but it’s not that important, says Greg Jericho. With budget night a little over a month away, Greg tees off on Australia’s political obsession with budget deficits. He argues it’s not a good measure of the health of the economy or of who is a better ‘economic manager’ – and the forecasts are often wildly wrong anyway. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Se...
2024-04-0429 minFollow The MoneyMinority retortThe major parties claim that minority and coalition governments are chaotic and unworkable, but are they actually more effective? Australian politicians aren’t exactly known for getting along with each other. But history shows that, when they’re forced to share government, they can get a lot done. In the wake of the Tasmanian election, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Follow the Money to discuss why the need to negotiate can make minority and coalition governments better at lawmaking. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_T...
2024-04-0330 minDollars & SenseWaiting for Godot (and wage-price spirals)Despite claims by some business groups and commentators, a modest wage increase for workers isn’t going to send inflation skyrocketing, says Greg Jericho. On this episode, Greg explains that wages should be rising faster than inflation and says claims a five per cent wage increase for the lowest paid Australians will lead to out-of-control prices and unemployment are little more than fearmongering. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the la...
2024-03-2829 minFollow The MoneyThe Coalition goes nuclearAfter scarcely mentioning it for nearly a decade while in government, the Coalition are now hot to trot on nuclear power – but why? On this episode of Follow the Money, energy researcher Matthew Ryan and host Ebony Bennett discuss the cost of a massive nuclear energy rollout, the legal and environmental barriers standing in the way and why the Coalition’s plans would be dreadful for Australia’s emissions in the coming decade. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Matthew Ryan, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the Australia Institute // @mattdjryan Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Directo...
2024-03-2725 minDollars & SenseToo good to be true? Employment spike exceeds expectationsUnemployment dropped in a big way in February, so is the Australian economy now out of the woods? On this episode, Greg Jericho discusses the link between unemployment and recessions, what message the data holds for the Reserve Bank and why Treasury should hold off on the party poppers – at least for now. Greg Jericho is Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Centre for Future Work and popular columnist of Grogonomics with Guardian Australia. Each week on Dollars & Sense, Greg dives into the latest economic figures to explain what they can tell us ab...
2024-03-2227 minFollow The MoneyThe end of capitalism with Yanis VaroufakisCapitalism is dying, but not in the way you might think. That’s the argument of academic economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis, who proposes capitalism has mutated into a far more sinister, feudal system on the back of sophisticated algorithms and big tech. On this episode of Follow the Money, recorded live at the State Library of NSW, Varoufakis speaks with the Australia Institute’s Ebony Bennett and Stephen Long about his proposition and his new book, Technofeudalism. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 12 March. australiainstitute.org.au // @theau...
2024-03-2039 minFollow The MoneyGreat expectations: will Australia walk the talk on climate change?The Albanese government came to power with big expectations around climate action, but are the government’s actions falling short of their rhetoric? On this episode of Follow the Money, former President of Kiribati Anote Tong joins Walkley Award winning journalist Stephen Long to discuss the Australian government’s “disappointing” record on climate, the role of China in the region and the prospects of a Pacific UN climate conference hosted in Australia. There are still tickets available to see Anote Tong in conversation in Melbourne on Wednesday 13 March and in Sydney on Friday 15 March. austra...
2024-03-1329 minFollow The MoneyRobodebt, repeated? How government is failing the nation on climateThe ‘robodebt’ debacle was a shameful episode for the federal government, but was it an anomaly? Our guest today says the same behaviours that enabled robodebt have been playing out for decades in our climate policymaking and questions whether the government has appetite to implement its proposed integrity reforms. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Polly Hemming, Director, Climate & Energy program, the Australia Institute // @pollyjhemming Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; addit...
2024-03-0623 minFollow The MoneyThe Push to Stop Pork BarrellingIndependent MP Helen Haines has introduced a bill to Parliament designed to prevent pork-barreling, where taxpayer money is allocated according to where it is needed to win votes, not where the public needs it most. This was recorded on Tuesday 27th February 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Bill Browne, Director, Democracy & Accountability program, the Australia Institute // @Browne90 Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse an...
2024-02-2817 minFollow The MoneyTasmanian Election AnnouncedTasmania is heading to an election – 14 months early. Tasmania is retuning the size of its lower house from 25 seats to 35 seats at this election and multiple polls have predicted the result will be a minority government, so this is shaping up be a particularly interesting contest. This was recorded on Tuesday 20th February 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Eloise Carr, Director, the Australia Institute Tasmania // @GeneveraE Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey
2024-02-2125 minFollow The MoneyThe Right to DisconnectFederal Parliament is set to pass new industrial relations laws, including the 'right to disconnect.' This means that workers will legally be able to ignore calls outside of work hours. This was recorded on Tuesday 13th February 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Dr Jim Stanford, Director, the Centre for Future Work, the Australia Institute // @MarkOgge Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Thr...
2024-02-1418 minFollow The MoneyThe Great Gas Rort: Fixing the Petroleum Resources Rent TaxEvery year, the Commonwealth collects more revenue from HECS than it gets from the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax. The PRRT is so insufficient that gas companies love it! Mark Ogge explains the Government's proposed changes, and how we can fix it to tax our gas companies fairly. This was recorded on Tuesday 6th February 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor, the Australia Institute // @MarkOgge Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @je...
2024-02-0722 min
Renegade CapitalFrom H.A.L to Chat GPT: Preparing for the Future of AI & Investing, feat. Deepti Doshi, New_Public and Katy Knight, Siegel Family EndowmentS3 Ep8 | What does Artificial Intelligence (AI) have to do with financial activism? And what should investors know as the field continues to evolve? This episode Renegade is joined by Katy Knight, President & Executive Director, Siegel Family Endowment and Deepti Doshi, Co-Director, New_Public to learn more about AI and innovation in this field. Our guests share how leveraging technology for the public good is a critical part of building inclusive access to information, education, and wealth-building opportunities. About Deepti.Deepti Doshi is a community organizer who has been working at the in...
2024-02-061h 01Follow The MoneyStage 3 Tax Cuts reform: "The biggest and most honest piece of tax reform in decades"It’s been a week for the books in Australian Politics history, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announcing changes to the highly-criticised Stage 3 tax cuts. Which got the media, and the opposition, into a bit of a frenzy. So what's changed, and how will it affect you? This was recorded on Tuesday 30th January 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @MattGrudnoff Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jen...
2024-02-0124 min
Renegade CapitalProgressive Pockets Guest Episode: The surprising truth about what ESG actually meansThis week Renegade Capital features a special guest episode from the Progressive Pockets Podcast! Hosted by Genet G.G. Gimja, Progressive Pockets is a podcast at the intersection of social impact and money that covers questions of how we might spend, donate, and invest more in line with our values.In this episode, they talk about ways to line up our values and our money. When we think about the things that keep us up at night. Whether that’s climate change, or homelessness, or the systematic oppression of our communities, we usually talk about how we ca...
2024-01-3027 min
Progressive Pockets: a podcast about the untapped power of our wallets to build the world we want109. Building a bridge between financial markets & social justice: Rachel Robasciotti, Founder of Adasina Social CapitalSend us a textThis 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, and Leah Fremouw, is the activist’s podcast for finance and investments. They interview thought leaders who go into the ring every day to fight against the racist, sexist, and exclusive norms established by traditional financial and capital systems. Listeners walk aw...
2024-01-3057 minFollow The MoneyBrace yourselves... US Election 2024With the Iowa Republican caucus over, the starting gun on the 2024 US Election has fired, with the promise of a dramatic election year, and democracy itself on the ballot. This was recorded on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: Dr Emma Shortis, Senior Researcher, International & Security Affairs program, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins Theme Music: Pulse and Th...
2024-01-2432 min
Renegade CapitalHow to Invest for Social Justice, feat. Rachel Robasciotti, Adasina Social CapitalS3 Ep7 | What does it really mean to invest in social justice, and how do we know it’s making a difference? And is it something everyone can do? In this episode, Rachel Robasciotti, Founder & CEO of Adasina Social Capital, joins us to share how they have answered these questions. We’ll talk about how Rachel and Adasina combine data and financial activism to make social justice investing accessible for everyday investors. About Rachel. Rachel J. Robasciotti is the CEO and Founder of Adasina Social Capital, an investment and financial activi...
2024-01-231h 06Follow The MoneyThe War On Waste with Craig Reucassel | Summer SeriesOur summer podcast series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars and live events in 2023. 7 years ago, The ABC’s groundbreaking environmental series War On Waste firmly placed the nation’s attention on Australia’s waste issues and solutions. The new season investigated recycling in Australia, brought to light new waste topics, challenged the lack of corporate accountability towards their own waste and explored what government can do to curb the waste tide. And most importantly the season provides straightforward solutions to help us all shift the status quo with Australia’s waste crisis. Joi...
2024-01-1751 minFollow The MoneyHeat: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet with Jeff Goodell | Summer SeriesOur summer podcast series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars and live events in 2023. Extreme heat is the most direct and deadly consequence of our hellbent consumption of fossil fuels. It is a first order threat that drives all other impacts of the climate crisis. And as the temperature rises, it will reveal fault lines in our governments, our politics, our economy, and our values. Join Jeff Goodell, award-winning environmental journalist and author of Heat, for a discussion about the extreme ways in which our planet is already changing, and what we...
2024-01-1753 minFollow The MoneyGlobal Financial Crisis 15 Years On: What Have We Learned? with Wayne Swan| Summer SeriesOur summer podcast series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars and live events in 2023. On 15 September 2008 came the collapse of Lehmann Brothers, the largest bankruptcy in US history. This set off a chain reaction and had a massive impact on the Australia financial system and economy. Across the northern hemisphere the GFC became known as the Great Recession. But in Australia the economy was spared the large rises in unemployment that occurred in the USA and Europe as well as the collapse of major financial institutions. This was recorded on Friday 15t...
2024-01-1059 minFollow The MoneyEnding Native Forest Logging with Bob Brown | Summer SeriesOur summer podcast series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars and live events in 2023. Australia’s native forests are not only home to some of our most vulnerable and threatened species, they hold critical cultural and ecological value. While native forest logging is being phased out in Western Australia and Victoria, other states are failing to take action to protect these iconic and precious ecosystems from logging. This was recorded on Wednesday 4th October 2023 and things may have changed since recording. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guests: Bo...
2024-01-1057 minFollow The MoneyTruth on Trial: War Crimes and Whistleblowers | Summer SeriesOur summer podcast series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars and live events in 2023. The first person will face trial in relation to Australian war crimes in Afghanistan is David McBride, the whistleblower on trial, not an alleged war criminal. On the eve of David McBride’s trial, a distinguished panel of experts discussed what’s at stake, what it says that whistleblower not a war criminal is facing trial, and the right to truth and accountability when whistleblowers are facing prosecution. This was recorded on Friday 10th November 2023 and t...
2024-01-0351 min
Renegade CapitalMaking Data a Dynamic Investment Tool for Decarceration, feat. Tanay Tatum-Edwards, FreeCap Financial, IncS3 Ep6 | The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with almost 2.2 million people in prison, and 1 in 7 Americans have an immediate family member incarcerated for more than a year. And yet the prison-industrial complex remains a robust, well-funded system. The right data gives us not only a picture of the dire state of incarceration, but a powerful tool to invest in social change. In this episode, Tanay Tatum-Edwards, Founder & CEO of FreeCap Financial, shares how social justice-informed financial data can help investors take real action against mass incarceration. About Tanay.
2023-12-1256 min
Renegade CapitalMacguyvering Money for Indigenous Communities feat. Lakota Vogel, Four Bands Community FundS3 Ep5 | To “MacGuyver” something is to use something in an inventive way, using what you have in a creative way to repair or make something new. In the context of finance, traditional capital systems don’t always work with the resources we have on hand, so many of us find ways to “MacGuyver” money to fit our needs as best we can. In this episode, Lakota Vogel shares how Four Bands Community Fund finds inventive solutions to make products and services that work for local Indigenous communities. Four Bands translates the traditional Lakota values of self-sufficiency, wise resou...
2023-11-2851 min
Renegade CapitalInvesting in Climate Resilience the Appalachian Way, feat. Andrew Crosson & Baylen Campbell, Invest AppalachiaS3 Ep4 | Climate change is impacting not only our oceans and ozone, but our own cities and homes. That means there are environmental, economic, and social repercussions that we have to start thinking about today. Investing in climate resilience means finding ways to prepare people and communities for our climate-changed world. In this episode, Andrew Crosson and Baylen Campbell from Invest Appalachia share how they are using the existing strengths of Central Appalachia and economic development to create a climate-resilient region.About Invest Appalachia.Invest Appalachia is a regional blended capital platform, designed to...
2023-11-1449 min
Renegade CapitalIncreasing Diversity in Real-Estate Development Can Drive Systemic Change In Communities of Color with U.S. Bancorp Impact FinanceS3 Ep 3 | According to a new study, Black and Hispanic real estate developers together make up less than 1 percent of their industry. This gap in the real estate industry isn’t just a representation crisis, it’s also a huge missed opportunity – the study estimates a more diverse industry could create more than $100 billion in new revenue. Investing in systemic change could close this gap and actually bring lasting economic growth to many communities. US Bancorp Impact Finance, a subsidiary of US Bank, has taken a lead role in addressing systemic issues by investing in community development across the nation...
2023-10-3151 min
Renegade CapitalInvesting in Women’s Economic Power, feat. Calvert ImpactS3 Ep1| After a year where The Barbie Movie, Taylor Swift, and Beyonce have all broken records in the entertainment industry, the world has gotten a glimpse of the economic power of women. According to the US Department of State, the financial contributions of women are vital for achieving a more stable and secure financial system. In this episode guests Beth Bafford and Anna Mabrey from Calvert Impact share why investing in gender equity is not just good for women – it's good for business and good for society.About Calvert Impact.Ca...
2023-10-1752 min
Renegade CapitalInvesting In Women’s Financial Independence, feat. Self-Help Credit Union and FreeFromContent Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence. Please listen at your own discretion. S3 Ep1What does financial freedom mean to you? For many survivors of domestic violence, financial freedom means having the ability to leave an abusive relationship. Financial, gender-based violence is expensive, and 84% of survivors identify financial insecurity as their biggest barrier to safety. In this episode, Kimberly Jones and Nuray Ozbay from Self-Help Credit Union and Amy Durrence from FreeFrom talk with us about how allies can actually use their investments...
2023-10-031h 05
Black Millennial MarriageBMM 154: Everywhere You Go, There You Are Ft. Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-MuhammadHey y’all!In this episode Mikey and Randie interview Dr. Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad on her latest book Into-Me-See: Mastering Black Intimacy for the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted and there’s so much to say.Before beginning the interview, The Chapmans and Dr. Jeannelle share their first memories of feeling safe. Later, the duo learn that finding out she was married to a narcissist inspired Dr. Jeannelle to write this book and more. Together, they discuss the infamous emotions chart that everybody in the world needs to print and hang up in their house...
2023-07-111h 05
The Perkins PlatformI’m Not Yelling: Perspective on a Black Woman’s Workplace CommunicationWriter, college professor, and advocate for Black business women, Elizabeth Leiba joins on Wednesday, February 8 @ 6pm EST to share her thoughts about women in the workplace and discuss her upcoming book, I’m Not Yelling: A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace. Elizabeth’s passion for Black history changed her life and catapulted her into a fulfilling line of work as a powerful advocate of social justice and equity for Black women, and a creator of resources which support, empower, and amplify Black business women and their businesses. She was featured in the 2020 New York Times article, “Black LinkedIn...
2023-02-0954 minFollow The MoneyJoseph Stiglitz: The Role of Government in the Modern Economy [Webinar]Our summer podcast series brings you some of the best conversations from our webinars in 2022. Earlier in the year the Australia Institute hosted Nobel Laureate Professor Joseph Stiglitz for a speaking tour of Australia. In this episode he, Richard, and Ebony discussed the need to expand the role of governments, unions, and civil society. This was recorded on Monday 11th July 2022 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Speakers: Joseph Stiglitz, Former Chief Economist at the World Bank, Chief Economist at the Roosevelt Institute // @JosephEStiglitz
2022-12-2859 minFollow The MoneyEnd of Year Wrap-Up! 2022It goes without saying, but 2022 was a hell of a year, from war in Europe, to a federal election, two state elections, two budgets, and the death of Queen Elizbeth. To refresh your memories, Ebony is taking a look back at the year, and all the chaos and progress it brought us. This was recorded on Thursday 15th December 2022 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily Perkins
2022-12-2029 min
Renegade CapitalWhy Small Businesses Need More from Impact Finance: Gabby and Rozalynn Goodwin, GaBBY BowsS2 Ep 9How do the different pieces of impact finance all come together in the actual experience of small businesses? And when it’s time for the rubber to meet the road, are entrepreneurs receiving support that is truly helpful, or just extractive? Gabby Goodwin founded GaBBY Bows with her mom, Rozalynn, when she was just 7, and has since achieved incredible success and notoriety. In this episode Gabby and Rozalynn share with us their experience navigating the discrepancy that can come between public support and actual collaboration. About Gabby and Rozalyn.Fi...
2022-09-1344 minFollow The MoneyWhat happened at the Job Summit?This week on Follow the Money Ebony is sitting down with Greg Jericho to discuss the Jobs Summit: what happened, why was it needed, and are we going to get any jobs out of it? This was recorded on Tuesday 6th September 2022 and things may have changed since recording. The Australia Institute // @theausinstitute Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett Guest: Greg Jericho, Policy Director, Labour Market and Fiscal, Centre for Future Work, the Australia Institute // @GrogsGamut Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey Edited by: Emily...
2022-09-0734 min
Renegade CapitalWhen Investing for Impact in Rural America Turns Into “Extractive Capital”: Stephanie Randolph, Deputy Director of Cassiopeia Foundation and Sara Morgan, Executive VP and CIO at FaheS2 Ep9When investors turn to rural America, they often bring assumptions about life and communities there, both positive and negative. These assumptions, no matter how well intentioned, can sometimes result in the wrong type of investment for that community, or even no investment at all. In this episode Renegade Capital is joined by two experienced Appalachian investors, Stephanie Randolph, Deputy Director of the Cassiopeia Foundation and Sara Morgan, Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Fahe. Stephanie and Sara share why successfully investing in rural America means listening to the p...
2022-08-2355 min
Renegade CapitalCapital Commitments to Black Communities- Real Investment or PR Promise?: Robert E. James II, President & CEO of Carver Financial CorporationIn the wake of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, we saw a significant rise in commitments to investing in Black communities and businesses. Now, two years later, where do those commitments stand? Did the CDFIs, corporates, banks, and philanthropies ever back up their promises? In Episode 7 we talk with Robert E. James, II, President & CEO of Carver Financial Corporation about what he’s seen as head of one of only 19 Black-owned banks in the US, as well as what is needed for sustainable future investments. About Robert. Robert leverages his experiences in banking, law, real e...
2022-08-0949 min
Renegade CapitalChanging the Face of Finance One Conference at a Time: Liv Gagnon & Sonya Dreizler, Co-Founders of CHOIRSeason 2, Episode 6Many of us have stories of attending conferences and feeling like the voices on stage resemble something like a one-note choir. Underrepresentation of women and people of color continues to be a problem throughout financial services, and it often feels painfully evident at professional gatherings and conferences. To try and change this, Sonya Dreizler and Liv Gagnon founded CHOIR, the first diversity certification for financial conferences. This week, Sonya and Liv join Renegade Capital to share why they believe increasing representation is important and how CHOIR is meant to help.
2022-07-2656 min
Renegade CapitalBuilding Inclusive Economies Where Policy and Money Meet: Virginia Senator Jennifer McClellan.Season 2, Episode 5In this episode, Senator Jennifer McClellan shares her experience navigating the intersection of government and economy in Virginia and beyond. While an influx of capital presents a momentous opportunity for local communities, the public sector must play a role in building sustainable, inclusive economies. The co-hosts ask the big questions of Senator McClellan: With interest in “investing for good” on the rise, how can government policy play a role? How can our elected representatives help make this happen?About Senator Jennifer McClellan.Growing up as the child of community leaders...
2022-07-1245 min
Renegade Capital“OK Boomer…”: Do GenXers and Millennials Invest Differently Than Their Parents?: Alyssa Greenspan, President and COO and Jessica Botelho, Director of Impact and CRA research at Community Capital ManagementSeason 2, Episode 4Over the next 25 years, as much as $68 trillion in wealth will pass from baby boomers to their GenX and Millennial children and grandchildren. Meanwhile, studies show that this younger crop of investors place a much greater emphasis on values when it comes to money management than their predecessors. Will “The Great Wealth Transfer,” as it’s called, then disrupt Wall Street’s profit-first-damage-control-later approach? For some answers, we turn to Community Capital Management (CCM), a financial management firm that has studied the phenomenon in detail. We’re joined in this episode by Alyssa Greenspan and Jessic...
2022-06-2154 min
Renegade CapitalBreaking Open the “Piggy Banks of Charity” to Accelerate Giving: Kat Taylor, Co-Founder & Board Chair of Beneficial State BankSeason 2, Episode 3Initially billed as a tool to give individual donors more control over their giving activity and accelerate charity, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have become controversial in the world of philanthropy. On top of the generous tax-savings these funds provide their donors, how, where, or even if the money gets distributed faces next to no official scrutiny, leading to charges that DAFs are more stealth-vehicles for wealthy patrons to dodge the IRS than legitimate charitable enterprises. On this episode of Renegade Capital, we invite Kat Taylor to discuss the problems with DAFs and the legislation...
2022-06-0752 min
Renegade CapitalCan Small Businesses Benefit from Fintech Too?: David Taliaferro, Co-Founder and CEO of LenderfitSeason 2, Episode 2 Despite what Hollywood teaches us, technology is not an objective bystander to history. Quite the opposite. Technology imbibes the attitude and biases of the human beings and systems that create it, and in the financial world, this means that Wall Street fintech (financial technology) absorbs the classic Wall Street mentality and biases for making “objective” financial decisions. This of course doesn’t bode well for the small businesses and underserved communities on Main Street who are feeling the squeeze from COVID and a market logic that capitalizes on players who are already ‘winning’ the game. As s...
2022-05-2455 min
Melanin Well LivingPUT AWAY YOUR CAPE, BLACK GIRLWelcome to Episode 14!!! This week, we have the incomparbale Jazz Perkins @jazzkeyes on the show. We dove deep into what Black Superwoman Syndrome actually is, Jazz's personal experience with BSWS through grief, as well as strategies to combat it. You can join Jazz and I on IG Live to continue the conversation Thursday May 19th at 6 CST / 7 EST. Your Sustainable Wellness Toolkit for the Week: Click here to grab my free masterclass "The Most Important Mindset Shift for Wellness Transformation" mentioned in today's episode. You'll be directed to my free membership site...
2022-05-1835 min
Renegade CapitalUplifting Communities through Real Estate Development: Dave McCormack, President, Waukeshaw DevelopmentSeason 2, Episode 1Guest: Dave McCormack, President, Waukeshaw Development Real-estate developers as a class have a less than stellar reputation across much of the United States. You generally don’t become a villainous Hollywood archetype by accident, and it’s small-wonder given the countless stories of harmful gentrification where members of marginalized communities are pushed out to make way for a more profitable type of resident. However, many areas left behind by our unequal economic system are in need of some kind of revitalization. The question remains, then: can development be done right? For a new pers...
2022-05-1048 min
Renegade CapitalBonus Episode - Careers with ImpactUNC Chapel Hill’s Impact's Careers with Impact Forum is an annual conference that offers MBA and undergraduate business students the opportunity to learn the skills and perspectives needed for an impact-driven career in business from experienced leaders in the field. This year, the university was gracious enough to host a fireside chat with Renegade Capital. During the talk, Leah and Ebony candidly discuss their own career trajectories and how they’ve carved successful niches in the social finance space. With the University’s generous support, we’re pleased to be able to share this bonus episode capturing the conversa...
2022-03-1648 minRenegade CapitalActivist Investing: Phuong Luong, CFP, Principal, Saltbox FinancialCan investors be activists?A lot of emphasis is placed on the failures of institutional investment practices to fix the holes in our capital ecosystems, but what if there were ways for regular people to do good with the money they have? What if people were empowered to park their money in sustainable ways instead of contributing to destructive financial vehicles? To answer these questions, we talk to Phuong Luong, an educator and financial planner who specializes in helping individuals and families invest in sustainable and regenerative investments. She also talks us through what to look for...
2022-01-2558 minRenegade CapitalInvesting in Main Street, not Wall Street: Stephanie Gripne, Founder and CEO of Impact Finance CenterWhy does more money go to Wall Street instead of Main Street? It’s a question that bedevils the world over as income inequality continues to climb and small-businesses shutter in growing numbers. We know from our grounding in the CDFI industry that misallocation of our collective wealth isn't for lack of quality investments outside of the bubble of big-finance and large corporations. CDFI lenders have demonstrated for decades that profitability is possible for investors operating at smaller scales, so what’s going on?Founder and CEO of Impact Finance Center, Stephanie Gripne, a.k.a “the Steve Jobs o...
2022-01-1159 minRenegade CapitalMeet a real life "renegade investor": Kate Poole, Co-Founder, Chordata CapitalDescription Can you support regenerative economies, community-controlled investment, and still earn a reasonable return? What would you do if you suddenly had $2 million? Take it easy? Retire early? Maybe buy that custom vintage car you’ve been eyeing for years? None of the Renegade Capital crew have had to grapple with that particular question, so we decided to talk to someone who has. In this episode, we talk with Kate Poole, whose journey from inheriting a trust fund to becoming an “anti-capitalist” wealth manager provides a totally unique perspective on how people with means c...
2021-12-1453 minRenegade CapitalHow the NFL’s Washington Football Team got its new name: Geeta Aiyer, President, Boston Common Asset ManagementIn a broken financial system that frequently rewards short-term profit over sustainability, the idea of investments as leverage for positive change can seem like a pipedream. We know, however, that money does talk. Key corporate walk-backs like confederate flag prohibitions at sports events and the retiring of Washington Football Team’s former, racist name were prompted by threats to returns from sponsors and other capital heavyweights. So why can’t shareholders do the same? Many of our listeners probably receive, and then toss out, those mailed notices of impending fund votes, but are there more ways for us to make...
2021-11-3051 min
Deep Impact Investing56. Leadership & Community Investments as Crucial ESG Components — Part 2In October 2021, Kimberly Griego-Kiel took part in the ESG For Impact! Conference in Colorado Springs. Now back with part two of her ESG for Impact! miniseries, Kim welcomes George Gay, the CEO of First Affirmative Financial Network, and Ebony Perkins, Self-Help Credit Union’s Vice President and Director of Investor Relations. George and Kim explore … Read More Read More
2021-11-1728 minRenegade CapitalCannabis: Growing inclusive economies: Khadijah Tribble, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at CuraleafAs the movement to legalize cannabis gains steam across the country, the plant presents opportunities for entrepreneurs to capitalize on a slowly loosening market. Often unsaid in this process of gradually laxing restrictions, however, is the prospect of, so-called, legitimate profits for some in an industry whose participants were heavily targeted and harmed by authorities. In many jurisdictions, they still are. With the war on drugs’ disproportionate toll on low-income communities and communities of color, can we head off the potential gentrification of the cannabis economy and make whole the people who’ve suffered due to decades of punitive poli...
2021-11-1656 minRenegade CapitalAre CDFIs the original capital renegades?: Donna Gambrell, CEO of Appalachian Community CapitalCertified Developmental Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are government-certified banks, credit unions, loan funds, and other types of capital providers that are dedicated to putting stakeholders first instead of shareholders. These organizations are vital in channeling capital to underserved economies and small-businesses yet have the unfortunate distinction as one of the best-kept secrets in the social finance space. Today’s Renegade Capital will hopefully correct that. We’re joined by RC-certified CDFI guru Donna Gambrell, current President and CEO of Appalachian Community Capital and former director of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund, to tell us what exactly these important institutions are and wh...
2021-11-0243 minRenegade CapitalRace, Banking, and Wealth: John Holdsclaw IV, EVP, Strategic Initiatives at National Cooperative Bank:How does banking affect the racial wealth gap in America? The racial wealth gap sees massive differences in median net worth between white and black Americans. The divide means that crises like the Great Recession and the COVID 19 Pandemic on average affect the latter far more than the former, not to mention deep-rooted issues like poverty, hunger, and health outcomes. An often-ignored contributor to the disparity has been the banking industry and its historic, systemic discrimination against nonwhite citizens. To get some clarity on the situation, we’re joined by Executive Vice President of Strategic In...
2021-10-1952 minRenegade CapitalCommunity, Capital, and Change: Cat Berman, CEO & Co-Founder of CNoteHow can we get money into America’s Main Street communities?Cat knows that Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have been vital in capitalizing people and communities neglected by mainstream lending. But support for these institutions has to come from somewhere. CNote is a B-Corporation and social enterprise that acts as a go between for CDFIs and institutional investors looking to round out their portfolios with investments in communities. For the scoop on CNote, we talk to co-founder and three-time entrepreneur Cat Berman about what her business does and her vision for bringing innovation to co...
2021-10-0548 min
So You Want to Talk About LeadershipTransformational and Impactful Leadership with Ebony PerkinsEbony Perkins joins the show to share her leadership journey. Ebony talks about some of the leadership lessons she's learned and how she worked through leading her team through the pandemic by hitting the reset button and simply checking in on her people. Ebony shares what she believes is the most important leadership trait and the importance of interacting and developing friendships with people who don't think or look like you. Ebony understands what her employees need and she makes sure to give them what they need often. This is a great interview with leadership gems dropped throughout the...
2021-09-2758 min