Environmental Difference Makers in the Markets with Vicki Benjamin (Ep. 62)

Environmental Difference Makers in the Markets with Vicki Benjamin (Ep. 62)

It’s no secret that we rely on nature to survive. Hence, putting in measures to save our environment and allow the cycle to continue is extremely important for not only our own future, but also for the future of the generations to come. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with Vicki Benjamin, co-founder and …

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ESG vs. Impact Investing — Here’s the Difference (Ep.61)

ESG vs. Impact Investing — Here’s the Difference (Ep.61)

2021 was a great year for sustainable and ESG investing and its ability to outperform traditional markets. However, it is important to understand the difference between ESG and impact investing when creating your portfolio. In this episode, Kimberly explores the main differences between SRI, ESG, and impact investing. Plus, she explains the importance of understanding …

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Looking Towards a Positive 2022 with Aarón Garza and Johann Klaassen (Ep. 60)

Looking Towards a Positive 2022 with Aarón Garza and Johann Klaassen (Ep. 60)

As the new year brings you new opportunities and goals, remember to look toward the positive in both your personal and professional life. In this episode, Kimberly Griego-Kiel sits down with Aarón Garza, vice president for operations and compliance at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services. Kim and Aarón discuss his family, his professional background, and ways …

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59. Empowering & Educating Girls for a Stronger Community With Priscilla Plummer

59. Empowering & Educating Girls for a Stronger Community With Priscilla Plummer

Have you ever dreamed about changing careers and moving across the world? Priscilla Plummer, the founder of Global Sojourns Giving Circle (GSGC), made that dream her reality in 1990 when she moved across the world and traveled throughout the African continent. Using her travel experience and passion for philanthropy, she works to create an effective …

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58. Bridging the Gap Between the ESG Investing and the Financial Industry With Jim Horlacher and Reem Fatayerji

58. Bridging the Gap Between the ESG Investing and the Financial Industry With Jim Horlacher and Reem Fatayerji

The gap between the mainstream financial world and the socially responsible investing arena may seem vast.  But, believe it or not, there are ways to bridge the two. This is exactly what Kimberly Griego-Kiel discusses with her guests in this fourth and final episode of the ESG for Impact! miniseries. This week, Kimberly sits down …

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57. Sustainable Shareholder Advocacy with Leslie Samuelrich, Sam Adams, and Sarah Adams – Part 3

57. Sustainable Shareholder Advocacy with Leslie Samuelrich, Sam Adams, and Sarah Adams – Part 3

For this episode of the four-part ESG for Impact! miniseries, Kimberly invites three difference-makers in sustainable shareholder advocacy to outline their unique focus on ESG investing and mutual funds. This week, Leslie Samuelrich, the president of Green Century Funds, and Kim explore plastic pollution, recycling, climate change, sustainable supply chains and how Leslie’s campaigns are …

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56. Leadership & Community Investments as Crucial ESG Components — Part 2

56. Leadership & Community Investments as Crucial ESG Components — Part 2

In 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 …

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55. How we can Create a New Economy With Rex Raimond — Part 1

55. How we can Create a New Economy With Rex Raimond — Part 1

In October 2021, Kimberly Griego-Kiel took part in the ESG For Impact! conference in Colorado Springs.  During this two-day conference, Kim attended sessions focused on SRI investments, strategies, and concepts while connecting with like-minded professionals and industry leaders.  One of those leaders was Rex Raimond, the director of The Transformational Investing in Food Systems (TIFS) …

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54. 2021 Year-End Planning With Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen

54. 2021 Year-End Planning With Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen

Yes, it’s that time of the year already. It’s time to think about year-end planning!  To kick-start your year-end planning, join Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen for this information-packed episode as they discuss why a yearly plan is so important for your finances. With rules constantly changing, find out the benefits of having review sessions …

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53. Fishy Fish: What You Should Really Know About Sustainable Seafood

53. Fishy Fish: What You Should Really Know About Sustainable Seafood

Regardless of whether you enjoy seafood, the truth is, it’s important to be informed about seafood’s sustainable and unsustainable components. That’s exactly what Kim Griego-Kiel is here to help you learn in this week’s episode. Join in as Kim reveals how understanding seafood sustainability can help you make conscious decisions as a consumer. Plus, learn …

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