Deep Impact Investing

In the first part of this two-parter miniseries, Kim Griego-Kiel detailed her incredible experience traveling to Zimbabwe and Zambia with Priscilla Plummer from Global Sojourns Giving Circle.

Now, in part two, Kim continues unpacking the memorable moments from her journey to Southern Africa. This time she outlines her safari experience and the conservation work happening in this region of the world. 

Kim takes listeners on the journey of her game drive and shares the ins and outs of their conservation efforts. Listeners, get ready to get an account of Kim’s experience with prime wildlife viewing and hear about what activists in Zimbabwe are doing to conserve the water and wildlife in Southern Africa. 

Kim discusses:

The efforts to preserve African wildlife in Zimbabwe

How her experience with wildlife viewing and being near animals changed her perspective on appreciating nature

The conservation efforts that are going on with water systems in Zimbabwe

How to get the best out of a safari experience

And more!

Resources:

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

Empowering Stories From Zimbabwe and Zambia (Ep. 81)

Global Sojourns Giving Circle

Donate to Global Sojourns Giving Circle

LinkedIn: Priscilla Plummer 

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

[email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

 Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

During Kim Griego-Kiel’s recent trip to Zimbabwe and Zambia with Priscilla Plummer from Global Sojourns Giving Circle, she visited the stunning Victoria Falls, experienced the rich culture of these nations, and took part in various activities.

But the most life-changing part of Kim’s trip was the time she spent with the boys and girls of the Global Sojourns Giving Circle family.

This week, Kim gives listeners a first-hand account of what it is to travel to Africa. She unveils the rich history she experienced, the connections she made with the locals, and everything she learned about life in Africa.

For anyone who has ever wanted to visit a country in Africa, this episode will provide you with lots of valuable information.

Kim discusses:

Her experience arriving in Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe’s history and culture

The wildlife and scenery she saw

The connection she made while spending time with the boys and girls of Global Sojourns Giving Circle 

The eye-opening stories she heard from the boys and girls clubs and ways we  can make an impact 

The value of education for African youth 

And more!

Resources:

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

Global Sojourns Giving Circle

Donate to Global Sojourns Giving Circle

LinkedIn: Priscilla Plummer 

“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

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(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

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The traditional process for giving money to charity can leave people feeling skeptical, but when it comes to donating to charities for climate change, applying a “fund management” approach can be the solution that makes a difference. 

In this episode, Jack Chellman, the head of strategy and communications at the Global Returns Project, joins Kimberly Griego-Kiel to talk about the company’s Global Returns Portfolio. Jack explains how this portfolio works as a diverse, effective, and scalable not-for-profit tool designed to regenerate the planet and protect the environment. 

Jack discusses:

Types of charitable giving 

Ways the Global Returns Project works to support climate change with not-for-profit organizations to curate investments (not for financial return)

The 3 UN Sustainable Development Goals this organization targets

Ways individual investors can get involved and the role of taxes when it comes to charitable giving 

The difference between donating stocks and cash 

And more!

Resources:

* Ep 59 – Empowering & Educating Girls for a Stronger Community With Priscilla Plummer

Charity Navigator

GiveWell

Connect with Jack Chellman:

* [email protected]    

LinkedIn: Jack Chellman 

Global Returns Project

To contribute, please click here:

Organization Name: The Global Returns Project Limited

Charity Number: 1186683

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

 [email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

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About Our Guest:

With a background in journalism and social advocacy, Jack Chellman transitioned to environmental work out of concern for issues of intersectional climate justice. A Marshall Scholar, Jack holds an MPhil in Political Thought and Intellectual History from the University of Cambridge. He also earned an MSc with distinction in Media, Power, and Public Affairs from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Plant-based innovations in food play an important role in solving food insecurities. 

So, how do we reduce plastics in packaging without using animal-based materials?

In this episode, Elysabeth Alfano is back to explore the ins and outs of our current plant-based revolution. Elysabeth sheds light on investing in animal-free meat and the reasons we need to move away from plastic packaging.

By exploring market trends and reviewing the different sustainable options in food and packaging around the world, Elysabeth also explains ways that climate change and food injustices will translate to the bottom line.

Elysabeth discusses:

The five plant-based sectors that VegTech™ Invest is funding and why

Ways the firm is investing in reducing plastic using animal-free material supply systems

How Anheuser-Busch is supporting precision fermentation to create animal-free meat

Ways you can invest in VegTech™ Invest’s EATV with little capital

And more!

Resources:

What You Should Know About Investing in Food & Plant-Based Innovation with Elysabeth Alfano (Ep. 78)

Anheuser-Busch

Connect with Elysabeth Alfano:

LinkedIn: Elysabeth Alfano

Elisabeth Alfano: Website

VegTech™ Invest

LinkedIn: VegTech™ Invest

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

[email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

[email protected] 

Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:

As the CEO of VegTech™ Invest and the advisor to the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV, Elysabeth Alfano combines her business leadership and investing experience in the plant-based business arena. Helping to define and grow the new investment sector of Plant-based Innovation, her expertise is investing in the companies that are innovating with plants to produce animal-free products for sustainable consumption.

A sought-after speaker, Elysabeth discusses the intersection of sustainability and the global food supply system on radio, TV, at conferences, in boardrooms, and, most recently, at the United National Global Leaders Compact Summit. She also hosts a weekly Plantbased Business Hour interview show.

Changing what you eat has an impact on the planet, but changing how you invest has an even bigger influence.

Investing in plant-based innovations has become more accessible. And a new plant-based innovation ETF is bringing us closer to a more sustainable food system.

This week on Deep Impact Investing, Elysabeth Alfano from VegTech™ Invest details how the firm supports individual investors and companies working with plants to replace animal products and some of the eye-opening foods and products coming to the growing vegan and plant-based arena.

Elysabeth discusses:

Reasons the plant-based marketplace is a mega trend and how you as an investor can  participate in its growth

Why VegTech™ Invest created EATV, a plant-based innovation ETF

Timelines and innovations coming to the vegan and plant-based sector

What you shouldn’t know about cultivated meat

And more!

Resources:

The Plantbased Business Hour Podcast

Vegconomist — The Vegan Business Magazine 

Connect with Elysabeth Alfano:

LinkedIn: Elysabeth Alfano

Elisabeth Alfano: Website

VegTech™ Invest

LinkedIn: VegTech™ Invest

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

 [email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

[email protected] 

Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

 Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

About Our Guest:

As the CEO of VegTech™ Invest and the advisor to the VegTech Plant-based Innovation & Climate ETF, EATV, Elysabeth Alfano combines her business leadership and investing experience in the plant-based business arena. Helping to define and grow the new investment sector of Plant-based Innovation, her expertise is investing in the companies that are innovating with plants to produce animal-free products for sustainable consumption.

A sought-after speaker, Elysabeth discusses the intersection of sustainability and the global food supply system on radio, TV, at conferences, in boardrooms, and, most recently, at the United National Global Leaders Compact Summit. She also hosts a weekly Plantbased Business Hour interview show.

Many of us weren’t taught personal finance when we were growing up. But what happens when we decide to join households with our significant other?

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel examines some must-know financial mishaps couples can avoid making while detailing the tips you need to start implementing good financial habits. Kim also unpacks the value of starting early and constructing a financial future together. 

Kim discusses:

The value of talking about your financial past and your money beliefs

Why avoid keeping money secrets

How neglecting conversations around your financial future together can be damaging

Why you shouldn’t let one person in the relationship make all the money decisions

Tips on having pre-wedding discussions and the importance of working alongside a financial professional  

And more!

Resources:

Episode 48: Let’s Deconstruct Your Money Messages

Episode 75: What You Should Know About The Current Water Crisis

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

 [email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

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Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

 Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

Having access to better healthcare is not just a mission within our nation but also worldwide. 

So, how to work towards a better system?

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel explores the current healthcare system and how it’s designed to be reactive instead of proactive. By sharing her own experiences and reviewing the different healthcare systems around the world, Kim explains the pros and cons of a universal and sustainable healthcare system and what those look like. 

Kim discusses:

The importance of incorporating further prevention methods 

The role of mental health initiatives within a proactive healthcare system

Her personal experiences with healthcare in different countries 

Ways our investment portfolios can support sustainable healthcare systems

How did the pandemic impact healthcare across the world 

And more!

Resources:

Episode 14 — The UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals — Part 2

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

 [email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

[email protected] 

Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

 Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

Water is life. But right now, water is also a messenger.

If you’re following the news, you know about the current water shortage, and how this situation is a warning sign of climate change.

In this episode, Kimberly Griego Kiel unpacks everything around the current water scarcity while detailing some must-know action items along with tips and tricks you can follow to make a difference.

Kim discusses:

The climate water and food nexus we’re currently facing 

How ground and above groundwater management is depleting rapidly

Tips to reduce and optimize our water usage 

What to do (locally) to provide solutions to the water crisis

And more!

Resources:

* Earth.Org

* “America’s water crisis” 

* “Drought and record-breaking heat spur a South Texas water crisis”

* “Why is America running out of water?”

* “Lake Mead Water Shortage”

* “The Southwest’s looming water battle”

* “As Colorado River Dries, the U.S. Teeters on the Brink of Larger Water Crisis”

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel

[email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

[email protected] 

Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

Not every bank or mutual fund we give our money to has our environmental impact values in mind. 

In this episode, Kim Griego-Kiel takes a deep dive into how you can be smarter about where your money is going and who you invest with. She talks about banking and insurance alternatives that share ESG values and prioritize what they invest in to make an impactful difference.

Kim discusses:

How alternate banking like community banks or credit unions can work for you 

The steps insurance companies are taking to be stewards of the environment

What 30 of the primary insurers are doing to avoid catastrophic climate change

How to find out if your bank or mutual fund invests in fossil fuels

And more!

Resources:

15 Questions To Quiz Your Financial Health (Ep. 73)

BankingOnClimateChaos.org

Insure-Our-Future.com

FossilFreeFunds.org

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel

[email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

[email protected] 

Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

Do you know where your financial health stands?

In this episode of Deep Impact Investing, Kimberly Griego-Kiel talks about Horizons Sustainable Financial Services’ financial health quiz. She dives into all 15 questions for you to follow along and figure out your financial health score.

Kim discusses:

Why it’s important to not only know the value of your bank and investment accounts but also to check them regularly

Why you should list your assets and liabilities or know where to find them

The importance of developing specific and measurable financial goals

 Knowing the value of your home and the balance of your mortgage and the interest rate

And more!

Resources:

Prioritizing ESG Investments with Dr. Pooja Khosla (Ep. 71)

Connect with Kimberly Griego-Kiel:

[email protected] 

(505) 982-9661

Horizons Sustainable Financial Services

[email protected] 

Twitter: @HorizonsSustFin

Facebook:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services