Reimagine Wealth Pod 🎙️

In this episode…social justice philanthropy organizers Nigel Charles and Shannon Cofrin Gaggero from the Solidaire Network share honest money stories, bust myths about power dynamics in cross-class organizing work, and highlight examples of transformative donor organizing in action.

Resources

* Check out the Solidaire Network’s website

* Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund

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This is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

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In this episode…you’ll hear from Julienne Kaleta and Alyssa Smaldino, the co-founders of Libertroph Magazine. Tune in to hear more about why they decided to share stories of white anti-racist organizing (past and present) and ultimately start Libertroph Magazine, the role of structural racism in white wealth accumulation, what accountability looks like in practice, and more...

Resources:

Check out Libertroph Magazine’s website and their first issue of the magazine (see part 1 and part 2)

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About the Show:

This is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Follow Jordyn on Instagram @jordynmiddlebrooks

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode’s Substack page. The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

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In this episode…you’ll hear from Margo Dalal, Seed Commons’ Director of Capital Strategies. Tune in to hear more about why cooperatives struggle to access traditional financing, the origins and practices of Seed Commons, whether an investment can ever really be non-extractive, the privilege of aligning your wealth with your values, and more!

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About The Show:

The show is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

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In this episode…you’ll hear from Meg Hopkins (she/her), a High Net Wealth Organizer at Resource Generation.

Tune in to hear more about what actually is class privilege and how to know if you have it, wealthy people’s shared stake in redistributing their wealth and building a future where we all have what we need, the differences between moving from a place of charity versus solidarity & philanthropy versus redistribution, why we need to engage in this work collectively if we want to build durable change for the long haul, and myth-busting many of the stories we’re told about about privilege & power.

Resources:

Check out RG’s Website

Are you a young person with wealth or class privilege? Fill out RG’s Intake Form

How Much Is Enough Self-Paced Course

Support the Show:

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Most of what I create is free to access, and I want to keep it that way. However, crafting this content requires significant time and energy. Becoming a paid subscriber is the best way to support this work and keep it sustainable, and has the added bonus of being one way you to align your spending with your values.

Engagement helps broaden reach of my work. If this show resonates with you please share, rate, comment, and like - all the things that help the algorithm. 🙃

About The Show:

The show is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

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In this episode…you’ll hear from Sloan Leo Cowan, Movement Voter Project’s Senior Advisor on Philanthropic Strategy.

Tune in to hear more about what it means and looks like to build durable change (both within and beyond the election cycle), where to situate electoral power within a social change ecosystem, how the Southern U.S. is used as a testing ground to pilot cruel right-wing policies that later spread throughout the country, and finding your role in stewarding the future you want to see.

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Help the show reach more ears. If this show resonates with you please share, restack, or leave a comment.

Most of what I create is free to access, and I want to keep it that way. Becoming a paid subscriber is the best way to support this work and keep it sustainable, and has the added bonus of being one way you to align your spending with your values.

About The Show:

The show is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

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This is a quick update on what to expect for the rest of Season 2 of the podcast, as well as some personal updates for me. Tune in to hear more about topics we’ll be digging into for the rest of this season, a personal update from yours truly and an update on what's ahead. ✨

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Most of what I create is free to access, and I want to keep it that way. However, crafting this content requires significant time and energy. Becoming a paid subscriber is the best way to support this work and keep it sustainable, and has the added bonus of being one way you to align your spending with your values.

Engagement helps broaden reach of my work. If this show resonates with you please share, rate, comment, and like - all the things that help the algorithm. 🙃

About The Show:

The show is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jordynmiddlebrooks.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode…you’ll hear from Shirley Leslie and Abby Bordin at Critical Resistance, which is an organization that is working to build an international movement to end the prison industrial complex (PIC) by challenging the belief that caging and controlling people makes us safe.

We dig into topics like the history of prison industrial complex (PIC) abolition as well as recent victories, what makes one feel safe, envisioning an abolitionist future, and more…

Resources:

Support Critical Resistance’s Work

Subscribe to the Abolitionist Newspaper

Get in Touch with a Critical Resistance Chapter Near You or chat with the Development team

Learn and expand your/your community’s knowledge with a plethora of resources on Critical Resistance’s website

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Help the show reach more ears. If this show resonates with you please share, restack, or leave a comment.

Most of what I create is free to access, and I want to keep it that way. Becoming a paid subscriber (or buying me a coffee) is the best way to support this work and keep it sustainable, and has the added bonus of being one way you to align your spending with your values.

About The Show:

The show is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jordynmiddlebrooks.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode…you’ll hear from Zac Chapman at New Economy Coalition (NEC).

We dig into topics like: what the Solidarity Economy (SE) is and the tangible examples that exist within late-stage capitalism, contesting for power and why JPMorgan doesn’t care if you raise chickens (lol), and organizing Donor Advised Fund (DAF) holders as a microcosm of organizing wealth holders to challenge the capital forces we’re up against.

Resources:

NEC website

NEC: The Solidarity Economy

NEC’s Solidarity Economy 101 Resources

NEC: Black Solidarity Economy Fund (BSEF)

Beautiful Solutions: A Toolbox for Liberation

Upstream Podcast with NEC: Will the Revolution Be Funded

Have a DAF? https://freeyourdaf.org/

Examples of SE projects who have been on the show: JTIC Fund and their governing members, EB PREC

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Most of what I create is free to access, and I want to keep it that way. Becoming a paid subscriber is the best way to support this work and keep it sustainable, and has the added bonus of being one way you to align your spending with your values.

About The Show:

The show is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jordynmiddlebrooks.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode…you’ll hear Reimagine Wealth’s 2025 numbers & reflections plus intentions & shifts going into 2026.

Resources:

A Look Inside the Shop essay series

Season 1: jordyn’s money story part 1 and part 2

Book a free discovery call!

How Much Is Enough: Self-Paced Course

Nic Antoinette’s Newsletter: Now What?

off the grid clubhouse by Amelia Hruby

About The Show:

The show is a self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

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The show is sustained through paid subscriptions and tips. All content is currently free and accessible to everyone.

I gratefully accept financial contributions to support my podcasting, writing, and content creation. This also supports my ability to offer free or subsidized services to those who otherwise would not be able to access it.

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In this episode…you’ll hear about the East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative (EB PREC), which is an example of a Solidarity Economy investment that is guided by restorative economics and builds community power.

Tune in to hear more about what EB PREC is, it's structure, applying restorative economics, their community design process, and so much more!

Important Disclaimer: The investments mentioned are shared for educational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any specific securities. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always consult a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Resources:

EB PREC’s website

Invest in EB PREC

EB PREC’s Resources & Documents

Other Resources Mentioned in the Show:

Nawmaka Agbo: What Is Restorative Economics

Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC)

Season 2, Episode 3: The Power Proposition of Tenant Organizing

Season 2, Episode 2: JTIC Fund

How Much Is Enough: Self-Paced Course

Support the Show:

Subscribe (for free or upgrade to paid)

Help the show reach more ears. If this show resonates with you please share, restack, or leave a comment.

Most of what I create is free to access, and I want to keep it that way. Becoming a paid subscriber is the best way to support this work and keep it sustainable, and has the added bonus of being one way you to align your spending with your values.

About The Show:

The show is a listener supported and self-funded project of Reimagine Wealth. It is created, edited, and produced by Jordyn Middlebrooks.

Episode transcriptions can be accessed through the episode's Substack page.

The music is produced by my brother, Joshua Middlebrooks. You can find him on Soundcloud at Intothegerogian.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jordynmiddlebrooks.substack.com/subscribe