Divesting, Philanthropy + Value-Driven Spending | Sharon Schneider

191: We're joined by Sharon Schneider, impact investor, social entrepreneur, and author of recently released Handbook for an Integrated Life: A Practical Guide to Aligning Your Everyday Choices With Your Internal Compass. We discuss the shady things big banks do with our money, and exploring alternatives like credit unions for our savings and mortgages. Sharon shares insight on charitable donations, and common traps to watch out for when you're hoping to donate. We lastly better define ESG, and misconceptions around socially conscious investing. Learn more about Sharon + check out Handbook for an Integrated Life Mentioned episode: 161: WTF is ESG? Stocks, Savings, + Socially Conscious Investing | Amanda Holden Thanks to today's sponsor! Vegamour.com/ECOCHIC, code ECOCHIC for 20% off Find me on: Instagram @ecochicpodcast + @lauraediez, on Facebook, Twitter, and now TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The eco-conscious lifestyle podcast. Each week, Laura Diez is diving into sustainability and practical climate science. This podcast explores fashion, environmental justice, food, conscious consumerism... just about everything in our lives is tied to the environment. Guests include female founders, clean beauty experts, climate scientists, political experts, and many more. Laura is a sustainability professional with her M.S. in Climate Science and Solutions, who happens to also love speaking to other women about environmentally conscious brands, social activism, and balanced, plant-based living. This show aims to feel like hanging out with your cool, smart girlfriends: educational, approachable, and encouraging you to do what works for you. Sustainability is a good look. Email at: laura@lauraediez.com and follow on Instagram @ecochicpodcast