Does Building Wealth Make You A Capitalist? ft. Stella Gold

The Cosmic Co-Op is not just a podcast; it’s a collection of transmissions from the cosmos, each centered around the question: what does it truly mean to be anti-capitalist?We’ll be discussing a myriad of topics, ranging from astrology to entrepreneurship to neurodivergence to parenting to magic, including the many overlaps in between, as well as the astronomical ripple effects of existing under late-stage capitalism.As comrades in the cosmos, the Cosmic Co-Op is a place for relentless curiosity, radical honesty, and a collaborative spirit; each episode features a galactic transmission (aka 100% anonymous submission) from one or more co-op members. Have some thoughts on capitalism to process, a question you want answered, or a financial confession you just need to get off your chest? You can find the submission form here.For our very first episode, I’ll be chatting a bit about Pluto’s latest and final ingress to Aquarius, where he shall remain until 2043, and what this could mean regarding shifts in American and global economics. Then, you’ll get to hear me chat with our inaugural guest, Stella Gold of My Gold Standard.Stella is a queer & nonbinary rebirth & wealth coach who focuses on empowering queer, trans, and BIPOC folks toward personal financial liberation through a trauma-informed lens. They are a certified Trauma of Money practitioner and self-proclaimed “wealth activist” who has been helping folks redefine wealth for over 7 years, and they have been an internet mutual of mine for the last handful of years.We had a fantastic conversation about addressing financial shame, the sacred motivating force that is anger, whether or not “human nature” exists, and we tackle a contentious, yet commonly asked question: does building wealth in late-stage capitalism make you a capitalist?You know, light brunch topics.Stella is a wellspring of warmth and expertise and real-life experience, and I’m so honored to have the chance to share a slice of their greatness, in the form of this exchange. I know you’ll be touched by their grounded and anti-capitalist approach to financial liberation.Thank you for listening to the very first episode of The Cosmic Co-Op!Be a comrade: like, share, subscribe, and rate this podcast.Friends of the pod (mentioned in the episode):Nuclear Fusion AppAnti-Capitalism: A Beginner’s Guide by Simon TormeyErin Monahan - Terra Incognita & Anti-Capitalist Money ClubFolkweaver Winter Solstice Calendaring Zine: “Germinating Dreams of Community” by Sara Sadek & Lesley Numbers (preorders available here)