Vote Your Money: Values Aligned Investing | Janine Firpo | 139

Today on the show we welcome Janine Firpo, an accomplished speaker, author, and social entrepreneur, dedicated to empowering women through values-aligned investing. She has a relentless drive to make a difference and poured it all into her book, 'Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World'. In this episode, you will learn: How Janine transitioned from a lucrative career in big tech to impact investing The importance of aligning financial goals with social values How to integrate ethical considerations into your investment portfolio Practical steps you can take to manage your finances ethically and effectively   🌐 Visit Catching Up to FI website  🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   ===DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS=== MyBudgetCoach A zero-based budgeting app that allows you to connect your banks, categorize your transactions, and work with a certified budget coach at your own pace. Receive 10% off subscription costs by entering code: Catchingup Boston Institute of Finance CFP® level curriculum for those that don't need course credit, but want to gain useful knowledge for personal development. Special pricing for self-paced and instructor lead 'Personal Growth Track' course or package. Receive 5% off by entering code: Catchingup  For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🌐Invest For Better Free membership in Invest for Better Circle experience for Black women 📗Book: Activate Your Money Activate Your Money Janine's Talk at EconoMe 2025 As Your Sow | Invest your values BetterInvesting.org | Educating individual investors and investment clubs Mighty Deposits | Find banking that matches your values Circle experience for Black women 📗Book: Your Money or Your Life 📗Book: The Beardstown Ladies' Common-Sense Investment Guide Lynn Frair EconoMe Talk     ⏰ 'Catching Up to FI' Episodes Doña Quixote, Life Energy, and The Coming of Aging | Vicki Robin | 94 Enoughness: Your Life or Your Money | Vicki Robin | 95 Money for the Rest of Us | David Stein | 041 The pURPOSE Code | Jordan Grumet | 115 Purpose, Identity, & Connection | Jordan Grumet | 022   If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.