You Can’t Manifest Your Way Out of Capitalism: A conversation with Stella Gold

You don’t expect to leave a conversation about death and capitalism feeling inspired—but here we are. This episode dives headfirst into the intersections of death work, money trauma, collective care, and class consciousness. Stella Gold (they/them), founder of My Gold Standard, joins Becky and Taina to talk about their journey from hospice and death doula work to anti-capitalist money coaching—and how rebirth, grief, and radical redistribution play into all of it. Whether you’ve sworn off capitalism or are just starting to untangle your money mindset from the girlboss playbook, this convo will meet you where you’re at. Get ready for real talk about financial legacy, wealth redistribution, and why slow divestment can be a revolutionary act.Stella Gold (they/them) is a genderqueer Rebirth + Wealth Coach for changemakers and comes from a lineage of activists. They are the founder of My Gold Standard, a believer in wealth activism, pro liberation from all oppressive systems, and collective care. Website | InstagramDiscussed in this episodeWhat death work teaches us about money and communityHow grief impacts financial decision-makingWhy class consciousness must be part of any money conversationThe myth of ‘pure’ divestment and the messiness of resisting capitalismSpirituality, religious trauma, and their role in financial healingWhat slow divestment looks like in real life (ex: leaving Amazon, ethical investing)Resources mentioned"The Sum of Us" by Heather McGheeCarbon CollectiveGoing With GraceReal You Leadership☀️ Join us in the Messy Liberation Coaches Circle🎤 PROUD MEMBERS OF THE FEMINIST PODCASTERS COLLECTIVE