Can Money be Regenerative? Rethinking Finance for a Better Future | 003

Exploring alternative economies and the role of money in a regenerative world

In this episode, we explore the transformative potential of finance with guests Sophie and Stephen, two experts in sustainable finance and regenerative economies.

They share their personal journeys - from studying sustainability to leading global initiatives in impact investing and financial education. We dive into the big question: Can money be a force for good?

 

Sophie and Stephen discuss the barriers, challenges, and opportunities in shifting mindsets and practices toward finances, emphasizing the need for value-driven decision-making.

They introduce their latest project, MoneyBling, which challenges traditional money narratives and creates space for people to explore their personal relationship with finance.

 

Together, we uncover the hidden impact of financial systems on our lives, relationships, and communities. Sophie highlights how finance is a social construct that we can reshape collectively, while Stephen shares insights on the practical steps individuals and businesses can take to align money with values.

 

This episode is a call to demystify finance, break money taboos, and actively engage in and explore the potential of a more regenerative economy. Join us in this thought-provoking conversation about reimagining finance and the role we all play in shaping the future of money.

 

💡 HIGHLIGHTS of this Episode

✨ Why money is a social construct - and how we can reshape our relationship with it

✨ The biggest barriers and challenges to sustainable finance today

✨ Examples and opportunities of alternative financial practices and economic systems

✨ Insights from MoneyBling, an initiative exploring the deeper meaning of money for individuals

✨ Practical steps to align your financial decisions with your values

 

 

👋 ABOUT Sophie Charrois & Stephen Snider

For the past couple of years, Sophie & Stephen have been diving into learnings around alternative systems for more just and regenerative economies and the role of money in all of this. Besides their endeavor to demystify money, they are currently diving deeper into alternative ways of living around community, farming, and regeneration - working with their hands in the soil and growing a network with roots.

 

 

🔗 CONNECT & follow Sophie & Stephen

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-charrois/

👉 https://sophiecharrois.wixsite.com/asterion

👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kstephensnider/

 

🤝 Experience their work

👉 Fellowship: https://www.neiii.org/thefellowship

👉 Online Journey: https://www.moneybling.net/

👉 Retreat: https://bit.ly/RiteofPassage25

 

📚 RESOURCES to dive deeper

➡ Course by Brett Scott: https://www.asomo.co/s/econ-life-101

➡ Movie on Money: https://findingmoneyfilm.com/

➡ More curated Resources by MoneyBling: https://www.moneybling.net/resources

 

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💌 CONNECT & engage with Pia

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn to follow and support each other’s work. 🤗

 

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For daily insights “behind the scenes” and event updates, join the extended community on the @work.with.impact Instagram account. 🧐💓

 

🔔 Next Group Mentoring for #ImpactJobSeeker starts April 1st ❗

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👉 Sign-up here (limited spots!)

 

Take care of yourself and others!

Pia 🤍

 

P.S. You can also watch this Episode on our YouTube Channel to see our faces 👋☺

 

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