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Deep Impact Investing

Season 2: Episode 10:
The Power of Community Investing — With Guest, Justin Conway

Do you want to make a difference in your community through your investments?

If your answer is yes, then Kimberly Griego-Kiel has you covered! Today, Kimberly is joined by Justin Conway, vice president of investment partnerships at Calvert Impact Capital, to explore the ins and outs of community investing and how you can get involved in this type of investing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What community investing is and why it’s important
• The types of options available in high-impact community investments
• How your community investments can be tailored to your risk-return level
• Some of the transformational work Calvert Impact Capital has done over the years
• And more!

Listen now to learn all about community investing and how you can get involved today!

Resources:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661 | info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook

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Season 2: Episode 09:
Global Climate Change and the Explosion of Carbon Energy Reserves

How can you adjust your portfolio to influence the carbon energy problem?

Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen discuss how they handle these requests from clients using two approaches — divesting and engaging. They share what each approach entails and what types of people they are best suited to.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The problem with carbon energy companies
• The two approaches to solving the carbon dioxide problem
• What divestment means and some of its challenges
• The benefits of remaining engaged with carbon energy companies
• The performance differences between a divestment portfolio versus an engagement portfolio
• And more!

Listen now to learn the difference between divesting and engaging investment approaches and how they can work for you!

Resources:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661 | info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook

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Season 2: Episode 08:
Demystifying the World of Investing

Do you have a lot of questions about investing? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Many people want to invest but feel hesitant because of their lack of knowledge. Long an enthusiast for working with newcomers to the world of investing, Kimberly Griego-Kiel is dedicating this episode to guiding you through the ins and outs of investing.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What a stock is and what benefits and responsibilities come with owning one
• How bonds work and why they’re a worthwhile addition to a portfolio
• What mutual funds are and what makes them a desirable investment
• What types of expenses are involved in owning mutual funds
• And more!

Tune in to this information-packed episode now to solidify your understanding of the investing world!

Resources:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661 | info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook

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Season 2: Episode 07:
Discover Sustainable Investing — With Sonya Dreizler

Have you heard of sustainable investing, but you’re not sure what it’s all about?

Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel speaks with Sonya Dreizler about the sustainable investment industry. They discuss how advisors can make impact investing more accessible to the average advisor, and then they go on to uncover the industry’s top trends.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The inspirational role that Sonya’s mother played in her life
• How the social impact industry is changing the standard in the corporate industry to include more women and minorities
• Ways companies can be encouraged to do the right thing in areas concerning their employees’ and social issues like race
• How to make impact investing more accessible to the average investor
• Why advisors should share sustainable investing opportunities with each other and their clients
• And a lot more!

Listen now to learn about sustainable investing and how it can benefit the average investor.

Resources:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661 | info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook | Solutions with Sonya | Sonya Dreizler

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Season 2: Episode 07:
Discover Sustainable Investing — With Sonya Dreizler

Have you heard of sustainable investing, but you’re not sure what it’s all about?

Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel speaks with Sonya Dreizler about the sustainable investment industry. They discuss how advisors can make impact investing more accessible to the average advisor, and then they go on to uncover the industry’s top trends.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The inspirational role that Sonya’s mother played in her life
• How the social impact industry is changing the standard in the corporate industry to include more women and minorities
• Ways companies can be encouraged to do the right thing in areas concerning their employees’ and social issues like race
• How to make impact investing more accessible to the average investor
• Why advisors should share sustainable investing opportunities with each other and their clients
• And a lot more!

Listen now to learn about sustainable investing and how it can benefit the average investor.

Resources:  Horizons Sustainable Financial Services: (505) 982-9661 | info@horizonssfs.com | Horizons Facebook | Solutions with Sonya | Sonya Dreizler

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Season 2: Episode 06:
What You Need to Know for the 2019 Shareholder Advocacy Proxy Season

The shareholder advocacy proxy season is upon us, yet many investors are unaware of just how important their votes and voices are.

As a way of bringing about meaningful change in the companies you’re invested in, shareholder proxy voting is one of Kimberly Griego-Kiel’s biggest passions. Today, she’s breaking down everything you need to know about proxy voting, from what it is to why it’s important for you to participate in.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The qualifications you need to file a shareholder resolution
• What resources to use to get informed about the current proxy season
• The top issues of the 2019 proxy season — from climate change to drug costs
• Examples of early voting successes
• Why you need to pay attention to how your mutual fund is voting
• And more!

Listen now to learn how you can use your voice this proxy voting season to help make changes that matter!

Resources:  As You Sow | Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility

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Season 2: Episode 05:
How Sante Fe is Going Green — With Glenn Schiffbauer

Santa Fe may be a small community, but they’re taking big steps on the path to going green.

Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel is joined by Glenn Schiffbauer, the executive director of the Santa Fe Green Chamber, to explore how Santa Fe is becoming increasingly sustainable and why businesses are starting to focus more on the triple bottom line.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Santa Fe Green Chamber is incorporating more advocacy and implementation into their work
• About the current hot topic issues like tax credits and the Energy Transition Act
• How the Santa Fe community is incorporating sustainability into their businesses and community college
• The innovation that’s helping restaurants save millions of gallons of water a year
• Why businesses need to take the lead when it comes to sustainability
• And more!

Join Kimberly and Glenn now for an enlightening conversation on Santa Fe and the steps it’s taking for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Santa Fe Green Chamber of Commerce | Meow Wolf

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Season 2: Episode 04:
Creating a Sustainable Economy — With Guest Hunter Lovins

Until you listen to this episode, you might not realize just how much our society and earth depend on sustainable investing.

Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen are joined by author and champion of sustainable development, Hunter Lovins. They discuss why it’s crucial that we create sustainable economic changes and the steps we need to take to start making these changes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The economic disruptions that will come in the next ten years
• The power and profitability of regenerative agriculture
• Why we need to shift away from a neoliberalism mindset
• What DOT stands for and why everyone should have one
• And more

Join Kimberly, Johann, and Hunter now and learn how you can ensure your money is residing in places where it’s in service to life rather than against it.

Resources:
Natural Capitalism Solutions | A Finer Future: Creating an Economy in Service to Life | Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution | Rocky Mountain Institute | Change Finance  Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture | Wellbeing Economy Alliance

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Season 2: Episode 03:
The Power of Socially Responsible Investing

Like many people today, you may be putting more thought into how you spend your money and where it goes. So why should your approach to investing be any different?

Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel gives you a rundown on what you need to know about socially responsible investing (SRI), what it is, why it’s important, and how you can practice it with your own investing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why SRI is becoming increasingly popular
• How to find out which companies are in your mutual fund portfolio
• Why the belief that socially responsible investments underperform is a myth
• How Kimberly helps clients find the right investments for them based on their values
• And more!

Listen now to learn more about socially responsible investing and how you can start putting money where it matters today!

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Season 2: Episode 03:
The Power of Socially Responsible Investing

Like many people today, you may be putting more thought into how you spend your money and where it goes. So why should your approach to investing be any different?

Today, Kimberly Griego-Kiel gives you a rundown on what you need to know about socially responsible investing (SRI), what it is, why it’s important, and how you can practice it with your own investing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why SRI is becoming increasingly popular
• How to find out which companies are in your mutual fund portfolio
• Why the belief that socially responsible investments underperform is a myth
• How Kimberly helps clients find the right investments for them based on their values
• And more!

Listen now to learn more about socially responsible investing and how you can start putting money where it matters today!

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Season 2: Episode 02:
When was the last time you spoke to your kids about money?

In honor of financial literacy month, Kimberly Griego-Kiel shares helpful tips and ideas on how you can talk to your kids and teens about money and sustainability and, ultimately, prepare them for a financially healthy future.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to teach young children the difference between wants and needs
• Why we should talk to our kids about our own finances
• The power of visuals when teaching children to save
• Why it’s better to let kids make mistakes while they’re young
• And more!

Join Kimberly now for an information-packed episode and learn three easy ways to teach your kids about money.

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Season 2: Episode 01:
Interview with Kimberly and Johann.

Today you will meet your hosts, Kimberly Griego-Kiel and Johann Klaassen. As Accredited Investment Fiduciaries™ at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, Kimberly and Johann help clients who have a real passion for sustainable investing. In this episode, Kimberly and Johann share more on what they do, why they love it, and who they are outside the office.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Kimberly and Johann found their passion for sustainable investing
• Why they don’t have minimum asset requirements for potential clients
• The three parts to their financial philosophy
• What Kimberly and Johann would dedicate their lives to if they had all the money in the world
• And more!

Listen now, or tune in to meet Kimberly and Johann and find out what they’ll be bringing to this podcast!

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Season 1: Episode 03:
Get Out the Vote! Do It!

The midterm elections in the U.S. take place on November 6th. Early voting has already begun in many places. Kimberly Griego-Kiel discusses the trend of women running for elected office at a rate not seen since the last year of the woman. That was 1992. This is 2018. Even though it might seem that nothing has changed in these 26 years, women are getting out — organizing to win races and engage the changing US electorate. Participation matters!

Music this episode includes our theme music of Reverie (small theme) by _ghost (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Get Out to Vote by Kara Square (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Get Out to Vote – Kara Square and Piero Peluche by Piero Peluche (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.

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Season 1: Episode 02:
Fossil Fuel Divestment

More and more investors are seeking to align their investments and their values by divesting from fossil fuel companies. The largest 25 of those companies across the globe are responsible for some 70% of the carbon emissions that contribute to global warming and climate change. But there’s a second option, too: Remaining invested, and joining the shareholder advocacy movements that have achieved some unprecedented successes.

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Season 1: Episode 01:
Shareholder Advocacy Explained

Sustainable investing represents a full 20 percent of U.S. investment dollars today — skyrocketing from one in every 14 dollars invested back in 1998, to one in every five dollars invested sustainably today. Inside that growth live a lot of people just like you, asking not only what it means to align your portfolio with your values—but how making those decisions actually works.