Episode 298 | How to Build Wealth Ethically | Kara Perez | We Bravely Go

Episode 298 features a return guest of the show; Kara Perez of We Bravely Go. We’re discussing how to build wealth ethically. Listen now!

Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a sustainability focused financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money.

She is the author of the book, Green Money and has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert.

Additionally, for 2 years Kara co-hosted the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance.

You can purchase her brand new book, Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All, today!

Listen to Kara’s first appearance on the podcast here.

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In this week’s episode, Kara discusses the importance of personal finance, sustainability, and ethical investing.

Kara shares her journey from being in debt to becoming financially stable and how her new book, ‘Green Money’, aims to empower readers to use their money as a tool for positive change.

We explore the complexities of wealth, consumerism, and the moral implications of financial decisions, emphasizing the need for conscious spending and community support.

Episode 298 Takeaways:

Kara Perez’s journey highlights the power of storytelling in personal finance.
The concept of ‘Green Money’ encourages using wealth for positive change.
Wealth building can coexist with ethical considerations and community support.
Value-based spending can help combat consumerism and spending addiction.
Sustainability is about replicable practices, not just frugality.
Conscious banking choices can lead to significant societal impact.
The book writing process is lengthy and requires resilience.
Readers can expect a blend of personal finance and sustainability insights in‘Green Money’
Community support is essential for small businesses and ethical practices.
Understanding the marketing strategies can help reclaim personal spending power.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Kara Perez and Her Journey
03:07 – The Concept of Green Money
06:12 – Navigating Wealth and Morality
09:02 – Value-Based Spending and Consumerism
11:52 – Sustainability vs. Frugality
15:05 – Conscious Banking and Ethical Choices
17:53 – The Book Writing Process
20:47 – What to Expect from Green Money

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