Ever feel caught between wanting to contribute to the greater good and wondering how you can actually afford to? In this episode, Rachel sits down with Jasmine Rashid, author of The Financial Activist Playbook and a powerhouse in the impact investing world. Jasmine has helped shift billions of dollars away from harmful industries and toward social justice causes, all while navigating her own relationship with money under capitalism.
They dive deep into the reality of wealth hoarding, the power of community as a form of wealth, and how to redirect guilt-driven over-donating into sustainable activism. Plus, Jasmine shares why humor is her secret weapon for making finance and activism less scary and more accessible.
💬 "Nothing great has come from taking myself too seriously. The stakes are high, it's dire out here, and at the same time, we might as well make it as enjoyable as it can be under the systems we find ourselves in."
Key Takeaways:
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Scarcity is manufactured - wealth hoarding by billionaires is the real problem, not your personal spending
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Community wealth and social capital are just as valuable as financial capital
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Over-donating from guilt often comes at the expense of your own wellbeing and sustainability
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Pre-planning your giving budget helps you contribute without depleting yourself
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Humor and lightness aren't frivolous - they're necessary for learning and healing money trauma
Guest Info: Jasmine Rashid is a New York-raised, Oakland-based Bangladeshi American financial activist, writer, and impact investing professional. She's a trauma of money methods certified practitioner and served as Director of Impact for Candide Group for six years.
This conversation felt like getting wisdom from a wise friend who's figured out how to do good in the world without sacrificing herself in the process. Jasmine's approach to financial activism is both practical and deeply human.
⏰ EPISODE BREAKDOWN
[03:30] The Reality of Wealth Inequality - Why focusing on billionaire hoarding (not your coffee habit) changes everything
[05:00] Community as Wealth - How social capital and authentic relationships create endless dividends
[10:30] The Over-Donating Trap - Redirecting guilt-driven giving into sustainable activism that doesn't deplete you
[16:30] Humor as Healing - Why laughing about money trauma helps us learn and grow (plus Jasmine's Dolly Parton trick)
📚 Resources Mentioned
1. The Financial Activist Playbook on Bookshop.org
2. Jasmin Rasheed's homepage
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