

The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi
Clever Girl Finance
The Clever Girls Know Podcast is your go-to space for real, relatable conversations about money, business, and building wealth — without shame, without judgment, and without confusion.
I'm Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, and I created this podcast to help you take control of your finances, build confidence, and create lasting wealth with practical strategies that actually work in real life.
I share actionable tips and interview incredible guests who are navigating real life and real money decisions, just like you.
Whether you're building wealth, working toward financial independence, investing, saving, or paying off debt, you'll find the guidance and motivation you need to keep going.
Ready to take the next step? Start building real wealth with my book Clever Girl Millionaire: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books
You can also access 30+ completely free courses and resources at https://clevergirlfinance.com
I'm Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance, and I created this podcast to help you take control of your finances, build confidence, and create lasting wealth with practical strategies that actually work in real life.
I share actionable tips and interview incredible guests who are navigating real life and real money decisions, just like you.
Whether you're building wealth, working toward financial independence, investing, saving, or paying off debt, you'll find the guidance and motivation you need to keep going.
Ready to take the next step? Start building real wealth with my book Clever Girl Millionaire: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books
You can also access 30+ completely free courses and resources at https://clevergirlfinance.com
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Sep 13, 2022 • 39min
254: Coping With Inflation & Big Changes We've Implemented (Yazmir & Esther's Podcast Takeover)
Tune into this episode where Yazmir and Esther take over the podcast to share how they are managing their finances during these times of high inflation and the big financial changes they have made to stay on top of their goals! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Sep 6, 2022 • 34min
253: Creating A Money And Life/Work Balance - Is It Possible?
On today's podcast episode, Loretta Turner shares why it's important to establish balance in life when it comes to work and finances and how to make it possible. Loretta is a San Diego-based accredited mindfulness coach and employee wellness strategist. With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit and wellness sectors, Loretta brings a mindful, people-centered, and mission-driven approach to developing individuals and transforming organizational cultures. Loretta strongly believes that "it only works if you do," and she'll always encourage you to put the work in! WHAT LORETTA DISCUSSED: - Warning signs that someone is stressed and burnout from their job - The fine line between trying to pursue career success and it being a detriment to your health - Tips for someone whose job is negatively impacting their mental and physical health - How thriving in the workplace isn't just about the paycheck AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH LORETTA Via her website: www.lorettaturner.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretta.leads ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Aug 30, 2022 • 47min
252: Reflecting & Taking Control Of Your Life | Choosing To Prosper! Book Launch Event
Tune into this discussion on the topic of "reflecting on who you are" from the book launch event with Clever Girl Finance Founder Bola Sokunbi celebrating her new book, "Choosing to Prosper! Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, and Achieving Your Life And Money Dreams". ❤ Get your copy of Choosing To Prosper: https://amzn.to/3dSn2Zq ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Aug 23, 2022 • 43min
251: Investing While Surviving During Uncertain Times with Jully-Alma Taveras
On today's podcast episode, Jully-Alma Tavera joins us to talk about investing during economic uncertainty and high inflation. Jully-Alma Taveras also known online as Investing Latina, is a Plutus Award-winning bilingual (Spanish) personal finance expert. She writes for publications like CNBC, Time's Next Advisor, HuffPost, and others on money topics ranging from saving to investing. On her YouTube channel, she tells money stories from the lens of a Dominican Republic-born immigrant living in New York that went from being a shopaholic to a smart spender and diligent investor. Her money philosophies have inspired thousands of women to live minimally & spend intentionally so that they can invest more. WHAT JULLY DISCUSSED: -Whether or not to keep investing in economic uncertainty -How to manage panic and fear during stock market declines -Investing with high inflation AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH JULLY Via her website: https://investinglatina.com On Instagram: https://instagram.com/investinglatina ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Aug 9, 2022 • 38min
250: Ways To Save Money On A Limited Budget Or Low Income
Trying to save money on a low income can feel challenging, but don't let a low salary deter you from your savings goals! You should not feel like you can't save towards goals like retirement or a home down payment. When you have a limited budget it can be discouraging, but don't allow that to stop you from the future that you want. Consider taking the first step today because once you do, you'll find additional ways to save money on a low income as you make progress. Join Bola and Yazmir as they discuss key tips for how to save money on a low income. CATCH OUT OTHER LIVE SESSION REPLAYS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyh7wVTaE1IZRcbGOZA_c4Hy6QdV2EHt ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Aug 2, 2022 • 24min
249: Key Tips For Navigating A Recession And Times Of High Inflation
The word recession creates a feeling of discomfort for many people and comes with a lot of negatives such as market declines, job losses, and more. Today we will discuss the impact of a recession and inflation and key tips to protect your personal finances. CATCH OUT OTHER LIVE SESSION REPLAYS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyh7wVTaE1IZRcbGOZA_c4Hy6QdV2EHt ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Jul 26, 2022 • 47min
248: How To Be Bold And Courageous With Your Career While Creating Your Unique Blueprint
On today's podcast episode, Bolanle Williams-Olley discusses what it means to be bold and courageous on your career path and provides practical guidance on exactly how you can do it. Bolanle Williams-Olley is chief financial officer and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, a technology-first design firm based in NYC. She is the bestselling author of Build Boldly, chart your unique career path and lead with courage, a practical playbook written to ignite individuals and leaders to craft their own career playbooks for success. She is also a dynamic leader and founder of several impact organizations for improving education in low-income schools in Nigeria, empowering women and small firms, and creating awareness about NGOs across Nigeria. She is married with two kids and is obsessed with throwing really fun-themed parties. WHAT BOLANLE DISCUSSED: - Her own career progression to becoming CFO and co-owner of her own firm - The mistakes and hurdles she had to overcome on her career journey - The importance of creating a vision for your career path and how to start - Key tips women can leverage to find the courage to make bold career decisions AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH BOLANLE Via her website: www.BolanleWO.com Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolanlewo On Instagram and Twitter: @bolanle_hq ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Jul 19, 2022 • 33min
247: Yazmir & Esther's Podcast Takeover - Choosing To Prosper Discussion
Join Yazmir and Esther as their their candid thoughts about Bola Sokunbi's new book, Choosing To Prosper! ❤ Pick up a copy of Choosing to Prosper: Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, Achieving Your Life and Money Dreams: https://amzn.to/3ya5Tk8 ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Jul 5, 2022 • 10min
246: Words Of Gratitude - Don't Give Up On Your Dreams
❤ Pick up a copy of Choosing to Prosper: Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, Achieving Your Life and Money Dreams: https://amzn.to/3ya5Tk8 ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Jun 28, 2022 • 36min
245: Don't Let Imposter Syndrome Mess With Your Goals!
Is imposter syndrome keeping you stuck? Join Bola and Yazmir to discuss chapter 8 of the new book, "Choosing To Prosper!". In this weekly YouTuBe LIVE discussion, you'll learn just what imposter syndrome is and how it can impact your life. Plus you'll also learn how Bola overcame her own imposter syndrome as well as get key tips on how not to let imposter syndrome mess with your goals. Imposter syndrome is unavoidable for many of us, it is something you can deal with and overcome. Don't let imposter syndrome keep you back from your goals! CATCH OUT OTHER LIVE SESSION REPLAYS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhyh7wVTaE1IZRcbGOZA_c4Hy6QdV2EHt ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance


