The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

Adeola Omole dug herself out of 6 figures of debt and went on to build a million-dollar portfolio with smart investing. She's also navigated uncertain times and recovered from her own investing mistakes on her path to 7-figures. In this video, Adeola shares how she did it and key investing advice for beginner investors! Be sure to tune in and share this video with your best girlfriends! ❤ Get the...

Investing can be as simple or complicated as you make it. When it comes to investing, you might be wondering where to start and how you can learn more. It's important to get into the habit of building security so that you can feel confident that you have something to fall back on, even if you can't work. Join me and Jully Alma Taveras as we discuss how she got started in investing and her long ter...

How do you keep your cool and stay focused when the stock market goes on a wild ride? How do you get clear on long-term investing goals? How do you navigate your emotions around investing right now - especially in a panic? Join me and Nicole Hatcher, founder of @FrugalChicLife for a conversation on how to navigate your emotions around investing, tips to think long term, and why investing is so imp...

Is it possible to save money and invest as a mom running a full-time business and life? Jamila Souffrant helps people to launch financial freedom in an attainable, easy to follow way. Saving and investing are about finding an approach that works for you, and Jamila shares how she and her husband accomplished the milestone of saving and investing six-figures. If you want to live life on your own te...

Does retiring early from your corporate career sound like an impossible dream? Kalyn Johnson Chandler was able to leave corporate life behind and is now the founder of a successful business. Join us as we discuss her story, she shares how she leveraged her business to build wealth, and gives us can't miss tips on how to invest in your own business so that you can retire early and follow your dream...

How do you start out with creating an investment portfolio especially now as we navigate pandemic? How do you manage your emotions and the uncertainty during this season? In this video, I interview Cindy Zuniga, who after the incredible feat of paying over $200,000 in student loans is now focused on building her investment portfolio during this pandemic. She shares how her original plan has adjust...

How do you navigate your life and finances through difficult times like a recession or a pandemic? Should you start or keep investing? Tune into this interview with Yezmin Thomas where she shares her first-hand experience with navigating her life and her finances after losing a significant portion of her household income during a recession. Learn how she weathered through the storm, her current in...

Are you wondering how you should invest your money? Your approach to investing may need to change due to the pandemic, and this interview is packed with advice for new investors so you can set the right goals for where your money is going. Join me and @Mama & Money - Fo Alexander as we discuss why investing is important and how she is investing her money now. ❤ Get my new book - Clever Girl Financ...

Your well being at work ties into your financial wellness and your mental health and so this conversation on how to deal with racism and create an anti-racist culture in your workplace is extremely important whether you are an employee or an employer. Building on her experiences developing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies for companies including Google and AppNexus, Dorianne St Fl...

This podcast episode is all about financial anxiety and to have this conversation my guest is Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, founder of Mind Money Balance. Lindsay is a biracial financial therapist, speaker, and author. As the first financial therapist in Michigan, she combines financial literacy with the emotional and psychological side of money. She's passionate about helping couples and individuals lear...

One this episode, let's talk about financial confidence and why it's so necessary for us to develop this characteristic! Financial confidence is not about much money you have, it's about being confident in your decisions and not allowing yourself to be taken advantage of. You can have financial confidence on your journey to financial wellness - whether you are just starting your journey, in the mi...

Today on the podcast I have one of my girlfriends, Fo Alexander back as a guest to have a conversation with me about life, business and finances including how we are both spending and investing our money differently in this season. Today's episode is sponsored by SmartyPig! SmartyPig is a free online piggy bank for people saving for financial goals like holiday gifts, vacations, and even retiremen...

While it's a crazy time in the world with the pandemic there is still hope and there is still opportunity. On today's episode Jazmine Waller shares how she's budgeting and STILL saving money despite the pandemic. Today's episode is sponsored by SmartyPig! SmartyPig is a free online piggy bank for people saving for financial goals like holiday gifts, vacations, and even retirement. When you open a...

On today's episode, Aja shares her journey to becoming debt-free by paying off $200,000 in just 23 months. This podcast episode is brought to you by the incredible Fab Aid initiative created by First Aid Beauty. First Aid Beauty has committed $1 million this year to help new graduates pay off their student loans. Plus they are adding 10% of the sales of their limited-edition FAB AID Ultra Repair C...

Managing your finances as a single mom can be challenging, but despite this with intention and focus you can build wealth and become financially successful. Today's episode is sponsored by SmartyPig! SmartyPig is a free online piggy bank for people saving for financial goals like holiday gifts, vacations, and even retirement. When you open a SmartyPig account, there are no fees! This means there a...

Today's guest on the podcast is Marty McDonald and we are talking about side hustles and entrepreneurship. ABOUT MARTY MCDONALD: Marty is a side-hustler turned CEO of Boss Women Media. Like many, she wants to live her best life so she decided to leap after her dreams of creating a community of empowerment, change, and freedom after an 11-year corporate career with various fortune 500 companies. Sh...

On today's episode of the podcast, my guests and I discuss how to navigate a new normal with actionable tools for credit score recovery and resilience. THIS PODCAST EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FICO Founded in 1956, FICO is a data analytics company based in San Jose, California focused on credit scoring services. Its FICO® Score, a measure of consumer credit risk, has become a fixture of consumer...

Virtual networking is so important now more than ever. On this episode, Ebony Joyce breaks down key tips to help you get it right. ABOUT EBONY Ebony Joyce, the owner of Next Level Career Services LLC, is a multi-hyphenate career strategy mastermind who helps mid-to-senior level professionals' brand themselves with confidence, clarity, and certainty so they can attract their next career opportunity...

Below are just a few resources to reference. 1. Shows, documentaries, and movies to get informed about the impact of racism and racial injustice: - 13th (Netflix) - If Beale Street Could Talk - Just Mercy (Movie & Book) by Bryan Stevenson - The Hate You Give - American Son (Netflix) - Dear White People (Netflix) 2. Books on racism: - How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi - White Fragility by...

This episode is all about navigating finding a new job and career growth in a highly competitive market. And to have this conversation, my guest is Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is Career Contessa's CEO, author, number 1 Power Move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Formerly, Lauren was a  Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer...

As a result of COVID-19, many people are dealing with uncertainties around how life is changing, managing their finances, and worries about their careers and businesses. And so on this episode, I have a real conversation with Kristen Ley as to how she's navigating life through these uncertain times. This conversation will bring a sense of calm and inspire you to keep going and doing your best no m...

On today's episode, my guest is Mary Wheeler, a Financial Coach and the founder of Abundant Wealth Solutions. In this season, with all the uncertainty, many people are fired up to pay off their debt once things settle down; This episode with Mary Wheeler will inspire you to make a plan! Growing up not knowing much about money, Mary attended college on a full-ride via Sallie Mae accumulating $27K i...

Sometimes we all need a pep talk and Carla Andrews is here to do just that! Carla is an InspirePreneur™ and founder of the InspirePreneur Academy, consultant, author and a professional coach who has served and impacted thousands of lives through educational programs, workshop experiences, and empowerment sessions.  As an advisor and mentor to leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, Carl...

We've received a lot of questions about the announcement that federal student loan payments will be suspended through September 30th, 2020. And so to discuss this, Melisa Boutin, our Clever Girl Finance student loan expert, joins me to share some key info with you here on this episode based on information from the U.S. Department of Education. For more details and latest info, visit: https://stude...

On this episode, I'm excited to have a member of team CGF come on to the podcast to share her debt-free story. Esther paid off £18,000 (~$20,000) in 22 months despite losing 55% of her income during that time. On this episode Esther shares: - The specific things did she did to keep her mindset in check, pay her debt and navigate the ups and downs - Why consistent budgeting, even when her budget di...