The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

Have you caught yourself saying or thinking "wow - this year is almost over" and then feeling somewhat deflated about not begin able to fully accomplish all your goals? We'll I'll tell you this...IT'S NORMAL. Yes the year is almost over and yes, perhaps not every goal will get accomplished according to plan, however you should still review and, if needed, reset your mission regardless and this tim...

My guest today is Maggie Germano, she is a certified financial education instructor (CFEI), a money coach and the founder of maggiegermano.com who at the time of this recording, is in the process of planning her own wedding! On this episode, We had a great conversation where we exchanged notes on her experience so far with wedding planning being newly engaged and I shared my retrospect on my exper...

On this episode I had a great conversation with Tonya Rapley on how to be successful with your personal finances and in your business. We talked about her personal story and the makings of her business My Fab Finance and what it took for her to launch it. We also talked about her relationship and managing money with her significant other, what it really means to walk in purpose, as well as having...

Have you ever looked at your finances from a scientific perspective? Well, My guest today is Dr Maria James and she is founder of pocketofmoney.com. Not only is she a real life scientist (you'll hear us talk about her amazing career on this episode) but she is also a money scientist who provides financial advice for professionals and entrepreneurs. In this episode, we dig into how to look at your...

I'm excited to share this fun conversation I had with Sarah Webb, the COO and primary finance contributor for PlaidForWomen.com. In this episode we discussed: - What you should you do when you pay off your debt - How you can determine how much you need for retirement - Sarah's experience working with high net worth individuals and high income earners, their characteristics, her observations and th...

Budgeting on an inconsistent income can be tough especially because it's hard to plan. For example, if you are self employed or work as a freelancer or a contractor, your income is dependent on how much work you do but sometimes it's not always easy to determine what your actual income will look like at the end of each month. When it comes to budgeting on an inconsistent income, the best way to ap...

On this episode Molly shares her story to debt freedom, how her debt spiraled out of control shortly after the death of her mother and the incredibly emotional journey she embarked on to become debt free. She talked about her depression, the associated guilt, shame, self judgement and isolation that she felt, what it took to fully disclose her financial situation to her now husband and how her fai...

This episode is for all the Clever Girl entrepreneurs out there (and the aspiring ones too). I had the pleasure of speaking with business strategist and finance expert and the founder of LatishaStyles.com and Youngfinances.com/tv. On this episode we talked about what it takes to start, fund and grow your side hustle and how to transition from being a part time business owner to being a full time b...

You've probably heard about the major security breach that took place with Equifax recently right? Well in the event that your financial information is compromised as a result of a security breach, there are some key things you need to do to minimize the impact and protect yourself from potential credit fraud and identity theft and I'm taking through them on this quick episode. They are as follows...

Ever wondered what the best way to save is or what my favorite savings account is? I had a great conversation with Erica Amatori from RizeMoney.com where we talked about all things savings as well as her personal experience with money and if she really lives what she preaches as an employee of a finance company! Erica was also kind enough to give some awesome freebies to you, my amazing listeners...

On today's episode, I had a great conversation with my guest Canna Campbell of the amazing YouTube channel, Sugar Mamma TV, and we talked about investing and how she uses it to generate passive income, minimalism and the impact it had on her life, luxury shopping and how to avoid feeling guilty as well as her amazing $1000 project that she has going on. I loved this conversation with Canna because...

Having the right mindset is essentially the foundation of your financial success and on this episode, I talk through why your mindset matters and how you can continuously work on a positive and focused state of mind so you can achieve your money (and life) goals. Because having the right mindset makes all the difference when it comes to whether you accomplish your money goals or not. Do you follow...

On today's episode, my guest Jamila, takes us through how she was able to save $85k in a single year, her plans to retire early, how have finances have not always been perfect and what you need to be doing to accomplish the money goals you have set for yourself. To keep up with Jamila, stop by her website at http://journeytolaunch.com, follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/journeytolaun...

On this episode I'm talking about the profiles of millionaires in the US, what it REALLY takes to become a millionaire and I'm diving into the September 2017 issues of both Money and Kiplinger Magazine on getting to $1 million! Do you follow Clever Girl Finance on Instagram yet? You should! https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance Ready to get accountable? Join the Clever Girl Finance Accountab...

On today's episode, my guest Naseema gets real on mental blocks, setting yourself up for financial success (or failure) as well as what it took for her to pay off $300K of debt in just 2 years, why she did it and what she's doing now! To keep up with Naseema, stop by her website at http://financiallyintentional.com - Follow her on Instagram at https://instagram.com/financiallyintentional - and als...

On this episode I'm sharing the 5 key things you need to be doing now so a potential recession does not become a personal financial crisis for you because recessions are inevitable and having a solid plan makes all the difference! Do you follow Clever Girl Finance on Instagram yet? You should! https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance Ready to get accountable? Join the Clever Girl Finance Accoun...

On today's episode, my guest Limor Markman of Limor.money shares some invaluable insights on real estate investing - how it works, how to get started and the different investing options available as well as some really great personal finance tips. On this episode Limor also shared some of her favorite books and they are: 1. Rich Dad, Poor Dad - http://amzn.to/2fKLluc 2. Cash Flow Quadrant - http:/...

Sharing my candid thoughts and lessons learnt so far as Clever Girl Finance turns 2. Do you follow Clever Girl Finance on Instagram yet? You should! https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance Ready to get accountable? Join the Clever Girl Finance Accountability Program over at https://www.clevergirlfinanceacademy.com

Budgeting is a key element to building wealth and so on this episode I'm discussing why you need one, different methods you can try out and tips to help you succeed with your budget. Do you follow Clever Girl Finance on Instagram yet? You should! https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance Ready to get accountable? Join the Clever Girl Finance Accountability Program over at https://www.clevergirlf...

Today my special guest Ebony Ruffin of Ruffin Consulting Services breaks down all things life insurance! On this episode we discuss the different types of life insurance, why having life insurance is super important for women and what you need to look out for when seeking a policy. Follow Ebony on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ruffinconsultingservices and you can email her at info@ruffinc...

On today's episode I'm sharing a few tips on how you can stay on top of your bills, stress free, as well as an interesting story about one of my own bills that caught me by surprise! Ready to get accountable? Join the Clever Girl Finance Accountability Program over at https://www.clevergirlfinanceacademy.com

I'm super excited to be talking to Farnoosh Torabi, a leading personal finance expert, on the topic of managing money in relationships and when "she" makes more. This episode is a must listen if you have a significant other! Also be sure to check out Farnoosh's SO MONEY podcast over at http://farnoosh.tv/podcast/episodes/ Get access to my free resource library of worksheets and checklists and star...

I'm excited to share my conversation with Dioni as she talks about her financial journey in progress, what keeps her motivated and why the experience of getting her finances in order is so worth it to her! Visit Dioni's blog at https://wisewomanwallet.wordpress.com and find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/wisewomanwallet Join the Clever Girl Finance Accountability Program over at htt...

Should you invest in your employer's 401k (or other retirement plan)? I'm sharing my thoughts and responding to an Instagram comment! Get access to my free resource library of worksheets and checklists and start improving your finances today on clevergirlfinance.com. Also visit clevergirlsknow.com - you'll be glad you did :)

On this episode I'm deep diving into the REAL struggles of entrepreneurship with amazing life coach for entrepreneurs Cassie Jeans! Visit Cassie's website at https://cassiejeans.com and find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cassie_mjeans Get access to my free resource library of worksheets and checklists and start improving your finances today on clevergirlfinance.com. Also visit clev...