The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation!  clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Sahirenys Pierce—financial wellness educator, author, and creator of  The High 5 Banking Method —to talk about how a deeply personal family health crisis reshaped the way she approached money. When Sahirenys learned that her son had a heart defec...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now What can having immigrant parents teach you about building wealth?  I'm sharing the powerful money lessons my immigrant parents taught me, lessons that shaped my mindset, my career, and ultimately helped me build wealth. Success doesn't a...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now In this candid interview, Fo Alexander of Mama & Money sits down with Bola Sokunbi—founder of Clever Girl Finance and author of the new book, Clever Girl Millionaire, to uncover the unfiltered truth about building wealth. They dive deep i...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now If you've ever thought, "How am I supposed to save money when I barely make enough to cover my bills?", this podcast episode is for you. Saving money on a low income can feel impossible. Rent, groceries, debt, childcare — it adds up fast....

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now If you've ever maxed out a credit card, drained your savings, avoided budgeting, or stayed in a bad financial situation longer than you should have, you're not alone. On this episode, I'm sharing exactly how to recover from money mistakes...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Brittany Charles, better known as Mrs. Fiscally Responsible, to talk about how she and her husband paid off $39,000 in debt in just 8 months—and turned that experience into a proven roadmap...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now If you're overwhelmed by credit card debt or behind on payments, negotiating with your creditors can make a real difference. On this episode, I walk you through how to confidently talk to your creditors, lower your interest rates, reduce...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now Today, I'm breaking down 3 easy, beginner-friendly ways to invest outside the stock market. Whether you're nervous about stock volatility or just want to explore other options, there are smart, accessible paths to build wealth that don't...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now A lot of people think budgeting only works with a steady paycheck. If your income changes month to month (freelance, commissions, motherhood seasons), this episode breaks down the only approach that actually worked for me. On this episode...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation!  clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Dr. Paris Woods, bestselling author, financial educator, and founder of Freedom Unlimited LLC, for an inspiring conversation about helping students  start early and build wealth. Known for her breakout book  The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Fr...

New Book  -  Clever Girl Millionaire;   A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions -  Available to order now Struggling to budget because you feel like you don't have enough money?  You're not alone, and this is exactly when budgeting matters most. On this podcast episode, I'm walking you through how to budget when you have no money using 8 prac...

Big news, friends! Today's episode is a little different, and deeply special to me. I am officially announcing my brand new book,   Clever Girl Millionaire: A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions! This is my sixth book (technically my seventh!), and it represents years of lived experience, real mistakes, and the steady discipline required to...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe Feeling stuck with your finances, even when you're trying your best? Sometimes, it's not just about what you do with money... it's about what you believe about money. In this episode, I'm sharing 5 toxic money beliefs that kept me financially stuck for years, and the mindset shifts that helped...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Melissa A. Rowe, M.Ed., award-winning Scholarship Specialist, College Coach, and founder of  Capture Greatness!, to explore how students can graduate from college without the debt. Melissa has helped students secure over $12 million in scholarship...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe Did the past year leave your finances feeling off track; unexpected expenses, plans falling apart, or goals you just couldn't reach? If so, I want you to hear this first: You're not alone, and you're not stuck.  On this episode, I'm walking you through a 6‑step financial comeback plan to help y...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe It's a brand new year, and that means a fresh start, new goals, and big dreams. But before you try to do  everything all at once… let's slow down. In this episode, I'm sharing a gentle but powerful reminder: sustainable progress is so much better than quick burnout! You'll learn 4 simple things...

** Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter:   https://clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe   🎉 Welcome to our annual goal-setting session at Clever Girl Finance! This isn't about resolutions; it's about creating meaningful goals that align with the life (and money) you actually want. As we close out 2025, this is your space to reflect, reset, and start building your 2026 blueprint, with clarit...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe In this end-of-year episode, I'm reflecting on a season that stretched me in ways I never expected. Losing my dad in August made 2025 one of the hardest years of my life, and navigating grief while showing up for my family, my business, and this community wasn't easy. I share some of the bright...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe Only have $100 to invest and wondering where to start? You're not alone, and yes, you can begin your wealth-building journey with just that! In this beginner-friendly episode, I'm sharing exactly what I'd do if I only had $100 to invest, step by step. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How to start investing w...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe You've probably heard it all before, "Just stop buying lattes." "Get a better job." "Cut out everything non‑essential." But what if some of the most popular money advice doesn't actually work, at least, not for real life or in your current season of life? On this episode, I'm breaking down six...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe   On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Tracy Coenen, a forensic accountant with over 25 years of experience uncovering financial secrets in everything from corporate fraud to high net worth divorces. Tracy didn't originally plan on this path, she once dreamed of becoming a prison war...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation!  clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe   On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Lauren Morley, creator of The 20 Outfit Wardrobe , a simple and effective system designed to help women streamline their closets, feel confident in their personal style, and stop the cycle of overspending on clothes they never wear. Lauren shar...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation!  clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe It's time to shift away from all-or-nothing thinking! Do you ever think, "If I can't save $500, what's the point of saving anything at all?" Or "If I messed up my budget once, I might as well give up"? That, my friend, is all-or-nothing thinking, and it's quietly sabotaging your financial prog...

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! clevergirlfinance.com/subscribe No Savings. No Investments. Here's Exactly What I'd Do To Start Over! What would I do if I had to start over, with $0 in savings, no investments, and no financial cushion? On this episode, I'm walking you through the exact money plan I'd follow to rebuild my finances from scratch.  Whether you'...

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Deon Stokes, MBA—entrepreneur, speaker, strategist, and founder of The Ambition Brand—for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to reinvent yourself at 40 (or any age). Deon shares her own journey from political campaigns to building successful businesses in media, strategy, and tech, and now dedicates her platform to helping ambitious w...