The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

On today's podcast episode, join Bola and Esther from team Clever Girl Finance as they discuss facing crossroads and key tips to navigate through them. WHAT BOLA & ESTHER DISCUSSED: - What it means to be at a crossroads and how to navigate the discomfort of being at one. - The best time to seek mentorship and guidance and how to apply the advice you get - Navigating from failure as you work throug...

On today's podcast episode, Dawn Paul AKA "The Dr. Dawn" shares key tips to help cultivate healthy and thriving friendships in your life. Dawn Paul is an award-winning certified life coach, author, media personality, entrepreneur, and national public speaker. You can listen to her radio show, "It's No Judgment! Just Realness!" live every Thursday 7-10 PM CST on Raise The Praise 100 where she bring...

On today's podcast episode, Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez shares how you can be a conscious spender while building wealth! Cindy Zuniga-Sanchez, Esq. is a money coach, speaker, and the founder of Zero-Based Budget Coaching LLC. After graduating from law school in 2015 with $215,000 of debt, Cindy documented her debt payoff journey on social media, while sharing the personal finance knowledge that she was l...

On today's podcast episode, Mabel Nunez shares her experience being the first investor in her family. Mabel is the founder and Chief Education Officer at Girls on The Money - a stock market investing education company for underrepresented individuals in the investing world. She is passionate about helping women feel more confident around money topics and empowering them to create wealth. Mabel tea...

On today's podcast episode, Emily Guy Birken shares key tips to help us start stacking our Benjamins and building real wealth! Emily is a former educator, lifelong money nerd, and a Plutus Award-winning freelance writer who specializes in the scientific research behind irrational money behaviors. Her background in education allows her to make complex financial topics relatable and easily understoo...

On today's podcast episode, Jasmine Williams guides us through overcoming the fear of speaking up/public speaking. After an unexpected loss in her freshman year of college, Jasmine Williams hit rock bottom. With no clear roadmap to cope, she struggled to get her mental health back on track. Now as an Adversity + Resilience Speaker, she teaches audiences how failure and adversity can help them grow...

On today's podcast episode, Adeyinka Adegbenle shares how she got back on track and adjusted her mindset after losing 65% of her household income. Ade(Yinka) is a former financial service professional turned Excellence Strategist, Educator, and Author.  At the height of the 2009 recession, she lost her revered job in the financial services sector. She was also heavily pregnant and had also just re...

On today's podcast episode, Mani and Jay share just how being accountability partners has helped them achieve their financial goals. Mani and Jay are two young black women who have been friends for over 10 years and they are dedicated to helping one another achieve financial success. Their podcast "Fine & Filthy Rich" was created out of their desire to become more literate financially as well as b...

On today's podcast episode, Isimemen(Isi) Aladejobi shares exactly how you can channel into your greatness to achieve success in your career and life! Isimemen is a wife, mom, business & career growth strategist and founder of Powerful Women Make Power Moves (PWMPMoves) and Fulfilled, a community of Black women determined to win in their careers and their lives. Through her signature program, Fulf...

On today's podcast episode, Nadia Bandukda shares key wholesome living tips for moms on a budget! Nadia is a wanderer through life and a lover of spice. She is the eldest child of a Pakistani mother who emigrated to the US by way of Canada and a Kenyan father of Indian-Pakistani descent who grew up in Nairobi, London, Hawaii, and New York City. Her parents met in an Indian sweetshop in New York, a...

On today's podcast episode, Daniela Pierre-Bravo shares her personal journey to her career success as a formerly undocumented Latina. Daniela Pierre-Bravo is a best-selling author, public speaker, and MSNBC reporter for Morning Joe. She is a contributor and producer for NBC's "Know Your Value" platform and co-author of Earn It! A former Cosmopolitan magazine columnist, Pierre-Bravo has written on...

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 ban...

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...

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...

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 YouTub...

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 f...

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 G...

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...

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/c...

❤ 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 Inst...

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 sy...

On today's podcast episode, Jamila Souffrant shares her transition to building a successful business after saving $179k with her husband in 2 years. Jamila is an author and the host of the Journey To Launch podcast. She is considered a go-to thought leader in the personal finance field and her work has been featured in BuzzFeed, ESSENCE, Refinery 29, Money Magazine, CNBC, CBS, Business Insider and...

On today's podcast episode, Melissa Landry shares the parallels between health/diet and your finances and how to maintain a healthy approach to your overall wellbeing. Melissa is an "anti-diet" Registered Dietitian specializing in Intuitive Eating for women in bigger bodies. A former weight loss research Dietitian, Melissa left the industry to speak out on what the research shows: 95% of diets fai...

Join us for a book signing + discussion event with Clever Girl Finance Founder Bola Sokunbi to celebrate her new book, Choosing To Prosper! This event will take place in midtown Manhattan NYC - We can't wait to see you! SCHEDULE: - 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM: Arrivals + Book Signing - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Discussions + Q&A sessions Get your tickets today >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/choosing-to-prosp...

On July 6th, 2022, Bola Sokunbi's new book, Choosing to Prosper! Triumphing Over Adversity, Breaking Out of Comfort Zones, and Achieving Dreams will be released. In it, Bola delivers an uplifting and practical message of success and resilience in the face of formidable obstacles. Join Bola and Yazmir in this special Q&A interview to discuss Chapter 5 of Choosing To Prosper! about the good, the bad...