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The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

Clever Girl Finance
Personal Finance
Budgeting
Clever Girl Finance
Financial Goals
Financial Literacy
Investing
Entrepreneurship
Savings
Credit Card Debt
Emergency Fund
Wealth Building
Financial Independence
Debt Repayment
Debt Management
Retirement Savings
Meal Planning
Women Empowerment
Goal Setting
Mental Health
Financial Education

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 rea... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes446Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Requel, a personal finance educator who is passionate about helping women take control of their money and build financial confidence, especially after major life transitions like divorce.

After spendi... more

Money changes your life, but it doesn't magically erase fear, self-doubt, comparison, or the money stories you've carried for years. In this video, I'm sharing a side of building wealth that doesn't get talked about enough.

After building a busine... more

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Nadia Kotsev for a powerful conversation about rebuilding your finances—and your life—after divorce, cancer, grief, and major personal loss. As a public-school educator, Nadia spent years navigating cha... more

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Myasi Jackson for an inspiring conversation about building financial stability against the odds.

Myasi shares her journey from living in a group home, working low-wage jobs, and focusing on survival t... more

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Recent Guests

Nadia Kaye
Public school educator turned entrepreneur
Authentic Educator Consulting / Teachers Pay Teachers
Episode: 435: How Nadia Rebuilt Her Finances After Divorce, Cancer, and Major Loss
Myasi Jackson
Guest sharing her journey from group home life to college degree and financial stability
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Episode: 434: 12 Years to a College Degree: How Myasi Built Financial Stability Against the Odds
Stephanie Khumalo
Event planner focused on building relationships and community
Independent / Stephanie Khumalo
Episode: 432: When Good Money Habits Go Off Track: Recovering From Lifestyle Creep With Stephanie Khumalo
Easter Okoli
Single mother and founder of a mobile CPR business, sharing her journey from financial struggle to stability
Self-employed (Mobile CPR)
Episode: 431: Building Financial Stability as a Single Mom
Marcia Armstrong
Certified financial wellness coach, small business consultant
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Episode: 428: Building a Purpose-Driven Business Without Losing Yourself
Jamie Bosse
Financial planner, author of Investing for Tweens and Milton the Money Savvy Pup series
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Episode: 425: How to Raise Money-Smart Kids with Confidence and Purpose With Jamie Bosse
Deora Clairé
Senior marketing specialist at a Fortune 10 company; Christian bilingual singer, actor, author, and speaker
Fortune 10 company; author; singer
Episode: 423: Bankruptcy, Healing And Starting Over
Angela Weikel
Professional working in housing and economic stability, founder of Moneta Academy
Moneta Academy
Episode: 421: $80K in Debt to Homeowner: Angela's Financial Transformation
Nancy Ceus-Decoteau
Owner of Nurture by ND LLC, paraprofessional, pursuing education
Nurture by ND LLC
Episode: 418: From Credit Card Debt to Business Owner: Nancy's Real Money Transformation

Host

Bola Sokunbi
Host of The Clever Girls Know Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Empowering Women

    It was an honor to be on the podcast. I’m grateful for this amazing community and truly inspired. The podcast offers real conversations that encourage personal growth and confidence.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NancyCeusDecoteau
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you for this podcast!

    I am so happy the day I stumbled upon this podcast last year.

    It is sooo inspiring, informative, and removes all the perceived complexities, fears, and shame from the world of personal finance and beyond. There are a few episodes that I have Re listened to multiple times. THANK YOU 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dancewheels
    United States7 months ago
  • Inspired

    I am so glad I was led to this podcast, I loved the first episode I listened too and have shared it with my daughters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melanatedyogi8
    United Statesa year ago
  • A podcast to listen weekly!

    Thank you so much for having me on this podcast. It has been an honor to be on one of the best financial podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alejandra Rojas - Founder
    United Statesa year ago
  • New investor at age 50

    Sadly, I’m starting to now be able at the age of 50 to start investing my money. This podcast is super helpful by going through the basics. Thank you so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spiritlite
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are well-chosen for relatable money stories and useful takeaways.
Listeners praise practical, down-to-earth guidance and actionable steps for improving finances.
Community-focused, supportive, and shame-free approach resonates with many.

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435: How Nadia Rebuilt Her Finances After Divorce, Cancer, and Major Loss
Q: How did you identify the opportunity to build income outside teaching?
After being downsized, she leveraged existing skills by creating digital classroom resources, repurposing systems from her old job, and launching a consultants' business.
435: How Nadia Rebuilt Her Finances After Divorce, Cancer, and Major Loss
Q: What was your relationship with money like before these life changes?
She explains a limited financial literacy background, high debt from student loans and credit cards, and feeling confined by money during marriage, which changed after she became financially independent.
431: Building Financial Stability as a Single Mom
Q: How did you begin shifting your finances after the toughest period?
She turned to a structured saving approach, used her book and podcasts for guidance, and implemented small, consistent savings and debt-paydown steps, which eventually led to paying off substantial debt and building a new income path.
432: When Good Money Habits Go Off Track: Recovering From Lifestyle Creep With Stephanie Khumalo
Q: How long did it take you to pay off your debt though?
She explains it took about five years to pay off credit card debt, supported by earning growth and prioritizing payments.
432: When Good Money Habits Go Off Track: Recovering From Lifestyle Creep With Stephanie Khumalo
Q: What were the first things that you implemented from the lessons your parents had taught you to start to get out of lifestyle creep?
She describes starting with a budget and savings goals, plus staying mindful and returning to the plan when derailed.

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This show centers on practical personal finances for women and families, featuring real-life money transformations, budgeting strategies, debt payoff, and wealth-building with a focus on mindset, habits, and accountability. Episodes frequently highlight budgeting frameworks, income diversification, debt reduction, investing basics, and how to align money with personal values and life goals. A standout element is the emphasis on community, female empowerment, and actionable tools that listeners can implement immediately, often illustrated through guest experiences and step-by-step plans. The format tends to be supportive and stigma-free, blending motivation with concrete financial moves that speakers have used to recover from setbacks and bu... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Nadia Kaye
2. Myasi Jackson
3. Stephanie Khumalo
4. Easter Okoli
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