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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
Women Empowerment
Retirement Savings
Meal Planning
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

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Latest Episodes

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In this episode, I break down... more

Wanting to build wealth doesn't make you greedy, selfish, or ungrateful. But for many women, believing that intellectually and truly believing that wealth is available to them are two very different things.

On this episode, I'm talking about why so... more

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Emily and Cassidy, co-hosts of The Finance Girlies podcast, for a practical conversation about managing money as a freelancer, creative, or anyone with a nontraditional career.

After spending more tha... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Batdorf
Freelance writer and co-host of The Finance Girlies
The Finance Girlies
Episode: 438: How Freelancers and Creatives Can Build Financial Stability With Emily Batdorf And Cassidy Horton
Cassidy Horton
Freelance writer and co-host of The Finance Girlies
The Finance Girlies
Episode: 438: How Freelancers and Creatives Can Build Financial Stability With Emily Batdorf And Cassidy Horton
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
Individual interviewee
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
A Purpose Life
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
CGN Advisors
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

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 States5 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 States8 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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438: How Freelancers and Creatives Can Build Financial Stability With Emily Batdorf And Cassidy Horton
Q: What practical steps do you recommend for someone considering leaving a traditional job to pursue freelancing full-time, especially regarding finances?
Key steps include building an emergency fund (ideally six months), opening a business bank account, tracking income meticulously, planning for taxes with quarterly payments, and starting retirement contributions early, with flexible plans that can scale as the business grows.
438: How Freelancers and Creatives Can Build Financial Stability With Emily Batdorf And Cassidy Horton
Q: Before we dive into the topic, could you share a bit about your backgrounds and what inspired you to start The Finance Girlies?
Both guests describe transitions from traditional roles into freelancing, recognizing gaps in financial education for women in non-traditional careers, which led to forming The Finance Girlies to create a supportive space and practical guidance.
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.

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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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