The Clever Girls Know Podcast

The Clever Girls Know Podcast

The Clever Girls Know Podcast is brought to you by Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S. that empowers women to ditch debt, save money and build real wealth in order to live life on their own terms! Hosted by founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, Bola Sokunbi, the podcast shares open and honest conversations with real women at different stages of their financial and life journeys to inspire and motivate other women on their own journeys too! Get the Clever Girl Finance Roadmap today! It's completely free! Plus get our free budgeting & debt prioritization worksheets too: https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap/

Episodes

May 27, 2025 15 mins

Ready to pay off debt and take back control of your finances? 💸

If becoming debt-free is one of your top goals, this podcast episode is for you! I’m sharing 10 practical, effective, and doable strategies that will help you accelerate your debt payoff, reduce stress, and free up more money to start building real wealth.

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📌 Recorded before the April 2025 market swings, that said, my long-term investing strategy remains the same! 📌

Wondering what I invest in? In this podcast episode, I’m breaking down exactly where I put my money in the stock market—from index funds and ETFs to individual stocks and long-term strategies. This is NOT investment advice—just a behind-the-scenes look ...

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What if you gave yourself just 6 months to completely transform your life? This podcast episode is your reminder: you don’t have to wait for a Monday, a new month, or a new year. The time to commit to your goals—your health, your money, your mindset—is right now.

In this step-by-step guide, I’m sharing how to block out distractions and go all-in on becoming the be...

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In this episode you'll learn about 7 common influencer scams you need to avoid—from fake passive income promises to overpriced coaching programs that teach you nothing. These scams are everywhere on social media, and if you’re not careful, they can cost you time, money, and your trust. Tune in to learn how to avoid falling for them!

 

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On today's podcast episode, Dasha Kennedy discusses how to build financial security no matter your income!

Dasha is a financial activist, speaker, and the author of Moving Beyond Broke. As the founder of The Broke Black Girl, she has built a digital community that provides real, relatable financial education for Black women navigating money with limited resources, systemic barriers, and real-life respons...

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Are you wasting money without even realizing it? 💸 SAME. On this podcast episode, I’m breaking down the sneaky ways I was quietly throwing money away—and exactly how I stopped the leaks and started saving hundreds of dollars every single month. Even as a financial expert, life gets busy—and overspending can sneak in. Let’s talk about how to fix it!

 

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Ready to stop spending on things that don’t matter and start building real wealth? 💸 On this podcast episode, I’m sharing my 2025 Low-Buy Challenge—how I’m cutting back on impulse spending, saving more intentionally, and using that extra money to grow my investments and reach my financial goals.

Whether you’re new to low-buy or want to reset your money habits, th...

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On this podcast episode, Etinosa Agbonlahor shares key tips on how to talk to parents about money.

Etinosa is the author of the book, "How to Talk to Your Parents About Money" a guide to having important financial conversations and she is passionate about helping people improve their financial well-being. She works with organizations to understand the psychology behind financial d...

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On this podcast episode, Shanice Pereira shares how she paid off over $40,000 of student loan and credit card debt.

Shanice is a content creator who is passionate about inspiring others to embrace life through her beauty and lifestyle content.

Professionally, she serves as the Senior Director for Enrollment at Year Up United, a national non-profit empowering young adults. With a background in higher educ...

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On this podcast episode, Raisa Martin @rvisv founder of stationery company, The Line, joins us to share how she's building her business, and increasing her net worth!

Raisa is a content creator and an entrepreneur. While balancing a full-time 9-5 in the e-commerce industry, she decided to start her own e-commerce brand, The Line, all around stationery and planner tools that elevate the full potential of ...

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Boost Your Credit Score with These 6 Simple Steps! Your credit score impacts everything from getting loans to securing the best rates on a car or home. But improving it doesn’t have to be confusing or overwhelming.

On this podcast, I’ll break down 6 actionable steps to build credit confidence and improve your score, no matter where you’re starting from. Ready to t...

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Want to make more money this year? Here are 5 actionable strategies to help you boost your income, gain financial security, and achieve your goals faster! Now is the perfect time to take charge of your finances and increase your earning potential.

Whether it’s through starting a side hustle, leveling up in your career, or building new skills, there are plenty of w...

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Shang Saavedra @savemycents is the founder and CEO of Save My Cents, a personal finance education platform that helps Americans learn how to grow their financial wealth by addressing mental health. Shang finished saving for her retirement by the age of 31, and is America's leading expert on retirement.

Her insights have been published by Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business, USA Today, Time / Nex...

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On this episode of the Clever Girls Know Podcast, Brittany Futrell shares how she's built a successful hot sauce business despite the odds.

Brittany is the owner of Angel Wing Sauce. She is the first black woman to own a hot sauce business in North Carolina. She created her gourmet hot sauce recipe in 2006 and started selling it in 2015. She is excited to share some details about her entrepreneurial jour...

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On this episode of the Clever Girls Know Podcast, Nicole Stanley shares how she went from paying off her $30,000 debt to building a network of $250,000 on a $56,000 salary!

Nicole is owner and head money coach at Arise Financial Coaching. Her mission? Shame-free, accessible financial education that empowers women.

As a Latina entrepreneur and personal finance expert, Nicole paid off signifi...

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Financial freedom doesn’t have to feel overwhelming! 💡 In this episode, I’m sharing a simple 5-step roadmap to help you achieve security, independence, and the freedom to live life on your terms. Ready to take control of your financial journey? Let’s dive in!

 

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Ready to feel lighter, less stressed, and more in control of your money? 💸 Let’s dive into 5 things to let go of this year starting today!

Learn how to declutter your finances, eliminate stress, and free up your cash flow by saying goodbye to what no longer serves you!

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On today’s episode, Lauren Berty joins us to discuss key tips for monetizing as a social media influencer and what she wishes she knew.

Lauren is a mother, Creative Director, Social Media Strategist, and Content Creator at That Twin Mama, and host of That Twin Mama Podcast! Lauren and her Grammy award-winning husband became twin parents in 2020 with the unexpected birth of their Covid twins who joined th...

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On today’s episode, Aja Evans joins us to discuss how to untangle your relationship with money for better well-being.

Aja is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, speaker, and author specializing in Financial Therapy. With over a decade of experience, Aja is determined to help more people break the taboo of keeping money and emotions secret. In addition to her practice, she is also the president-elect on t...

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Tune into this 2025 goal-setting session!

✨ We'll be covering:

  •  A review of 2024
  • Creating a wealth plan for 2025 
  • Key tips for success in the new year

+ MORE

This is going to be a working session so grab your pen and notebook! 📝

❤ Tune into our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/clevergirlfinance

Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: cleverg...

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