The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

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 real life. I share actionable tips and interview incredible guests who are navigating real life and real money decisions, just like you. Whether you're building wealth, working toward financial independence, investing, saving, or paying off debt, you'll find the guidance and motivation you need to keep going. Ready to take the next step? Start building real wealth with my book Clever Girl Millionaire: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books You can also access 30+ completely free courses and resources at https://clevergirlfinance.com

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July 7, 2026 31 mins

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Stephanie Khumalo, an events and communications professional whose financial journey is a powerful reminder that a healthy relationship with money can be learned, and relearned. Despite growing up with a strong financial foundation and later earning an MBA, Stephanie found herself facing lifestyle inflation, consumer debt, poor credit, and delayed financial goals after f...

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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Easter Givens-Okoli for an inspiring conversation about building financial stability as a single mom during one of the most difficult seasons of her life. During the height of the pandemic, Easter was managing overwhelming credit card debt, caring for her household on one income, and trying to keep everything together emotionally and financially.

Through fa...

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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Vicky South for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, debt, emotional spending, and redefining success at 40.

Vicky is a British expat who has spent more than 15 years living across Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, and Argentina, navigating money across multiple countries and currencies while intentionally choosing a nontraditional path.

Despi...

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Your salary keeps increasing, but somehow you're still living paycheck to paycheck. If you've ever gotten a raise, promotion, or new job and wondered where all the extra money went, you're not alone.

On this podcast episode, I'm breaking down the real reasons why earning more money doesn't automatically make you wealthier, and what you can do to finally get ahead financially. We'll talk about lifestyle inflation, rising fixed expen...

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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Marcia Armstrong, MBA, founder of A Purpose Life and a multi-award-winning finance educator and business consultant, for an insightful conversation about building a purpose-driven business without losing yourself in the process.

With more than 15 years of experience in the finance i...

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Why does financial discipline feel so hard sometimes? Why do you keep overspending even when you genuinely want to stop?

 On this episode, I'm breaking down the real reasons financial discipline feels difficult, and why it has far less to do with willpower than most people think.

You'll learn:

  • Why relying on m...
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You know you probably shouldn't have bought it… but you did anyway. And no — it's not because you're "bad with money."

Overspending is rarely just a money problem. It's emotional, behavioral, psychological, and often deeply connected to your habits, environment, and past experiences with money.

On this episode, I'm breaking down the REAL reasons why people overspend, even when they know better, and how to finally start...

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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Jamie Bosse—Financial Planner, author, and mom of four—for an empowering conversation about how to raise financially confident kids and introduce investing early.

Jamie is passionate about helping young families take control of their finances while teaching children practical money skills that will serve them for life. As the author of Inve...

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You just got married, congratulations!

This is one of the most exciting chapters of your life… but it's also one of the most important times to get your money right. Because here's the truth: merging your life also means merging your finances — and if you don't do it intentionally, money can quickly become a source of stress instead of strength in your marriage.

On this episode, I'm walking you through 9 smart money mo...

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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Deora Clairé—Digital Marketing Professional, author, speaker, and Christian bilingual singer-songwriter—for a deeply honest conversation about rebuilding your life after financial and personal setbacks.

Deora opens up about her mental health crisis during the pandemic, the experience of filing for bankruptcy at 26, and the reality of starting ov...

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If you've paid off your debt… first of all, congratulations. That is a huge financial milestone.

But here's the truth most people don't talk about: What you do next matters just as much as paying it off. Because if you don't have a plan, that extra money can disappear j...

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On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Angela Weikel, founder of The Moneta Academy, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to rebuild your finances while navigating burnout, service work, and real life pressure. 

She shares her personal journey from being nearly $80,000 in debt and emotionally overwhelmed to achieving financial stability, paying off her car, and becoming a ...

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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 just had a baby, or you're about to, your life has changed in a big way. And your finances? They've changed too. I...

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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 felt like wealth is only for "other people," you're not alone. I used to think the same thing—until ...

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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 Clever Girls Know Podcast, I'm sitting down with one of you—a Clever Girls Kno...

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Life has ...

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You just started a new job, and that's a huge win. But before your first paycheck turns into lifestyle upgrades, there ar...

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New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now

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New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now

Everyone talks about rental properties like they're the ultimate passive inc...

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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 Arden Missal, founder of She's Financially Free, to talk about h...

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