The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi
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
On today’s episode, we’re joined by financial journalist and fintech insider Gemma Boothroyd to explore why women are better at investing than we think. With a background in product and marketing at top UK fintech firms, Gemma saw firsthand the stark differences in how men and women approach investing—and how the industry often misinterprets those differences.
That...
Wondering where your money keeps going—even though you're trying to save?
On this podcast episode, I’m sharing 10 everyday things to stop buying if you're serious about hitting your financial goals. These are the sneaky spending habits—like fantasy lifestyle shopping, takeout overload, and unused subscriptions—that quietly sabotage your progress. But this isn’t ab...
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Rocío Salceda, founder of Repair Café El Barrio, for a powerful conversation about what it means to fix what’s broken and build what’s next. Rocío shares her journey of developing financial resilience, finding empowerment, and repairing more than just things—both in her own life and through her work in East Harlem.
At Repair Café El Barrio, neighbors come together once...
On this podcast episode, Jessica Norwood shares how she's flipped the script and is navigating marriage as the female breadwinner.
Jessica is co-host and "the better half" of the dynamic duo behind The Sugar Daddy Podcast, a financial literacy podcast dedicated to helping millennials build wealth and break the stigma around money conversations. As an elder-millennial, she is on a mission is to empower yo...
Tired of getting paid and still wondering where your money went two weeks later?
On this podcast episode, learn the 7 essential things you should do as soon as you get paid to take control of your finances, stop the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck stress, and start building real wealth.
Whether you're new to budgeting or ready to level up your money game, this episode is packed with practical...
On this episode, Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen dive into the topic of financial infidelity—how to recognize the signs, begin the healing process, and reclaim your financial power, whether you’ve been affected by it or have been the one who committed it.
Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen are a dynamic mother-daughter duo committed to empowering women with the tools they need to make confiden...
On this podcast episode, Lissa Lumutenga joins us to discuss the importance of aiming to save your first $10,000.
Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert, content creator, and founder of Wealth for Women of Color. After a decade working at Google and YouTube, she now focuses on making financial education more accessible and empowering women of color to build wealth.
Her ap...
In this short episode, I'm sharing a heartfelt reminder of everything Clever Girl Finance has to offer(especially the free resources you might be overlooking), why the Clever Girl Finance platform is free and how we make that possible.
From completely free financial courses and
On this podcast episode, Alejandra Rojas shares how women can go from feeling underpaid and undervalued to owning their worth and increasing their income.
Alejandra is an entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, writer, and founder of Brown Way To Money, a financial mentoring platform that helps women overcome financial trauma and improve their relationship with money. She is also the host of the Brown Way to M...
On today's podcast episode, Ruth Yimika Afolabi, joins us to discuss how she has built a bold media platform for women of faith.
Ruth is the founder of Magnify, a platform that equips ambitious women of faith through content and community. She has built a global brand while shaping conversations at the intersection of faith, business, and culture. Alongside her work with Magnify, ...
On this podcast episode, Fo Alexander shares how to turn your expertise into income and build a business around motherhood.
With her book, Dump Debt & Build Bank, being named a top 10 personal finance book for Black women by 21Ninety, Fo has been helping moms transform their bank accounts & businesses for the past 12 years.
After becoming debt-free, Fo left her decade-long career as an eng...
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.
Paying...
📌 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 ...
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...
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!
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...
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!
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...
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...
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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