The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

On today's podcast episode, Adeyinka Adegbenle, excellence strategist, coach, published author, and teacher, shares 5 key principles of excellence to help you win at life.

Through her coaching programs and courses, she has helped many obtain outstanding, measurable results by teaching and equipping them with processes, principles, systems and habits of excellence. She hosts and facilitates leadership workshops and seminars where she teaches about excellence principles and systems that will help them excel in their roles. She is also the host of the Ways of Excellence Podcast on Youtube.

Adeyinka is the author of the highly acclaimed book Joab, King David's Top General: Essential Lessons on Character Development, and her latest book, Master Excellence: 13 Principles to Help You Win at Life.

She is a graduate of Long Island University, New York, where she received an MBA in international business relations. She also holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. Adeyinka is a Certified Project Manager (PMI-PMP), and she holds several additional advanced certifications.

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WHAT ADEYINKA DISCUSSED:

1. What inspired her to focus on excellence as a cornerstone for success in life, including the specific moments and experiences that shaped her perspective.

2. Five essential principles she emphasizes, explaining why these are critical for achieving success in life and personal finance.

3. Her holistic view of financial excellence, going beyond wealth accumulation and stability to include deeper, more meaningful aspects of financial well-being.

4. Actionable advice and habits for those looking to integrate excellence into their daily routines, emphasizing achievable and sustainable changes

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH ADEYINKA:

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• Facebook: https://facebook.com/waysofexcellence
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/waysofexcellence

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Learn 5 essential tips to help you navigate holiday expenses, avoid debt, and stay on track with your financial goals—all while enjoying the season. Whether you're looking to budget smarter, find creative ways to save, or make the most of your holiday spending, this live discussion is for you!

Today's podcast is brought to you by a new sponsor of Clever Girl Finance, say hello to 1440 (fourteen - forty) Topics. We know business and finance news can be overwhelming, but that doesn't always have to be the case. 1440 has set out to share knowledge from across the internet all in one place and broken down into easy, bite-sized, shareable content. You'll find the latest on Inflation, The Gig Economy, why college tuition has soared in the 20th century, and more. Go to discover.join1440.com for a knowledge adventure on business and finance, and more!

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On this podcast episode, Tanya Taylor shares key tips on how to financially prepare for the unexpected based on her experience of going from achieving her financial goals to a sudden disability.

With over two decades helping people improve their financial lives, Tanya (CPA,MBA) is on a mission to stop the cycle of poverty and build generational wealth. She is an award-winning author, speaker, and the founder and CEO of Grow Your Wealth, a financial education platform which empowers women to achieve confidence in managing their finances so that they can retire worry-free.

Tanya infuses her knowledge from learning and teaching about wealth building, with her 24 years on Wall Street in the banking and insurance industries. She has been featured in publications such as Business Insider and Black Enterprise, sharing her story from an undocumented immigrant as an impoverished Jamaican traveling to the U.S. alone at 16 to capitalizing on the opportunity to build wealth and changing the trajectory of her and her family's lives. Tanya's core belief relies on the balance of wealth building and personal goals, in which she continues to jet-set the world with more than 60 countries visited.

WHAT TANYA DISCUSSED:

1. Her financial journey before the sudden disability and what goals she had achieved
2. The biggest financial challenges she faced after her disability
3. The financial safety nets she had in place that provided support during this time
4. How she adjusted her financial goals and priorities after the sudden change
5. The role insurance, emergency savings, or other financial products played in helping her navigate this situation
6. How her perspective on financial planning has changed since experiencing this unexpected event

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH TANYA:

• Via her website: https://growyourwealth10x.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-taylor-cpa-mba-2bb5387/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growyourwealth10x/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GroURWealth
• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tanyataylorcpa
• Tanya's TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWQoe91QTKU

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On this podcast episode Lauren Tilden shares how to create a small business marketing plan for today's social media scene.

Lauren is a marketing coach who believes that great marketing can change the world. She's on a mission to prove that marketing doesn't have to be boring, icky, or scary—even for the biggest procrastinators and perfectionists!

After eight years in corporate marketing, Lauren launched her watercolor paper goods business, Good Sheila, in 2017 and hasn't looked back since. Now, she hosts the Making Good podcast and leads the small business marketing community Making Good Happen, where she helps creative entrepreneurs show up consistently with effective, true-to-them marketing. Her goal is to help creative entrepreneurs craft marketing strategies that feel authentic, boost their confidence, and make them impossible to ignore.

WHAT LAUREN DISCUSSED:

1. Why marketing excites her
2. Why having a solid marketing plan is essential for small businesses in today's social media-driven world
3. How small businesses can identify the right social media platforms for their brand
4. Key elements that should be included in a small business marketing plan
5. The importance of consistency when it comes to social media marketing, and how small businesses can stay consistent
6. Strategies small businesses can use to stand out in an oversaturated social media space

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH LAUREN:

• Via her website: https://laurentilden.co
• Via her podcast: https://makinggoodpodcast.com
• On Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurentilden

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On this episode, Zainab Aliyu shares how she transition from corporate to full-time entrepreneur running her own luxury leather goods business.

Zainab is the CEO & Creative Director of AABOUX, a stylish luxurious leather brand founded in 2017. AABOUX creates limited edition and quality statement pieces using their signature stitch-less technique; from exquisitely and ethically sourced leathers by third-generation skilled artisans in Lagos, Nigeria. Zainab sits on three boards as a Non Executive Director.

She is also a Creative, a Finance Professional and a UK qualified Fellow of the Association of Chartered and Certified Accountants (ACCA) with over 16 years of experience in the extractive sector (mainly in the oil and gas sector, across five continents, and recently in mining).

She qualified at Deloitte UK where she spent four years serving clients in the energy industry and in Risk and Assurance. Prior to to that, she worked at KPMG Nigeria in Business Advisory, Philipps, Kobbs & Co as an Accountant. Post Deloitte she worked at Baker Hughes UK engaging in Internal Audit, Risk and compliance projects and an Indigenous oil and gas company in Project Accounting as a Financial Controller.

She is passionate about philanthropy and is involved in several causes aimed at education, healthcare, children, women, internally displaced persons and mental health matters. Zainab enjoys travelling, art, reading, fashion, photography and current affairs.

WHAT ZAINAB DISCUSSED:

1. Her journey from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship and the pivotal moment that made her realize it was time to leave the corporate world.
2. Some of the biggest challenges she faced in making the transition.
3. How she prepared herself financially and mentally for this big leap.
4. The key skills and experiences from her corporate job that have helped her in her entrepreneurial journey.
5. The importance of building a support network when transitioning to entrepreneurship.

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH ZAINAB:

• Via her website: https://aaboux.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/aaboux

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On this episode, Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington, shares key financial tips to help you crush your medical debt without going bankrupt!

Dr. Virgie is an internal medicine physician, former health insurance executive, and principal of Crush Medical Debt Financial Wellness, which helps 100 million American healthcare cost victims struggling with the nation's #1 cause of debt and bankruptcy – medical bills.

After practicing for more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a medical billing expert, Dr. Virgie now helps patients avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know" series.

She's the author of "What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT" and host of the weekly "Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered" show on the VoiceAmerica radio network and more than 30 of your favorite podcast platforms.

WHAT DR. VIRGIE DISCUSSED:

1. How she become so passionate about helping people manage their medical debt
2. The current landscape of medical debt in the United States
3. Key components patients should look for when it comes to understanding medical debt, and how can they identify errors or overcharges
4. Effective strategies for negotiating with healthcare providers and insurance companies
5. Types of financial assistance programs are available for patients struggling with medical debt
6. Common mistakes people make when dealing with medical debt

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH DR. VIRGIE:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crushmedicaldebt
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvirgie
• X: https://x.com/therealdrvirgie
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crushmedicaldebt
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrushMedicalDebt
• Via her website: https://crushmedicaldebt.com

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We can all likely make long lists of the bad money mistakes that we have made. That being said, we all make money mistakes. And the key here is that we dust ourselves off and we keep moving.

Let's talk about the big money mistakes that you want to avoid and how to recover from them if you have found that you have already made these mistakes.

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Announcing the pre-sale of not one but TWO highly anticipated Clever Girl Finance books, both releasing on November 13th, 2024!

Here's what to expect in these incredible new releases:

• My Wealth Plan Workbook: A personalized toolkit packed with financial worksheets, checklists, and actionable strategies to help you ditch debt, save money, and build real wealth. This workbook is your go-to guide for organizing your financial goals and taking immediate action.

• Clever Girl Finance, Expanded & Updated 2nd Edition: An updated version of the bestselling personal finance book for women, filled with even more insights on budgeting, debt management, investing, and wealth-building strategies.

Tune in to hear all about these new books and how they can help you take control of your finances in 2025 and beyond!

Pre-Order Now:

You can pre-order My Wealth Plan Workbook and Clever Girl Finance, Expanded & Updated 2nd Edition from all major retailers, including:

• Amazon:

  • ​My Wealth Plan Workbook: Your Personalized Plan to Ditch Debt, Save Money and Build Real Wealth​

  • ​Clever Girl Finance, Expanded & Updated: Ditch Debt, Save Money and Build Real Wealth - 2nd Edition

• Barnes & Noble
• Books-A-Million
• IndieBound

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It is so exciting to think about the possibilities of what can happen when we actually achieve our goals. Unfortunately, so many of us give up on our goals before we even get started.

So tune in to learn key ways in which you can start achieving your goals starting today.

And the tips I'm going to share just don't apply to your finances. They can also apply to other aspects of your life as well. So let's get into it!

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On this episode of the podcast, Jill Sirianni joins us to discuss the topic of contentment vs. complacency when it comes to our finances.

Jill is the co-host of Frugal Friends Podcast and co-author of 'Buy What You Love Without Going Broke', releasing January 2025. She and her husband paid off $60,000 of debt over 7 years while cash flowing her masters degree. As a licensed clinical social worker she's experienced in doing a lot with a little – from starting small businesses to full-time RVing – all of it was leveraged in her debt pay-off journey.

Helping others is her highest value and integrating her mental health perspective with personal finance is how she supports others to identify, and live out of, what they value most.

WHAT JILL DISCUSSED:

1. How she defines contentment in the context of personal finances and how can it differ from complacency
2. How her perspective on contentment and financial management has evolved over time based on her own personal finance journey
3. Key strategies to strive for financial growth without becoming complacent
4. Her approach to mindful spending
5. Advice for overcoming plateaus and reigniting financial growth AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH JILL:

• @frugalfriendspodcast
• www.buywhatyoulovebook.com
• www.frugalfriendspodcast.com

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