The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

On today's podcast episode, Ayana Campbell shares her journey to debt freedom as well as how you can establish the right mindset for paying off debt. Ayana is the founder of Millennial Money Guide™, and is a debt-free money coach with a passion for helping millennial women and couples get unstuck so they can ditch debt, save more, and win with money! Through her Instagram, blog, and coaching programs, Ayana shares practical tips and money advice to help young adults navigate the sometimes intimidating and often misunderstood world of personal finance. WHAT AYANA DISCUSSED: 1. Her personal debt payoff story and how she did it 2. The importance of establishing the right mindset to pay off debt 3. Practical steps you can take to get started to establish and maintain your mindset AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH AYANA - On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmoney.guide/ - Via her website: https://millennialmoney.guide/ ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Think that female business partnerships have to be toxic? Think again. Tara Faquir & Leah Del Percio, co-founders of Trustate, are the examples of independent female leaders and partners who have grown together to form a company where their employees don't just come to work, they come to flourish and build a career. On today's podcast episode, they share key tips on how to build a successful business partnership! Tara Faquir is Co-Founder and COO of Trustate and earned her B.S. in economics from the University of Miami and her M.B.A. from Fox School of Business at Temple University. Tara has spent the past decade working at a variety of companies from Fortune 500's to Billion-dollar start-ups and with her she brings to Trustate a deep understanding of sales, operations, and team management along with a passion for learning and entrepreneurship. Leah Del Percio is the President, CEO, and co-founder of Trustate. Prior to founding Trustate, Ms. Del Percio was a senior Trust and Estate attorney at DLA Piper, where she focused on helping both individuals, families, and institutions with crisis and succession planning, wealth preservation, asset protection, and complex tax strategies. She has been named to Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list on multiple occasions, has been featured in various publications including national features in both Law.com and Business Insider. WHAT TARA & LEAH DISCUSSED: 1. How their business partnership journey began 2. Their biggest challenges and successes as business partners 3. The number one business tip they have for women who want to start businesses as a partnership 4. Just how they've built a successful business as well as details of what they do AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH TARA & LEAH - Instagram: @TruFoundStory -Email: [email protected] -Website: trustate.com ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Comparing ourselves to others may seem harmless or even healthy because we see it as a way to measure up to others. But we should never compare ourselves to others because it can leave us unhappy and exhausted. Today Bola and Yazmir from team CGF will discuss three key reasons why you should never compare yourself to others. ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

On today's podcast episode, Breanna Adams talks to us about starting a career in fashion as a fashion expert/influencer. She also shares key styling tips applicable to everyone. Breanna Adams is a fashion expert and wardrobe stylist based in Los Angeles, CA. Throughout her corporate career in fashion, Breanna has worked at iconic fashion houses - Gucci, BGBG, and bebe Stores inc. further cultivating her love for fashion and style. As the owner of BREANNA MARIE STYLING, Breanna seamlessly elevates her client's style through one-of-a-kind consultations and bespoke digital Style Guides that truly captivate their fashion needs. Breanna has also been featured and had the pleasure of working with several brands via social media content creation such as SPANX, TJ Maxx, Third Love, and CISE to name a few. In addition to personal styling, Breanna is a Marketing Professional and an active member in her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. WHAT BREANNA DISCUSSED: - How she got into becoming a fashion expert and wardrobe stylist - How someone can make money as a fashion expert or fashion influencer - Key mistakes people should avoid when pursuing a career in this industry - How you can be stylish while still sticking to your budget - Foundational items every wardrobe should have AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH BREANNA - Via her website: BreannaMarieStyling.com - On Instagram: @ilybree - On TikTok: @BreannaMarieStyling ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

On today's podcast episode, Ayooluwa Ijarogbe shares her personal story of how she used DoorDash to pay off $45,000 in student loans. Ayooluwa is a chartered attorney who moved to the United States to obtain her master's degree. She was determined to pay off her $45,000 school loan in 12 months completely through her DoorDash earnings. While investing aggressively on her FI/RE journey, she also teaches women about financial literacy through her platform My Finance Center. WHAT AYOOLUWA DISCUSSED: 1. How lack of planning for her masters led to her first financial crisis 2. Her determination to pay off her $45,000 student loan through DoorDash food delivery service 3. Keeping her side hustle hidden from friends and family 4. Why she is on a FI/RE journey and aggressively investing for financial independence 5. The avenues she is using to build wealth AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH AYOOLUWA - On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfinancecenter/ ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Let's talk about the Tinder Swindler! Netflix released a documentary about a man who goes by the alias, Simon Leviev, who meets women on Tinder and deceives them into sending him a lot of money. Simon starts by meeting women in person to show him his lavish style and influence by inviting them to restaurants, five-star hotels, and private jet trips. In a short period of time, Simon gives the women a lot of love and affection and asks them to be his girlfriend. Once Simon gains the women's trust he tells them about his enemies following him and causing him to have financial problems. He asks the women to open credit cards and take out loans for him under their names with the promise of paying them back, but he never does. As a result, the women rack hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Today Bola and Yazmir from team CGF will discuss four key money lessons to take away from this documentary! ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Have you considered getting a financial advisor? Not sure if you need one or not? How do you find the right financial advisor and what questions should you ask them? Not to worry! Today, we'll discuss what a financial advisor is, if it's worth having one, how to find one, and the key questions to ask them! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

The financial well-being of women of color is more critical than ever in today's world. Did you know the median net worth for single black women is just $200 and $100 for Latinas? This is despite women of color obtaining college and graduate degrees and opening businesses in high numbers! Join Bola and Yazmir from team CGF for this discussion on why the financial well being for women of color is critical. ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

On today's podcast episode, Ashley Feinstein Gerstley breaks down what it really means to be a financial adult! Ashley is the author of Financial Adulting, a guide that breaks down everything you need to be a financially confident and conscious adult. She is also a money coach, author of The 30-Day Money Cleanse, and the Founder of the Fiscal Femme, a money platform on a mission to end inequality through financial well-being. As a trusted money expert, she has appeared on or been quoted in The Financial Times, the TODAY Show, CNBC, Forbes, NBC, Glamour and the The New York Times. Ashley has worked in the financial services industry for over fifteen years: first as an investment banker, then in corporate finance, and most recently running The Fiscal Femme. She graduated with a bachelor's in finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. WHAT ASHLEY DISCUSSED: 1. What it means to be a financial adult and her personal experience 2. Key steps to take to officially become a financial adult 3. How you can become your own money coach AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH ASHLEY Via her main website: https://thefiscalfemme.com/ Via her book website: https://www.financialadultingbook.com/ Via Instagram: @thefiscalfemme ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: https://clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: https://clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

On today's podcast episode, Christina Hidek shares key tips to help organize your life and finances. Christina is an attorney turned Organizing Guru + Decluttering coach (aka Professional Organizer) in Cleveland, Ohio who helps people with their clutter problems using reality-based strategies. When she's not sorting through paper piles or dropping off client's donations she can be found volunteering at the PTA concession stand at her children's school, weeding her garden or cheering on her undergraduate alma mater, the University of Kentucky. WHAT CHRISTINA DISCUSSED: 1. How she became a professional organizer 2. The impact of clutter on one's life and finances Key steps to take to get organized in life and with money without feeling overwhelmed 3. Some big mistakes she sees people making when it comes to getting their lives organized 4. Her most challenging organizational projects AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH CHRISTINA Via her website: streamlinedlivingoh.com/clutter On Pinterest: streamlinedlvg On Facebook: facebook.com/StreamlinedLiving On YouTube: youtube.com/c/Streamlinedlivingohcle ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance