The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

448: Building Wealth After 40 - Stop Following 20-Something Advice

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447: No More Starving Artists: How to Turn Your Creativity Into a Profitable Business w/ Laney Ruddell

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Laney of Design by Laney for a practical conversation about what it really takes to turn creative talent into a profitable

446: Why Hard Work Won't Make You Rich (And What Actually Will)

Hard work can help you earn more money and build financial security, but hard work alone won't make you wealthy. At some point, building real wealth requires a shift in h

445: 20 Years of Investing Taught Me This (It's Not What You Think)

After nearly 20 years of investing through market highs, crashes, uncertainty, and everything in between, the biggest investing lessons I've learned have surprisingly lit

444: Managing Money With ADHD and Neurodivergence: Building Financial Systems That Work for You w/ Esther Bangura

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Esther Bangura, a UK-based neurodivergent money coach, researcher, and podcast host, for an important conversation about m

443: I Spoke to Hundreds of Wealthy Women. They All Have This in Common.

What do financially successful women have in common? After more than a decade of building Clever Girl Finance and speaking with hundreds of women who have built signifi

442: How Lara Olutunbi Turned Her Passion Into a Luxury Brand

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Lara Olutunbi, Founder and Creative Director of LarAllan, a London-based contemporary handbag brand known for timeless sta

441: Financial Advice I Don't Give After 10+ Years in Personal Finance

Some of the most popular financial advice sounds great in theory, but doesn't always work in real life. After more than 10 years in personal finance and helping hundreds

440: Are You Asking AI for Financial Advice? Listen To This First

AI can help you plan a vacation, write an email, compare products, and answer almost any question you can think of, so it's no surprise that more people are turning to to

439: Why So Many Women Don't Believe They Deserve Wealth

Wanting to build wealth doesn't make you greedy, selfish, or ungrateful. But for many women, believing that intellectually and truly believing that wealth is available to

438: How Freelancers and Creatives Can Build Financial Stability With Emily Batdorf And Cassidy Horton

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Emily and Cassidy, co-hosts of The Finance Girlies podcast, for a practical conversation about managing money as a freelan

437: After 23 Years of Marriage: How Requel Rebuilt Her Financial Life

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Requel, a personal finance educator who is passionate about helping women take control of their money and build financial

436: I Thought Building Wealth Would Feel Different...

Money changes your life, but it doesn't magically erase fear, self-doubt, comparison, or the money stories you've carried for years. In this video, I'm sharing a side of

435: How Nadia Rebuilt Her Finances After Divorce, Cancer, and Major Loss

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Nadia Kotsev for a powerful conversation about rebuilding your finances—and your life—after divorce, cancer, grief, and ma

434: 12 Years to a College Degree: How Myasi Built Financial Stability Against the Odds

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Myasi Jackson for an inspiring conversation about building financial stability against the odds. Myasi shares her journe

433: 8 Truths About Money Every Woman Needs to Hear

Building wealth as a woman isn't just about saving more or investing earlier. There are unique financial realities that many women face—and most traditional money advice

432: When Good Money Habits Go Off Track: Recovering From Lifestyle Creep With Stephanie Khumalo

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

431: Building Financial Stability as a Single Mom

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 mos

430: Vicky Quit Corporate, Moved to 4 Countries, and Finally Stopped Feeling Behind

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. Vick

429: You're Making More Money But Still Broke? 7 Mistakes Keeping You Stuck

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