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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/
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/
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Apr 26, 2022 • 52min
237: How Real Estate Helped Ogechi Pay Off Debt, Replace Her Income & Start Building Wealth
On today’s podcast episode Ogechi shares how she purchased her first property at 21 and paid off her $26,000 student loan debt by leveraging real estate. Today, Ogechi is a personal, finance educator, real estate investor, coach, and founder of OneSavvyDollar. She primarily helps renters who want to become homeowners or real estate investors and homeowners who want to become real estate investors so they can build real wealth. She now has a real estate portfolio that generates a six-figure revenue. WHAT OGECHI DISCUSSED: 1. How she got into real estate at age 21 2. The steps she took to leverage her real estate earnings to pay off $26,000 in student loans 3. Her current real estate portfolio and some memorable experiences AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH OGECHI - Via her website: onesavvydollar.com - On Instagram: https://instagram.com/onesavvydollar - The reel of her rehab: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CaIOoQAlyVv/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ❤ 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

Apr 19, 2022 • 30min
236: The Simplest Pleasures In Life You Can Leverage For Free!
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Happiness consists more in small conveniences or pleasures that occur every day, than in great pieces of good fortune that happen seldom to a man in the course of his life.” The easiest way to find joy every day is by prioritizing and enjoying life’s simplest pleasures. You don’t have to wait for those big moments or milestones to make you happy. Join Bola and Yazmir from team CGF to explore 5 simple pleasures that you can begin enjoying today! ❤ 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

Apr 12, 2022 • 36min
235: The Parallels Of Being A Physician And Impact Real Estate Investor
On today’s podcast episode, Dr. Nancy Huynh shares how she began investing in real estate alongside her demanding medical career. Dr. Nancy Huynh is a mom, physician, eye surgeon, entrepreneur, and impact real estate investor. Nancy started investing in real estate to create passive income, hoping to regain control of her time and stop trading time for money. She currently owns and operates a real estate investment portfolio in the Atlanta area. She founded Clear Vision Investing to not only grow her own portfolio, but also to help others realize the power of real estate investing. She is passionate about helping others, especially female physicians, gain financial literacy and achieve financial security. WHAT NANCY DISCUSSED: 1. Why she got interested in real estate investing despite her demanding job as an eye surgeon 2. Why passive income is so important for her (and why it should be for you too) 3. Her first investment and how she invests in real estate today 4. How she balances being a physician with being a real estate investing AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH NANCY - Via her website: www.clearvisioninvesting.com - On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyhuynhmd/ ❤ 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

Apr 5, 2022 • 26min
234: Establishing The Right Mindset For Paying Off Debt
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

Mar 29, 2022 • 48min
233: Starting A Business Partnership With A Friend - What You Need To Know!
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: info@trustate.com -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

Mar 22, 2022 • 33min
232: Key Reasons Why Comparison Is A Terrible Idea!
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

Mar 15, 2022 • 41min
231: Starting A Career In Fashion PLUS Affordable Styling Tips
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

Mar 8, 2022 • 31min
230: How Doing DoorDash Helped Ayo Pay Off $45,000 In Student Loans
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

Mar 1, 2022 • 29min
229: Money Lessons From The Tinder Swindler!
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

Feb 22, 2022 • 10min
228: Is A Financial Advisor Worth It?
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