The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

On this podcast episode, Kaitlin Leung co-founder of the family business @thewoksoflife share her experience and tips on how to start a successful family business. Since its founding in 2013, The Woks of Life has become the #1 online resource for approachable, creative, authentic Chinese recipes in English. Through their popular recipe site and diverse social media community, Bill, Judy, Sarah and Kaitlin Leung share inspiring recipes and their family’s culinary genealogy with millions of home cooks. With the debut of their highly-acclaimed, New York Times bestselling cookbook The Woks of Life: Recipes to Know and Love from a Chinese American Family in 2022, the family has served up even more of their sought-after recipes and culinary stories to hungry fans and new audiences. The Leungs have been featured in numerous press outlets, including Magnolia Network’s Family Dinner with Andrew Zimmern, Food Network’s Family Meal, as well as Bon Appetit, Good Morning America, NPR, The New York Times, and many more. WHAT KAITLIN DISCUSSED: 1. the story behind the founding of The Woks of Life and how their family business journey began in 2013 2. What inspired her family to focus specifically on providing approachable, creative, and authentic Chinese recipes in English 3. How they manage the dynamics of working together as a family in a business setting 4. How they leveraged their popular recipe site and social media community to grow their family business and connect with millions of home cooks 5. Key factors that contribute to the longevity and sustainability of a family-run business AND SO MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH KAITLIN AND HER FAMILY: Via their website: https://thewoksoflife.com/ On Instagram: https://instagram.com/thewoksoflife ❤ 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

Taking control of your finances and making a plan for your money is the best way to match your goals with your bank balance. Financial goals give you a reason to take charge of your money. Here are some simple but extremely effective examples of financial goals to help you get started with setting your own. ❤ 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

The truth is that you work hard for your money, so it's only fair that you get to reward yourself every now and then, right? Well yes - You definitely deserve to treat yourself and have fun. So check out these key tips for rewarding yourself while staying within your budget! ❤ 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

On this episode of the podcast, Julie Pozo-Cepeda, an event planner and founder of @julzbox shares how she started and grew her events planning business while working full-time. Julie is a Dominican-American born and raised in upper Manhattan - Washington Heights. By day, she’s the Director of Events for a prestigious higher education institution, orchestrating memorable experiences that bring people together. With over 25 years of experience in event planning, she’s come to believe that the art of gathering is truly just that—an art. She holds a Masters degree in administration, grounding her work in strategic planning and organizational excellence. In her spare time, you might catch her striking a pose in the world of commercial modeling. WHAT JULIE DISCUSSED: 1. How she decided to start your events planning business while working full-time 2. How she balances a full-time job and a business 3. The initial steps she took to launch her events planning business 4. How she has gone about building her client base 5. How she managed her finances during the early stages of her business AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH JULIE: - On Instagram: - https://instagram.com/miminjulz - https://instagram.com/julzbox Via her website: https://www.julzbox.com ❤ 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

Vegan chef Jenne Claiborne shares her journey of creating southern inspired vegan recipes on her successful YouTube channel. She discusses veganizing popular dishes, building revenue streams, life approach, and more. Jenne emphasizes the motivation behind her niche business, revenue generation, and engaging with her audience beyond social media. The podcast also features a quick meal preparation segment with a lentil tacos recipe.

With the right money mindset, budgeting methods, and financial planning, you can quickly begin to live within your means. In this episode, learn how to create a financial plan to set yourself up for financial success and resist living above your means! ❤ 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

Steph is a mother of two beautiful girls and lives in Naarm in Melbourne, Wurundjeri Country, Australia. On today’s episode of the podcast, Steph shares how she’s leveraged goal setting to achieve her financial goals. She has been following Clever Girl Finance for at three years and breakdowns how she’s achieved her recent amazing financial accomplishments as well as her long term financial goals. WHAT STEPH DISCUSSED: *How she went about improving her financial literacy *The mindset shifts she made to get promoted at work and increase her income, pay for her car in cash and max out her emergency savings *How she’s becoming a role model to her daughters as a single parent How leveraging the CGF goal setting approach has been a game-changer for her AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH STEPH: - Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-may-41838049 ❤ 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

Marketing consultant Ashlee Sang shares insights on managing personal and business finances while building her consulting business. Topics include budgeting strategies, coping with income fluctuations, favorite business tools, and resources for financial stability. Follow Ashlee on her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram for more valuable tips.

Today Anna N’Jie-Konte joins us to discuss how women can protect themselves financially in romantic relationships Anna is the President of Re-Envision Wealth and the host of the Financial Powerhouse podcast. Having spent her childhood watching the strong women around her live lives dictated by their bank balances, she’s on a mission to rewrite the money stories of women of color. She is a proud Puerto Rican, Gambian-American who is committed to building a financial industry where access to excellent, values-aligned financial advice is the norm, not the exception. WHAT ANNA DISCUSSED: * Her personal story and why financial wellness for women in relationships is so important. * Early signs in relationships that indicated a healthy or unhealthy approach to financial matters. * How women should approach the topic of finances with their partners. * The importance of legal agreements such as prenuptial agreements for protecting financial interests and how this is also a personal decision. * Warning signs that women should be aware of regarding financial abuse. * Insights on how women should prepare financially for major life changes such as marriage, children, or divorce. HOW TO KEEP UP WITH ANNA: Via her website: https://www.annanjiekonte.com On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annanjie/ On Twitter and Instagram: @anjiekonte ❤ 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

On this episode, Giovanna Gonzalez shares key tips on how to navigating family dynamics and preparing for parental retirement. Giovanna "Gigi" Gonzalez is a TikTok influencer, financial educator, and author of the bestselling book Cultura and Cash. During The Great Resignation, she quit her 10 year corporate career to pursue her true passion: teaching financial literacy to young adults. She also teaches personal finance and career navigation for First Gen at various organizations and on her TikTok account @thefirstgenmentor. She was named 40 under 40 by the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, "Latinx to Watch" by Hispanic Executive Magazine and Top 25 Creator by Fast Company. WHAT GIGI DISCUSSED: 1. Her personal journey as a First Gen Latina navigating the complexities of personal finances and family dynamics 2. The importance of balancing family expectations with personal financial wellness. 3. How she’s supporting and helping her dad prepare for retirement. 4. How to shift your money mindset and view money as a tool for self-care and empowerment 5. Advice for listeners who are eager to start taking control of their finances and building a life they love, while also considering their family's well-being HOW TO KEEP UP WITH GIGI: Pick up Gigi’s book at https://www.culturaandcash.com Her website: https://www.thefirstgenmentor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigithefirstgenmentor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannagonzalez/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefirstgenmentor ❤ 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