
The Clever Girls Know Podcast
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!
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Latest episodes

Aug 22, 2023 • 11min
299: How To Leave A Relationship When You Have No Money
If you’re ready to leave a relationship but are staying because you have no money, it can put you in a pretty bad situation. That said its important you are aware of your options to leave, so you don’t feel trapped when it’s time to go. On today's podcast, we are going to go over how to leave a relationship when you have no money. For resources and to create an action plan, please visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline website or call 800.799.SAFE (7233). ❤ 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

Aug 15, 2023 • 38min
298: How To Use Zero-Based Budgeting To Pay Off Debts, Save And Boost Your Income
On today's podcast episode, Aitza Negron joins us to discuss how to use zero-based budgeting to pay off debt, save and boost your income! Aitza is a Certified Public Accountant, Financial Coach and Airbnb Superhost from Stamford, Connecticut. Currently living in South Florida, she is a first generation wealth builder who founded Strategies & T.E.A. in an effort to help others go from living paycheck-to-paycheck to stable and capable. She is also a proud Boricua (Puerto Rican)who enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and, more recently, a good game of tennis. WHAT AITZA DISCUSSED: - Why her budgeting method of choice is zero-based budgeting - How zero-based budgeting can help individuals or families pay off debts more effectively than other budgeting approaches - The key steps and practical ways to implement zero-based budgeting successfully - How zero-based budgeting can be adjusted to accommodate changes in income or unexpected expenses AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH AITZA: On Instagram: www.instagram.com/strategiesandtea Via her website: www.strategiesandtea.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

Aug 8, 2023 • 9min
297: Factors To Consider When Choosing A Career
In life we are constantly faced with choices. Some of these choices are small and inconsequential, while others have the potential to shape our lives in profound ways. On the list of most important we will make in life is choosing and navigating a career path. Are you wondering what key factors to consider when choosing a career? In today’s episode, let's go over 7 Important factors to consider when choosing a career! ❤ 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

Aug 1, 2023 • 12min
296: How To Survive A Job You Hate
Do you dread waking up every day and showing up to work? Well, there could be a variety of reasons you hate your job. For instance, maybe you have a toxic boss, your boss is too demanding, or you are just uninspired by the work you do. This can be detrimental to your career in the long term. Have you ever been in a job you hated? What did you do about it? In today’s video, we are going to go over how to survive a job you hate until you leave! ❤ 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

Jul 25, 2023 • 58min
295: How Brittne Adjusted Her Mindset To Pay Off $138k In 3 Years
On today's episode Dr. Brittne Halford shares the mindset shifts she made to pay off $138,000 in student loans in under 3 years. Dr. Brittne Halford MD, MPH, is an Internal Medicine Physician and Wealth Coach, empowering women in healthcare to achieve financial freedom while embracing joy. Dr. Halford is an Academic Hospitalist in Boston with an academic background from the University of Michigan and Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a wealth coach, Dr. Halford guides women in healthcare to save, pay off debt, and independently invest—without sacrificing joy. With her own success in paying off $138,000 in student loans within three years, she shares valuable money management strategies through her YouTube channel. Dr. Halford is also a co-founder of Bramilyn and Rose, a brand specializing in satin-lined hair accessories for women and children. Her passion for personal finance and creating generational wealth further fuels her mission. Balancing her professional achievements with her role as a wife and mother to Brooke and KJ, Dr. Halford exemplifies the connection between financial independence and joyful living. WHAT BRITTNE DISCUSSED: - Her personal journey of accruing $138k in student loan debt and the factors that contributed to it - What motivated her to tackle her student loans aggressively and pay off such a significant amount in such a short period - The specific resources or tools that were instrumental in helping her manage and track your progress in paying off your debt Her mindset and attitude towards money AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH BRITTNE: Website: MoreJoyMoreWealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittnehalford/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9RN5YjEyVfNqg2nyety4cQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittne-halford/ ❤ 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

Jul 18, 2023 • 43min
294: How To Nail Your Next Job Interview
On today's interview, Susana Briscoe-Alba shares gems on how to nail your next job interview. Susana Alba is the founder and CEO of Dunamis Consulting and Coaching Services, LLC. She is a highly-rated Leadership Coach & Career Strategist with 10+ years of experience as an inspiring leader, speaker, and certified Maxwell DiSC Trainer. She has served in the education industry, specifically within higher education, creating opportunities for students in marginalized communities. She helps women in mid-level management roles ascend to the C-Suite through career mapping and leadership coaching. A New York native, Susana enjoys spending time watching baseball with her husband and son when she's not working. WHAT SUSANA DISCUSSED: - Challenges job seekers face in the competitive job market, and how they can overcome them - Common mistakes she sees people make during job interviews, and how can they avoid them - Advice for individuals transitioning careers who may be unsure how to communicate their transferable skills during an interview effectively - Tips for conducting thorough research on a company before an interview and how that can impact the overall interview performance. AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH SUSANA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iam_susanaalba/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susana-briscoe-alba/ ❤ 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

Jul 11, 2023 • 22min
293: 21 Money Myths To Ditch Now
Managing money can be challenging, especially when there are so many money myths and misconceptions floating around. These financial myths can lead you to make poor decisions, cause you to overspend, discourage you from seeking help, and cause lots of stress. On today’s podcast, we are going to go over 21 money myths and how to avoid falling into these traps. ❤ 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

Jun 27, 2023 • 11min
292: How To Break The Cycle Of Shame Around Money
Do you ever look back on certain money decisions you’ve made in the past and think, “My gosh… how could I have been so careless?!” The shame and humiliation feel real — and the more you think about it, the more embarrassed you become. In times like these, you may be experiencing a cycle of shame around money. Learning how to break this cycle and heal your relationship with money can help you shed your disappointment and chart a path forward. ❤ 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

Jun 20, 2023 • 49min
291: Budget Challenges And How To Tackle Them Head On
On today’s episode Shay McMillan is sharing key tips to tackle different kinds of commonly faced budget challenges. Shay is a wife, dog mom, school based counselor, financial social worker, business owner, content creator and so much more. She is determined to create and lead a financially balanced life that she absolutely loves and enjoys. It is her mission to craft a perfect life and she inspires and encourages others to do the same offline and online. WHAT SHAY DISCUSSED: 1. the most common budget challenges that individuals face today 2. How to identify areas in a budget that need improvement 3. Common mistakes people make when creating a budget, and how they can avoid them 4. How to adjust your budget when unexpected expenses arise 5. Effective strategies for reducing expenses without sacrificing quality of life AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH SHAY: Instagram: shaybudgets YouTube: @shaybudgets TikTok: @shaybudgets Via her website: www.shaybudgets.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

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Jun 13, 2023 • 41min
290: Key Mindset Adjustments Every Entrepreneur Needs To Make Now!
Josie Rosario, a visionary coach, discusses key mindset adjustments for entrepreneurs. Topics include growth mindset, overcoming limitations, embracing failure, building support systems, and nurturing confidence. Embracing discomfort and change are highlighted for personal growth.