The Money Moves You Wish You Made Sooner with Bola Sokunbi
- Author
- Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen
- Published
- Fri 25 Jul 2025
- Episode Link
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If you've ever felt guilt around money decisions, or unsure of how to take control of your finances, this conversation is going to speak right to your soul.
Bola Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, bestselling author of the books, "Choosing To Prosper", "My Wealth Plan Workbook", and the 3-part Clever Girl Finance Book Series, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S.
She gets honest about her early savings journey (yes, while working a demanding consulting job), the “treat yourself” purchases that felt good until they didn’t, and the moment she realized her closet was literally stacked with missed investment opportunities.
We also talk about the quiet but powerful influence of her mother, a woman who paved the way by choosing courage, moving across the world, and starting over so Bola could have more opportunities. And now? She’s helping women everywhere rewrite their own stories with real tools, zero shame, and an unapologetic reminder that you deserve to live life on your own terms.
01:08 Meet Bola: Founder of Clever Girl Finance
02:02 Inspiration from My Mother's Financial Journey
05:35 Lessons Learned
12:13 The Importance of Financial Knowledge and Consistency
16:34 Creative Strategies for Saving Money at Work
17:55 The Realities of Extreme Budgeting
20:59 Reflecting on Financial Mistakes and Lessons
22:48 Empowering Women with Financial Resources
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