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Stella Podcast: This Clever Girl Knows Money
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Stella Podcast: This Clever Girl Knows Money

Bola Sokunbi, best-selling author and founder of Clever Girl Finance, shares her journey to building a million dollar portfolio, and why building wealth starts with wherever you are right now.

NOTE: This interview was conducted in April 2026

1:53: Who is Bola Sokunbi right now? (Including some very fun fun facts)

3:53: Navigating book launches and social environments as an introvert & the importance of setting boundaries

6:53: Why her seventh book doubles down on being an accessible financial book for women and, in particular, Black women — rooted in Bola’s origin story.

9:13: Redefining the wealth creation conversation; Nobody comes for men when they hype their success — so why is it the case for women?

13:43: Setting flexible goals for financial success; and the difference between having a vision and having a goal

16:55: Learning from past mistakes — Bola gets candid about some of hers

17:57: Balancing enjoyment and financial discipline

21:56: Understanding that there are different financial realities, and how to foster financial stability regardless of income.

30:03: Building Clever Girl Finance to be a community rooted in accountability without shame

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