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What could you make possible if you saw wealth as something you could build on your own terms? Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance and author of Clever Girl Millionaire, joins Women Amplified host Lisa Bennett to talk about changing the money stories we inherit, learning from mistakes without shame, and building habits that open up more freedom and choice. Bola also shares why she once drove 30 minutes to deposit $1.
Lisa Bennett
Lisa Bennett is the host of the Women Amplified podcast and Editorial Director for the Conferences for Women. An award-winning journalist and longtime communications director for mission-driven organizations, she is also the editor of Women Amplified and co-author of Ecoliterate with emotional intelligence pioneer Daniel Goleman.
Bola Sokunbi
Bola Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), keynote speaker, and 6x bestselling author focused on helping women build financial confidence and long-term wealth. She is the founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media and education platforms for women in the United States, and the author of the Clever Girl Finance book series, including Clever Girl Millionaire.
Bola has been recognized for her contributions to financial education and women’s wealth-building. She was named one of Money’s Most Influential Women by GoBankingRates and received the 2021 Financial Education Instructor of the Year (FEIY) Award from the National Financial Educators Council. She also serves on the New Jersey Financial Educators Council (NJFEC) Advisory Board.
Clever Girl Finance earned the Distinguished Personal Finance Content designation from the National Financial Educators Council, recognizing its commitment to high-quality, research-based financial education.
