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BOLA SOKUNBI ON CNBC: HOW WOMEN CAN STEP OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE TO BUILD WEALTH

Achieving financial success means stepping out of our comfort zone, said Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance and author of “Choosing to Prosper” — and that requires practice and intention.

CLEVER GIRL FINANCE RECOGNIZED WITH THE DISTINGUISHED PERSONAL FINANCE CONTENT DESIGNATION

Clever Girl Finance has successfully earned the Distinguished Personal Finance Content designation after rigorous review and has proven its competency in providing financial education that aligns with industry best practices and research-based education principles.

LIVE! WITH KELLY & MARK

Tune in as Bola Sokunbi, Clever Girl Finance CEO, shares key tips for teaching your kids about money.

LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN

Thriving In A Challenging Economy: Bola Sokunbi, Clever Girl Finance CEO and author of "Choosing to Prosper," share key tips for navigating a challenging economy.

LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN

Financial Etiquette: Bola Sokunbi, Clever Girl Finance CEO and author of "Choosing to Prosper," talks about how to politely handle money matters with friends and family.

GOOD MORNING AMERICA

Bola Sokunbi, Clever Girl Finance CEO and author of "Choosing to Prosper," gives advice on how we can step outside our comfort zone and tackle obstacles to achieve success in the future.

THE WASHINGTON POST: FAIR SHARES PODCAST

From Mass Mutual and The Washington Post Creative Group, Fair Shares is a five-part podcast where host Bola Sokunbi speaks with real women across different generations, life stages, and career paths about important financial topics.  

BUSINESS INSIDER

Bola Sokunbi - helps other women build wealth. Used 4 strategies to save her first $100,000 before age 30.

NATIONAL FINANCIAL EDUCATORS COUNCIL

Bola Sokunbi named recipient of 2021 Financial Education Instructor of the Year Award.

LIVE! WITH KELLY & RYAN

Bola Sokunbi joins Kelly & Ryan to discuss key tips for automating your finances.

NYC FINTECH WOMEN

Bola Sokunbi is recognized on the NYC Fintech Women's Inspiring FinTech Females 2020 list in the Founder’s Category!

TIME.COM - NEXT ADVISOR

Women are ‘Very Good Investors.’ How Bola Sokunbi Is taking Clever Girl Finance to the next level.

PLUTUS AWARDS

Clever Girl Finance wins "Best Debt Freedom Content" at the 11th annual Plutus Awards Ceremony recognizing excellence in financial media!

TIME.COM - NEXT ADVISOR

CGF Book 2: "Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money",  on the list of 11 best personal finance books for 2020!

TECHSTARS

3 Ways Bola Sokunbi stays strong as a Black Woman Entrepreneur.

LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN

Bola Sokunbi joins Ryan Seacrest to discuss how to save for your next emergency.

CNBC MAKE IT

What Bola Sokunbi is teaching her 2 young kids about finance and life as a black mother: "Money is power."

NEW YORK TIMES

Panel: Building a more equitable financial future.

AFROTECH

Meet the woman behind Clever Girl Finance.

FINANCIAL TIMES UK

Finance on Instagram, what's not to like? Clever Girl Finance is featured!

GOOD MORNING AMERICA SEGMENT

Clever Girl Finance featured on the Good Morning America Morning show as a platform helping women ditch debt.

FORBES

7 Books that will make you a stellar money manager including Clever Girl Finance.

CNBC MAKE IT

How Bola Sokunbi made $70,000 through a side hustle at 27—while working a full-time job.

CNBC MAKE IT

Bola Sokunbi shares how she saved $100,000 by the age of 27.

FORBES

Bola Sokunbi couldn't find money books for women like her - So she wrote one.

CHEDDAR TV

The Clever Girl Finance book and how to find a budgeting style that fits your needs.

BLACK ENTERPRISE

The Clever Girls Know Podcast featured as one of the top 20 must-listen black women podcasts for 2019.

CITI OPEN INNOVATION CHALLENGE

Clever Girl Finance selected as one of 7 Fintechs in the Citi Open Innovation Challenge.

ALLEY WATCH

This NYC Startup Has Created The Financial Education Platform to Empower Women of Color. 

TECH CRUNCH

Meet the 10 startups in Techstars NYC’s summer 2018 class.

MONEY MAGAZINE

This Woman Saved $100,000 in 3.5 Years. Here's How.

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