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The Clever Girls Know Podcast Clever Girl Finance
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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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303: Selena's Journey To Overcoming $35,000 In Debt After A Broken Engagement
On today's podcast Selena shares her journey to overcoming $35,000 worth of debt after a broken engagement. She shares her mistakes to ensure more women have a way out of relationships, can financially stand on their own feet after separation or know how to address poor money choices in relationships.
In 2022 Selena's engagement ended after making many poor money choices in the 6 years she and her finance were together. These choices landed with paying all of the bills, no savings and over $35,000 in consumer debt.
She fought endlessly, to claw her way back, have a place of her own, all new furniture, pay almost every cent back of her debt off. In the following months she saved over $15,000. All while building a career, and her own small business from word of mouth.
WHAT SELENA DISCUSSED:
- The financial mistakes she made in her six year relationship that ended with a broken engagement.
- The first steps she took to get back on her feet and out of debt
- How she saved $15,000 in 6 months and built a successful business
- How she managed her emotional and mental well-being
AND MUCH MORE
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH SELENA:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/selena-wiseman-3b864520b/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selenawiseman/
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❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
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302: 7 Practical Steps To Be Less Materialistic
The constant pursuit of more and more stuff has become so ingrained in our culture that it's often hard to imagine what life would be like without it. But is it possible to be less materialistic?
On this episode, get actionable tips on how to be less materialistic so you can enjoy the simple pleasures of life. It can be hard to not be materialistic because we live in a society where materialism is rampant. Keep in mind that wanting or owning material things isn't always bad. But there are many benefits to being less materialistic and not having your sole focus being on material things.
❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books
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301: How Non-Traditional Income Earners Can Build Consistent Savings
On this episode of the podcast, Diamond Towns joins us to share key tips on how non-traditional income earners can build consistent savings.
Diamond has a deep passion to help others gain confidence and feel empowered by their money. Most financial advice is centered around making more money—and understandably so— but she’s found that developing the skillset of managing your money is just as important as increasing your income.
Diamond works with non-traditional earners helping them optimize their income, gain control of their financial futures, and reduce financial stress by creating a financial plan aligned with their goals.
WHAT DIAMOND DISCUSSED:
- What inspired her to focus on non-traditional income earners and their challenges with building consistent savings
- How gig workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs can create a budget that accommodates their variable income streams while still allowing for consistent savings
- Practical tips for creating an emergency fund when your income fluctuates month-to-month
- Advice if you are transitioning from a traditional 9-to-5 job to a non-traditional income source regarding building consistent savings during the transition period
AND MUCH MORE
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH DIAMOND:
On Instagram: www.instagram.com/moneycoachdiamond
Via her website: https://diamondwealthgroup.lpages.co/blaze/
❤ 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
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300: How To Get That Next Job With An Irresistible Resume
Today Christina Mandal is sharing some awesome tips on how to get your next job with an amazingly irresistible resume!
Christina Mandal is CEO of The Resume Counselor LLC, a resume writing company that crafts resumes, cover letters, and Linkedin profiles to propel careers and enable access to higher paying jobs.
Her mission is to empower individuals by providing them with the tools they need to stand out in today's competitive job market. Christina works full time at Google in the Advertising Tech industry, and graduated from Cornell University, and is committed to helping women and people of color increase their confidence, secure interviews, and land higher paying jobs.
WHAT CHRISTINA DISCUSSED:
- The most common mistakes job seekers make on their resumes that prevent them from landing their desired roles and what should they be doing instead
- Whether cover letters hold value or not and how to leverage them
- How job seekers can leverage their LinkedIn profiles to attract attention from recruiters and hiring managers
- Effective strategies for tailoring a resume to a specific job posting or industry
- Advice for job seekers to stay motivated and persistent in their search
AND MUCH MORE
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH CHRISTINA:
On Instagram: www.instagram.com/theresumecounselor
Via her website: https://theresumecounselor.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
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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).
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❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/
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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
Customer Reviews
Episode 277
We have an allowance based budgeting, fixed amount every month. 100% joint account, it's taken the burden of bills out of us individually. We are saving more money, funded by our joint account. My husband was not on board right away, but he is no longer in debt and he appreciates my spreadsheets 😂. I talk about it as often as we can and keep him in the loop.
You’re a joke.
Imagine a podcast about money by men where they call themselves “clever boys.”
Too much laughter
Just wish she would cut 95% of nervous laughter out of each show. I would definitely listen more if edited out…