The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

Why does financial discipline feel so hard sometimes? Why do you keep overspending even when you genuinely want to stop?
 On this episode, I'm breaking down the real reasons financial discipline feels difficult, and why it has far less to do with willpower than most people think.
You'll learn:
Why relying on motivation keeps people stuck
How your environment impacts your spending habits
The systems that make managing money easier
Why all-or-nothing thinking sabotages your progress
How to build habits that actually stick
The mindset shifts that help you stay consistent long term 
If you've been feeling frustrated with your money habits, this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start creating systems that actually support your financial goals.
Because building wealth is not about being perfect. It's about building a financial life that works for you consistently over time.
 
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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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You know you probably shouldn't have bought it… but you did anyway. And no — it's not because you're "bad with money."
Overspending is rarely just a money problem. It's emotional, behavioral, psychological, and often deeply connected to your habits, environment, and past experiences with money.
On this episode, I'm breaking down the REAL reasons why people overspend, even when they know better, and how to finally start changing those habits for good. If you've struggled with impulse spending, emotional spending, lifestyle creep, or constantly feeling like your money disappears, this video is for you.
You'll learn:
Why emotional spending happens
How social media and your environment influence your spending
The psychology behind impulse purchases
Why budgeting alone often doesn't work
How to stop overspending without shame or guilt
Practical strategies to become more intentional with money 
The truth is: awareness changes everything. Once you understand why you overspend, you can finally start building habits that support your financial goals instead of sabotaging them.
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ 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: @clevergirlfinance

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Jamie Bosse—Financial Planner, author, and mom of four—for an empowering conversation about how to raise financially confident kids and introduce investing early.
Jamie is passionate about helping young families take control of their finances while teaching children practical money skills that will serve them for life. As the author of Investing for Tweens, Money Boss Mom, and the Milton the Money Savvy Pup children's book series, she believes financial literacy should start long before adulthood.
In this episode, Jamie shares simple, realistic ways parents can teach investing, saving, and healthy money habits without overwhelm—while also modeling confidence, balance, and intentionality at home.
 
What Jamie Discussed on the Podcast:
Her background and what inspired her passion for helping families raise money-smart kids.
Why teaching investing and financial literacy early is so important for tweens and young children.
Advice for parents who feel intimidated teaching money lessons while still figuring out finances themselves.
The most important financial lessons tweens should learn before becoming teenagers.
Simple and engaging ways to introduce investing to children.
Common mistakes families make when teaching kids about money and how to avoid them.
How to teach delayed gratification and smart saving without creating fear or guilt around spending.
How being a mom of four shaped her approach to financial education.
Practical ways to make money conversations part of everyday family life.
Mindset shifts that help children grow into financially confident adults.
 
How to Keep Up With Jamie:
Instagram: @MoneyBossMom
Facebook: Money Boss Mom
Websites: CGNadvisors.com
Personal site: moneybossmom.com
More of her books: miltonthemoneysavvypup.com
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ 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: @clevergirlfinance

You just got married, congratulations!
This is one of the most exciting chapters of your life… but it's also one of the most important times to get your money right. Because here's the truth: merging your life also means merging your finances — and if you don't do it intentionally, money can quickly become a source of stress instead of strength in your marriage.
On this episode, I'm walking you through 9 smart money moves every newly married couple should make right away to build a strong financial foundation together. Whether you're combining finances, keeping things separate, or doing a hybrid approach — these steps will help you avoid common mistakes and start building wealth as a team.
You'll learn key tips on:
How to talk openly about money with your spouse
How to structure your bank accounts as a couple
How to align your financial goals and avoid conflict
What to update immediately after getting married
How to build an emergency fund and protect your future
Why estate planning matters (even early on) 
Marriage is about partnership, and that includes your money.
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ 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: @clevergirlfinance

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Deora Clairé—Digital Marketing Professional, author, speaker, and Christian bilingual singer-songwriter—for a deeply honest conversation about rebuilding your life after financial and personal setbacks.
Deora opens up about her mental health crisis during the pandemic, the experience of filing for bankruptcy at 26, and the reality of starting over from the ground up—financially, emotionally, and spiritually.
She shares how she moved from that low point into a high-earning corporate role while intentionally rebuilding her savings, paying down debt, and restoring her credit.
Through her story, Deora offers powerful insight into choosing consistency over perfection, releasing financial shame, and finding the confidence to begin again—no matter where you're starting from.
 
What Deora Discussed on the Podcast:
Her experience navigating a mental health crisis and how it impacted her finances.
What filing for bankruptcy at 26 was really like—emotionally and financially.
The reality that habits don't automatically change after debt discharge.
The turning point that sparked both mental and financial transformation.
What choosing consistency over perfection looks like in real life.
Mindset shifts needed to break cycles of debt and negative net worth.
Letting go of financial shame and rebuilding confidence.
Advice for anyone feeling like they've completely messed up their finances.
 
How to Keep Up With Deora Clairé:
Follow on Instagram: @deoraclaire
Learn more: deoraclaire.com
 
New Book - Clever Girl Millionaire; A Guide to Redefining What's Possible, Turning Ambitions into Actions, and Dreams into Millions - Available to order now
 
More Clever Girl Finance Resources:
👋 New to Clever Girl Finance? Start here: https://clevergirlfinance.com/start-here
❤ 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: @clevergirlfinance