The Savvy Wallet Podcast

In this episode Ato speaks with Bola Sokunbi, bestselling author, certified financial education instructor, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the leading personal finance platforms helping women build wealth and financial independence.

She has written six books, including Clever Girl Millionaire, and is widely known for making money advice practical, relatable, and empowering.

We discuss:

- Sacrifices Bola's parents made that changed her life

- How her parents starting again built her resilience

- Sacrifices of saving $100k on a $54,000 salary

- 4 pillars of building wealth

- How to spot "fake wealth" & side hustle scams

- Women are more educated but not building more wealth

- 3 financial moves to make today and much more

🔗 Connect with Bola:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Clevergirlfinance

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevergirlfinance/Instagram

Personal: https://www.instagram.com/bolasokunbi/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bola-sokunbi/

Grab Bola's latest book:
Clever Girl Millionaire - https://amzn.to/4tIWef7

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In this episode Ato speaks with Ryan Kingsley a chartered financial adviser who supports high-earning professionals, entrepreneurs and international clients in structuring their wealth, pensions and long-term financial plans.

We discuss:
- From surviving being stabbed to becoming a financial advisor

- Client earning £500,000 salary with no savings & spending £40k on holiday

- How the wealthy think about, save and invest their money

- Ideal order to build wealth

- Investing opportunities for higher earners

- How to buy commercial property within your pension and much more

🔗 Connect with Ryan:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Consultkingsley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consultkingsley/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kingsley-advdipfa-cemap-certltcp-alfbf-6547666a/

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In this episode Ato speaks with Debodun Osekita a former trader at Goldman Sachs, where he operated in high-pressure global markets, managing risk and capital at scale. He's also the Founder of Stock Pickers Academy, a community that educates you on investing in the stock market.

We discuss:
- Lessons from Goldman Sachs Trading Floor

- Why the S&P 500 will return 0% over the next 10 years

- Why the Iran War is bad for your finances

- Stock Market opportunities for 2026

- How to invest your first £1,000 and much more

🔗 Connect with Debodun:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stockpickersacademy⁠
Instagram personal: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachdebs.spa
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debodunosekita/

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In this episode Ato speaks with Frederick Afrifa and Gordon K Williams — founders of leadership communication group and co-authors of Unmute Yourself.

They help people communicate with clarity, confidence and impact, using speaking as a powerful tool to unlock career and business opportunities.

We discuss:
- How to speak with confidence and clarity

- Why miscommunication is costing you more than you think

- Minimising nerves before you speak

- How to stop rambling and speak concisely

- The art of listening and much more!

🔗 Connect with Frederick:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickafrifa_/

🔗 Connect with Gordon:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gordonkwilliams.co/

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In this episode Ato speaks with Kazy — a property investor and developer behind Property by Kazy, with over a decade of experience in the UK property market.

We discuss:
- Big banks buying up property & what that means for you

- Why you don't need 7 streams of income

- The glamorisation of overworking (and how to have a better work life balance)

- Is buy to let dead in 2026?

- Best property strategies for beginners and much more

🔗 Connect with Kazy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propertybykazy/

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Disclaimer: The information contained on this video is not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, financial advice. I am not a financial advisor and the information in this video is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.
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