1951: Building Wealth, Legacy and Financial Confidence with Bola Sokunbi

<p>For many women, the word <strong>“millionaire”</strong> can still feel uncomfortable. Not just financially, but culturally. Many of us weren’t raised to imagine ourselves as wealthy, powerful, or building seven-figure net worths.</p><br><p>My guest today wants to change that.</p><br><p><strong>Bola Sokunbi</strong> is the founder and CEO of <strong>Clever Girl Finance</strong>, one of the largest financial education platforms for women in the U.S. She’s a Certified Financial Education Instructor, a six-time bestselling author, and her newest book is <strong><em>Clever Girl Millionaire</em></strong>.</p><br><p>What I appreciate about Bola’s approach is that she doesn’t frame wealth as a quick win or a social-media highlight reel. Instead, she focuses on the real path to building wealth: intentional decisions, consistency, and the courage to think bigger about what’s possible.</p><br><p>Bola’s own story is deeply personal. She grew up in a Nigerian immigrant household where resilience and sacrifice were part of everyday life. Her mother left a successful career as an investment banker in Nigeria and came to the U.S. to start over as a nanny so her children could pursue opportunities here.</p><p>That experience shaped how Bola thinks about money, opportunity, and something we explore deeply in this conversation: <strong>legacy</strong>.</p><p>Because wealth isn’t just about reaching a number in your bank account. It’s about asking bigger questions:</p><br><p>What do you want your money to represent?</p><p> Who do you want it to help?</p><p> What changes because you existed?</p><br><p>In this episode, Bola and I discuss:</p><br><p>• Why the word “millionaire” still intimidates many women</p><p> • How to build wealth even if you’re starting from debt or living paycheck to paycheck</p><p> • The mindset shifts required during uncertain economic times</p><p> • Navigating family obligations and financial pressure, especially in immigrant households</p><p> • And why legacy isn’t just about money — it’s about impact.</p><br><p><strong>Bola's Website:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://clevergirlfinance.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://clevergirlfinance.com</a></p><p><strong>Bola' New book:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/clever-girl-millionaire/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/clever-girl-millionaire/</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>