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Bola Sokunbi

Bola is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, bestselling author of the books, "Choosing To Prosper", "My Wealth Plan Workbook", and the 3-part Clever Girl Finance Book Series, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for women in the U.S. Bola is also the recipient of the 2021 Financial Education Instructor of the Year (FEIY) Award from the National Council of Financial Educators. Clever Girl Finance has earned the Distinguished Personal Finance Content designation from the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) affirming its commitment and competency in providing high quality financial education that aligns with industry best practices and research-based education principles. Bola and Clever Girl Finance have been featured by several media outlets including Time.com, Money Magazine, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, Black Enterprise, Cheddar TV, ABC News, Good Morning America, BBC, Fox Business, and The Chicago Tribune as well as on several finance websites and podcasts.

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Webster University

Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) 

Accolades

  • Financial Education Instructor of the Year (2021)
  • Founder of one of the largest U.S. personal finance platforms for women
  • Bestselling author
  • Distinguished Personal Finance Content designation from NFEC

Expertise in

  • Financial literacy for women
  • Budgeting and saving
  • Financial empowerment
  • Entrepreneurship

One of my favorite quotes is: ‘Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.’ — Arthur Ashe. This quote has stuck with me through so many stages of my life — personally, professionally and financially. It’s a reminder that you don’t need perfect conditions or all the answers to move forward.

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