The Clever Girls Know Podcast

Below are just a few resources to reference. 1. Shows, documentaries, and movies to get informed about the impact of racism and racial injustice: - 13th (Netflix) - If Beale Street Could Talk - Just Mercy (Movie & Book) by Bryan Stevenson - The Hate You Give - American Son (Netflix) - Dear White People (Netflix) 2. Books on racism: - How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi - White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo - Locking up Our Own by James Forman - The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander - Between the World And Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates - The Bluest Eyes by Toni Morrison - The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin - So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo - Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria - Beverly Daniel Tatum 3. Organizations to support and donate to: - Blacklivesmatter.com (Black Likes Matter) - blackvisionmn.org (Black Visions Collective) - minnesotafreedomfund.org (Minnesota Freedom Fund) - gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd (George Floyd Memorial Fund) - cuapb.org(Communities United Against Police Brutality) ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

This episode is all about navigating finding a new job and career growth in a highly competitive market. And to have this conversation, my guest is Lauren McGoodwin. Lauren is Career Contessa’s CEO, author, number 1 Power Move advocate, and has a life mission to help women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Formerly, Lauren was a  Recruiter for Hulu focused on hiring, employer branding, and talent development. She has a Bachelor's in Education from University of Oregon and a Master’s in Communication Management from USC where she wrote her thesis on millennial women and career resources. Additionally, Lauren hosts Career Contessa’s podcast, The Femails, is a regular career expert contributor, and spends her free time in Redondo Beach, CA fostering dogs from local animal shelters. WHAT LAUREN DISCUSSED: 1. The key things to focus on in a highly competitive market 2. How to work remotely and still excel as an employee 3. How to manage virtual networking for growth 4. Details about her new book - Power Moves and much more GET LAUREN’S BOOK: powermovesbook.com Visit her website: Careercontessa.com ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

As a result of COVID-19, many people are dealing with uncertainties around how life is changing, managing their finances, and worries about their careers and businesses. And so on this episode, I have a real conversation with Kristen Ley as to how she's navigating life through these uncertain times. This conversation will bring a sense of calm and inspire you to keep going and doing your best no matter what. Kristen is the founder, owner and creative director of Thimblepress®. Founded in a garage back in 2012, Thimblepress® is a design & lifestyle company aiming to create products that make people happy. Each product is designed by Kristen and filled with loads of love & color. Thimblepress® is sold in over 1500 retail shops internationally and her products are also available on Thimblepress.com. Thimblepress has worked and collaborated with Target, Hallmark, Moon & Lola, Glitter Guide, Throw Pillow, Speak Wines, June & January, Keds to name a few. Kristen also runs kristenley.com where she focuses her efforts on mentoring and creative consulting with individuals and brands. One of Kristen’s biggest passions is encouraging other’s to see their potential and chase after dreams. On this episode we discussed: 1. How Kristen is navigating her emotions and mental wellness in this season 2. The key changes she’s made in her personal finances as a result of this uncertainty 3. How she is pivoting her business 4. The things she plans to do differently in life and in business when things hopefully get back to normal PLUS much more How to keep in touch with Kristen: - Via her websites at https://thimblepress.com and https://kristenley.com - Also, be sure to check out the amazing Thimblepress push pop confetti! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg8l4peBMsr/ ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

On today’s episode, my guest is Mary Wheeler, a Financial Coach and the founder of Abundant Wealth Solutions. In this season, with all the uncertainty, many people are fired up to pay off their debt once things settle down; This episode with Mary Wheeler will inspire you to make a plan! Growing up not knowing much about money, Mary attended college on a full-ride via Sallie Mae accumulating $27K in student loan debt along with $3K in credit card debt. After being fed up, she created a plan to pay back all $30K of her debt, and 96 days later, she was debt-free. Her goal now is to inspire others to take action, conquer their student loan debt, and begin living their financial lives in true abundance. Mary has been featured in Diversity Magazine for Women, and she has made several guest appearances on well known financial podcast shows. She is also the host of the “Know Debt, No Problem” podcast. What we discussed on this episode: 1. What her “enough is enough" moment was 2. The specific things did she did pay off her debt and how she kept herself motivated 3. The steps she’s taking to ensure her debt freedom is permanent PLUS much more How to keep in touch with Mary: - Via her website at https://abundantwealthsolutions.com - Via email at mary.wheeler@abundantwealthsolutions.com - By listening to her podcast, No debt, no problem: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-debt-no-problem-podcast-with-mary-a-wheeler/id1329826136 ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Sometimes we all need a pep talk and Carla Andrews is here to do just that! Carla is an InspirePreneur™ and founder of the InspirePreneur Academy, consultant, author and a professional coach who has served and impacted thousands of lives through educational programs, workshop experiences, and empowerment sessions.  As an advisor and mentor to leaders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, Carla inspires and educates decision-makers while successfully building a thriving business serving children, families, and women. She's spent over 25 years studying and applying corporate, business, and entrepreneurship principles and learning the impact mindset and behaviors have in different settings. This led her to listen to that inner voice of embracing her innate resourcefulness to building the business of her dreams and for others. At InspirePreneur™ Academy, Carla teaches entrepreneurs how to begin their journey to get their small business off the ground and scale. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 1. How fear can set people on a path of misery and holds people back from taking action on pursuing their dreams and becoming successful in life and business 2. How to value yourself, embrace your flaws, develop courage and move forward and achieve your goals 3. Why we need to stop playing small and accepting what we are given and instead go after what we truly desire for ourselves 4. The importance of getting more comfortable with sharing our successes and accomplishments as women 5. Getting clear on goals and the things you want to accomplish KEEP UP WITH CARLA: You can keep up with Carla on her website at https://carlaandrews.com ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

We've received a lot of questions about the announcement that federal student loan payments will be suspended through September 30th, 2020. And so to discuss this, Melisa Boutin, our Clever Girl Finance student loan expert, joins me to share some key info with you here on this episode based on information from the U.S. Department of Education. For more details and latest info, visit: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

On this episode, I'm excited to have a member of team CGF come on to the podcast to share her debt-free story. Esther paid off £18,000 (~$20,000) in 22 months despite losing 55% of her income during that time. On this episode Esther shares: - The specific things did she did to keep her mindset in check, pay her debt and navigate the ups and downs - Why consistent budgeting, even when her budget didn't go according to plan, was pivotal - Her tips and advice for others going through their debt-free journey and much more ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

While words may not be enough comfort in times of financial difficulty, you can still take action and do your best to get through. In this episode, I'm sharing some tips and actions you can take if you can't pay your bills. ❤ AVAILABLE JOBS - POST ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-BX8mVBN5P/ ❤ Access our FREE COURSES at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ (All 30+ courses are free right now) ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Thank you to everyone who joined the webinar I hosted to talk about financial wellness and mental wellness matters in this season where we are all impacted by this global pandemic. On this webinar replay, I answer questions on investing, buying a home, refinancing, job losses, budgeting, paying bills, mental health and more. Also, as a company, it’s really difficult for us to just take a “business as usual” approach with everything going on in this season. And so as a follow up to what I announced on the webinar, all 30+ courses on clevergirlfinance.com are FREE for right now (Please share to anyone who might need this). Team CGF is in your corner. ❤ Access our free courses at clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

I'm sharing some key money(and mental health) tips to encourage you during this time of uncertainty with the Coronavirus impacting so many all around the world. Share this episode with anyone you think might need to hear it! ❤ Free resources & courses: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Watch money tip videos: https://clevergirlfinance.com/videos ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Join Clever Girl Finance: clevergirlfinance.com ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Sahirenys Pierce and her husband paid off over $99k in debt in just 5 years while living in one of the most expensive cities in the US. We are breaking down just how they did it in this episode! More about Sahirenys: She is the personal finance content creator behind The Poised Lifestyle blog and the High-5 Banking Method. She's a millennial Latina mom of two who paid off over $99k in debt within 5 years while living in Southern California. With her unique perspective and financial background, she helps the everyday woman balance their finances and lifestyle with poise. What we discussed on this episode: - What pushed her to get started on her debt-free journey, including the devastating impact of the 2008 recession on her family and friends - How she paid off $99k of debt alongside her husband - The specific things they did to pay off their debt including delaying their wedding - How she keeps herself yourself motivated - Key tips for those of you in the process of pursuing debt freedom. How to keep up with Sahirenys: - Keep up with Sahirenys on her website at https://thepoisedlifestyle.com - You can connect with her on Instagram @poisedfinancelifestyle a ❤ Free resources & courses: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Join Clever Girl Finance: clevergirlfinance.com ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Nicole Hatcher paid off almost $100k of debt mostly in student loans and on this episode, she share's just how she did it. Nicole is a money coach, podcaster, Youtuber and personal finance blogger who is on a mission to promote financial literacy. She is committed to helping busy, professional women discover the beauty of financial freedom so they can work less and live more! To-date she has provided financial coaching to dozens of women and provided encouragement to countless others while documenting her own journey to financial freedom online. What we discussed on this episode: - How Nicole got to the realization that she needed to pay off her student loans quickly - How she stayed motivated and kept her mindset in check - Tips for managing your budget and more! How to keep up with Nicole: - On her website: https://www.frugalchiclife.com/ - On her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyMxCUyA4H60_Rmm1xHXing ❤ Free resources & courses: https://clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Join Clever Girl Finance: clevergirlfinance.com ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Meet Jully-Alma Taveras, the founder of Investing Latina. She started investing as a teenager, made money mistakes, dug herself out of 5-figure consumer debt, and now her mission is to educate others about financial literacy. Her biggest investment accomplishment is starting early. On this episode of the podcast, Jully and I have a conversation about investing simply and how small steps can lead to big progress. We talked about: - Her personal story and why she’s an advocate of women and investing. - Her biggest money mistakes and how she recovered from them. - Her long term investing goals and current investing strategy. And much more The resources Jully mentions: - Yahoo Finance - finance.yahoo.com - Investopedia - investopedia.com How to keep up with Jully: - On IG - instagram.com/investinglatina - Via email - investinglatina@gmail.com ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Join Clever Girl Finance: clevergirlfinance.com ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Let's talk business! My guest today is a dear friend, Mobola Imoisili. Mobola(pen name Simisayo Brownstone)is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of two businesses, the Feyi Fay book series and Little Black Business box! On this episode, we had a candid conversation on the realities and lessons from business including: - Her personal story and what led her to start her businesses - Her biggest business challenges and successes to date - How she’s navigating the financials around building her businesses - The advice she would give an entrepreneur starting from the bottom up with nothing hoping to achieve success and so much more! Podcasts, blog and book Mobola mentions on this episode: - {PODCAST} Marketing school: https://marketingschool.io - {PODCAST} We study billionaires: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/podcast/ - {BLOG} Shopify blog: https://www.shopify.com/blog - {BOOK} How any startup can achieve explosive customer growth: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Startup-Achieve-Explosive-Customer-ebook/dp/B00TY3ZOMS How to keep up with Mobola: - Via her business websites at https://www.feyifay.com and https://littleblackbusinessbox.com - On Instagram @feyifay ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Join Clever Girl Finance: clevergirlfinance.com ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance

Cindy Zuniga is the founder of Zero-Based Budget Coaching LLC.  After graduating from law school in 2015 with over $210,000 of debt, Cindy decided to take control of her money by immersing herself in the world of personal finance.  In 2018, she launched @zerobasedbudget to document her debt payoff journey and simplify personal finance concepts.  After recognizing, through her platform, people’s unique needs and goals, Cindy founded Zero-Based Budget Coaching LLC and offers personal finance coaching services and speaks to audiences small and large about budgeting, saving, investing, and more.  As of December 2019, just a few weeks ago, Cindy is now debt-free and pursuing financial independence. 
Cindy practices law full time as a commercial litigator.  She is a graduate of Stony Brook University and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.  She was born and raised in the Bronx, and currently resides in Harlem.  In this episode, Cindy shares: 1. Her money story and growing up as a child of immigrants 2. The “enough is enough” money that caused her to focus on becoming debt-free 3. The specific things she did to pay off her debt 4. How she stayed motivated 5. Her plans after becoming debt-free and so much more. How to keep up with Cindy: - Via her website at https://zero-basedbudget.com - On Instagram @zerobasedbudget ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance roadmap: clevergirlfinance.com/financial-roadmap ❤ Get the Clever Girl Finance book: clevergirlfinance.com/book ❤ Join Clever Girl Finance: clevergirlfinance.com ❤ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance