352: Feel-Good Finance: Untangling Your Relationship with Money for Better Well-Being With Aja Evans
The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi
Release Date: 01/07/2025
375: Financial Infidelity: How to Spot It, Heal From It, And Reclaim Your Financial Power
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On this episode, Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen dive into the topic of financial infidelity—how to recognize the signs, begin the healing process, and reclaim your financial power, whether you’ve been affected by it or have been the one who committed it. Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen are a dynamic mother-daughter duo committed to empowering women with the tools they need to make confident financial decisions. As a consultant, educator, and entrepreneur, Barbara connects women with trusted financial professionals to help them plan for a future full of choices. Maggie, with...
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374: Why $10K in Savings Is a Game-Changer for Women and Their Wealth Journey
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On this podcast episode, Lissa Lumutenga joins us to discuss the importance of aiming to save your first $10,000. Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert, content creator, and founder of Wealth for Women of Color. After a decade working at Google and YouTube, she now focuses on making financial education more accessible and empowering women of color to build wealth. Her approachable, inclusive way of talking about money has built a strong and engaged community online. Lissa was raised in Salinas, California, by her Filipino immigrant parents and currently resides in Los...
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What I Don’t Want You to Miss (A Quick Reminder)
The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi
In this short episode, I'm sharing a heartfelt reminder of everything Clever Girl Finance has to offer(especially the free resources you might be overlooking), why the Clever Girl Finance platform is free and how we make that possible. From completely free financial courses and mentor calls, to one-on-one coaching, a weekly newsletter packed with motivation, YouTube videos and live sessions, empowering merch, and bestselling books — there’s a full ecosystem of support here to help you build real wealth, no gimmicks, no strings attached. If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed,...
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373: How Women Can Own Their Worth And Increase Their Income With Alejandra Rojas
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On this podcast episode, Alejandra Rojas shares how women can go from feeling underpaid and undervalued to owning their worth and increasing their income. Alejandra is an entrepreneur, Forbes contributor, writer, and founder of Brown Way To Money, a financial mentoring platform that helps women overcome financial trauma and improve their relationship with money. She is also the host of the Brown Way to Money Podcast. Alejandra provides a unique blend of financial expertise and trauma-informed coaching, empowering women of color to break free from limiting beliefs and create financial...
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372: Building A Bold Media Platform For Women Of Faith With Ruth Yimika Afolabi
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On today's podcast episode, Ruth Yimika Afolabi, joins us to discuss how she has built a bold media platform for women of faith. Ruth is the founder of Magnify, a platform that equips ambitious women of faith through content and community. She has built a global brand while shaping conversations at the intersection of faith, business, and culture. Alongside her work with Magnify, she is a brand strategist, helping premium businesses and entrepreneurs, craft and scale powerful, authentic brands. With a deep passion for storytelling and alignment, she specialises in building brands that...
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371: The Monetized Mom: How to Turn Your Expertise Into Income And Build A Business Around Motherhood
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On this podcast episode, Fo Alexander shares how to turn your expertise into income and build a business around motherhood. With her book, Dump Debt & Build Bank, being named a top 10 personal finance book for Black women by 21Ninety, Fo has been helping moms transform their bank accounts & businesses for the past 12 years. After becoming debt-free, Fo left her decade-long career as an engineer to pursue full-time entrepreneurship and motherhood. Today, her mission is to empower other moms to create their own economies through entrepreneurship & financial stewardship. She is...
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370: Pay Your Debt Faster! 10 Ways To Accelerate Your Debt Payoff
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Ready to pay off debt and take back control of your finances? 💸 If becoming debt-free is one of your top goals, this podcast episode is for you! I’m sharing 10 practical, effective, and doable strategies that will help you accelerate your debt payoff, reduce stress, and free up more money to start building real wealth. Paying off debt isn’t just about cutting back—it’s about taking intentional action and building habits that lead to long-term financial freedom. Every step you take brings you closer to the life you want to live. Which of these debt payoff strategies are you going to...
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369: How I'm Investing In 2025
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📌 Recorded before the April 2025 market swings, that said, my long-term investing strategy remains the same! 📌 Wondering what I invest in? In this podcast episode, I’m breaking down exactly where I put my money in the stock market—from index funds and ETFs to individual stocks and long-term strategies. This is NOT investment advice—just a behind-the-scenes look at how I manage my own investments as well as my thought process. 📊 What I Cover in This Video: Brokerages I Use Types of Accounts I Hold What I Invest In My Investment Strategy Other...
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368: A 6-Month Transformation Plan To Level Up Your Life, Money, and Mindset!
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What if you gave yourself just 6 months to completely transform your life? This podcast episode is your reminder: you don’t have to wait for a Monday, a new month, or a new year. The time to commit to your goals—your health, your money, your mindset—is right now. In this step-by-step guide, I’m sharing how to block out distractions and go all-in on becoming the best version of yourself in just six months. Whether you’re focused on your finances, your career, your wellness, or all of the above—this is your transformation blueprint. You'll learn how to : 💪 Transform Your Mind...
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367: Influencer Scams to Avoid - How to Spot Fake Gurus, Passive Income Lies & Online Business Scams!
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In this episode you'll learn about 7 common influencer scams you need to avoid—from fake passive income promises to overpriced coaching programs that teach you nothing. These scams are everywhere on social media, and if you’re not careful, they can cost you time, money, and your trust. Tune in to learn how to avoid falling for them! ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: ❤ Follow us on Instagram:
info_outlineOn today’s episode, Aja Evans joins us to discuss how to untangle your relationship with money for better well-being.
Aja is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, speaker, and author specializing in Financial Therapy. With over a decade of experience, Aja is determined to help more people break the taboo of keeping money and emotions secret. In addition to her practice, she is also the president-elect on the board of the Financial Therapy Association, consults with FinTech companies, and is the author of Feel Good Finance.
Aja has been featured in a variety of major news outlets including The New York Times, Business Insider, NerdWallet, Time, and Teen Vogue. She is on a mission to get more people engaged in living their best lives while attuning to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around money. Outside of work, you can find Aja chasing after her two young children as they hunt down the next delicious place to eat.
WHAT AJA DISCUSSED:
- Why it is often difficult for people to talk about money, even with those closest to them.
- How emotions influence financial behaviors.
- The impact of intergenerational and historical trauma on personal money narratives.
- Feelings of shame or embarrassment about financial situations and advice on overcoming them.
- Steps listeners can take to untangle their relationship with money and improve their financial mindset.
- Psychological reasons behind spending habits and common challenges like overspending or budgeting struggles.
- The role of mental health in financial well-being and how therapy can be a valuable tool.
- Actionable advice on where to focus first when feeling overwhelmed by a financial situation to regain control.
AND SO MUCH MORE
HOW TO KEEP UP WITH AJA:
- All social media: @AjaETherapy
- Website: ajaevanscounseling.com
❤ 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: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance