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371: The Monetized Mom: How to Turn Your Expertise Into Income And Build A Business Around Motherhood

The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

Release Date: 06/03/2025

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The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi

❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation!    On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Lauren Morley, creator of The 20 Outfit Wardrobe, a simple and effective system designed to help women streamline their closets, feel confident in their personal style, and stop the cycle of overspending on clothes they never wear. Lauren shares how her own journey of wardrobe overwhelm and emotional shopping led her to develop a system that prioritizes intentionality, confidence, and financial clarity. Whether you're tired of staring at a full closet with...

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❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation!  It's time to shift away from all-or-nothing thinking! Do you ever think, “If I can’t save $500, what’s the point of saving anything at all?” Or “If I messed up my budget once, I might as well give up”? That, my friend, is all-or-nothing thinking, and it’s quietly sabotaging your financial progress. So in this episode, I’m sharing how to break free from the perfection trap and finally make progress with your money (and your mindset). Because truthfully? Small, consistent steps matter more than...

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❤ Subscribe to the Clever Girl Finance newsletter for weekly motivation! No Savings. No Investments. Here's Exactly What I'd Do To Start Over! What would I do if I had to start over, with $0 in savings, no investments, and no financial cushion? On this episode, I’m walking you through the exact money plan I’d follow to rebuild my finances from scratch.  Whether you’re starting over after a setback or just beginning your financial journey, this step-by-step plan will help you move from survival mode to stability, and then to success.  What you’ll learn:  How to assess...

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On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Deon Stokes, MBA—entrepreneur, speaker, strategist, and founder of The Ambition Brand—for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to reinvent yourself at 40 (or any age). Deon shares her own journey from political campaigns to building successful businesses in media, strategy, and tech, and now dedicates her platform to helping ambitious women design lives and careers that align with their purpose and financial goals. With nearly two decades of experience, Deon breaks down the mindset shifts, planning tools, and practical...

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On this episode of the podcast, I’m breaking down 7 everyday financial habits that seem harmless—but are quietly draining your bank account, delaying your progress, and keeping you stuck in stress mode. From only saving what’s left over, to using credit cards like income, to ignoring your actual numbers, these habits might be the reason you’re not hitting your financial goals. No judgment, just real talk and practical fixes to turn things around. You'll Learn: Why paying yourself first is a game changer How minimum payments are costing you thousands What to do instead of...

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Ready to take control of your finances and build real wealth? I’m sharing the 7 key financial lessons that completely transformed my money mindset, helped me save six figures, and set me on the path to financial freedom. These aren’t just tips—they’re real strategies you can start using today, no matter where you’re starting from. Here’s what you’ll learn on this episode: Why systems matter more than goals when it comes to your finances How to avoid lifestyle inflation even as your income grows The power of delayed gratification (and how it saves you thousands) Why retirement...

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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 a 3-time author, Certified Financial Educator (CFEI), digital marketing & personal branding strategist, business coach, podcaster, and speaker. Her media features include US News & World Report, Parents, Bankrate, Buzzfeed, and many more!

Of all her accomplishments, though, her most notable is being a devoted wife and mom of two.

 

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WHAT FO DISCUSSED:

  • The decision to transition from a traditional career to full-time entrepreneurship and motherhood.
  • How she prepared—financially, mentally, and emotionally—for leaving her 9-5 job.
  • What it means to monetize your expertise and how moms can identify what they have to offer.
  • Practical first steps for building income streams online while raising a family.
  • Managing the day-to-day responsibilities of motherhood and business ownership.
  • The mindset shifts required to move from employee to entrepreneur.
  • The biggest challenges faced as a mompreneur and how she overcame them.
  • The systems and routines that help her stay productive and maintain balance while working from home.
  • The inspiration behind her book The Monetized Mom and the audience it was written for.
  • Key lessons and strategies from the book that can make a meaningful impact for readers.

AND SO MUCH MORE

 

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