How to Money · June 17, 2026 · 58m

Earn Your Freedom: Doing the Work That Pays Off w/ Bola Sokunbi

Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance and author of 'Clever Girl Millionaire,' joins the show to discuss the real, often hidden work required to achieve financial freedom. Drawing on her experience as a first-generation immigrant, she explains the difference between appreciating and depreciating assets, how to adapt to a new financial system, and why a deeper purpose is essential for staying motivated. The conversation also covers building wealth through side hustles, learning from financial mistakes, and the example set by her parents.

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Highlights

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The Real Work Behind Financial Freedom

Sokunbi emphasized that achieving major financial goals requires years of sustained effort, not quick wins.

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Navigating a New Financial System as an Immigrant

As a first-generation immigrant, Sokunbi described the challenge of quickly adapting to a financial system with different rules around credit, saving, and investing.

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Editorial

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Appreciating vs. Depreciating Assets

Sokunbi explained the importance of directing money into assets that grow in value rather than those that lose value over time.

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Finding Your 'Bigger Why' for Wealth

Sokunbi stressed that identifying a deeper purpose for money is essential to sustaining motivation over the long haul.

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Side Hustles as a Wealth Accelerator

Sokunbi advocated building wealth through side hustles as a way to increase income and accelerate financial goals.

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References

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Clever Girl Millionaire — Bola Sokunbi — Guest's new book discussed in the episode

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