Bola Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), keynote speaker, and 6x bestselling author focused on helping women build financial confidence and long-term wealth. She is the founder and CEO of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media and education platforms for women in the United States, and the author of the Clever Girl Finance book series, including Clever Girl Millionaire.

Since founding Clever Girl Finance in 2015, Bola has grown the company into a comprehensive financial education and media platform, reaching hundreds of thousands of women through its content and resources. Under her leadership, the platform has expanded to include more than 30 free personal finance courses, practical financial tools, a supportive online community, a podcast, and an extensive library of educational content. She has also led the company's expansion into strategic brand partnerships and collaborations with organizations focused on improving financial literacy and financial well-being.

Bola has been recognized for her contributions to financial education and women's wealth-building. She was named one of Money's Most Influential Women by GoBankingRates and received the 2021 Financial Education Instructor of the Year (FEIY) Award from the National Financial Educators Council. She also serves on the New Jersey Financial Educators Council (NJFEC) Advisory Board.

Clever Girl Finance earned the Distinguished Personal Finance Content designation from the National Financial Educators Council, recognizing its commitment to high-quality, research-based financial education.

Bola and Clever Girl Finance have been featured across major media outlets, including TIME, Money Magazine, CNBC, Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, Black Enterprise, ABC News, Good Morning America, BBC, Fox Business, and The Chicago Tribune, among others.

For personal insights and reflections, readers can follow Bola on Substack. She also documents her writing process at clevergirlauthor.com.