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121: Leveraging Devastation to Build a 6-Figure Business with Leah Gervais

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is with Leah Gervais. Leah is the founder of Urban 20 Something, the host of the Your Biggest Vision podcast, and a leading business c...

120: Updates, Assessing My Finances, Q4 Motivation + I Interview My Kids!

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Long-time no solo podcast! On this episode I'm sharing: - Some new Clever Girl Finance updates - How I got intentional with my summer - My assessment ...

119: Camilla Banks Shares Her Journey To Building Two Successful Businesses

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Camilla Banks. Camilla is the founder of HollandLuxe Properties (a real estate firm) and HollandLuxe furniture (a custom furniture co...

118: Alexandra Lebenthal's Key Tips For Women To Be Successful With Their Finances And In Business

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another episode of the Clever Girls Know podcast and my incredible guest today is Alexandra Lebenthal. Alexandra Lebenthal has led compa...

117: $37K Of Student Loans Paid Off! Melisa Boutin Shares Her Tips

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Clever Girl Finance book is officially here(https://clevergirlfinance.com/book)and today, I'm catching up with Melisa Boutin a student loan expert...

116: Exceeding A $250k NetWorth: Catching Up With Brittney Suttle

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Clever Girl Finance book is officially here(https://clevergirlfinance.com/book)and today, I'm catching up with Brittney Suttle who is featured in ...

115: Catching Up With Monica Louie After Paying Off $120k In Debt!

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Clever Girl Finance book is OFFICIAL! Celebrate with me at my upcoming book launch party on Thursday, June 27th at 9:00pm EST! HOW TO REGISTER: ht...

114: The Emotions That Come From Being In Debt - A Chat With Molly Stillman

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown to the launch of the Clever Girl Finance book on June 25th, 2019 continues! And today, I'm catching up with Molly Stillman who was on ep...

113: Catching Up With Dorianne St. Fleur on Tips To Building A Successful Career

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown to the launch of the Clever Girl Finance book on June 25th, 2019 continues! And today, I'm catching up with Dorianne St. Fleur who was o...

112: Catching Up With Adeola As She Grows Her 7 Figure Net Worth

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm counting down to the launch of the Clever Girl Finance book which comes out on June 25th, 2019. With that mind, here's another catch-up video with...

111: Catching Up With Naseema - What She's Up To After Her 7 Figure Debt Payoff

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Clever Girl Finance book comes out on June 25th, 2019 and I am super excited. I'll be sharing some catch-up videos with some of the women I featur...

110: How Raegan Moya-Jones Built A $100 Million Business Against The Odds

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on the podcast today is Raegan Moya-Jones. Raegan built aden + anais while working a full-time job in ad sales and with only $15,000 in init...

109: How Lauren Went From A Medically Induced Coma to $400k In Medical Debt to Financial Recovery

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Lauren Jackson. This episode is all about how Lauren went from a medically induced coma to 400k in medical debt and now is on the path to financi...

108: Home Buying The Right Way With Petal Van Rossum

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about buying a home the right way! My guest today is Petal Van Rossum, a dear friend of mine and a licensed real estate broker at Citizens ...

107: How Fo Alexander Paid Off $78,000 of Debt!

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Fo Alexander is a Millennial personal finance expert whose story of paying off nearly $47K in debt in less than 6 months took the Internet by storm. ...

106: Listener Q&A - Dealing With Friendships, Rewarding Yourself + Some Updates

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast I'm sharing some exciting updates on Clever Girl Finance and answering two listener questions! Updates: 1. The Clever G...

105: Dispelling The Most Common Credit Myths

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the podcast is brought to you by FICO and my guest today is Jenelle Dito! Jenelle Dito is a Director for the FICO Scores team and fin...

104: Saving over $400,000 and pursuing early retirement with Michelle Ives

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Ives is a long-time listener of The Clever Girls know podcast and she got in touch with me because Clever Girl Finance has been a part of her...

103: How To Negotiate Like A Boss As A Professional Or Entrepreneur With Devon Smiley

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about negotiating. Negotiating is an important skill set to have whether you are a professional or entrepreneur and Devon Smile...

102: Achieving A Career You Love Without Becoming A Person You Hate With Fran Hauser

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year! the new year is a great time to create a solid strategy to help you achieve career success, and we'll be doing just that in today's po...

101: Setting Your 2019 Goals The Right Way, Counting Your Blessings, Updates And More

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again to reflect, count your blessings and set fresh goals that you want to achieve in 2019 as you pursue your financial succes...

100: How To Stop Emotional Spending From Ruining Your Finances With Ericka Young

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about curbing your emotional spending and to have this conversation, my guest on the show is certified financial coach, Ericka You...

099: How To Take A Deep Assessment & Reverse Your Negative Money Beliefs With Kara Stevens

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kara is the founder of The Frugal Feminista, a NYC-based personal finance and personal development company committed to helping women live life on the...

098: Following Your Passion To Build A Business You Love With Kalyn Chandler

30 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to share my good friend Kalyn Chandler with you! She's the founder and CEO of Effies Paper :: Stationery&Whatnot (https://effiespaper.com)...

097: Mindset Shifts, Tackling Your Debt & Living Life On Your Own Terms With Stacey Flowers

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Stacey Flowers, a TED speaker, internationally sought after speaker, author and life coach. Her personal mission is to inspire you to create real...

096: Why Traditional Financial Advice Is Overwhelming And How To Manage The Complexity

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle Bobrow is a podcast listener and the founder of the Holistic Wallet. She started out working in the financial industry with a job she took on...

095: Transitioning To A Full Time Business On Your Own Terms With Vickii Onabolu

23 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast, my guest is Vickii Onabolu and she's an incredible baker from the United Kingdom. She also happens to be one of my bes...

094: How To Look And Feel Fabulous On A Budget With Janie Medley

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about fashion and style on a budget! I thought it would be a great idea to lighten things up by discussing something we all wan...

093: Minimize Your Student Loans & Achieve Your Financial Goals With Thrivent Student Resources

19 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is in partnership with Thrivent Student Resources (https://www.thriventstudentresources.com) which is a thriving hub of tools and reso...

092: Financial Mistakes & Recovery In Business With Elin Barton

15 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elin is a purpose-driven business leader, author, entrepreneur and podcast host who believes in the power of story to elevate brands and individuals. ...

Who Am I? Let's Talk About The Makings Of Me

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing more insights to my life and background and who I am to do what I do particularly around pursuing my personal goals and building the Cleve...

091: How To Be A Financial Grown Up + Why Marrying The Right Person Matters W/ Bobbi Rebell

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bobbi Rebell is a Certified Financial Planner and the host of the Financial Grownup podcast. She is the author of the best-selling self-help and perso...

090: A Honest Conversation About The Journey To A Successful Business With Adrienne Garland

24 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adrienne Garland is the CEO and Founder of She Leads Media, a media and marketing consultancy dedicated to enhancing the visibility and influence of ...

089: Automating & Simplifying My Finances On An Inconsistent Income

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm sharing how I've simplified my finances by automating things despite my inconsistent income and how not automating was causing me ...

088: Establishing Generational Wealth - Estate Planning 101

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Art Steele. Art is an estate planning and intellectual property attorney who has been practicing law for nearly 10 years. She left corporate Amer...

087: How Adeola Went From 6 Figures In Debt To Millionaire Status

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Adeola Omole, a podcast listener in Canada. She is a lawyer and wealth coach who has made it her life's mission to help educate women about perso...

086: Dominique Shares Her Amazing Business Story + How To Establish A Wealth Building Mindset

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Dominique Broadway is an award winning Personal Finance Coach, Speaker, Finance Expert and the Founder of Finances Demystified & The Social Money Tour...

085: How Keenya Saved $30,000 And Then Moved To Paris!

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Keenya Hofmaier. Keenya is originally from Milwaukee, WI and spent three years working in New York City before moving to Paris in 2...

084: Finding Your Purpose And Building Real Wealth With Patrice Washington

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, my guest is America's Money Maven, Patrice Washington. Patrice is a best-selling author, a captivating speaker and hope-restoring coa...

083: How I Manage My Finances + A Few Updates

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As a money expert, I get asked a lot about how I manage my personal and business finances from budgeting to saving to investing to paying myself a sal...

082: How Rochelle Built A Multi - Millon Dollar Business With $100

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on today's episode of the podcast is Rochelle Graham-Campbell. She is the co-founder and CEO of Alikay Naturals and has been coined a "beauty...

081: Finding Joy In Financial Failure

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast my close friend Joy and I talk about finding joy in failure, specifically financial failure because life happens and we...

080: Building A Meaningful Life And Business And Managing The Relationships That Make It Happen

10 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the podcast is all about the balancing act of building a meaningful life and business and the relationships involved and to have to co...

079: My Q1 Review + Tips For You To Assess Your Q1 And Plan Out An Incredible Rest Of The Year

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the podcast I'm excited to share a review of just how my Q1 went including what went well and what didn't and what I'll be focusing...

078: Side Hustle Your Way To Wealthy With Yuri Gibson

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Yuri Gibson. She is a designer and digital product guru who teaches other people how to create side hustles that mean business. Her first taste ...

077: Raising Your Children To Be Financially Successful Grownups With Regina Byrd

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Regina Byrd is an accountant, motivational speaker, author, business owner and financial educator. Her company, Prosper with Regina, helps high school...

076: How Stefanie O'Connell Went From Living Paycheck To Paycheck To Building A Successful Business

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Stefanie O'Connell is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and author of the book, 'The Broke and Beautiful Life' and she has appeared on C...

075: The Different Types Of Income & Ideas To Increase Your Income Through Multiple Income Streams

07 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard that the average millionaire has 7 streams of income? Well you heard right! On this episode of the podcast, I'm discussing the differen...

074: Situations That Require You To Review Your Budget In Detail

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On the podcast today I'm going over some key situations that will require you to review your budget in detail. Budgeting is a key financial action whe...

073: Creative Ways To Have The Wedding Of Your Dreams With Tereill Peay

28 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Weddings can be very, very, expensive and today, my guest is a listener of the podcast and also an expert wedding planner who is sharing some amazing ...

072: A Q&A Episode - Overspending, Vacation Savings, Trading vs. Investing & Business

20 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I'm sharing a couple updates on what's happening at Clever Girl Finance including the fact that I'm writing my first book! - What I co...

071: Becoming Deserving Of Your Financial Success With Xenia Viray

13 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to personal finance the main focus is typically on the outcome - the financial success but it's also very important to discuss the trans...

070: Getting Your Personal Finances In Order After A Divorce With Cassendra Cadeau

06 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of divorce can be very touchy and even considered taboo but is a topic that needs to be discussed especially because 1 out of ever 2 marriag...

069: The Makings Of The Perfect Resume And Why It Matters With Lauren McGoodwin

31 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's podcast is focused on helping you prepare your resume as you look for a new job or if you are looking to transition careers, because your resu...

068: How To Spend Your Tax Refund + Deductions You Don't Want To Forget When You File Your Taxes

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's tax season ladies! Receiving a tax refund check can make a big difference towards improving your finances and achieving your financial goals, so ...

067: No Nonsense Advice On Ending The Crazy & Building A Truly Successful Business W/ Sharon Beason

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

**Just a heads up if you are listening with small children there is adult language in this episode.** Sharon Beason is a serial entrepreneur, national...

066: Marriage & Money - Communication, Forgiveness, Compromise & Financial Success With Tai McNeely

16 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode my guest is the amazing Tai McNeely who is the founder of hisandhermoney.com, alongside her husband Talaat. They also have an incredib...

065: Women And Money - A Deep Dive Discussion

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode of the podcast is Alexandra Taussig. She is the SVP of Women Investors at Fidelity and I met her at a "Women and Money" event...

064: Success Planning - How To Set Goals The Right Way

03 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I love goal setting, it gives me clarity and direction, and it helps me track my progress and so on this episode I'm sharing why goal setting matters ...

063: A Review Of 2017 For Clever Girl Finance

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown to 2018 is on and so I'm sharing a few updates from the list of goals that I created earlier this year where I challenged myself to get ...

062: Deal With Your Fears & Your Guilt & Become Successful With Money With Jen Hemphill

26 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is the wonderful Jen Hemphill, the founder of www.JenHemphill.com. Jen is a military spouse, an accredited financial counselor, and mon...

061: The Strategy Behind A Career You Love That Pays You What You Are Worth

14 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to work in a career you love that pays you what you are worth? Well, my guest on this episode of podcast is Dorianne St. Fleur and she's...

060: Travel Hacking 101 With Felicia Blaise

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how people score such incredible travel deals to amazing destinations? Well my guest today is Felicia Blaise and she's breaking...

059: The "Hate Mail" Episode.....Because Haters Will Always Hate :)

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a fun one because I'm going through some hate mail and hate comments....it's been a while! Get access to my free resource library on h...

058: Building A Business From The Bottom Up With Dr. Jacqueline Schaffer

28 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Here's another episode for my clever girl entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs! My guest today is Dr Jacqueline Schaffer, a medical doctor, #1 int...

057: Joanne Paid Off 49k Off Debt In 18 Months!

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think 18 months is a long time? If you knew you could be debt free in 18 months what would you do to get there? On this episode of the podcast ...

056: Flanice Saved Over $100k For Retirement Before 30 & Beat Breast Cancer!

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I talk to Flanice Lewis. She is a money coach, breast cancer survivor and all round amazing woman who has made great strides on her jo...

055: Getting Started With Stock Market Investing With Guest Tela Holcomb

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I talked with Tela Holcomb about how to get started with investing including some key things you need to know if you have your money i...

054: How Monica Paid Off $120k Of Debt In 2 Years!

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm talking with Monica Louie. She's an amazing FB marketing expert and a personal coach of mine (which we get into on the podcast) w...

053: How To Get Out Of A Money Funk & Some Holiday Season Motivation

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you caught yourself saying or thinking "wow - this year is almost over" and then feeling somewhat deflated about not begin able to fully accompli...

052: Let's Talk About Financially Sound Wedding Planning! - With Guest Maggie Germano

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Maggie Germano, she is a certified financial education instructor (CFEI), a money coach and the founder of maggiegermano.com who at ...

051: Walking In Purpose + Being Successful With Your Finances & In Business With Tonya Rapley

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I had a great conversation with Tonya Rapley on how to be successful with your personal finances and in your business. We talked about...

050: Taking A Scientific Approach To Building Wealth + A Ton Of Money Tips With Dr. Maria James

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at your finances from a scientific perspective? Well, My guest today is Dr Maria James and she is founder of pocketofmoney.com. N...

049: High Net Worth vs. High Income, A $55 Million Tax Return & More! - With Sarah Webb

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to share this fun conversation I had with Sarah Webb, the COO and primary finance contributor for PlaidForWomen.com. In this episode we di...

048: How To Budget Successfully On An Inconsistent Income

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Budgeting on an inconsistent income can be tough especially because it's hard to plan. For example, if you are self employed or work as a freelancer o...

047: Molly Deep Dives Into The Emotional Process Of Becoming Debt Free

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Molly shares her story to debt freedom, how her debt spiraled out of control shortly after the death of her mother and the incredibly ...

046: What It Takes To Run A Successful Full Time Business With LaTisha Styles

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is for all the Clever Girl entrepreneurs out there (and the aspiring ones too). I had the pleasure of speaking with business strategist a...

045: What To Do If Your Financial Information Is Compromised

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You've probably heard about the major security breach that took place with Equifax recently right? Well in the event that your financial information i...

044: Saving Money 101 - With Erica Amatori of Rize

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what the best way to save is or what my favorite savings account is? I had a great conversation with Erica Amatori from RizeMoney.com wh...

043: A Conversation On Investing, Passive Income, Minimalism And Luxury With Canna Campbell

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I had a great conversation with my guest Canna Campbell of the amazing YouTube channel, Sugar Mamma TV, and we talked about invest...

042: Your Mindset & Whether You Will Achieve Financial Success Or Not

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Having the right mindset is essentially the foundation of your financial success and on this episode, I talk through why your mindset matters and how ...

041: Jamila Saved $85k In A Year - Here's How She Did It!

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, my guest Jamila, takes us through how she was able to save $85k in a single year, her plans to retire early, how have finances hav...

040: How To Become A Millionaire & Join The Millionaires Club!

03 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I'm talking about the profiles of millionaires in the US, what it REALLY takes to become a millionaire and I'm diving into the Septemb...

039: Naseema Gets Candid About Building Wealth & What It Took To Pay Off $300K Of Debt In 2 Years

27 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, my guest Naseema gets real on mental blocks, setting yourself up for financial success (or failure) as well as what it took for he...

038: Recessions Are Inevitable - Are You Prepared?

22 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I'm sharing the 5 key things you need to be doing now so a potential recession does not become a personal financial crisis for you bec...

037: How To Get Started Investing In Real Estate + More

16 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, my guest Limor Markman of Limor.money shares some invaluable insights on real estate investing - how it works, how to get started...

036: CGF Is 2! Sharing My Thoughts On This 2 Year Old Business!

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing my candid thoughts and lessons learnt so far as Clever Girl Finance turns 2. Do you follow Clever Girl Finance on Instagram yet? You should! h...

035: Let's Talk About Budgets....Because You Need One!

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Budgeting is a key element to building wealth and so on this episode I'm discussing why you need one, different methods you can try out and tips to he...

034: Let's Talk Life Insurance And Why It Matters!

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today my special guest Ebony Ruffin of Ruffin Consulting Services breaks down all things life insurance! On this episode we discuss the different type...

033: How To Stay On Top Of Your Bills - Stress Free!

26 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I'm sharing a few tips on how you can stay on top of your bills, stress free, as well as an interesting story about one of my own b...

032: When She Makes More - A Conversation w/ Farnoosh Torabi

20 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm super excited to be talking to Farnoosh Torabi, a leading personal finance expert, on the topic of managing money in relationships and when "she" ...

031: Dioni Shares Her Financial Journey In Progress

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to share my conversation with Dioni as she talks about her financial journey in progress, what keeps her motivated and why the experience ...

030: Should You Invest In A 401k Or Any Employer Sponsored Retirement Account?

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Should you invest in your employer's 401k (or other retirement plan)? I'm sharing my thoughts and responding to an Instagram comment! Get access to my...

029: The Struggles Of Entrepreneurship + Having Purpose & Clear Intent

28 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I'm deep diving into the REAL struggles of entrepreneurship with amazing life coach for entrepreneurs Cassie Jeans! Visit Cassie's web...

028: Your Excuses Are Costing You Money!

21 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Your excuses are costing you money. It's time to quit them. In this episode I share my personal stories about how excuses and complaining gets you kno...

027: Some Advice I Would Give My Younger Self About Money

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

If you could give your younger some money advice, what would it be? In this episode I share some of the advice I would give my younger self about mone...

026: 6 Tips To Be Successful With Saving Money

08 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Is saving money something you struggle with or want to do better at? This episode is for you. Listen in to my 6 tips on how to be successful when it c...

025: Navigating Your Finances As 20 Something (or 30 Something) with Jazmine Henley Brown

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Navigating your finances as a 20 something (or 30 something)? Jazmine Henley brown of the #20SomethingSeriesPodcast shares her candid experience about...

024: Why Your Net Worth Matters!

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know your net worth? If you don't you need to! In this episode I share the importance of knowing your net worth, why you shouldn't fear it and ...

023: Master Your Student Loans + More w/ Melisa Boutin of YourMoneyWorth.com

17 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm sharing a very insightful conversation about student loans, money mindset and credit with Melisa Boutin, student loan expert, fina...