Bola Sokunbi — founder of Clever Girl Finance — is making her mark on women and financial literacy. Sokunbi, a certified financial education instructor, finance expert, author, and speaker, recently appeared on ABC’s “ GMA ” and a host of other news programs. However, Sokunbi was not always financially savvy. A series of early life experiences broadened her perspective and set her on a path toward financial independence. During her formative years, Sokunbi imagined new possibilities after observing her mother’s transition from a lack of financial awareness to financial stability . Her perspective became clearer following her accumulation of credit card debt in college. That pivotal moment heightened Sokunbi’s awareness of financial wellness and increased her desire to become more informed. She embarked on a journey to read more about retirement savings and investments, and was inspired to undertake a tremendous feat: amassing $100,000 in just over three years following graduation ....