A Meaningful Next Step in My Mission to Expand Financial Education 💪


Hello Reader,

There are moments in your journey where you realize the work you’ve been doing quietly has opened the door to something bigger.

This is one of those moments for me.

I’ve been invited to join the Advisory Board of the New Jersey Financial Educators Council (NJFEC), and I said yes without hesitation.

Because this is exactly the kind of work I care deeply about; Not just talking about money, but helping build real, structured pathways for financial education to reach more people, in more communities, in ways that actually stick.

That said, this didn’t happen in isolation. Yes, it’s a reflection of the work but it’s also because of this community and everything we’ve built together.

The Council’s focus is on creating sustainable, scalable financial wellness programs that don’t just inform, but truly change lives. And being able to contribute to that at a broader, community level is something I don’t take lightly.

This role isn’t symbolic, it’s active. It requires participation, contribution, and a genuine commitment to helping move financial education forward. And that aligns completely with how I approach the work I do through Clever Girl Finance every day.

For me, this is about impact at another level. It’s about taking everything I’ve learned, from building platforms, creating resources, working with women from all walks of life, and bringing that perspective into spaces where decisions are being made about access, education, and opportunity.

And of course, I’m taking you with me.

Because everything I do is connected back to this community and the mission we share to make financial confidence and wealth-building feel possible, practical, and within reach.

If you’re curious to learn more about the Council and what this role entails, you can read more here.

With so much gratitude,
Bola ❤️

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