Lead Coach & Founder, Smart Steward
THE WEALTH PLAYBOOK: WOMEN, ECONOMIC POWER & SUSTAINABILITY
Sola Adesakin is a highly respected wealth coach, chartered accountant, and the visionary founder of Smart Stewards Financial Advisory. With over two decades of transformative experience, she has empowered countless individuals and businesses across 40 countries, helping them move from financial stress to prosperity. Her methodical approach to the ‘make-manage-multiply’ money principles simplifies the complexities of wealth creation.
A passionate advocate for closing the gender gap and reducing inequality, Sola actively champions financial education and access to funding through her involvement with programs like the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs and the Cherie Blair Foundation. As Founder and CEO of The FRUIT Foundation, she has partnered with the U.S. Consulate in Nigeria to champion the economic empowerment of women.
Sola’s impressive credentials include being a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA). She is also a Certified Financial Education Instructor and has authored eight best-selling books that simplify wealth creation and management.
Her leadership has been widely recognized, including being honored as one of Guardian Nigeria’s 100 most inspiring women and being an alumna of the U.S. Government-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Her insights are regularly featured in leading international media outlets such as Yahoo Finance and Forbes, and she is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council.