Sola Adesakin is a seasoned finance coach and chartered accountant with a wealth of experience spanning over two decades. Her unwavering passion for empowering individuals and businesses to comprehend the intricacies of “make-manage-multiply money” has seen her establish Smart Stewards Financial Advisory Limited in Nigeria and in the USA.

Through these ventures and other platforms, Sola has transformed the financial lives of numerous people across 40 countries, helping them transition from financial stress to rest, from debt to wealth, and from mediocrity to an extraordinary life.

Sola, a strong supporter of SDG5 and SDG10 is dedicated to achieving gender equality and reducing inequality. She is an alumna of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, an initiative of the US Embassy in Nigeria, and the Cherie Blair Foundation’s Road to Growth Program. She is also an alumna of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program and a member of the Select Global Women in Tech (SGWIT) Mentorship Network of the USA.

Her impressive academic credentials include a BSc and an MBA degree from Oxford Brookes University and Edinburgh Business School, respectively. She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the United Kingdom, and a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. She is also a Certified Financial Education Instructor of The United States.

Her outstanding accomplishments in the finance and business industries have garnered numerous accolades, including being recognized as one of Nigeria’s 100 most inspiring women in 2020. Her expertise in finance and business has also earned her recognition from top Nigerian companies as one of Nigeria’s finest upcoming entrepreneurs.

Sola is a well-known author who has written eight books and a number of articles that haven’t been published yet. As a renowned finance professional, she also shares her knowledge through her insightful columns in national newspapers, providing valuable financial guidance to a wide audience. Her contributions to the public domain have been widely recognized, with her articles and insights featured in reputable international media outlets such as Yahoo and Forbes. She is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council.