In a world where financial literacy remains a silent barrier to personal growth and generational wealth, Sola Adesakin stands as a powerful force for change, guiding individuals and families from financial instability to confident wealth-building.
A distinguished Finance and Wealth Coach, Chartered Accountant, and global speaker, Sola brings over 18 years of experience helping people rewrite their financial narratives.
Her mission is clear and consistent, to teach others how to make, manage, and multiply money with strategy, clarity, and purpose.
Sola is the founder and lead coach at Smart Stewards, a platform that delivers sound, practical financial education with a strong focus on women.
Through coaching programs, speaking engagements, online courses, and her signature Smart Investment Club, she has inspired and equipped thousands across Africa and beyond to take control of their money story.
The Smart Investment Club alone has empowered members to collectively invest over $2 million in just 18 months.
This is a powerful testament to her ability to turn knowledge into action and action into lasting results.
Sola’s academic and professional background is as impressive as her impact.
She holds a BSc in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University in the United Kingdom and an MBA from Edinburgh Business School. She is also a Certified Financial Education Instructor.
Professionally, she is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK, and a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
As the managing partner of BookSmart Financial Solutions, she supports SMEs with accessible, growth-focused accounting services.
She is also the visionary behind WealthSync, the Fruit Foundation, and House of Shiphrah, all focused on fostering holistic financial transformation and economic empowerment.
A respected author of eight books, Sola writes with a rare blend of technical expertise and heartfelt insight.
Her most recent work, “Fit to Fly Financial Plan,” joins titles like “May I Have My Money,” “The Real Profit,” and “40 Frugal Rules For Your Journey to Financial Freedom.”
Each book serves as a practical guide for anyone seeking to master their finances.
Through her Smart Stewards Podcast, Sola extends her teachings to an even wider audience, sharing insightful, actionable tips for building wealth with discipline and vision.
In recognition of her contributions, she received the Women X Scholarship, an initiative of the World Bank and Pan-Atlantic University, and was named one of Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women by The Guardian Nigeria in 2020.
Sola Adesakin is more than a finance expert. She is a builder of legacies, a mentor to many, and a firm believer that financial freedom is not a luxury but a necessity for living a life of purpose.
She is happily married with children and continues to lead with excellence, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to lifting others into their own financial break.