Optimal CFO LLC

08/01/2026

Check out this podcast episode titled “FAITH AND FINANCES,” where I had the honor of presenting on the Green Couch Exchange.

Thank you to Rev. Fekecia Gunn, Dean for Students at Memphis Theological Seminary, for the opportunity!

I am most passionate about helping churches to manage your finances, so you thrive and fulfill your mission.

https://theoptimalcfo.com

We are honored to welcome our special guest:Ms. Loie Watkins, Owne...

06/23/2026

Please join me on an amazing episode of The Green Couch Exchange, the podcast through MTS Financial Aid Office focused on Empowering Faithful Stewardship 🌿

WEDNESDAY, June 24, 2026 | Noon CDT | Zoom only

The Topic for this episode will be "Faith and Finances: Stewardship, Generosity, and God's Provision for Clergy".

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83459321804?pwd=CixvR9uOnNzfmenWoQTUbaFMjElB4n.1
ID: 834 5932 1804 | Passcode: 916510

10/22/2025

In 2020, I felt God's calling to pursue entrepreneurship, despite initial fear, uncertainty and self-doubt. I realized God guides us toward purposeful endeavors, not easy paths.

Observing how small businesses and nonprofits grappled with accounting and finance, I combined my passion and purpose to help them.

This calling led me to found Optimal CFO LLC, bringing joy in seeing companies thrive and fulfill their missions.

So, please cast your vote for Loie Watkins - Optimal CFO!
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Obituaries Floyd Bonner Sr., Memphis law enforcement veteran and father of Shelby County’s first Black sheriff, dies at 91

10/20/2025

Hear directly from a few of our clients, and join the movement to elevate Loie Watkins, Optimal CFO by voting daily!

🗳️ https://tri-statedefender.com/bibvoting

10/18/2025

As the entrepreneur and business owner of Optimal CFO, Loie Watkins is most passionate about helping nonprofits, churches, and small businesses to manage their finances with ease.

She has given informative presentations on accounting and finance for:
📈 the City of Memphis
📈 Epicenter
📈 Women’s Business Center
📈 Black Business Boom
📈 Local churches

✅ Click the link to cast your vote for LOIE WATKINS / OPTIMAL CFO for the Tri-State Defender’s 2025 Best in Black Award for Entrepreneur of the Year.

👉 https://tri-statedefender.com/bibvoting/

10/18/2025

Show your support for Loie Watkins & Optimal CFO, nominated for the Tri-State Defender’s 2025 Best in Black Award for Entrepreneur of the Year. 🎉

✅ Click the link to cast your vote:
👉 https://tri-statedefender.com/bibvoting/

Spread the word! Voting takes place between October 17–26. 🗳️

07/14/2025

I recently taught a financial workshop on Faith & Finances, covering topics like stewardship, generosity, and money management.

The key takeaways were that our relationship with God is reflected in our generosity and prioritizing spiritual concepts helps with practical aspects.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my knowledge and give God the glory. If your congregation would be interested in having this financial workshop at your church, I would love to share this information with them. Email me at [email protected]

02/18/2025

Whether you're a pastor, a church finance staff member, or on the church finance committee, "MAKING THE CHURCH BUDGET WORK!" Lunch & Learn Session is here to help you thrive and manage the finances with ease. 📍Register TODAY at https://theoptimalcfo.com

🗓️ Date: Tuesday February 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
⛪️ Where: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
620 Parkrose, Memphis, TN 38109
📈 FREE Session and Lunch provided. Seats are limited, and this value-packed session will fill up FAST!

02/11/2025

Are you ready to transform the church’s budget into a POWERFUL tool to carry out your mission and vision for 2025?

Whether you're a pastor, a church finance staff member, or on the church finance committee, "MAKING THE CHURCH BUDGET WORK!" Lunch & Learn Session is here to help you thrive and manage the finances with ease.💡

Optimal CFO, LLC.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday February 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
⛪️ Where: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
620 Parkrose, Memphis, TN 38109
📈 FREE Session and Lunch provided. Seats are limited, and this value-packed session will fill up FAST!

📍Register TODAY at https://theoptimalcfo.com

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