Hey BA fam! In this edition of the BAQA, Mandi and Tiffany take on your listener questions -- tackling everything from career challenges, salary negotiations, and the complexities of relocating for work. From real talk on what workplace culture is really like to key advice for navigating career transitions, your financial sisters have you covered. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Brandon Copeland, former NFL player and current Ivy League professor, talks about his transition from professional sports to entrepreneurship. In his new book, 'Your Money Playbook', he lays out key financial advice and discusses the importance of financial education -- particularly for young adults and children. From insights on setting up financial accounts and navigating tax strategies, to structuring business and financial advisory teams, Brandon emphasizes the significance of identity, ambition, and the need for mentorship in achieving success beyond sports. For more info on Brandon and his book, visit YourMoneyPlaybook.com. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It’s time for another Holla Back Monday. This week, we’re featuring Brandice Daniel, CEO and Founder of Harlem's Fashion Row. Hear how she turned a love fashion into her own business empire. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BAQA. From 401k rollovers and how to find the right Certified Financial Planner (CFP), to the best investment strategies for retirement accounts -- Tiffany has all your financial questions covered. This week, she's stressing the importance of keeping financial accounts organized and breaks down everything you need to know about managing retirement funds and custodial accounts for your kids. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week Mandi and Tiffany are catching up after the epic BA live event, highlighting the importance of community connection and engagement. Next, they delve into politics, discussing the dire need for black representation. From pathways to employment for black men and health equity initiatives, to financial support for black entrepreneurs, Mandi and Tiffany explain why mentorship and education are crucial to community development. Click here for more info: https://kamalaharris.com/agenda/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam, it’s time for another How-To Monday. This week, Mandi is joined by special guest host Delyanne Barros, a Brazilian-born attorney-turned-investing coach who is empowering people of color to learn how to invest and build wealth. Learn every last think you need to know about slaying the stock marketing like a boss. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In this episode of the BAQA, Mandi and Tiffany talk the differences between Shopify and Etsy for online businesses. Hear which store is best suited for crafters and those looking for a built-in audience. Then, a look at the complexities of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) in the workplace. Mandi has it covered, offering expert insights on how to navigate them, as well as the importance of communication and support in the workplace. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! While experts are predicting another Roaring '20s economy, Mandi and Tiffany take a closer look at the disconnect between the economic reports and the realities faced by everyday people. From the challenges of rising property taxes, to the impact of corporate greed, the financial struggle is rampant in today's economy. And if BA's latest viral clip is any indication, sharing these struggles can really resonate -- as well as provide some much need community support. Your financial besties want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam, it’s time for another How-To Monday. This week we’re featuring mega entrepreneur Lauren Maillian. Lauren has advised and invested in over 40 startups and her portfolio represents over $5 billion in market capitalization. She talks everything you need to know about investing. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another BAQA. This week, Mandi and Tiffany talk all about budgeting with credit cards -- and how to get the most bang for your buck with rewards points. Then, a look at how to best stretch your income to meet your financial needs. From retirement planning to income management, there's plenty you can do to clear your path toward financial independence. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Tiffany tells Mandi all about her epic speech at the Women Evolve conference in front of 38,000 women of color from across the US. From the pressures of public speaking to the importance of community support, the conversation emphasizes having faith in your own ability and plowing ahead through the things that intimidate us. Plus, a discussion on how the current housing crisis is impacting Mandi as well as tens of millions of Americans. The ladies share their experiences and call for systemic change -- and why voter registration can help make a difference. Mentioned on the episode: Housing shortage: https://www.npr.org/2024/04/23/1246623204/housing-experts-say-there-just-arent-enough-homes-in-the-u-s Stacey Abram's podcast "The Rent is Too Damn High": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rent-is-too-damn-high-but-renters-are-even-more-powerful/id1760004996?i=1000670021324 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam, it’s time for another How-To Monday. This week, Mandi is joined by podcast extraordinaire, Carla Wilmaris. Listen as Carla shares her journey and pivot from accounting to podcast guru. Plus, get her expert advice on how to start your own podcast. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In this BAQA, Mandi fields a listener's question about job loss and the challenges of pivoting careers. This week, we're emphasizing the importance of recognizing signs of change in the workplace, as well as revamping your resume to align with higher-paying job opportunities. Plus, learn why starting a consulting business could be something to consider during a time of transition. The key lesson is to always value your skills and experiences, and to never sell yourself short during career transitions. We'd love to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Tiffany makes a big announcement but first, she and Mandi discuss their friendship and the growth of the podcast over the years -- emphasizing the importance of healthy communication and support in a business partnership. Both ladies express their admiration for each other's contributions to Brown Ambition, and stress the importance of the show's continued legacy. The episode leaves you with valuable lessons about how to thrive in friendship and business, as well as how to adapt through changes and growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It’s time for another Holla Back Monday. This week, we’re looking back at our episode with wealth strategist and author Dr. Pamela Jolly. Learn all about how to discover your "wealth identity." Plus, get expert advice on expanding your brand, and most importantly, preparing your business for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BAQA. From car buying strategies to managing credit card debt, Mandi and Tiffany have got it covered. Learn why cash purchases for cars may not always get you the best deals, and how negotiating financing options can lead to better car prices. Plus, hear why balance transfers can help manage credit card debt effectively. This week, we're stressing the importance of financial resilience, and staying ahead of the game in uncertain economic conditions. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany are joined by the one and only Errin Haines, editor-at-large for "The 19th" and host of The Amendment podcast. Get ready for a deep dive discussion about the current political landscape, the role of black women in the upcoming election, and the importance of local politics. Plus, an in-depth look at current voter sentiment and the impact of gender and race on political engagement. Errin emphasizes the urgency of this election, the importance of representation, and how black women are crucial to the electoral process. Follow these links for more voter info: https://www.winwithblackwomen.org/ https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote For more on Errin, see links below: @19thnews on X and Instagram. Errin is errinhhyaines and emarvelous respectively.  And don't forget to follow Brown Ambition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of Holla Back Monday. In this episode, Mandi is joined by Cinneah, the creator of the online platform "Flynanced." Flynanced is dedicated to helping "9 to 5ers" earn more money so that they can build wealth effortlessly. Learn all about how to career pivot ,negotiate a higher salary, and get out of debt. We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another BA QA. This week, Mandi and Tiffany have advice on the best way to transition into a new job, as well as how to negotiate for a higher salary. From dealing with a difficult boss, to learning how to ask for better pay, the key is to always own your own narrative. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Justine and Natasha from the podcast '2 Black Girls, 1 Rose' join Mandi and Tiffany to discuss their journey as podcasters and more importantly, entrepreneurs. From the challenges of monetizing a podcast to the importance of PRE-pivoting in business, the all four ladies ultimately stress the need for trust and clear communication in a business partnership. For more: Follow 2 Black Girls, 1 Rose Follow Brown Ambition We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another Holla Back Monday. Listen to Troy and Rashad from the podcast Earn Your Leisure teach you how to use an economic downturn to your advantage, why it’s important to build a foundation before you can seize on a “moment” ... and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It’s time for another BA QA. This week, we're breaking open the BA Vault and answering everything you need to know about how to manage your money. How do you know exactly what contributes to your credit score? Is it the right time to sell your home? And how can you protect your money from scammers and fraud? From planning to budgeting to spending, your financial besties have you covered. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany discuss all things self-care, beauty, and personal growth. Mandi's solo trip to California leads to a real talk conversation about the thrill of taking risks and being bold in various aspects of life -- including relationships and career. The girls conclude that if we're bold enough to put ourselves out there, we can open ourselves up to life-changing transitions and personal growth through change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In the spirit of Labor Day, we're opening up the vault for a special BA QA on all things jobs. While you take the day off, here are key things to think about once the new job season rolls around. If you get offered a contract job that's almost double your current salary, do you take it? How do you know what salaries are fair? All this an more in yet another edition of How-To Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another BA QA. This week, Mandi and Tiffany answer a career question from a listener who recently had a coffee chat with a marketing executive. The listener wants to know if they should be direct and express interest in a job opening -- or play it cool and be subtle. As always, your financial sisters have it covered, advising that the listener be confident and casual in their approach, while sharing their value and interest in the position during the conversation. The ladies also emphasize the importance of building relationships and being open-minded. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany discuss the progress of their financial goals halfway through the year. Tiffany has some real talk about her fear of actively investing due to past negative experiences, but financial sister Mandi has her back, offering extra support and encouragement. In the end, the ladies are happy goal-wise, having gained more financial autonomy and resilience this year. Plus, as the September Surge approaches, Mandi has your need-to-know tips for finding a job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In this holla back episode, Mandi is joined by Jodi-Ann Burey, a sought-after speaker and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. They speak about her TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work,” and her health crisis that could've changed everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! Mandi and Tiffany are back with another BA QA. This week, your financial sisters are taking on a listener's question about credit card debt and buying a house. Taking a close look the the current housing market, the ladies break down how one can best buy a home based on both financial and personal factors. Mandi and Tiffany ultimately share how their own experiences, good and bad, can help listeners get the best bang for their buck when purchasing a home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany discuss beauty, leisure and everything in between. First, they talk all about the expenses that come with maintaining a certain appearance on the regular. From Botox, fillers, and body sculpting, their conversation looks at the time commitment required for beauty maintenance, and the societal pressure to look a certain way. Ultimately, the ladies stress the importance of conscious decision-making when it comes to beauty maintenance -- which is, at the end of the day, just another form of investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In this throw-back episode, Mandi is joined by Minda Harts, the CEO of The Memo, a career development platform for women of color. Minda is also Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner, and the author of "The Memo", "Right Within", and "You Are More Than Magic". In this episode, the ladies talk about finding your own path to success-- at school, at work, at home, and beyond. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! Tiffany and Mandi are back for another BA QA. This week, a listener needs to unload the financial burden of a condo she regrets buying. Your financial sisters have it covered, breaking down assessment info, HOA fees, and everything else you need to consider when deciding to buy a home. They also share their own experiences and mistakes, emphasizing the importance of research, understanding the housing market, and staying true to your personal taste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! First, Mandi and Tiffany talk all about their latest self-care rituals, emphasizing the importance of seeking out activities that bring good vibes and relaxation. Then, the ladies discuss their recent financial mistakes and how they are handling them. From overspending on a prom send-off, to paying too much for an impromptu conference, they both reflect on the emotional aspects of their money decisions and discuss the importance of learning from their mistakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In this holla back episode, Mandi is joined by Kimberly Atkins Stohr, a senior opinion writer for Boston Globe Opinion. The ladies discuss the racial wealth gap, natural hair, discrimination in real estate, and using our voices for change. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! Tiffany is flying solo for another edition of the BA QA. This week, a listener needs advice on whether to pay off her debt or buy a house in the expensive Bay Area. Tiffany's got it covered, first breaking down the high cost of living in the area, then figuring out the income needed to afford a home there. Ultimately, she suggests moving to a more affordable location and making a five-year plan. Furthermore, she offers up the smartest ways to save money in the meantime -- including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, as well as income-driven repayment plans for student loan debt relief. Listen in for more ways to to build a five-year-plan that will crush your financial goals! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, bestselling author Roxane Gay joins Mandi and Tiffany to discuss her latest work, “Stand Your Ground." Roxane discusses her journey into gun ownership and the intersectionality of being a black feminist gun owner. This powerful conversation tackles everything from the accessibility and affordability of guns and the need for protection, to the various threats faced by marginalized individuals. Roxane also shares her thoughts on the complexity of identity, and why negotiating for your worth remains an ongoing challenge for women of color. For more details, visit: https://try.everand.com/roxanegay/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's holla back episode, your financial besties are joined by Hala Taha. Hala is the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a business podcast network with an award-winning social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She details her journey to financial freedom and offers her expert tips on how young entrepreneurs can take their business to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In this week's BA QA, Mandi and Tiffany talk all about cash back credit cards and recommend some of their favorites. Plus, Mandi breaks down exactly how these credit card lists are assembled in the first place. Ultimately, whichever card you choose, your financial sisters are stressing the importance of paying off credit card balances in full each month. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Tricia Lee, entrepreneur and real estate agent, discusses her journey from the beauty industry to crushing it in real estate. Tricia explains how simply having confidence in herself allowed her to pivot careers, and ultimately cleared her path to financial freedom. With the groundbreaking success of her Netflix show 'Owning Manhattan,' she continues to stress to fellow entrepreneurs the importance of believing in yourself and standing strong in your own power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam, it's time for another “How To Throwback." This week, we're highlighting the amazing organization Higher Heights, a 501(c)(3) that is building a national civic engagement infrastructure and network to strengthen Black women’s leadership capacity. In a special look back, hear how one of the founders, Glynda C. Carr, explains how we can work together and lead the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another BAQA. This week, Tiffany helps a listener decide whether to pay for a car in cash, or finance it with a large down payment. She breaks down all the financial considerations involved, including looking into credit unions for lower interest rates and considering certified pre-owned cars to avoid the depreciation of a brand new car. Considering buying a new car? Your financial sister is covering everything you need to know. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Tiffany deep dives into the topic of student loan debt relief, highlighting the current administration's efforts, as well as its impact on marginalized groups – such as women, people of color, and older Americans. From the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to the Income-Driven Repayment program, Tiffany is breaking down all the student loan debt relief options currently available. Plus, learn everything you need to know about the Higher Education Act. Ultimately, Tiffany is stressing the importance of racial and social justice in addressing student loan debt – and the positive impact of supporting black women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this throw back episode, Mandi is joined by Deepa Purushothaman, author of "The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America." They speak about setting boundaries at work, listening to your body to prevent burnout, and how to play (and change) the corporate game. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another BA QA. This week, Mandi and Tiffany examine whether it's ever a good idea to withdraw money from a retirement account to cover debt. Before resorting to a withdrawal, it's important to consider your options -- such as exploring rental or mortgage assistance programs, working with a credit counselor, and seeking financial assistance through organizations like FindHelp.org. Your financial sisters have you covered. Listen in for the full breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany are making the rounds about town. First, the ladies discuss Tiffany's visit to the White House -- which included a special hang with senator Elizabeth Warren (no big deal). This leads to a conversation about Mandi's Women and Money event, highlighting the importance of community and connection. Tiffany and Mandi go on to address the challenges they face as women of color in the speaking industry -- sharing stories of being interrupted and undervalued, and ultimately offering insights on how to recognize your own worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! In this How-To Throwback, Ash Cash explains how he worked his way up from bank teller to bank branch manager to the CEO of a credit union -- all in the course of a decade. In this special episode of Brown Ambition, we invited Ash to relive those trying days and share the steps he took to help his family get back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! Mandi and Tiffany are back for another BA QA. This week, a listener wants to know if they should consider investing in a Health Savings Account (HSA). First, the ladies explain what exactly an HSA is, why it comes with tax advantages, and how it's important to consider your future healthcare needs before ultimately deciding to invest. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany talk about their experiences with Airbnb rentals, which leads to an important discussion about the need for transparency and honesty in Airbnb listings. The ladies break down everything you need to know about how to be cautious when booking, and what you need to research before making a final decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week's How-To Throwback is a power course in financial wellness featuring Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance, Berna Anat from Hey Berna, Jamila Souffrant from Journey to launch and Jannesse Torres-Rodriguez from Yo Quiero Dinero. Join Mandi as she walks down memory lane with some of the most memorable moments from our summer cohost series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another BA QA. This week, a listener is seeking career advice after experiencing staffing changes and uncertainty in her department. Mandi is on hand as usual with her expert career advice, stressing the importance of asserting yourself at work, as well how to always position yourself as a solid team member. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! Ahead of the Fourth of July, Mandi is flying solo this week -- but there's still plenty of hot topics to discuss. From the Chipotle portion size debate and Amazon Prime Day, to the BET Awards and the presidential debate, Mandi 👏 has 👏opinions👏. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of How-To Monday. Your financial besties are back with a BA Q&A. First, a listener who's having a hard time at work needs advice on how to stay calm and build up her confidence at her job. Then, a listener wants to know how to start an online business for her doula business and Mandi and Tiffany gives her their expert opinion. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BA QA. Pregnant Penny needs advice on how to ask for a raise while pregnant. Luckily, Mandi and Tiffany are on hand with their expert career advice. From breaking down the importance of standing up for oneself to how to plan ahead of maternity leave, your financial sisters have it covered. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week Mandi and Tiffany talk clothing choices and personal style, which leads to a real-talk discussion about the financial cost and maintenance of hair for women of color. The ladies then discuss the impact of fast fashion on the environment and the importance of being mindful of consumerism and waste. Plus, after having to file a grievance against her property tax assessment, Mandi gives the lowdown on how homeowners can ensure their taxes are what they should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam, it's time for another “How To Throwback”. Summer is here, so we’re looking back at the best way to vacation without breaking the bank. Tiffany dishes out her expert advice on the best ways to budget and fund all your business and travel plans. Plus, find out the smartest ways you can save a buck this summer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another addition of the BA QA. This week, Brianna wants to know how much she should be investing into her ROTH account, but more importantly, also wants to invest in her child’s future. Luckily, Tiffany is on hand to talk all about the benefits of a custodial account -- and why it may be the best way to get your kids smart about their money. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Mandi prepares to publish her book, Tiffany gives the lowdown on the state of the black book market today and breaks down how you can navigate the industry to make your book a success. From negotiating the right deal to knowing your worth, Mandi and Tiffany have you covered. Join Tiffany this summer to teach a curriculum based on her New York Times bestselling book, "Get Good with Money!" More info here: http://GetGoodWithMoneyNPSTF.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam, it's time for another “How To Throwback”. In honor of pride month, we look back at LinkedIn Career Expert Drew McCaskill’s appearance from 2022. He breaks down the best ways to use linked in for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Plus, Drew discusses how diversity plays a role in navigating through a post-grad career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another edition of the BA QA, Natasha asks how to unlock the next budget friendly step in her financial journey. With a good foundation on various topics, she would like to invest with education and purpose -- but wonders how she can elevate on a budget. Mandi and Tiffany break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les Alfred, creator of The Balance Black Girl and host of the Balanced Black Girl podcast, tells Mandi and Tiffany all about how she finally learned to live her best life, the importance of self care, and why it's ultimately the journey that's the destination. Plus, the ladies further discuss therapy, fitness, health, and why it's going to be a "35 Hotter" summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In another edition of How-To Monday, Mandi looks back on a very special episode -- the official book release week for Tiffany, and they're talking all about the concept of financial wholeness. Mandi even took the quiz herself. Listen in for the full breakdown of her results and learn how to (finally) get good with money. Buy Tiffany's book - Get Good with Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listener "Penelope" received an annual bonus of 1% and a 2.5% salary increase, but still feels like she isn't making nearly enough money. Is racking up sign-on bonuses and equity the only way to make more in the corporate world? Mandi breaks it all down in another addition of the BA QA. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary during the Obama Administration, joins Mandi to talk about her book, UNDIPLOMATIC: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble.  She discusses her journey to one of the most sought-after gigs in D.C. and the life changing lessons it taught her. Plus, weird Obama quirks, behind-the-scenes stories about Prince and Stevie Wonder, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the BA "How-To" Monday, Mandi and Tiffany discuss “HOW TO INVEST BEYOND YOUR 401(K)." In a throwback of the show's 100th episode, they break down why it’s finally time to start thinking beyond basic savings and retirement accounts. Plus, Mandi’s secret reveal – she’s a cash hoarder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&. First, a woman who's going through a divorce needs advice on how to make the most out of her settlement money. Then, another woman who's considering a divorce need advice on how to protect her finances if the relationship ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's episode! She starts the episode by discussing her new beauty regimen and why it's so expensive. Then, The Budgetnista gets very transparent about her business and some important changes she's made. This is an excellent episode for any entrepreneur or anyone looking to scale a company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi gives Kevonya a full Mandi Money coaching! Kevonya is looking for full time work as a project manager and Mandi gives her a full breakdown on the best LinkedIn practices to use. Mandi also gives her other resources outside of LinkedIn that she can use on her job search. This is a very informative episode for anyone looking for a job! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial big sisters are back in the studio for a BA Q&A. First, a listener who works in healthcare is tired of her 9-5 and needs advice on how to start a business. Then, a listener wants to know if she'll be rejected for a job because of her credit score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are joined by Tiffany Cross. Tiffany C most recently hosted The Cross Connection on MSNBC. She served as a 2020 Resident Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. She is a longtime cable news veteran having previously served as the D.C. Bureau Chief for BET Networks, an Associate Producer for CNN, and a freelance Field Producer. The ladies discuss the new Diddy news and the drama between Congress woman Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Your financial besties end the episode by discussing Tiffany's new show "ACross Generations". National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Cinneah, the creator of the online platform "Flynanced." Flynanced is dedicated to helping "9 to 5 hotties" earn more money so that they can build wealth effortlessly.  The ladies discuss Cinneah's career pivot into tech, how to negotiate a higher salary, and getting out of debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A listener who's a major planner has planned out her life to a T and our financial besties explain why that's not always best for your mental health. Mandi also explains why it's good to have a plan but it's important to have lots of flexibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's throwback, Mandi and Tiffany swap medical billing nightmares and take a question from listener Latoya who says she was pursued for a medical debt she didn't owe. We offer tips on how to fight back when debts appear on your credit report that you know you don't owe, and share how Latoya was able to resolve her own medical billing nightmare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this BA throwback, the ladies are joined by Ramit Sethi. Ramit is the host of Netflix’s hit show, How to Get Rich, and author of the New York Times bestseller, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich.” Ramit is known for his unconventional insights into money psychology and his no-nonsense approach to designing and living a rich life. The duo talks about home ownership and Ramit shares why it may not be all that it's cut out to be. Ramit also discusses why financial advisors get mad at him and gives us some insight into how his Netflix show came about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are back for this week's BA Q&A. First, "Recent widow" wants to know if she should cash out her late husband's retirement account. Tiffany gave this listener awesome advice and explained why it's important to take your time. Then, a listener wants to know how to negotiate when getting a promotion at her current job. Our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her awesome advice and Tiffany reminds everyone to demonstrate their value at their workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are joined by Rachel Rodgers. Rachel’s mission is to help historically excluded groups including women, people of color, queer people, and people with disabilities build their businesses and become millionaires. Since the inception of Hello Seven- she has helped hundreds become millionaires and thousands become financially free. Rachel Rodgers highly anticipated second book: Million Dollar Action: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making Wealth Happen (HarperCollins Leadership, June 11, 2024). Rachel is the CEO and founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that teaches diverse entrepreneurs how to earn more money and build wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard-hitting questions. First, a listener needs advice on what to do when you've taken on too much responsibility at work and how to set boundaries! Plus, Mandi and Tiffany give great advice on how to establish solid business credit. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our BA besties are in the studio for this week's BA Q&A. The ladies start off by discussing the difference between leadership and management. Tiffany shares some insights inside of how she manages her team and gives us great advice on how to be better leaders. Then, a frustrated wife needs advice on how to manage her finances in a marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our financial besties are joined by Kim Lewis.Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself, and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. Less than six months later, Kim’s talent for logistics and marketing secured a seed investment of $1.2M, multiplied CurlMix’ sales into the millions, and grew the CurlMix team to 30+ full-time staff…all while raising two small children.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are back with another Monday throwback! First, listener Ashley wants to know how to protect her identity from being stolen. Tiffany explains to use what "life lock" is and how to freeze your credit. Then, both ladies school us on how to avoid crazy scams. Lastly, listener Jalissa wants to know how to do a balance transfer to help with her debt, our financial big sisters give her excellent advice on the best way to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! We have two juicy questions for this week's BA Q&A. First, listener Crystal got a new job and moved her and kids across the country but is struggling with childcare. Crystal asked our financial besties if she should move back home and risk her job or attempt to convince them to let her work from home. Then, a listener is commuting three hours to get to her job and it's starting to affect her health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Ba Fam! Mandi is riding solo this week and is joined by Jannese Torres. The ladies discuss community and the importance of connecting with people in person. Then, Jannese shares her views on home ownership and why she doesn't care about expectations other people set for you. As a first-generation Latina, Jannese Torres, award-winning money expert, educator, and podcaster, knows these unique challenges well. She set out to pursue the traditional American Dream, becoming the first woman in her family to graduate from college, climb the corporate ladder, and secure the six-figure paycheck, only to find herself miserable and unfulfilled. She soon realized that everything she’d been taught about money and success wasn’t as it seemed. After discovering the true meaning of wealth, Torres resolved to pave her own path, leaving the life she was told she should want for one of entrepreneurship, autonomy, and financial freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Monday BA fam! We're so excited to be joined for this throwback by the founder of "Trade and Travel", Teri Ijeoma. Teri is an entrepreneur and former teacher just like Tiffany. She now teaches people to trade intentionally to find financial freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a concerned mother wants to know if her daughter will be discriminated against in the workplace for her health condition. Then, a listener wants to know if she should accept a job with more pay even though her current company has a great 401k match and retirement plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi and Tiffany are both in the studio today! Tiffany shares why she's exhausted these days and Mandi shares a bizarre experience she had dropping her son off at daycare. The ladies also share some new insights about confrontation and how their feelings have changed about it. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany boosts for her new condo almost being done! Mandi boosts for "Birthfund" founded by Serena Williams and Elaine Welteroth. Birthfund is a coalition that works to support families in the U.S. who can’t afford the out-of-pocket costs of midwifery care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Throwback Monday) In this episode, the ladies are joined by the brilliant Amanda Seales. They start by discussing janky politicians and Amanda explains how rest helps her deal with the stress. Amanda describes how her mom encouraged her to be bold as a child and how black tv stars gave her inspiration and hope. The ladies bond over the crazy entertainment industry and explain how managers want too much these days. Tiffany also brings up a time when she saw Amanda in Kenya and how Amanda affirmed her. Of course, the ladies talk "Insecure", and Amanda explains how her experience behind the scenes at Insecure might not have been the best. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, The Budgetnista gives us four helpful tips on how to fund a business. Then, Tiffany gives us some great advice on how to pivot in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our BA besties are in the studio this week! Mandi is joined by her baby boy, Rio, so this episode is a little action packed. Tiffany shares the story of meeting Donald Miller and how much knowledge he poured into her and her team. Then, the ladies discuss Lizzo's recent public breakdown and the double standard for women athletes. For this week's Boost Or Break, Tiffany boosts for her mini cohort and getting advice from older black women. Mandi boosts for celebrating 7 years of marriage with her husband. Sign up for Teri Ijeoma, Tiffany’s personal investing coaches 5 Day Live Investing Masterclass here: https://thebudgetnista.com/take-your-first-trade/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Hey BA fam! This is our first "How To" episode for a new series in the Brown Ambition universe. This is a hilarious throwback from the time Tiffany had to fire someone in less than 24 hours. Then, the ladies answer a couple of BA questions regarding bank fees and traveling on a budget. Stay tuned every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to keep up with your financial besties! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are in the studio for this week's episode. It is career day and our favorite career coach did not disappoint with her expert advice. First, a listener wants to negotiate for more money at her current company. Then, a listener wants to know if she's been professionally ghosted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start this episode by celebrating Beyonce's new album, Cowboy Carter. Mandi and Tiffany do a full break down of Beyonce's ground breaking country album and share all of their favorite moments with the BA fam. The ladies also discuss California raising their minimum wage, high interest rates, and seasonal allergies.  For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi's calls out the Boston police for discrimination at the Boston Marathon. Tiffany boosts by shouting out a book called “10x Is Easier Than 2x.” Here's more info about the incident in Boston https://www.wcvb.com/article/b-a-a-issues-apology-to-police-departments-after-2023-mile-21-incident/60327432#:~:text=The%20Boston%20Athletic%20Association%20confirms,Newton%20during%20the%202023%20race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's episode! Tiffany shares how she's leverages her New York Time's Bestselling book "Get Good With Money" and why it's important to find your purpose in business. Then, Tiffany shares a concept called "the thing before the thing" which means, don't get discouraged when things don't workout for you because sometimes it's just to get you ready for your real opportunity. Tradeandtravel.com/thebudgetnista Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are in the studio this week! Mandi starts by sharing good news about her father's health journey and Tiffany shares the story of a horrible tumble she took last week. Then, Tiffany almost got podcast scammed and shares the details with the BA fam! Tiffany reminds us about her investing journey and Mandi shares how the real estate industry is changing. For this week's Boost Or Break, Tiffany breaks and shares a story about her niece being embarrassed by her and Mandi breaks for bullying in the media. realestatecommisionlitigation.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, a listener wants to know how to raise her credit score and Tiffany teaches her a special trick to make her score jump like Jordan! Then, a listener wants to know if it will affect her credit score if she closed a couple of her credit cards. This is an excellent episode for anyone in need of credit card advice. youshouldinvest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start this episode by discussing paying taxes as entrepreneurs and Mandi shares why she's stressed about it. Then, Tiffany shares her most recent experience at The White House and Mandi shares some of her problems with the current political climate. Both ladies talk about advocating for yourself in the hospital and why having knowledgeable people in your life is important. For this week's Boost Or Break, Mandi breaks for girls using Dawn dish soap to wash their hair and Tiffany boosts for a luxurious black woman she met. youshouldinvest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our financial besties are back for another episode! First, a listener finds out he's been underpaid for years and needs advice on how to handle this at work. Then, a listener lands a new job and wants to know how much information she should tell her current boss about the reason she's leaving. tradeandtravel.com/thebudgetnista Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are back in the studio this week! The ladies start the episode by discussing Tiffany's time at the White House. Tiffany shares the big takeaways she got from the state of the union like medicine costs, environmental changes, and student loans. Then, Mandi shares her thoughts on the Oscars and Beyonce's new hair product line "Cecred'. Both of the ladies give us a "Love Is Blind" breakdown and discuss what keeps men from cheating. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany boosts for getting serious about investing and Mandi boosts for her cousin (Anna) landing a high paying job. Checkout "A Mandi Money Live Coaching Call" for more reference. tradeandtravel.com/thebudgetnista Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. First, a big sister owes her little sister $6,000 and Tiffany maps out a payment plan for her to pay back the money. Then, a listener needs advice on how to combine finances in a marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's episode. First, she starts by sharing her experience speaking at the META breakfast and her special moment with Garcelle Beauvais. Then, Tiffany explains why practice makes perfect and stresses the importance of practice in business and in personal relationships. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany "breaks" the negative stereotypes people are putting on love and encourages people to speak positively over their lives. Lastly, Tiffany boosts to getting another invitation to the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she should get life insurance as a potential money-making tool. Tiffany stresses the importance of using life insurance as a protection and not income. Then, a listener who wants a financial advisor asks for tips on how to choose the right person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's episode! She starts the episode by giving the BA fam beauty tips and share how she's embracing her feminine energy. Then, the Budgetnista discusses community and why it's so important to have the right people around you. For this week's Boost Or Break, Tiffany breaks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Mandi encourages a listener to save and invest her money instead of spending frivolously. Then, Tiffany teaches a listener how to grow their business and teaches us the difference between community and income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by her brother, Alex Woodruff. In this episode, Alex shares how he recovered from being laid off from his job and gives some helpful advice to anyone going through the same thing. Mandi and Alex also discuss negotiations, networking on LinkedIn, and why it's important to take big risks in your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are back for this week's BA Q&A. First, a woman is pivoting from the education space but is worried about changing careers and what will come with that. Mandi gives her great advice on how not to count your chickens before they hatch. Then, a listener wants to switch companies and Mandi gave her some expert career coaching advice. This episode is all about career and our financial besties do not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start this episode by discussing everything surrounding the Super bowl. Mandi and Tiffany share their opinions on Usher's halftime show, Beyonce's surprise drop, and the iconic Superbowl commercials. Before the break, our financial big sisters discuss the current tough climate as an entrepreneur and in the 9-5 world. For this week's Boost Or Break, Tiffany boosts for a new program she's involved in where she's hiring financial educators! Mandi boosts for the book "A Computer Called Katherine" by Suzanne Slade and switching her perspective around parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of your financial big sisters are here for this week's BA Q&A. First, listener "Monica" wants to know if borrowing money from your 401k is a smart way to pay off debt. Then, a listener who received an inheritance of $200k needs advice on what to do with all this new money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, both of our financial besties are joined by Vivian Tu, who left Wall Street and her role as a JP Morgan trader due to burnout. Embracing a new chapter in the media space, she carried over her financial expertise to build a unique career path. Vivian now offers fun, easily digestible financial advice on social media, aiming to transform "finance into fun-ance" and create an atmosphere where she's simply chatting with friends on a couch. Her engaging approach has led to partnerships with prominent brands like MetLife, Rent the Runway, Credit Karma, Invesco, and Wealthfront. Vivian is represented by WME and is preparing to launch her first book, "RICH AF," with Portfolio in 2024. She was also featured at No. 50 on Forbes' inaugural Top Creators List in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo for this week's Q&A. First, a listener was asked about her "pay history" from a company and Mandi breaks down why this is not okay! Then, a pregnant listener is concerned about potential lay-offs at her job and Mandi gives her tips on how to make the most of her time there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi and Tiffany start the episode by doing a little catch up and reminisce on early Brown Ambition days. Before break, the ladies also discuss the rise of black investors. After break, the ladies are joined by Gigi Gonzalez. Gigi is a financial educator and bestselling author of Cultura & Cash! She's on a mission to empower first-generation students and young professionals of color entering the workplace to confidently manage their money, pay off debt, build generational wealth, and gain financial freedom. The first-generation and BIPOC experience often comes without a roadmap aka guidance, insight, and knowledge enjoyed by many of our peers around navigating higher education and professional spaces.  Gigi's Book Is Here! https://www.thefirstgenmentor.com/my-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by her cousin, Anna. Anna is a full-time college student with dreams of working in the med-spa industry. Mandi does a live coaching call and gives Anna some tools on what's going to set her apart. This is a great episode for anyone who are looking for creative ways to move up in your industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined in the studio by Arlan Hamilton. Arlan chronicled her path of going from homeless to being a trailblazer in the venture capital world in her 2020 book, It’s About Damn Time: How To Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage. Hamilton just released her latest book, Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have To Be Born Into A Legacy of Wealth To Leave One Behind. Hamilton’s goal is to help create 1,000 more millionaires in the next decade. While she wants to increase access to funding for underestimated founders, she believes a key to creating generational wealth is the path to ownership via entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, Tiffany gives us tips on how to stay on financial track this year. Then, The Budgetnista gives us some major business advice and teaches us how to save for a rainy day. Made Whole: madewholeworkbook.com Business mentorship with Tiffany: mymentortiffany.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Tiffany is joined by Vrinda Gupta. Vrinda Gupta is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sequin (www.sequincard.com/brownambition), a women’s banking and financial education membership club designed by women, for women. She is a globally recognized credit expert by Forbes, ABC7 News, and Fintech Magazine, who helped launch the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card at Visa Inc. Vrinda lives in San Francisco, California, and is a proud first-generation Indian immigrant. IG: @sequinclub TikTok: @sequinclub  LinkedIn: @sequinclub  Vrinda Gupta IG: @vrinda.gupta  40% off discount on an annual plan: sequincard.com/brownambition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of your financial big sisters are back in the studio for a BA Q&A! First, a listener wants to know if she should be saving or paying down debt. Then, a listener wants to know if he should take a pay cut for a better work environment and the ladies give him great advice. Live Richer Challenge: Credit Edition LRCcredit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for the first recording of the New Year! First, Tiffany stresses the importance of being intentional this year and manifesting the life of our dreams. Then, The Budgenista shares a big business mistake she made and gives the BA Fam a major learning lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of your financial besties are back in the studio this week! They start by recapping their holiday adventures and Tiffany gives us a little insight on her love life. Then, the ladies bring back "Brown Ambition Buzz" and share the hottest topics in the news. The ladies discuss the Johnathan Majors trial, the Katt Williams interview, and the money issues in black Hollywood. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for this year's "Live Richer" challenge and Mandi boosts for contributing to her solo 401k. Live Richer Challenge: Credit Edition LRCcredit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandice joins us for a BA Q&A! Brandice shares why she didn't make Harlem Fashion Week a non-profit business. She also gives tips on how to network and build partnerships with brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Budgetnista discusses "burn out" and how she's working to overcome it. Tiffany talks about how grief pushed her to change the dynamics of her business and how she's set boundaries for her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo this week for a BA Q&A. A frustrated listener is having a hard time looking for work and our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a fresh question and BA throwback! These two Q&As are all about consolidating debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a woman who recently moves to the states and is tired of being a nanny needs some advice on the next steps. Then, Mandi gives a woman awesome advice on how to pivot at her current company and negotiate for the big bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, listener Cayenne lost her business to covid and needs some advice on how to get her money up! Then, we have a BA Throwback where the ladies are encouraging a woman to take care of her retirement before she invests her money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start this episode by sharing their festive Holiday plans! Mandi is proud about her investment achievements and Tiffany is making some big changes in her business! Tiffany gives us real insights on her business and the shifts she's making on her team. Mandi gives advice on how to stand tall after a negotiation hasn't gone your way. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany boosts for Brown Ambition and and Mandi boosts for executing her 2023 plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by Jamila for this week's BA Q&A! First, a listener has a question about her Roth IRA and her 401k. Then, a listener who is debt free is asking what's the best way for her to leverage her extra money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by Jamila Souffrant. Jamila is the founder and host of the Journey To Launch platform and podcast where she shares her journey to reaching financial freedom while helping & inspiring others to do the same. Along with a being a passionate financial educator and content curator, Jamila is also a wife & mom to 3 young children. Jamila's new book, "Your Journey to Financial Freedom," will be out on December 5th! If you want to accelerate your unique & truly epic journey to financial freedom & independence, learn more about the book and get a free bonus for ordering by heading over to: YOURJOURNEYTOFINANCIALFREEDOM.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are joined by Brandice Daniel for this week's BA Q&A. First, Brandice asked a question about how much to pay her employees and Tiffany gave her a very clear and helpful answer. Then, Tiffany asks Brandice how she's mastered brand partnerships. Brandice does not disappoint with he tips and tricks on how to get a brand's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are joined by Brandice Daniel. Brandice, CEO and Founder of Harlem's Fashion Row, has over 12 years of experience in fashion ranging from retail, buying, costing, and production. In May 2007, Brandice created HFR and produced the first fashion show which received critical acclaim and a mention in Women's Wear Daily. The ladies discuss her phenomenal career in fashion and her new book "Fashion In Color". brandicedaniel.com Get Your Book Here! https://fashionincolorbook.com/products/fashion-in-color-volume-i Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo this week and answers some juice money questions. First, a listener wants to know how to start investing for your little ones. Then a listener asks a question about job giving her "free money" that's supposedly taxed. Then, lastly, a listener had a problem using credit cards and needs some advice ASAP! Audio excerpted courtesy Penguin Random House Audio from Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche; Read by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche © 2023, Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche, ℗ Penguin Random House, LLC.  MadeWholeWorkbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi starts this episode by discussing some of the challenges she's facing during this holiday season and tiffany shares the same sentiments. "Made Whole" is out now and Tiffany gives us a full breakdown of her new book and gives us everything we can look forward to. Made Whole is the ultimate hands-on workbook for anyone looking to get their finances in order—from budgeting to investing and everything in between. Order Yours Now! madewholeworkbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. This week Tiffany is feeling a little spicy and tells a story about an old friend asking for money. She does not disappoint with her business and friendship advice! Then, The Budgetnista gives us tips on how to budget for the holidays this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Tiffany is joined by Jude Benard. Jude founded BKBNK INC, also known as the Brooklyn Bank in 2017, and is responsible for the organization’s direction. ​From the 30+ year span of his entrepreneurial career, Jude prides himself on learning from mistakes and bouncing back from numerous setbacks. He is passionate about sharing his wealth of information with local schools and community organizations to help others avoid the same mistakes he made and successfully navigate their own financial freedom. Beyond his roles as a leader of BKBNK INC and an entrepreneur, Jude is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed General Contractor, business consultant, landlord, public speaker, philanthropist, and wealth educator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our financial besties are back for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener was recently let go from her job after being put on a "PIP" (performance improvement plan). Mandi suggests that she omit that information while applying for new jobs and get it together in her career! Then, "Sad YouTuber" got a corporate job and was asked to quit her personal YouTube channel due to a conflict of interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is recovering from bronchitis and Mandi fills us in on her crazy weekend. The ladies were suppose to go on a date to the Brooklyn Museum but God had other plans. Mandi is also planning a birthday party for her son and is tired of all of the toys. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi boosts for the brand new show called "First Of All" hosted by Victor Blackwell and Tiffany boosts for optimizing health and getting in shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's Q&A is all about money! First, a listener wants to know where she should invest her money. Tiffany suggests for her to get a financial planner. Then, another listener is experiencing "financial instability" and needs some advice from our financial big sisters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are back! Mandi starts off by saying how the holidays can be stressful and dealing with another loss in her family. Tiffany talks about staying on top of her health and making sure she's booking her appointments. Both ladies discuss being overwhelmed and how to take proper breaks. For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for the book "Attached" and discusses being fearful for the first time. Mandi boosts for the new movie, "The Color Purple". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are joined by Hala Taha for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she has to tell her boss about her new business. Then, Tiffany asks Hala what are the best ways to find a mentor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, our financial besties are joined by Hala Taha. Hala Taha dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Business and Entrepreneurship podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a business podcast network with an award-winning social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin.  The ladies talk about everything that's happening in Palestine, how Hala became a business baddie, and Hala shares some tips on how to win on linkedin. Sign Up For Hala's LinkedIn course! yapmedia.io/course Code: BROWNAMBITION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. The budgetnista discusses "mentorship" and why it's important to be coachable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First,Tiffany recaps her time at the Lauren Hill concert and gave a great review! Then, she explains how we have to choose between family and career as women. Lastly, Tiffany shares a tax scare with the BA fam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Tiffany and Mandi discuss scams and how to avoid them. Tiffany also gives her take on the alleged scams and drama happening between Dj Envy and Cesar Pina. Then, listener "Autumn" wants to know if she's being scammed by her financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany starts the episode by telling us about her company trip and Mandi shares the sad reason she had to rush to Atlanta. The ladies discuss death and how to handle your finances to set your family up for success. Tiffany breaks down the difference between a "will" and a "trust", and explains how much goes into it. For this week's boost or break, Mandi boosts about a book called "Attached" where she learned about the different attachment styles. Tiffany does a surprise brown break and has some words for United Airlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are back for BA Q&A. First, listener T's credit score has dropped by 200 points and she needs advice on how to get her credit score back up. Then, a listener wants to add her bank account on an app but is afraid of getting her identity stolen. Our financial big sisters did not disappoint with their timely advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi starts the episode by sharing her experience in the scary New York flood, then Tiffany talks about her time at A3C festival. The ladies discuss the homeless crisis in Atlanta and Mandi stresses the lack of childcare resources. Tiffany stresses the importance of living below your means and Mandi gets very transparent about her finances and the assumptions people make about her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, an overworked aspiring mom needs advice on how to slow down with her two full time jobs. Tiffany recommends her to prioritize her health if motherhood is something she wants. Then a listener dealt with racism at her past job and is frustrated with her new job search. Mandi is giving away her nail your negotiation scripts for free! Go get yours now. mandimoneyscripts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start the episode by discussing the possible government shutdown and how that will affect Mandi's household. Then, they chat about the writer's strike and Tiffany shares her true feelings about "affiliate marketing". Tiffany also gives us insight into dating as a successful woman. For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi's boosts for Leslie Jone's new memoir and Tiffany boosts for Koko Rose Beauty products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, a listener wants to know when is the time for the next big financial step in her life. Then, a listener has a huge salary increase and she feels like her friends are counting her pockets and acting weird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start this episode by discussing breast feeding and motherhood. Then, Tiffany gives us a little bit of insight on her dating experience. For this week's Boost Or Break, Mandi breaks for the weight loss drug "ozempic" and Tiffany boosts for a black owned eyebrow business "Secrets To Plush". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are in the studio for this week's QA. First, a listener wants to know if they can buy a house with a domestic partner and what are the legal implications of it. Then, a listener who's in the nursing field wants more money and our financial besties give her the best advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are back in the studio! Tiffany starts the episode by recapping her Europe vacation and breaks down some financial travel tips. Mandi shares her excitement for back to school season and what it means for her business AND bank account. For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi boosts for Julie Leung and her new children's book "The Truth About Dragons". Check it out here, https://jleungbooks.com/books/. Tiffany boosts for making big changes in her professional career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. First, listener Rob needs advice on how to manage his debt and is considering bankruptcy. Then, listener Todd asks about Tiffany's opinion on life insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Mandi is joined by her brother, Alex Woodruff! Mandi and Alex talk about their relationship as equally ambitious siblings growing up in Atlanta, how he uses his career in tech software sales to power his film-making endeavors and his financial milestones — like paying off $50K of student debt, buying and selling his first condo, building his dream home in East Atlanta, and managing his first rental property, all by age 31. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Alex Woodruff is a multi-disciplined artist, merging work in music, film, & technology (and the proudest little brother ever to big sis Mandi). After sharing the stage with high-profile acts like Kendrick Lamar (2013) & Big Sean (2011), he launched a dual-pronged career in Filmmaking and Technology Sales. His Emmy Award-winning production company  Pineapple Cut Pictures creates movies that reflect authentic black, brown, & LGBTQ stories, including 2023’s  “Mysore Magic.” On the tech front, after 9 years in Enterprise Software Sales, he joined Fiddler AI in 2023 with the mission to Build Trust into AI, and serves as Board Advisor to the Responsible AI Institute.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, listener Bianca wants needs some tips on how to pay down her credit card debt quicker. Then, listener Chelsea wants to know what would Mandi and Tiffany tell their 20 year old selves. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by Morgan DeBaun, the CEO of Blavity. The ladies discuss the balance between business and motherhood, romantic partnership, and how to blend being a boss and having a family. Morgan gives great insight on how she hired employees and set her business up to prepare for a baby. The ladies end this episode by talking about childcare options and Morgan teaches us about night nurses and how much they cost. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she's too old for a career pivot and our favorite career coach gives her amazing advice. Then, a listener wants to know if she should get a financial advisor and what are the best way to find a good one. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! Tiffany is joined by Will Jawando. Will "Yemi" Jawando is a civil rights lawyer, Obama White House alum, and education leader running to fight for the village that raised him. He currently represents over 1.1 million neighbors on the Montgomery County Council. Will gives us a step by step on how to get laws passed and educates us on how to get our voices heard. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, listener Sarah needs advice on entrepreneurship and how to start a wedding planning business. Then, a listener wants to know if it's wrong to leave a company after two months. Our favorite career coach gives both of these ladies brilliant advice. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Additional Links: https://bit.ly/3YRcLzc https://bit.ly/3YSYDFz https://bit.ly/3XPvslt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the ladies are joined by celebrity hairstylist, Lacy Redway! They start the episode by sharing how Lacy got her start in the hair business and stress the importance of hard work as an entrepreneur. Lacy also shares the business of hair and why it's important to set up a professional structure. The ladies finish up by discussing the iconic "braided cowgirl hat" that Tessa Thompson wore to the Met Gala and how they "balance" mom guilt and entrepreneurship. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Additional Links: https://bit.ly/3YRcLzc https://bit.ly/3YSYDFz https://bit.ly/3XPvslt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Fanoosh to answer some of your burning questions! First, a Broadway performer writes in and wants to know how to set up retirement as someone who doesn't have a typical 9-5. After break, the ladies discuss Farnoosh's book "A Healthy State Of Panic and answers a listener question about taking out a home equity loan. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined in the studio by Farnoosh! Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities — hooked on helping you live your richest, happiest life. She is a multi-bestselling Financial Author, former CNBC host and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast, So Money, Farnoosh has become one of the country’s favorite go-to money experts. The ladies discuss "fear" and Farnoosh's new book, "A Healthy State Of Panic". Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Budgetnista is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. Tiffany starts the episode by talking about therapy and why she recommends it to everybody. First, a listener asks if should she get a financial advisor and needs advice on how much to contribute to her retirement fund. Tiffany shares her perspective and also breaks down the difference between a 401k and a Roth IRA. Then, Tiffany shares a question from a friend, "how do you turn passion projects into sustainable money?" Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our financial besties recap their time at the Beyonce concert! They talk about their once-in-a-lifetime experience in Club Renaissance and why they decided to splurge on tickets. Mandi and Tiffany were so inspired by the show and they both talk about feeling seen. They end this episode by discussing spending money on experiences and why it's so worth it. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are back with a BA Q&A. First, a listener who's having a hard time at work needs advice on how to stay calm and build up her confidence at her job. Then, a listener wants to know how to start an online business for her doula business and Mandi and Tiffany gives her their expert opinion. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are back for a BA catch up. Mandi and Tiffany share their night out at the Webby Awards , they discuss Tiffany joining the iPhone gang, and Tiffany gives Mandi some tips on how to edit her book. Tiffany also fills us in on her fun trip to Nashville. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany breaks for the culture of overwork and overwhelmed and she boosts for self awareness. Mandi boosts for her Mandi Money Maker landing an incredible job with amazing benefits. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Lacy Robinson for this week's BA Q&A. First, Lacy asks Tiffany how to create a budget as a new teacher. The Budgetnista does not disappoint with her expertise! Then, Lacey asks what someone that's making six figures for the first time should do with their money and Tiffany breaks down another perfect budgeting plan. Lastly, Lacey asks how to have a side hustle while having a high-profile job and Tiffany gives her some cool tip and tricks. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. paycheckcity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Lacey Robinson. Lacey is President and CEO of UnboundEd, an education organization that offers standards-aligned resources and immersive Professional Learning for teachers and leaders seeking equity. She has over 20 years’ experience in education and focuses on helping educators in school systems disrupt systemic racism and its legacies. Tiffany and Lacey discuss Lacey's book "Justice Seekers" and bond over their passion for education and our children. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Purchase Lacey's Book Here. https://www.unbounded.org/justice-seekers-book?hs_preview=qvTMUxab-105283065366 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Ramit Sethi for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she should take out a home equity line of credit to pay off her debt. Ramit encourages her to just attack her debt aggressively and not to transfer her debt from one place to another. Then, Tiffany asks Ramit about pivoting in business and Ramit talks about living your "rich life". Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Ramit Sethi! Ramit is the host of Netflix’s hit show, How to Get Rich, and author of the New York Times bestseller, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich.” Ramit is known for his unconventional insights into money psychology and his no-nonsense approach to designing and living a rich life. The duo talks about home ownership and Ramit shares why it may not be all that it's cut out to be. Ramit also discusses why financial advisors get mad at him and gives us some insight into how his Netflix show came about. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Tiffany is joined by Victory Banwo. Victory needs advice on how to budget and fund her business and Tiffany doesn't disappoint with her expert business advice. Then, Victory asks how to get the biggest bang for her buck while traveling and Tiffany schools us on credit card rewards and how to finesse a VPN. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Yanely Espinal. Yanely is the author of Mind Your Money, Creator at MissBeHelpful, & Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance. The ladies discuss the process of getting bills passed through congress, book inspirations, and Yanely's story about getting caught stealing. Yanely ends this episode by talking about her first interactions with white people and how everything in her life has come full circle. mindyourmoneybook.com Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by a Lachele for this week's Q&A. Lachele is a Dream Catcher and has some great questions for Tiffany. First, she wants to know the best strategy to start a podcast. Tiffany advises her to find a niche market and to stay consistent! Then Lachele needs advice on the best way to start an online course. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode sponsored by Dove's Haircare Crown Collection, the ladies are joined by Matthew Cherry. Matthew Cherry is an American film director, writer, producer, and former American football player. He is best known for the 2019 Academy Award-winning animated short film, Hair Love. The Kickstarter campaign for Hair Love raised nearly $300,000 and broke the record for the highest amount raised for any short film on the platform. They discuss his pivot from football to film making, going from being broke to successful, and his personal hair journey regarding his natural hair. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Additional Links: https://bit.ly/3YRcLzc https://bit.ly/3YSYDFz https://bit.ly/3XPvslt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Tiffany is joined by Berna Anat. Berna Anat is an award-winning producer, speaker, podcast host, rich auntie in training, and Financial Hype Woman—which is her made-up way of saying she creates financial education media all over the Internet. First, a woman wants to know how to make a life change but has a lot of ideas and Tiffany advises her to move out of want and not fear. Then Berna asks what to do after you've found major success in business and her and Tiffany have a great conversation about pivoting. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Berna Anat. Berna Anat is an award-winning producer, speaker, podcast host, rich auntie in training, and Financial Hype Woman—which is her made-up way of saying she creates financial education media all over the Internet. A proud Filipina-American daughter of immigrants, born and raised in the Bay Area, she taught herself how to pay off over $50,000 of debt and did what any Millennial would do: Yell about it on the internet. Berna’s work has been featured on platforms such as Forbes, The New York Times, and Buzzfeed. Berna was named The Plutus Awards’ Most Entertaining Financial Creator two years in a row, and was named one of ABS-CBN's Global Pinoy Idols. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Tiffany is joined by financial educator Yanely Espinal. First, a listener has an Amex loan and wants to know if she should be paying off the loan or saving up her cash because of inflation. The ladies tell her to make a choice and stick beside it! The, Yanely asks Tiffany if her focus should be passion driven or money driven while running her business. The Budgetnista doesn't disappoint with her insightful expertise. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, Tiffany is joined by Marcus Collins. Marcus has a book out called "For the Culture". His book is endorsed by the CEO of McDonald's, Reddit, Delta, Home Depot and many more major companies. He ran social media strategy for Beyonce for many many years and talks all about culture and why we do what we do. The duo discuss branding and which brands are getting it right. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Mandi gives Kevonya a full Mandi Money coaching! Kevonya is looking for full time work as a project manager and Mandi gives her a full breakdown on the best LinkedIn practices to use. Mandi also gives her other resources outside of LinkedIn that she can use on her job search. This is a very informative episode for anyone looking for a job! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Page Turner. Page is a real estate broker, house flipping expert, and the star of HGTV's "Fix My Flip". The ladies discuss the biggest mistakes sellers and buyers make and Page gives great advice on how to make the best decisions when buying a house. Tiffany breaks down her process while buying her condo and Page assures that she did the right thing. Page also schools us on what "house hacking" is and how we can use that to our benefit. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Tiffany is riding solo for another episode of the BA Q&A! First, a listener asks which she should pay off first -- credit card debt? Or loans? Plus, should you create an email list for your business? Tiffany breaks down the importance of owning access to your audience. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany are joined by psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford to talk about her debut book, Sisterhood Heals. Dr. Joy discusses the transformative power of sisterhood, friendship, and community -- and why having sister-friends is crucial to our mental health.  Pre-order your copy of Sisterhood Heals here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702822/sisterhood-heals-by-joy-harden-bradford-phd/ Listen to Dr. Joy's Therapy For Black Girls Podcast: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/ Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, Tiffany tells a funny story about her taxes and encourages everyone to get a book keeper to keep you financially organized. Then, listener "Niya" needs advice on her retirement options and Tiffany gives her some tips and shared some things she should lookout for . Tiffany also breaks down the difference between a regular IRA and a Roth IRA. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mandi is joined by Nathalia Copeland. Nathalia teaches entrepreneurs how to create profitable digital products and how to sell without hustle using funnels + ads. Nathalia breaks down the best tools to use when launching an online business and gives great advice on how to stand out amongst competitors. Both ladies stress the importance of using your 9-5 skills in your own business and how important it is to build trust within your audience. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, a listener wants to transition from being a teacher into another career field and needs advice on how to layout her linkedin in page. Then, a listener wants to know how to negotiate when getting a promotion at her current job. Our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her awesome advice and Tiffany reminds everyone to demonstrate their value at their workplace. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi and Tiffany are joined by Kendra Porter. Kendra is a body expert and style architect who inspires women and girls. As founder of Honor You, a personal image consulting agency her method of body-centric styling teaches women to embrace their shape no matter their size and love the skin they’re in. The ladies have a great conversation about style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a single mom wants some tips on how to find a financial advisor. Then, "Shanice" wants to know if it's more wise to pay off your debt or build your savings. The Budgetnista doesn't disappoint wit her timely advice. Lastly, "Shirlene" has a personal loan with a high interest rate and needs advice on how where to allocate her extra money. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo this week while Mandi goes on maternity leave. First, Tiffany tackles the viral Eboni K Williams clip about dating bus drivers. Tiffany shares her opinion on this and gives us insight into her own personal love story. Tiffany chose love over money and it worked out amazing for her. Then, Tiffany gives us some great business advice and tips on how to position yourself as an expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, listener "fomo" was left out of a social event at work and needs advice on how to handle it! Mandi gives her terrific advice on how to deal with being excluded. Of course, The budgetnista encourages her to stack her bread in case of a layoff or if she decides to quit. Then, a listener writes in and needs advice on how to handle someone stealing her creative work. Tiffany knows how to deal with this all too well. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start this episode by discussing relationships and loneliness and Tiffany explains that she misses the sureness of love. This leads to an interesting conversation about dating and Tiffany talks about the trauma that it's bringing up for her. This was a deep conversation about relationships and how both ladies feel about sharing their relationships on social media. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi boosts for a chance to meet up with her Mandi Moneymakers! Tiffany boosts/break for submitting her final draft of her "Get Good With Money" workbook. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our financial besties are back with another BA Q&A. First, listener Ashley wants to know how to protect her identity from being stolen. Tiffany explains to use what "life lock" is and how to freeze your credit. Both ladies school us on how to avoid crazy scams. Then, listener Jalissa wants to know how to do a balance transfer to help with her debt, our financial big sisters give her excellent advice on the best way to go. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back for a catch up. Tiffany starts by talking about her new makeup journey and Mandi clowns her old school makeup skills. Then, they discuss the Don Lemon firing and Mandi reminds the BA fam that no job is stable and any of us could be on the chopping block at anytime.The ladies also breakdown the mind tricks that social media plays on us and why it's important to log off sometimes.Then, Tiffany gives us an update on her new condo and all the renovations she's doing. For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for Ramit's new Netflix show "How To Get Rich" and Mandi boosts for her potential new book deal. Plus, Are Mandi and Tiffany cousins? Listen in for more! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, a listener wants to know if she should sell her house or not because they live in a bad school district but the interest on her house is super low. Mandi is thinking about selling her house as well so this is a very timely question! Mandi and Tiffany gave her great advice on how to decide what's best for her. Then, a frustrated listener is drowning in debt after some investing mistakes and desperately needs some advice. Tiffany's advice is for her to use her skill set to make more money and to forgive herself for her mistakes! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the ladies are joined by the brilliant Amanda Seales. They start by discussing janky politicians and Amanda explains how rest helps her deal with the stress. Amanda describes how her mom encouraged her to be bold as a child and how black tv stars gave her inspiration and hope. The ladies bond over the crazy entertainment industry and explain how managers want too much these days. Tiffany also brings up a time when she saw Amanda in Kenya and how Amanda affirmed her. Of course, the ladies talk "Insecure", and Amanda explains how her experience behind the scenes at Insecure might not have been the best. Mandi also shares with Amanda that both of them pissed off the AKAs and all the ladies agree that hard work isn't the end all be all . This is a jam-packed episode full of gems! Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, a listener who works at a bank and wants to know if it's necessary to get an MBA. Mandi and Tiffany tells her to look at the bigger picture and not to make big decisions based off of her current circumstances. Mandi encourages her to do her research and to make sure she wants to go back to school for the right reasons. Then, we have a juicy question about a listener who wants to know how to drop a business partner. Tiffany gives her major advice on how to handle things amicably and professionally. Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back with an epic BA catch up. First, Tiffany is excited about the rich auntie life and Mandi is excited about her new baby! Then Tiffany talks about the inventor of "fire" going to work because he had kids and Mandi talks about how hard it is to be a mom. For this week's brown boost brown break, both ladies break from the racism we've seen from the Republicans and in women's basketball. Of course, the ladies have to encourage you to vote at the Webbys! We need your support BA fam. Click the link below to help us win our third Webby. Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are back for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she should get a new credit card for the flight benefits and our financial besties tell her to pass on it! Then, a frustrated sister is tired of loaning her sister money and desperately needs advice. Tiffany advises her to set a clear boundary and not to be afraid to say no. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is back from her hiatus and both ladies update us on their vacations! Mandi and her "husbae" had a great time in Costa Rica and Tiffany said Egypt was one of her favorite vacations! Tiffany also tells us about her trust and really breaks down the process for us. Before break, the ladies discuss social media and how to navigate it with children. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for "Black Honey" Lipstick and Mandi boosts for a book called "Black Cake". Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Brown Ambition Is Nominated For "Best Business Podcast" at The Webbys! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Maya joins us for the BA Q&A to ask how to handle her taxes as a freelance writer. Mandi gives her tips and tricks on how to write things off and encourages her to find a CPA. Mandi also breaks down what a bookkeeper is and why it's important to have one. The ladies also discuss how to find a bookkeeper and exactly how much they charge. To end the episode, the ladies discuss LLCs and Mandi stresses the importance of having one! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by Ellie Talks Money! The ladies start by sharing how they met at Fincon and Ellie shares how her entrepreneur journey began. Ellie breaks down exactly how she used her stimulus check to start her business and how she juggled everything with four children. Ellie also breaks down how to build an audience, how to price your digital products, and she explains what a customer funnel is. The duo also stresses why it's important to give away freebies to market your business and what are the non-negotiables in business. https://www.ellietalksmoney.com/ Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by Carla Wilmaris for this week's BA Q&A. First, listener Kayla wants to leave her 9-5 to become a lash artist but feels guilty leaving her job. Carla gives her a marketing plan to start her lash business and encourages her to keep he job in the meantime. Then, a listener is nervous about raising her prices and Mandi gives a breakdown on how to raise prices while honoring your loyal clients. Both ladies stress the importance of making your value clear as a business owner. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. https://www.carlawilmaris.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by podcast extrordinaire, Carla Wilmaris. Carla starts by sharing her journey and pivot from accounting to podcast guru. Then, the ladies deep dive into what inspired Carla to start her podcast and teach others how to start their own as well. They discuss the best podcast equipment for beginners, the best editing practices, how to monetize, and sacrificing fun for your dreams. Carla also tells a funny story about how her interview with Charlemagne Tha God went absolutely crazy. This is a jam packed episode and it's full of gems! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. https://www.carlawilmaris.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's Q&A, listener "Briana" wants to know whats the balance between paying off your credit card debt and still living your best life. Mandi encourages her to focus on paying off her credit card debt and to stop the frivolous spending. Mandi Money breaks down step by step exactly how to automate your paycheck so that you're handling your responsibilities before you even get your pay check. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi Money is here to breakdown the silicon valley bank collapse and if we should be concerned or not! Mandi breaks down what FDIC insurance is and how that protects us from losing our money in banks. She goes on to explain that the wealthy investors in Silicon Valley are taking a big risk by keeping more money in SVB that is insured by the FDIC. Mandi assures us that as long we keep under 250k cash limit in our checking account, we are safe! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Mandi is joined by listener "Yacine". Yacine was disappointed that she didn't get a raise at her job and asks our favorite career coach on what she should do about it. Mandi advises her to have a transparent conversation with her manager about raises and what's the company's policy on them. Mandi also stresses the importance of learning how to articulate your value at your company. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by mega entrepreneur Lauren Maillian. Lauren tells the BA fam all about her investments and stresses the important of having a strong network. Lauren Maillian is a change agent committed to diversity, innovation, equity, and inclusion. She’s an award-winning marketer, prolific investor, advisor, entrepreneur, and board member with a multi-hyphenate career spanning over 15 years. She advised and invested in over 40 startups and her portfolio represents over $5 billion in market capitalization. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a listener wants to know how to open up a custodial account for her kids. Tiffany breaks down the difference between a Roth RIA, a custodial account, and a 529 account. Then, Producer "Imani" asks Tiffany how to get rest while still demonstrating your "Beyonce". Tiffany teaches us an important lesson on creating healthy boundaries and deciding when enough is enough. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by The Ellises! Khadeen and Devale start this episode by sharing how they got their start doing their own content. Then, Mandi asks how their marriage dynamic has changed since having kids and they share a darling story about their oldest son and how much he helps them. The lovely couple continues to tell us their love story, their journey with finances, and how they have held each other down throughout their marriage. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your juicy financial questions. First, a listener wants to know to do a career pivot from retail to marketing. Mandi encourages her to find a good internship and to spruce up her resume! Then, a 50-year-old listener wants to know if her age is a hinderance on the job searching hunt. Once again, our favorite career coach encourages her to get some experience by any means necessary and to find her niche in the writing world. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies kick-off the episode by giving us the inside scoop on their Galentine's date, their Beyonce tickets, and Tiffany finally meeting Mandi's son, Rio. In this special episode sponsored by Dove's Haircare Crown Collection, your financial besties share their personal hair stories. Mandi and Tiffany break down their earliest hair memories and tell us how they got to where they are with their crowns. Hair journeys are all unique, and there are so many interesting ways to care for and style your hair. ⁠From financial impacts to workplace setbacks, we are so excited to discuss our personal hair stories, tips, and much more!⁠ Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Additional Links: https://bit.ly/3YRcLzc https://bit.ly/3YSYDFz https://bit.ly/3XPvslt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nurse Jenna joins us for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener is nervous to make a career pivot and asks Mandi and Tiffany for advice. Our financial besties give her permission to take the leap and just go for it. Then, Nurse Jenna asks when the time is to hire help for her company and Mandi and Tiffany give an epic breakdown of everything you should consider. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. discovherhealth.com IG: @discovHERhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a special BA Valentines Day Treat! The ladies are joined by Nurse Jenna Rae. Nurse Jenna shares why some women have a hard time holding their bladder, "the pelvic floor", Kegel myths, bladder care, and advocating for yourself at your doctor's appointments. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. discovherhealth.com IG: @discovHERhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, a listener wants to know if she should open up a Roth IRA .Tiffany and Jason gives her brilliant advice on how to maximize her retirement fund. Then, a listener wants to know if she should take equity out of her home to buy another property. Jason gives her the pros and cons of doing so and Tiffany advises her to run her numbers and make sure that the investment makes sense. Then, Tiffany asks Jason how to prepare for entrepreneurship. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is not feeling well this week but The Budgetnista holds us down! Tiffany is joined by her longterm friend "Jason Vitug". Jason Vitug is a bestselling author and financial wellness expert empowering a generation to live their dream life through financial knowledge Tiffany starts the episode by giving Jason his flowers on living a "soft life" and Jason describes the 8 dimensions that make us the people we are. They dig deeper into his book, "Happy Money,Happy Life". Jason even practices breath work live on the show with Tiffany. Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, listener Taylor just got engaged and needs advice on how to handle finances in a relationship. Tiffany and Mandi shared their personal stories and how they talked to their partners about finances. Both of our financial besties recommend pre-marital counseling and getting a financial planner. Then, an aspiring real estate flipper wants to know how to raise funds to buy investments properties. Tiffany schools her on "house hacking". Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi kicks off this episode by sharing some of the struggles she has while being a baddie entrepreneur and being the "on call" parent when her son is sick and Tiffany talks about honoring her mom because of her sacrifices. Then, the ladies touch on the traumatizing police brutality that we are still experiencing. Before break, they touch on "workplace romance" and the drama happening with TJ Holmes and Amy Robach-- plus, the oscar snubs! For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi boosts for a tool called "Zapier" that's making her business life so much easier! Tiffany boosts for Jason Vitug's new book "Happy Money Happy Life". Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. mandimoneyscripts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back with another BA Q&A! A listener wants to know how to prevent non payment in her consulting business and the best practices for receiving money. Mandi advises her to give out contracts and Tiffany encourages her not to be afraid to take them to court or raise H3ll to the higher ups. Then, a pregnant listener asks if she should tell her potential employers that she's pregnant and our favorite pregnant career coach gives her the best advice. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies kick off the episode by recapping Beyonce's 24 million performance! Then, they dive into the new law in Florida that shuts down AP African American studies and discuss the mass tech layoffs. They have a very sad conversation about the mass shootings and Tiffany gives us an update on her real state journey. For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi boosts Tabitha Brown's amazing journey and Tiffany boosts for her new personal trainer, Jeremiah Bull. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, a listener wants to know what contributes to your credit score. Tiffany gives a full credit breakdown and Mandi advises her to consider debt consolidation. Then, a listener wants to know if she should sell her home or not to save money for two properties. Mandi suggests she uses her home equity loan to buy a second home and Tiffany empowers her to tell her money what to do! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both ladies are back in the studio! Tiffany starts by recapping her Kenya trip, where Brown Ambition got some major love, and Mandi shares her travel plans for this year. Then, The ladies share their thoughts on the new "MLK" statue and spoke about their favorite golden globes moment. Before break, they discuss "non compete" agreements and what's appropriate when signing them. For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for a phenomenal experience she had in Kenya involving helping young teen moms. Mandi's Boosts for defining your own ambition. Here's a link to the article Mandi mentioned. https://fortune.com/2023/01/17/the-pandemic-killed-my-ambition-heres-how-to-get-it-back/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is solo for today's BA Q&A! First, listener "Waging War" wants to know if she's underpaid at her job. Mandi gives her fantastic advice on how to bring this situation up to her manager and encourages her to keep her options open. Then, a listener is tired of working for big tech companies and feels uninspired. She says wants to be a high earner and work for a company that does good for the world. Our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her career tips! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial big sisters are here to educate us. First, a listener wants to know how to find a business attorney. Tiffany tells her to ask other small business owners for leads and gives plenty of advice on things to look for in an attorney. Also, Mandi shares a story about an issue she had with her "Mandimoney" trademark and how she resolved it. Lastly, listener "Nile", wants to know if she should negotiate for more money for a better position at her company. Mandi gives great advice on how to secure that bag! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back in the studio for a New Years BA Q&A! Our first listener wants to know the best way to handle her credit cards. Tiffany and Mandi break down the the best way to use credit cards and warns us about these uprising interest rates. Tiffany explains that credit isn't good or bad depending on where you are in your financial journey. Both of our financial besties agree that paying down debt is super important for your financial growth. Then, listener "Double D" wants to know where her money should be going now that her student loans are paid off! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start the episode by reflecting on 2022 and sharing their business/personal goals for 2023. Tiffany shares an amazing testimony about locking in $1.2 million for 2023 by using Mandi's negotiation tips! Mandi is super excited about baby #2 and growing her family while Tiffany is looking forward to taking more time off and nurturing her personal relationships. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our faves are in studio this week for the BA Q&A! Listener Tina is an overwhelmed real estate agent who needs advice on how to get her life back in order. She needs intense advice on how to pay off debt and get her finances together. Mandi and Tiffany gives her great advice on how to save money and how not to be hard on herself. We judge ourselves based on our ages often and the ladies tell us exactly why we shouldn't do that. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Dr.Aiko and they have a great conversation about how to build a community! Tiffany explains how to build a community off of digital media and how not to depend on social media. Then, Tiffany talks about the sacrifices she made to build her business in the beginning! To end the episode, Tiffany breaks down the importance of having mentors, peers, and mentees! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is solo for this week's BA Q&A. The budgetnista breaks down the pros and cons of starting a non profit business and she warns us that you can get voted out of a business you started! Some of the benefits of a non-profit are getting sponsors and partnerships but Tiffany also gives tips on how get funding with having an llc. To finish, As always, Tiffany gives great advice on how to build community and build a company. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! This week, listener Carolyn Jones needs advice ahead of sending her daughter off to college for the first time. She joins Mandi and Tiffany in the virtual BA studio for key financial tips on how to navigate through this new phase of life. Plus, how first year college students can begin learning how to budget money.  We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this BA Q&A, a listener wants to know if they should open up a custodial Roth IRA for their kids. Tiffany's been there done that, and breaks it all down. Then, is there a way to optimize the whole "paying rent" experience? Find out how to make your rent work in your financial favor. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the holiday season in full swing, Mandi and Tiffany take a moment to reflect on the end of the year -- and why it's the perfect time to let go, wind down, and simply allow things to come in to your personal space. Plus, how to handle grief during the holidays, and the importance of connecting with your loved ones. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this BA Q&A, Shauntae wants to know if she should put her savings in a high yield savings account or ETFs. Tiffany warns her about investing her emergency savings! The Budgetnista also schools us on how much money we should have in our emergency savings based off of our career path. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The infamous "listener Kevin" joined Tiffany to discuss how to deal with finances in a marriage! Kevin speaks about how transformative Mandi and Tiffany's advice was on how to help his wife. Tiffany completely opens up about how she handled finances in her own marriage and spills all the tea for the BA fam. The two also have a great conversation about boundaries and safe words in a relationship. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi and Tiffany are back with this week's BA Q&A! First, Listener Big Booty Judy, is concerned that her new accountant is unprofessional and sloppy. Mandi tells her to follow her gut and to not ignore the red flags! Tiffany warns us about the best way to handle confidential information when dealing with accountants. Then, a listener wants to know if it's racist that she wants a black realtor. Mandi gives her the green light and Tiffany breaks down what "racism" actually means. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies kick-off this episode by giving us a recap of their holiday weekends. Mandi threw a 3rd birthday party for her son and Tiffany was on the Jennifer Hudson show! Then, our financial besties tell us about all of the signs of the recession, Tiffany's advice is to save our money and hunker down. Tiffany also talks about a scary message she received about owing taxes and Mandi warns everyone not to let the recession make them feel stuck in their career. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for learning how to apply lashes. Mandi boosts for Richard Fierro who was the hero in a recent mass shooting. Here's the link to support his business! https://www.atrevidabeerco.com/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi Money is back with a solo Q&A! First, a frustrated listener wrote in to ask if she should quit working for her mom. Ya'll can probably guess the advice we got from the Queen of quitting. Then, a new business owner is overwhelmed with clientele and wants advice on how to handle everything. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is solo this week to answer one of your BA Q&As! One of Tiffany's special mentees wants advice on how to grow her podcast and grow her business. Tiffany gives her great tips on how to maximize her community. Tiffany then, stresses the importance of unlearning the lies we tell ourselves about being successful. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi and Tiffany are in the studio for this week's BA QA! The ladies are joined by an incredible listener, Gabrielle Reid. Gabrielle is an actor in New York and wants to know if she should incorporate or not. Tiffany starts off by giving her all of the benefits and disadvantages of starting a business. Then, Our favorite career coach, Mandi schools us about opening up a "solo 401k." This episode is packed with good information on incorporating for anyone who's interested in starting a business. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our favorite career coach is riding solo for a career BA QA today! First, a pregnant listener wants to know how to prepare for a baby in the career space. Mandi breaks down the truth about maternity leave and gives this mommy great advice on how to find career success while expecting. Then, a listener wants to know if she should keep a job that's not serving her out of fear. Mandi gives her the approval to free herself, trust herself, and to not move in fear. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are back for a BA Q&A! First, a listener wants to know the best practices to save towards a home down payment. Tiffany gives us great advice on how to make your savings "inconvenient". Then, a listener who is going through a divorce needs major financial advice on how to start completely over. Mandi gives her great advice on how to prepare a resume and how to prep her savings. Tiffany gives her a lesson on forgiving herself. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of our financial besties are back with a packed episode. In this week's catch up, Mandi shares her experience on the Today Show, where she spoke about the pay transparency law. Then, Tiffany gives us the run down on her trip to Dubai. Tiffany also gives us the full scoop on her house buying journey and drops major tips on how to determine a home's value. Then, Mandi warns the BA fam about layoffs and gives great advice on how to prepare for it with professional resiliency. For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for taking more time off next year and giving herself space. Mandi boosts for finishing her book proposal, "Quit Your Way Rich". Who else can't wait for Mandi's book?! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For today's BA Q&A, Mandi is Solo with her special guests Delyanne Barros and Marc Russell. First, a listener wants to know what is happening with student loan forgiveness! Delyanne is optimistic about it and tells everyone not to panic, which leads to an interesting conversation about politics. Then, a listener wants to know how to budget for the holidays. Marc gives great advice on how to set up a "holiday fund" and how to save money for the holidays! The trio plays a little game called "trick or treat" where Mandi gives a financial topic and they discuss if it's a trick or treat. They end this episode by discussing inflation and how it's effecting them. Sign Up For The "Nail Your Negotiation Class" https://event.webinarjam.com/register/27/lggrwhy6 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Halloween treat, Mandi went live on YouTube with Marc Russell and Delyanne Barros! The trio discussed their scariest money moments and their favorite Halloween memories. Delyanne tells a touching story about moving to Portugal and they had a great conversation about setting boundaries and saying no. They end this episode by talking about retirement funds, 401ks, and Vanguard! Sign Up For The "Nail Your Negotiation Class" https://event.webinarjam.com/register/27/lggrwhy6 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A listener calls in to our financial besties and wants entrepreneurship advice! Leah is a mom, a nurse, and business owner and needs some help organizing her plans. The Budgetnista gives her great advice on how to budget her personal income to help her business and Mandi gives her some great advice on how to make extra money! This is an awesome episode to listen to for people interested in starting a business. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany kicks off this episode by telling her exciting news! The Budgetnista is buying another house and lets the BA Fam in on all of the details. As she gives us the inside scoop of her new home buying journey, she breaks down finances and the way she's handling all of her business! For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi boosts for fighting her home appraisal! Tiffany boosts "The Budgetnista Law" being passed through the Assembly committee, so only a few more steps before it gets passed officially. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have our first BA Q&A guest listener episode! Listener, Ana, calls in to ask how to spark change at her workplace.She feels like they aren't hiring black nurses and when she brings this up to upper management, she's met with defensiveness. Our career and finance besties give her the best advice. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's catch up, Tiffany is healthy and gives us an update on her experience being on Ryan and Kelly! She also fills us in on how she celebrated her birthday. Mandi made some upgrades to Mandi Money makers that we are very excited about. Then, the ladies give us a quick lesson on rest, saying no, and taking breaks. Then, we are joined by Diversity Inclusion expert, Aiko Bethea. Aiko talks about being a leadership expert and why it's important to focus on leadership. She wants us to be sure not to put the world on our backs and get stressed out trying to save everyone. Then, the ladies get into a deep conversation about rest and taking care of ourselves. They end the episode by speaking about other black people trying to connect through struggle and poverty. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Keep Up With Aiko here. https://www.rarecoaching.net/ Aiko Instagram @rare_coach Power: The Rise of Black Women in America https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/power-charity-c-elder/1140976235 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi Money is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. Get well soon Tiffany! First, a listener writes in and needs advice for her sister. She's been working the same job for twenty years and thinks that it's time for a change! Mandi, our favorite career coach, gives her PLENTY of advice on how to advance in her career. Then, a listener needs advice on how to do salary negotiations even when working for social services. Who better to answer that question than our queen negotiation expert? Mandi gives her all the tips and tricks on how to get that bag! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany kicks off the episode by sneezing and coughing, Oh no! Unfortunately, Tiffany is under the weather after her fabulous company trip to New Orleans. The ladies do a quick catch up and Tiffany logs off to get some much need rest. Feel better Tiffany ! After the break, we are joined by the illustrious Christopher Rivas. Christopher Rivas is quickly becoming one of the most sought after multi-hyphenates as an actor, author, podcaster, and storyteller. He will soon release his book Brown Enough, which explores what it means to be Brown in America. Pre-Order Chris's book "Brown Enough' here! https://www.christopherrivas.com/book We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your juicy career questions! First, a listener has a serious dilemma. She has a new job opportunity with amazing benefits but is concerned about taking it because she's trying to get pregnant. Unfortunately, her maternity leave won't kick in for a year, so, she asked our financial besties for advice. Lastly, a frustrated listener is being underpaid! She agreed to a 38k a year salary and has only been making 36k. Then, she wants to know if she should freelance secretly to make more money on the side even though her boss is unaware. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi kicks off this episode by recapping the panel she hosted at the Congressional Black Caucus. Then, Tiffany explains taking her team on a trip and how she handles giving out bonuses! Tiffany also shares with the BA Fam what she looks for in a mentor and what's most important to her. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany breaks for people not respecting her boundaries in her home- then boosts for her bonus daughter's 16th Birthday Trip. Mandi boosts Rihanna performing at the Super Bowl! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back for a classic BA Q&A! First, listener "Suzie Carmichael" feels a little uneasy about spending her savings on home repairs. Tiffany and Mandi gave her great advice on how to handle it. Then, a serial job hopper wants to know what to do with all of her Roth RIA accounts. Tiffany tells her roll it over! If you want to find your missing money, checkout https://www.missingmoney.com/. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany kicks off the episode by talking about her birthday trip to Dubai which leads to an awesome conversation about traveling by yourself. Then, the ladies discuss budgeting while on vacation. They also give great tips on how to get the most out of your credit card benefits. This episode we are joined by Tiffany's mentee, Dasia Langaigne. Dasia did an awesome book review on "Get Good With Money" that went viral on TikTok! Dasia is a student, business owner, and a Tiktoker on the side. Dasia gives great advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Follow Dasia! IG: dasia_32 TikTok: dasiasaysso Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany teaches us a masterclass on how to launch a New York Times Best Seller! This episode includes every single thing you need to know including buying domains, building community, text message marketing, email marketing and so much more. Even though Tiffany is a master mind at book promotion, this awesome advice will be helpful to anyone launching anything. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when you sell your home for over a million dollars? What do you do with this new money? Even though it's a good problem to have, it's not something to drag your feet on! Tiffany's friend has this dilemma, and the ladies break down exactly what she should do as a new millionaire. Then, Mandi shares her excitement about her negotiation masterclass! In this FREE Virtual Masterclass, You'll Learn How To:​​​​​​​ Negotiate without doubt and anxiety  Brand yourself to attract the juiciest job offers. Figure out exactly what to ask for before you negotiate. Nail the interview so they practically throw money at you. Rock the counteroffer and leave no crumbs behind!  Go secure your spot now at https://event.webinarjam.com/register/21/wggwoh9. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi boosts for the new movie "Woman King." We love Viola Davis over here at Brown Ambition, so be sure to go see her new movie. Tiffany boosts for taking zinc to improve skin -- then boosts for black women not overworking themselves. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Tiffany grills Mandi on negotiation tips! Tiffany has been lowballing herself and it's time to raise her prices. Mandi gives incredible advice on how to determine your worth and how to reach out to your peers and ask questions. If you struggle with negotiating, this is the perfect episode for you. Be sure to checkout mandimoneyscripts.com and get your negotiation guide today. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany starts the episode by talking about her successful premiere party for her Netflix documentary "Get Smart With Money." Then, Mandi recaps her time at FinCon and said Brown Ambition got a lot of love! The ladies share their interesting history with FinCon and Mandi speaks about a powerful moment she had with "Women of Color" podcasters. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany breaks and discourages anyone from being critical of the disenfranchised people who are airing their grievances surrounding the monarchy. She then goes on to explain the specific effect that their legacy left on her family during/after the Biafran war. Mandi boosts for her new negotiation guide! Be sure to check it out now at www.mandimoneyscripts.com and learn plenty of helpful negotiation tips. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are back to answer your juicy questions. First, listener "Shady" wants to know if she should start a business similar to the company she already works for. Mandi gives her great advice on how not to stir up the pot at work! Then, listener "Theo" got a great job offer but feels guilty about leaving his current job after only being there six months. Tiffany and Mandi encourage him to do what's best for himself. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany kicks off this episode by recapping her exciting Vegas trip! She treated her sisters to front row tickets to the Usher residency and they had a blast. Then, she expresses her excitement about her new Netflix documentary "Get Smart With Money." Be sure to check it out. The ladies then reflect on their early Brown Ambition days and share some sentimental memories. They also discuss the Tabitha Brown controversy and Tiffany shares some of the nasty realities of the entertainment industry. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi boosts about her new negotiation guide! Be sure to check it out now at www.mandimoneyscripts.com and learn plenty of helpful negotiation tips. Tiffany boosts for raising her rates and knowing her worth. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your juicy finance questions. First, listener "Trudy" writes in and needs advice on how to save money on a $60,000 salary. Tiffany and Mandi give their special tips on the best techniques to save money. Then, listener "Unsure" has serious concerns and questions about her 401k . Lastly, a listener wants to know if they should max out their Roth IRA before investing in a brokerage account. As always, our financial besties give them the best advice. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a Brown Ambition Church Announcement! Tiffany's Netflix documentary, "Get Smart With Money," comes out September 6, 2022. Be sure to watch the trailer and add it to your watchlist. Then, the ladies break down the student loan relief plan and how that's going to help us moving forward. Mandi also encourages everyone to checkout studentaid.gov/debtrelief to get all of the details for yourself. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for Nigeria banning white models in all advertising which leads to a conversation about skin bleaching. Then, Mandi boosts for Lizzo's inspirational speech at the VMAs. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial big sisters are back to answer your juicy career questions. First, listener Steph writes in because she has a job offer from her current company's competitor and needs advice on how to handle it. Mandi gives her brilliant advice on how to use her leverage to get more money and weigh her options. Then, listener Sarah wants to know the ladies' opinion of the "over-employment" movement -- leading Mandi and Tiffany to warn her about burnout and to encourage everyone to find a gig that will benefit your skill set. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany starts the episode by showing off her Webby Award that finally came in the mail. The ladies then celebrate their Webby Award win again and share their excitement about their Plutus Award nomination. Your financial besties also warn you about internet safety and how to be cautious about posting online. Plus, Mandi shares a humbling moment she had after catching a flat tire. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi breaks for racist appraisers in the housing market and boosts for "The Read Podcast" coming back with a breakdown about Beyonce's new album. Tiffany boosts for her IG Live with "Financial Times" and her starring part in a Netflix documentary called "Get Smart With Money." Bill A5146 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial sisters are back to answer your juicy questions! First, a listener writes in who has a lot of medical debt and desperately needs advice. The ladies do not disappoint with their answer. Then, a very frustrated listener writes in about her personal student loan debt and feels that she'll never pay it off. Of course, Mandi and Tiffany give them the best advice and resources to help! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mandi and Tiffany talk all about bad parenting on the internet -- and why laws need to be created for kids online. Tiffany also talks about setting boundaries in business and making hard decisions to achieve happiness. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany breaks because of Covid, while Mandi boosts the new data from the Great Resignation -- which proves that you can quit your way rich! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pandemic has made a lot of us realize we’re worth more than we’re getting paid at work. While our attitudes toward compensation may have changed, the best way to level up hasn’t: negotiating. It’s not as scary as it sounds! In this episode of CNN’s Diversifying, host Delyanne Barros talks to Mandi Woodruff-Santos about knowing your value and how to ask for more – from signing bonuses to leadership opportunities.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your financial besties are back to answer your juicy finance questions. First, a listener wants to know if she should take money out of her retirement fund to start a food truck business. Mandi and Tiffany give their expert advice on why they think this is a horrible idea. Then, listener Ken writes in to say he's drowning in debt and needs advice on how to pay off debt and boost his credit score. As usual, the ladies do not disappoint with their answer! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, .Tiffany kicks things off with a recap about her time at Invest Fest, Also, it turns out Mandi was right about the jobs report -- employers added half a million jobs this year. The ladies then break down the "Inflation Reduction Act," and what it really means for your bottom line. And for this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany breaks due to Covid, while Mandi boosts for jobs -- with an extra nod to Viola Davis's memoir. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to tackle your juicy finance questions. First, we've got an update from "Frustrated Husband". He originally wrote in, asking for advice on how to encourage his wife to take a promotion. Mandi and Tiffany gave him expert advice and he wrote in to give an update! Then, a lawyer writes in and wants advice on choosing between doing what she loves for less money or working for the big corporations and making that bag. Lastly, "Ad Girl" wants advice on how to show off at work without overextending yourself and how to keep a good work life balance ! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off of our YT live, the ladies are back with life and financial updates! They discuss the Billion-dollar lottery and what they'd do with the money, overspending at target, the horrible teacher shortage, and the Usher residency in Vegas. For this week's boost and break, Tiffany boosts working with her bonus daughter to produce her TikTok videos. Mandi boosts a new podcast called "Rubirosa". It's a podcast that explores the life of Rubirosa, the man who inspired the character of James Bond. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this special edition of Brown Ambition, the ladies went live on YouTube for the first time ever! Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche react to the latest news about the U.S. economy. Winners of The Webby Award for the Best Business podcast, they offer advice on what you can do to survive a recession. Here's the YouTube link in case you missed it. https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany's clip about paying for mentorship went viral last week and the ladies break it down even further today! Mandi and Tiffany talk about their own mentorship businesses and how they make sure their mentees get what they came for. Tiffany also shares how much she paid for her business coach and how much it helped her . For this week's boost or break, Mandi chooses "break" over the sesame street racism controversy. Tiffany chooses "boost" over this new book she's been reading, "The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months." Check It Out Here https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234 Subscribe to Cumulus Podcast On YouTube and Checkout Mandi and Tiffany on YouTube Live, July 28th at 12pm EST for Recession Day! https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting questions! First, a listener is in a challenge with financial influencers and isn't sure if she should pay for an expensive mentorship or not. Tiffany then goes on a rant about scammers in the black and brown community ! Lastly, a listener needs advice on personal branding and how to position herself to find a new job. Mandi gives her excellent advice on how to stand out on linked in. Subscribe to Cumulus Podcast On Youtube and Checkout Mandi and Tiffany on Youtube Live, July 28th at 12pm EST for Recession Day! https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by wealth strategist and author, Dr.Pamela Jolly. This episode is all about black business and discovering your "wealth identity". Dr.Jolly gives great tips on how to prepare your business for the future, advice on hiring, and the difference between a lifestyle business/ legacy business. Be sure to pre-order her book! "The Narrow Road" www.pamelajolly.com Subscribe to Cumulus Podcast On Youtube and Checkout Mandi and Tiffany on Youtube Live, July 28th at 12pm EST for Recession Day! https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting questions and this week is all about MONEY! A listener wants to take a loan from her 401k to pay off debt, so, Mandi and Tiffany give their expert advice on why this isn't a great idea. Lastly, a confused listener has seven bank accounts and wants to know how to consolidate them. Tiffany said she's never getting rid of her accounts ! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are joined this week by Drew McCaskill, LinkedIn Career Expert & Culture + Economics Contributor at SiriusXM. In this episode, Drew breaks down the best ways to use linked in for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Drew also encourages job seekers to ask questions about diversity in interviews, Lastly, Tiffany challenges companies about their motives for hiring black people all of a sudden. Checkout Drew on LinkedIn ! https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewmccaskill We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambtionodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard-hitting questions! First, they give a listener amazing advice on how to make her extra money work for her. Tiffany breaks down the difference between investing for retirement and investing for wealth. Then, a frustrated husband writes in confused as to why his wife won't accept promotions at her job. We want to hear from you ! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the episode catch up, Mandi is enjoying quality time with her family and Tiffany gets a big spike in book sales because of tiktok ! The ladies also discuss why black Americans are taking the biggest losses with cryptocurrency. Mark Your Calendars! July 8th- The Unemployment report comes out. Has unemployment gone up or down? July 18th- Google Stock Split ! July 25th- Earning Season Starts. (Big companies report their earnings) July 28th- The National Bureau of Economic Research determines if we're in a recession or not. For boost or break this week, Mandi is switching banks and Tiffany gets 4,000 reviews on her book "Get Good With Money". We want to hear from you ! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard-hitting questions!! Mandi and Tiffany start by helping a listener out who isn't sure if she wants to sell her investments and put them in an emergency fund. They also give great advice on how to yield a higher return out of ibonds. Lastly, they break down an amazing plan on how to prepare for a recession ! Tiffany describes a "noodle budget" and how to cut out unnecessary costs. We want to hear from you ! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, the ladies discuss the devastating news of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade. Then, Mandi stresses the importance of black and brown women being financially free so that they can make their own choices regarding their body. Lastly, Tiffany celebrates her 5th wedding anniversary on a beautiful trip and Mandi is deciding what to gift her son's daycare teachers. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard-hitting questions. First, a listener needs advice on what to do when you've taken on too much responsibility at work and how to set boundaries! Plus, Mandi and Tiffany give great advice on how to establish solid business credit. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi starts the episode by telling us she has covid but is doing just fine! In this episode, the ladies discuss the upcoming recession, why we shouldn't be afraid, and Amazon's struggle to find workers and what small businesses can learn from this. Mandi and Tiffany also give awesome advice on how to build your personal brand in case of job losses during the upcoming recession. Link to Mandi's webinar registration-- https://event.webinarjam.com/register/18/qgg58ho We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting career questions! First, a listener worried about burning bridges gets advice on how to quit her job. Then, how to balance a work/home life balance. Plus, Mandi and Tiffany offer crucial advice on how to create boundaries at work. Link to the book "Set Boundaries, Fine Peace" -- https://www.audible.com/pd/Set-Boundaries-Find-Peace-Audiobook/0593393546?source_code=GO1GB547041122911G&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_OOC9Myy-AIVxMOGCh0uPAw2EAAYASAAEgJKVPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies kick off the episode by explaining the difference between a trust and a will. Then, this week's boost and break is all about Juneteenth and how black people are asking for reparations though financial donations. Mandi and Tiffany also give examples on how to put pressure on companies to hire black people in celebration of Juneteenth. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting credit questions! First, What to do when your credit score isn't the same on different credit reports? Then, can you buy a house with a 650 credit score? We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies kick off this week by discussing the Amazon stock split. In this episode, Mandi shares her disappointment with Elon Musk and is unsure if she'll have to turn in her Tesla -- which leads to an interesting conversation about the privilege of the wealthy. Then, Mandi and Tiffany tackle the concept of gentrification and how it effects their personal lives. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! Mandi and Tiffany are ready to tackle another round of your questions. This week, a listener asks if she should settle for her current job -- or take the leap to a better opportunity. Plus, the key things you should think about before investing with your emergency fund. Additional Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandbuildsell/about/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Mandi and Tiffany continue to grapple with the recent tragedies out of Buffalo and Uvalde, they discuss how to take power into our own hands and create change.  From emailing local officials to the importance of self-care, the ladies break down key action-steps we can take to find purpose amid the pain.  (Via Everytown For Gun Safety) "Right now, the U.S. Senate is considering several important gun safety priorities that can help end our country's gun violence crisis—including background checks on all gun sales, a red flag law, and the confirmation of Steve Dettelbach as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)." To tell your representatives in Congress to support these important measures, contact them here. Additional links: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/05/25/us/gun-control-republican-senators.html Stillness is the Key: https://www.amazon.com/Stillness-Key-Ryan-Holiday/dp/0525538585 We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting questions for this week! First, how to find a job making more money instead of picking up a side hustle. Plus, is it smarter to pay off credit cards or your student loan debt to start building wealth? We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies kick off this week by recapping Tiffany's Jordan vacation and Mandi's experience at the Webby Awards! In this episode, Tiffanys opens up about having to lay off employees and the toll that it's taking on her emotionally. Here's a link to the book "Burn Out" by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. https://www.burnoutbook.net/about-the-authors We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting questions! First they help a listener who isn't sure if she should pay off her debt by using her personal funds or her business funds. Plus, advice for a listener who is unsure if she's joining a pyramid scheme or not. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies kick-off this week's episode by recapping Mother's Day shenanigans! Mandi and Tiffany talk about a future recession and how to play it safe in the stock market just in case. They also discuss their health journeys and Mandi gives us insight on her upcoming book proposal! We want to hear from you ! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast New York Times Article about Bronx tenants https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/realestate/tenants-eviction-port-morris-bronx.html I-bonds Article https://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/products/prod_ibonds_glance.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is Back-ish and both of the ladies are here for an informative BA Q&A. First, what are the pros and cons of "Heloc" (Home Equity Line Of Credit). Plus, what to do if you miss a payment to avoid your credit taking a hit? Lastly, is 50 too old to establish a 401k? We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is back-ish! The ladies discuss Tiffany's time away, new boundaries, and the steps that she's taking to heal. Tiffany also opens up about making a will, life insurance policies, and getting your affairs in order in case of a tragedy. Plus, the ladies give an official THANK YOU to all of the listeners for two WEBBY awards! We want to hear from you ! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we dug up some of our favorite BA Career questions. First, how to overcome imposter syndrome at a new job. Plus, how to ask for a pay raise and lastly, Mandi helps a listener deal with a horrible boss. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Minda Harts. Minda is the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color, a Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner, and the author of "The Memo", "Right Within", and "You Are More Than Magic". In this episode, the ladies discuss finding your own path to success-- at school, at work, at home, and beyond. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week is all about getting promoted at work and upgrading your personal brand. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Cinneah, the creator of the online platform "Flynanced." Flynanced is dedicated to helping "9 to 5 hotties" earn more money so that they can build wealth effortlessly.  The ladies discuss Cinneah's career pivot into tech, how to negotiate a higher salary, and getting out of debt. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week is all about credit and Mandi gives great advice on how to tackle credit card debt and when to close a credit card. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Kimberly Atkins Stohr, a senior opinion writer for Boston Globe Opinion. Kimberly is also the inaugural columnist for The Emancipator, a joint independent antiracist multimedia project from Globe Opinion the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. The ladies discuss the racial wealth gap, natural hair, discrimination in real estate, and using our voices for change. RSVP For "The Emancipator Workshop" hosted by your own Mandi Money! https://howtobuildweath9-5.splashthat.com/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week a listener needs advice on how to deal with "whitesplaining" and feeling unappreciated at work. Plus, how to handle an exit interview after leaving a toxic work environment. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Vote For Brown Ambition at the Webbys ! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2022/podcasts/general-series/business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Page Turner, host of HGTV's "Fix My Flip." Page dismantles the myth that real estate is "fun" and stresses the fact that it's a business -- not just a "hustle." She also discussed working for Magic Johnson, being a single mom, and the importance of hard work. But it was through her role as executive producer on "Fix My Flip" that she ultimately learned the importance of being more than just "talent." We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Vote For Brown Ambition at the Webbys ! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2022/podcasts/general-series/business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week a listener is concerned about paying off her debt, in fear that her credit score will suffer. Plus, how to figure out whether to pay off credit card debt -- or save for a house. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Jodi-Ann Burey, a sought-after speaker and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. They speak about her TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work,” and her health crisis that could've changed everything. Here's a link to her TED talk. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_full_authentic_self_to_work?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is back at it again to tackle your hard hitting questions! This week, how to deal with a difficult boss and what to do when you're in a role that you're overqualified for. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Deepa Purushothaman, author of "The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America." They speak about setting boundaries at work, listening to your body to prevent burnout, and how to play the corporate game as you change it. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi's back again to tackle your hard hitting questions ! She gives her honest advice to a listener who's asking, "Is it worth it to pay to have your resume professionally done?" Another listener asks how to make lateral moves in the same company, and lastly how to switch careers and convey that you're qualified in a different industry. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Julien and Kiersten Saunders, co-founders of the popular blog "Rich & Regular." First, they discuss paying off $200,000 in debt! They also discuss where they invest, supporting your parents financially, and how your job can prepare you for entrepreneurship. Check out their new book "Cashing Out" coming out June 14th and available for preorder everywhere! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Additional links: https://richandregular.com/ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665525/cashing-out-by-julien-saunders-and-kiersten-saunders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode. Mandi tackles your hard hitting questions as usual! Mandi explains if it's better to rent or buy a house and steps you have to take to make it happen. Mandi answers a question about being an authorized user on a credit card and if a listener should use a financial planner or not. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mandi tackles personal finance questions. Is it smarter to save or invest when you have limited funding? How do you ask your partner to stop loaning their mother money? Mandi also helps a listener out with a debt judgement! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! Mandi is tackling your questions once again . This week Mandi gives advice on what to do with a spouse that makes terrible financial decisions and the best resume practices if you've had short term jobs. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mandi is joined by Ruchika Tulshyan, the author of "Inclusion On Purpose." Ruchika Tulshyan covers Diversity and Leadership for Harvard Business Review as well as many other incredible accomplishments. This episode is all about Ruchika and Mandi's mission to amplify the voices of women of color in the workplace. For more information: https://www.rtulshyan.com/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! Mandi is tackling your questions again in another edition of the BA Q and A. This week, real-talk about online savings accounts, how to invest a sudden windfall, and why it's never too late to start a new business. We want to hear from you! Reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mandi is joined by millennial financial coach Dasha Kennedy, also known as The Broke Black Girl. Dasha shares her inspiring story from single mom to independent business owner -- and how her journey became a mission to help women of color achieve their financial goals. Check out The Broke Black Girl for more!  https://www.thebrokeblackgirl.com/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BA Q and A. This week, Mandi tackles credit unions, credit card debt, and how to go about figuring out the best health insurance plan. We want to hear from you! Reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, groundbreaking politician, author and activist Stacey Abrams joins the show with her long-time business partner, Lara Hodgson, to talk about their journey as entrepreneurs and the launch of their new book "LEVEL UP: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back."   With behind-the-scenes straight-talk about how they built their own businesses, Stacey and Lara share inspiring stories and key insights on how women and people of color can overcome obstacles to take their businesses to new heights.  We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BA Q and A. This week, Mandi gets real about what imposter syndrome really means. Plus, the importance of online therapy, and what to think about when it comes to investing for your children's future. Link to Ruchika Tulshyan article: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome As always, you can reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! PR pro Tracy Aliche, founder and CEO of Tracy Aliche Consulting, joins Mandi for an in depth conversation about the importance of your professional brand and why leaning into what makes you unique is the best thing you can do for your career. For more, visit Tracy's website : https://tracyaliche.com Follow Tracy on Instagram : @TracyAlichePR We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BA Q and A. Mandi is flying solo and ready to dive into your latest questions. This week, a look at how to advocate for yourself at work, renegotiating your pay, and key advice for padding up that emergency fund. As always, you can reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week Mandi is joined by special guest host Tonya Rapley of My Fab Finance to talk all about her first million dollar year in business -- as well as her newest foray into real estate investing.  Check out My Fab Finance to learn more about how to get your financial life in order and transform your money into millions. As always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! We're back with the long awaited return of listener questions! Mandi is joined by Amber Jones, founder of www.mysocialgourmet.com, to tackle everything form student loan debt to what you should think about when deciding to change careers. As always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! Ever wonder if you should quit your 9-5 to go full-time business owner? Having recently made the transition themselves, Mandi and special guest-host Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance share all the life lessons they've learned from early entrepreneurship. For more of Chris's advice, check out: https://popcornfinance.com As always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! It's the start of another new year, which means it’s time to make some fresh new financial goals. Luckily, special guest-host Jamila Souffrant, personal finance educator and founder of Journey To Launch, joins Mandi with the financial seeds you need to start planning in order make 2022 a more prosperous year. To learn more about Jamila's tips for all things financial wellness, check out: www.journeytolaunch.com https://journeytolaunch.com/podcast As always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first episode, we explain what 'Brown Ambition' is all about and tackle the question we've both been asking ourselves — when the hell is the right time to have a kid, anyway? Mandi explains what "white feminism" is all about, Tiffany calls for the end of the "Perm v. Natural" debate and both of us share our wins of the week. As if that wasn't enough, Mandi offers 4 key tips to save on rent and Tiffany serves up a key strategy for new business owners. Then, we're joined by a VERY special guest — Dr. Imani Walker from Bravo's Married to Medicine. She's here to give us some SOLID tips for staying sane during this quarantine, since it doesn't look like we'll be getting out any time soon. We're going to talk about: What is doomscrolling, and why should you stop? What's the connection between the toilet paper shortage and anti-maskers? What are the things we can do to bring back a sense of normalcy and control in our lives? How do we learn to give ourselves a break? The value of Black folks talking so openly about therapy Why do we love our destructive habits so much? It was an honor to have Dr. Imani on the show, and we hope you got something out of it like we did. To learn more about her, check out: https://doctor-imani.com/ https://imanistateofmind.com/podcast/ https://www.bravotv.com/married-to-medicine https://www.instagram.com/doctor.imani/?hl=en As always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're joined by special guest host Chris Browning. Chris is the host of Popcorn Finance, a podcast where he discusses finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn. He's also the co-host of This is Awkward, where he and his co-host Allison Baggerly help people with their awkward money problems. We dig into some good stuff this week like: After we get past financial survival/protection mode, what are the new rules to follow? What kind of life insurance is best? What happens when you've budgeted my whole income and you still can't find the cash to save or invest? Chris has some big shoes to fill and he did a fantastic job. Enjoy! Check out the links below for more: Popcorn Finance This is Awkward Get Good With Money The 2 Documents Everyone Should Have Before They Die Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! Happy holidays and thank you for listening to Brown Ambition. We're continuing our Holiday replay with one of the best episodes from this year featuring Jannese Torres-Rodriguez of Yo Quiero Dinero. Jannese Torres-Rodriguez! Jannese got tired of her corporate job and decided to side hustle her way to financial independence. And now, with TEN streams of income, she's been able to quit her job and do the things she loves. She's here to share some of her journey with us this week. We'll learn... Why Jannese left her six figure corporate job How her time in corporate life prepared her for the very white, very male world of personal finance Why getting into therapy was important for her journey And as much as we LOVE answering your questions, we decided to take a deep dive into Jannese's TEN income streams instead. Her journey is so inspiring and it's an honor to be able to share it with y'all. Check out the links below for more: https://yoquierodineropodcast.com/ https://www.delishdlites.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yoquierodineropodcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! Today we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes of this year with financial hype woman Berna Anat. Berna is a producer, speaker and Fin-fluencer (is that a thing?) dedicated to making financial literacy more funny, more accessible, and more Brown for young people everywhere. She's got all kinds of wisdom to share this, tune in! https://www.unitedway.org/local/united-states/new-jersey/united-way-of-greater-newark https://theapostleshouse.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! This is a special message from me, Mandi aka Mandra, cohost of Brown Ambition. So many of us are feeling isolated and alone as we try to navigate not only our careers but also so many financial goals that never quite seem to line up with our paychecks. That's why I decided to create a space where ambitious, badass professionals can work to achieve our wildest career and financial dreams — together.  This unique community is called The MandiMoney Makers! And I can't wait to welcome my first cohort of 2022 this January.  Applications are open now through Dec. 31st at midnight ET. To find out more and apply, head to https://www.mandimoney.com/makers I want the MandiMoney Makers to become that community where no financial or career topic is taboo. Where you can feel as comfortable practicing your next salary negotiation speech as you are swapping notes about last week's episode of Insecure (#TeamLawrence BTW). What are you waiting for? Apply to become a MandiMoney Maker today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're nearing the end of the year and we're so grateful for all our listeners. Here's another one of our favorite episodes from this year, w'ere talking about mindset. It's not the solution for everything, but it can make SUCH a difference in your life. Then, we get to your questions about debt vs. savings and how to find a competent and trustworthy financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! Today we're throwing it back to two of our favorite episodes from the last year. First, we're talking about THAT controversial Instagram post from social justice leader Tamika D Mallory where she takes on “lazy” people and gives some… questionable tough love. It’s caused all kinds of debate and we are here to have our own! Then we're throwing it back to one of our favorite guests of the year, amazing and inspirational couple, Sean and Michelle Clark from Double Dutch Aerobics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another holiday throwback episode from this past year. We've talked before on the show about the amazing organization Higher Heights. They're a 501(c)(3) that is building a national civic engagement infrastructure and network to strengthen Black women’s leadership capacity. This week we're talking to one of the founders of Higher Heights, Glynda C Carr. In this interview we'll learn: And more! This was an amazing conversation and we're so excited to share it with you! See you all next week! https://www.higherheightsleadershipfund.org/ https://www.higherheightsforamericapac.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! We're continuing our special holiday throwback episodes this week with one of our favorites from 2021. We’ve had some important conversations this past year about preparing our kids for their financial futures. One of our financial favs, Helen Ngo, spoke to us about how we plan finances for our kids -- and when is the best time to start.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This holiday season we're throwing back to our favorite episodes over the last year. We’re excited to bring you a very special interview this week. We had the joy and privilege of talking to Troy and Rashad from the podcast Earn Your Leisure! Also making a special appearance is Ian Dunlap from the Market Mondays podcast. We got so much wisdom and inspiration from them. Things like: How to use an economic downturn to your advantage (37:00) Why it’s important to build a foundation before you can seize on a “moment” (42:15) Turning a podcast into a network, then into a platform (53:25) What does “leisure” actually mean? (1:09:25) It was so great having these gents on the show. We’re sure you already know who they are. But if you don’t, now’s the time to get familiar! Check out Earn Your Leisure and Market Mondays and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the links below for more: Get Good With Money Virtual Summit Buy Get Good With Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam and Happy Thanksgiving! This week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite special guest hosts Delyanne Barros, a Brazilian-born attorney-turned-investing coach who is empowering people of color to learn how to invest and build wealth. Delyanne has overcome so many challenges to achieve her dream of retiring early (and taking her mom with her!) in Portugal and we can’t wait for you to hear her extraordinary story. Delyanne talks about: making a huge pívot from her career as an attorney (4:21) Why she’s moving to Portugal (13:28) how money can impact family dynamics (29:28) Follow Delyanne: https://www.instagram.com/delyannethemoneycoach/?hl=en https://delyannethemoneycoach.com https://www.tiktok.com/@delyannethemoneycoach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! Happy Almost-thanksgiving. To show our gratitude this holiday season we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from this year featuring the fabulous Jamila Souffrant from Journey To Launch. It started as a blog initially, chronicling her expedition to reach financial independence. After one year of logging her transformational growth to Financial Independence, the blog piqued the interest of a larger audience which inspired the launch of the podcast of the same name. Jamila talks about: How a breakdown during a 3 hour commute started her journey (5:04) How she was able to leave a 6 figure 9-5 to become an entrepreneur (8:33) Navigating life as an entrepreneur and parent during a pandemic (36:28) And we answer a great listener question about the smartest way to use inheritance money. Check the links below for more: Journey To Launch Jamila Souffrant on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A! This week we're covering: When does it make sense to use credit unions? Can you buy your way to early retirement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA fam! This week we're doing a business check in. Mandi and Tiffany give updates on their businesses and discuss if it's time to get a business coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam its Friday and that means we're back with another BA Q&A. This week we're covering: Refinancing student loans Pension and social security Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! We're back after a much needed break. This week we're talking about the importance of mental health, pivoting your career, and creating a community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! We're off this week but we couldn't leave you without a dose of BA Content so here's a special throwback Thursday episode with a spooky twist. What is zombie debt, and what does a statute of limitations mean for credit card debt? Some ways to think about prioritizing debt by thinking through the true cost of the debt How to help your parents make decisions about buying and selling a house We'll be back next Wednesday with our normal programming but remember you can always hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Check out the links below for more: What is Zombie Debt The 4% Rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A. This week we're covering: Is now a good time to sell your home? What is a Restricted Stock Units (RSU) ? How to ask for a bonus with a new job offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA fam! We're so excited to be joined this week by the founder of "Trade and Travel", Teri Ijeoma. Teri is an entrepreneur and former teacher just like Tiffany. She now teaches people to trade intentionally to find financial freedom. Free Webinar: https://www.tradeandtravel.com/ Trade and Travel Course: https://investwithteri.com/?affcode=213134_vvcps8-o Website: https://teriijeoma.com/ Contact: https://www.instagram.com/teriijeoma/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! This week's Q&A episode is in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We're honored to be joined by stand-up comedian, actress and breast cancer survivor Marina Franklin. Marina dives into her diagnoses, the financial burden of cancer and her comedy special "Single Black Female". Follow Marina Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're talking about the importance of negotiating pay for your own work. Plus, Tiffany is getting more comfortable calling herself a millionaire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! Happy Friday! We're back with another BA Q&A: What is the best way to increase your credit score after learning from your mistakes? Should you wait to buy a home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're calling out those who take other people's work and try to pass it off as their own, there's no future in fronting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! Happy Friday! We're back with another BA Q&A: Should you hold off on paying loans for President Biden's possible student loan forgiveness? Does paying off old credit cards help or hurt your credit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! It's Wednesday again and we're honored to be joined by social justice advocate and award-winning author Christine Platt, also known as the Afrominimalist. Her most recent book "The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living w/Less" is available now. Follow Christine: https://www.afrominimalist.com https://www.instagram.com/afrominimalist/?hl=en https://www.christineaplatt.com https://bookshop.org/books/the-afrominimalist-s-guide-to-living-with-less/9781982168049 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A. This week Mandi and guest host Delyanne Barros take listener questions. How can you kick your online shopping addiction? Is there such thing as over-saving for retirement? Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! September is Hispanic Heritage Month and this week Mandi is joined by special guest host Delyanne Barros, a Brazilian-born attorney-turned-investing coach who is empowering people of color to learn how to invest and build wealth. Delyanne has overcome so many challenges to achieve her dream of retiring early (and taking her mom with her!) in Portugal and we can’t wait for you to hear her extraordinary story. Delyanne talks about: making a huge pívot from her career as an attorney (4:21) Why she’s moving to Portugal (13:28) how money can impact family dynamics (29:28) Follow Delyanne: https://www.instagram.com/delyannethemoneycoach/?hl=en https://delyannethemoneycoach.com https://www.tiktok.com/@delyannethemoneycoach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Do kids start with no credit or bad credit? How can you build your Childs credit? What to do with a loan refund check. Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're talking about THAT controversial Instagram post from social justice leader Tamika D Mallory where she takes on “lazy” people and gives some… questionable tough love. It’s caused all kinds of debate and we are here to have our own! Here are the black owned businesses we shouted out this week! Hummingbird Candle Co. Butter Bar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Should you have to choose your career over maternity leave? How to save for both a wedding and a mortgage. Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! In honor of Brown Ambition's 6 year anniversary next week, we're throwing it all the way back to the beginning. Enjoy our very first episode that has been lost from the podcast space, then stick around to hear one of our favorite guest interviews with Dr. Imani Walker. We'll be back Friday for our BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! It's Friday and we're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Is it worth it to dip into your 401k? Taking advantage of professional development funds at work Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey fam it's BA Wednesday! This week we're discussing how to teach kids and teenages how to bounce back from financial struggles even when you're financially stable enough to provide them with the things they want and need. Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Mandi survived a road trip with a toddler (2:20) How Tiffany's teenage stepdaughter is making her think differently about teaching kids the value of financial strife (15:48) Why Mandi's taking a Brown Break from college degrees (31:40) We'll see you Friday for BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! It's Friday and we're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Refinancing your mortgage How to calculate your net worth Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! It's Wednesday again and this week we're emphasizing that your success is not measured by income or the size of your home. Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Only Fans is no longer allowing sex workers to post content (2:05) a Tiktoker releases a list of his friends' income and labels the lowest "Broke Bobby" (11:09) Mandi is a Yahoo Finance Contributor and gives a preview of her next article (32:17) We'll see you Friday for BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: How to pay for renovating your home Buying a personal home vs. an investment home Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! This week we're talking about the importance protecting your intellectual property as a business owner or creator in general. No matter how good a deal or contract looks, protect your IP at all costs! Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Follow Mandi & Tiffany on TikTok! (3:50) Don't have a defeatist attitude about growing wealth (7:41) Protecting your intellectual property as a business owner (31:42) Elevate Black Wall Street: As we heard from Mandra on today's show, friend-of-the-show Sandy Smith of Yes I am Cheap is hosting a FREE virtual conference called "Elevate Black Wall Street: From the Ashes" on August 26th where speakers will talk about the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre and how we can build a new Black Wall Street. Tickets are FREE. Visit elevateblackwallstreet.com for details! -- We'll see you Friday for BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Setting up an IRA for your Teen Refinancing student loans Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA Fam! This week we're talking about business. Mandi launched her "Just Quit!" Toolkit and Tiffany met some BA listeners at a book signing. Tiffany's book signing (2:49) Mandi's "Just Quit" Toolkit (10:32) Allyson Felix becomes the most decorated track and field olympian of all time, winning gold and bronze in sneakers she developed herself after breaking ties with Nike (29:36) We'll see you Friday for BA QA! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Check out the links below for more: Mandi Money's "Just Quit!" Toolkit Get Good With Money Toolkit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Does your baby need life insurance? Will asking for a larger credit limit harm your credit score? Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy BA Wednesday fam! This week Tiffany needs advice about a networking opportunity she's been invited to (8:12). We also talk about The Importance of Vaccines (2:45) Simone Biles is more than just a gymnast (27:58) Alfonso Ribeiro, the actor who played Carlton Banks on The Fresh Prince, feels "rejected" by the black community (32:23) We'll see you Friday for BA QA! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Check out the links below for more: Latest CDC data on Vaccine Efficacy World Health Organization How to Get a Vaccine Near you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: What is zombie debt, and what does a statute of limitations mean for credit card debt? (1:30) Some ways to think about prioritizing debt by thinking through the true cost of the debt (5:00) How to help your parents make decisions about buying and selling a house (10:25) Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at [email protected] Check out the links below for more: What is Zombie Debt The 4% Rule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We got your Q and A for you today, and we've got two great listener questions. If you get offered a contract job that's almost double your current salary, do you take it? (1:23) If I'm looking out of state for jobs, how do I know what salary is fair? (6:22) Keep sending all your great questions to [email protected] or hit us up on IG @brownambitionpodcast. See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surprise! We've decided to break our Q and A segment out into a weekly bonus episode. We LOVE answering your questions and never want to stop. We've got some good ones this week: (2:20) How do I get my 17 year old step daughter to embrace personal finance? (11:07) My parents didn't raise me, how responsible am I for taking care of them as they age? As always feel free to hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG, or [email protected] Check out the links below for more: Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaim Yourself Modern Black Girl: Wealth Building for Women of Color Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whew. Who else feels like the last week has felt like the longest year ever? We hope you are all coping well with the Coronavirus situation and taking all necessary precautions for your health, safety and your financial stability. Here's a link to the CDC website for updates. On today's show, we share how we're coping personally and financially with the economic uncertainty unfolding. The markets are in turmoil, businesses are shuttering, and the federal government is talking about a bailout for small business and Americans who can't afford to go without work during this time. Are you being impacted by the Coronavirus situation? We would like to hear from you: email us at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram at Brownambitionpodcast. As mentioned on the show, check out Tiffany's live videos with advice at her Facebook page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show: We continue to follow the impact of COVID19 on the market An exciting Mali More update! Mandi breaks down Restricted Stock Units and how best to treat this incentive We take your career and finance questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, there actually is a link between the growing Coronavirus epidemic and your investments! We'll explain on today's show. Also, we'll cover: The best way to gift stocks to kids The one thing Tiffany would do differently with her Kickstarter campaign for her forthcoming children's book "Happy Birthday Mali More" The DevaCurl scandal that has rocked the natural hair community ——— Want to show your support for Brown Ambition? Check out our sponsors! ThirdLove: Find your perfect bra with ThirdLove and save 15% BA listeners at thirdlove.com/brownambition Rothys: Go to Rothys.com/brownambition to get your new favorite flats — sustainably made from recycled plastic and totally washable, comfortable and stylish! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In September 2016, Sharon Epperson was at the gym when she felt a relentless, migraine-like pain shoot through her head and neck. One S.O.S. call to her husband and several hours in the hospital later, she learned she was one of 30,000 people in the U.S. who suffer a brain aneurysm rupture each year. Two in five die instantly and African Americans are twice as likely as whites to suffer from one. Sharon, who is the senior personal finance correspondent at CNBC, was one of the lucky ones. On today’s show, she calls the experience one of the great blessings of her life and shares her story with Mandi, including: Her early days in rehabilitation when she had to relearn everyday tasks. “That road had so much pain on it. There were people in those rooms who I know probably wouldn’t make it…I remember thinking I just have to look at the door straight ahead. If I look in these rooms I’m going to fall down.” What it was like to return the air at CNBC after 13 months of rehabilitation. “I am recovered in that I can do that job but I’m doing it differently and better than I’ve ever done it before.” The financial choices she made that protected her family’s finances during her recovery and time off from work. “There couldn’t have been a rainier day for my rainy day fund. The fact that I had an emergency fund was key. It meant I didn’t have to do what many people may have to do which is dip into a 401(k) or their retirement savings to pay for a medical bill.”  The key steps Sharon says everyone should take to protect their families if they become disabled —Build an emergency fund —Sign up for disability insurance —Secure a power of attorney Learn more about brain aneurysm research here: bafound.org (This episode originally aired April 18, 2018) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show is brought to you by KiwiCo! With a KiwiCo subscription, you get a monthly science, technology, engineering, math or art project for kids ages 0-16+ that is guaranteed to be fun, engaging and inspire new creativity and confidence. Visit KiwiCo.com/brownambition and get your first crate free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we have a truly inspiring story to share. Leo and Faith were about to get married when they attended pre-marital counseling at their church. It was then that they were encouraged to sit down and get honest about the finances and their goals as they started a family together. In total, they carried over $211,000 worth of debt — a combination of both student loans and credit card debt. Rather than give up, they rallied and made a plan to aggressively tackle their debt in the summer of 2017. Faith, a nurse practitioner, took on a part-time job working overnight 5 or 6 days a week. Leo, an occupational therapist, also worked a part-time job in addition to his 9 to 5. In a little over a year, they successfully paid down $100,000. They share their story on today's show. Tune in and hit us up on Twitter or Instagram let us know what you think about their story! **This episode originally aired June 13, 2018** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday...and welcome back Tiffany! Today's show is brought to you by Hello Fresh. For $80 off your first month of delicious HelloFresh meal kits, go to HelloFresh.com/brownambition80 and enter promo code BROWNAMBITION80. On today's show, we cover: -The repercussions of cosigning for a friend's student loan (or any loan for that matter) -Why using extra cash to pay down your mortgage might not be the best idea, contrary to belief.  -The worst things you can do during a job interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is sponsored by EveryPlate, America's Best Value Meal Kit. For 6 free meals across your first 3 weeks and free shipping on your first delivery, go to EveryPlate.com and enter promo code Brownambition6. -- Today we're joined by tax specialist Terrie Chantel, one of Tiffany's most popular contributors to the Live Richer Academy, to answer your burning questions about filing taxes this year. Check out Terrie at terriechantel.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are finally seeing the impact of President Trump's massive tax overhaul this tax season and we want to hear from you — what are your questions? Did you end up owing way more or way less than last year? We'd love to hear from you. Send us your stories and questions at [email protected] or hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com "Ask Us Anything".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we're talking to Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield, a Professor of Sociology at Washington University in St. Louis, who is tackling the ways some organizations are failing black workers and how we can move the needle towards more inclusiveness in the workplace.  As mentioned on the show:  How Organizations Are Failing Black Workers — and How to Do Better by Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield/Harvard Business Review You can preorder her forthcoming book "Flatlining Race, Work, and Health Care in the New Economy" here. And for giggles, check out SNL's Black Jeopardy Skit here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're looking back on 2018's biggest episodes. How could we forget Faith and Leo, the Atlanta newlyweds who realized they carried over $211,000 worth of debt into their marriage? Rather than give up, they rallied and made a plan to aggressively tackle their debt. Faith, a nurse practitioner, took on a part-time job working overnight 5 or 6 days a week. Leo, an occupational therapist, also worked a part-time job in addition to his 9 to 5. As of May 2018, they successfully paid down $100,000. They shared their story with us in June. Tune in and hit us up on Twitter or Instagram let us know what you think about their story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As mentioned on today's show: The Best Prepaid Debit Cards via CreditKarma “Thanksgiving Myths, Legends and Lies: Why Settlers Really Started the Annual Feast”via Fortune (Thanks for sharing this BA listener @Umwiza on Twitter) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we're joined by Miko Branch, who in 2004 co-founded Miss Jessie's curly hair products with her sister Titi, inspired by their grandmother's homemade recipes They have been serving the curly, kinky and wavy hair community ever since. This episode originally aired on March 25, 2017.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show:  Tiffany's biggest tax lessons as an entrepreneurA shoutout to Yelp Cash Back — check it out if you haven't yet! Today's Q&A features some great listener questions —1) Does interest stop accruing if you cancel a credit card? and 2) What should a husband do if his wife is hesitant to dip into their savings to pay off his student debt? Have a question for us? Hit is up at [email protected] mentioned on today's show, here are some helpful link:   Compare Balance Transfer Credit Card OffersBest Debt Consolidation Loans  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show:  We shoutout listeners who Tweet or Instagram us on each show. Want a shoutout? Hit us up at @brownambitionpodcast on the gram or @theBApodcast on Twitter. We take a question from listener Sheena who wants to know if she should defer her student loans in order to pay off her car.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Each week we feature comments/questions from our listeners on Twitter and Instagram! Want to get a shoutout? Hit is up @theBApodcast on Twitter or @brownambitionpodcast on the gram.  As mentioned on the show, here are some great resources if you're looking for a low down payment mortgage program:  LendingTree: Your Guide to First-Time Homebuyer Programs MagnifyMoney: The Best Mortgages That Require No or Low Down Payment HUD: Search down payment assistance programs in your area Disclaimer: The Q&A segment on our show is when we give off the cuff advice and tips we hope can help you start moving in the right direction — these answers are not intended to serve in place of advice from a certified financial adviser or planner or other financial professional.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Fourth of July! We're back with a fresh episode this week.  We cover:  Tiffany's $400 home improvement whoopsie (ok, it was Super Man's fault technically)Risks of taking out a 401(k) loan for a home down paymentA listener asks us how we met our SOs and asks for tips on how to date in your 40s. Have a tip to share? Hit us up @theBApodcast on Twitter!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We tackle some juicy topics on today's show: Tiffany's decision on a $60,000 home upgrade (Yikes.)NYT's sobering report on discrimination against pregnant women in the workplaceAnd we take YOUR questions on personal loans, credit cards and how young is too young to build credit.Want to get a shoutout on next week's show? Leave us a message on Twitter @TheBApodcast or Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday!   On today's show:  This is America? Unpacking the heartbreaking news from the border. Personal loans vs credit builder loans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, we have a truly inspiring story to share. Leo and Faith were about to get married when they attended pre-marital counseling at their church. It was then that they were encouraged to sit down and get honest about the finances and their goals as they started a family together. In total, they carried over $211,000 worth of debt — a combination of both student loans and credit card debt.  Rather than give up, they rallied and made a plan to aggressively tackle their debt in the summer of 2017. Faith, a nurse practitioner, took on a part-time job working overnight 5 or 6 days a week. Leo, an occupational therapist, also worked a part-time job in addition to his 9 to 5. As of May 2018, they had successfully paid down $100,000.  They share their story on today's show. Tune in and hit us up on Twitter or Instagram let us know what you think about their story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show:  The most important number to know: Your net worth! We take a question from listener Ashely about how to manage side hustles to boost her net worth and we chat about what net worth really means and why you should focus on building your net worth in 2018. You can still sign up for Tiffany's Live Richer Challenge: Net Worth edition.Have a money or career question? Go to Brownambitionpodcast.com or send us a note at [email protected]  *This episode originally aired on Jan 10, 2018.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! Today on the show:  The parental pressure around baby birthday parties — let's discuss. The Federal Reserve Bank raised rates again last week....what the heck does that mean for us? Mandi explains.Today on the show we mentioned the Credit Karma credit score simulator:  And also You Need a Budget is a solid app/budget management tool.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show... Tiffany does a quick debrief on Jay Z's 4:44 album and the financial lessons hidden in the lyrics... Mandi recaps her visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Tiffany gives us a big health update after an awkward (?) yet educational visit to the doctor   We take a question from a listener who wants to know how she can prepare when she knows she'll be laid off and has nearly $40,000 worth of debt at the same time.  A recent survey found the average U.S. employee has only taken about half (54%) of their PTO days in the past 12 month. And we have just one question: BUT WHY THO??? Link mentioned in the show:  MagnifyMoney's Balance Transfer comparison tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are BACK with a packed show. On the agenda for today: Tiffany reveals how she got $18k of her student loan debt *POOF* forgiven! And we are spinning off this segment into an entire show dedicated to student loan debt. That means we need YOU to send us your student debt questions by visiting brownambitionpodcast.com or sending us an email at brownambitionpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com.  We discuss Essencefest and Tiffany's observation that some of the most powerful women in business are secretly...MISERABLE? Apparently money can only buy so much happiness.  Then we take your questions:  -How do I remove myself as a cosigner on my relative's auto loan?  -Should I get a credit card outside of my credit union? (As promised, here's a link to MagnifyMoney's credit card search tool) -How do my husband and I split the mortgage now that we're married? Other updates: Check out the latest issue of Fast Company! Brown Ambition was listed among the top 10 business podcasts to listen to. Thank you for your support!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In September 2011, Evita "Evie" Robinson created the Nomadness Travel Tribe, "an online social community for travelers all around the planet, who have the similarity of an urban background and were looking for likeminded travelers to connect with around the world." What she did was kick off a new travel revolution, spurring thousands of travelers, the majority of whom are millennial black women, to pack a bag and see the world.    These days, Evie is laser focused on how to take Nomadness to the next level, from hosting events around the world to purchasing vacation properties and, of course, staking her claim as the mother of the black travel movement. This Fall, her first TED talk, in which she discusses the history of travel in African American communities from the days of Jim Crow and segregation to Nomadness today, will hit the web.  On facing adversity: "Sometimes the universe edges you into things. Life is really rough with me because I think it knows I can handle it. Sometimes it'll just kick you off the cliff and you've gotta free fall a little bit before you realize how to fly on your own." On her four-year journey to a profitable business: "I'm not gonna make money one way. I'm gonna make money 10 ways...it's all about diversifying your income."  On facing competition from other black travel upstarts: "It's about innovating and thinking outside of the box and staying true as hell to who you are regardless of what other people are doing in your space." Learn more about Nomadness at http://www.nomadnesstv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Throughout her entire career in the banking industry, Marsha Barnes was always a diligent saver. But she never understood what she was saving for until two years ago. It was then that she decided to launch The Finance Bar, a startup mobile — yes, as in wheels — personal finance hub meant to empower people to take control of their finances. The journey wasn't always easy — Marsha sunk over $35,000 of her own savings into the business and didn't make money right away. When she finally quit her job in December 2016 to focus on the business, she took a huge gamble — on herself. "What if you just wake up one day and there's something different that you want to do in life? How do you pivot?  For me, one day I woke up and I said 'I want to leave my job to do something that I really love to wake up and do.' And that is why I was saving money all along. I just didn’t realize it."   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode has it all! We are joined by our favorite money and career expert, Lynette Khalfani-Cox aka "The Money Coach".  Lynette went from a career as a journalist to an entrepreneur commanding $12,500 speaking fees, authoring over a dozen books, and crafting financial courses for consumers and businesses alike. Her website is Askthemoneycoach.com.  On the show, Lynette shares her best advice on how to negotiate on the job. Her biggest tip? Know what your minimum salary requirement is before you even walk into an interview! And she has tips on how to find YOUR perfect number on today's show.  Then, Lynette not only answers YOUR questions about managing the cost of college, she tells you personal lessons she learned after sending off her eldest daughter to college last year.  Like many kids in college, her daughter struggled to adjust and when her GPA dropped below the 3.5 minimum for her tuition scholarship, Lynette and her family were suddenly faced with a $50,000 out of state tuition bill. She tells Brown Ambition the unique and BRILLIANT way she and her hubby decided to tackle that hurdle and shares other tough lessons she's learned about preparing her kids for college life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our hearts are with the families and victims of last night's attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.  Spread a little love in the world today, BA fam — we could all use some! -- Want to ask a question or share a story with us? Hit us up on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/brownambition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As mentioned on the show, check out these helpful resources to find about more about student loan refi options:   MagnifyMoney Loan consolidation vs. refinancing    Curious about opening an FSA? Check out these explainers.  What's an FSA? - Healthcare.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back!  If you're new to the show and want to show your support, we would so appreciate it if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It gives us a huge boost and helps others find the show! Yours in brown ambition, Mandi & Tiffany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks for letting us take a mini hiatus, BA Fam! We are back with a packed show. So. Much. Has. Happened!    Serena's preggo? Bill O'Reilly is out of a job? Shea Moisture lost their damn minds? We cover it all. And today's reader question comes from D: Was I right to tell my sister I wouldn't co-sign her mortgage? Then, don't miss our interview with Blavity.com co-founder Morgan DeBaun, who's talking all about her new lifestyle brand 21ninety.com and how she's working to help other women -- including herself -- take better care of themselves both at work and at home.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is our last episode before we take a brief hiatus so that Mandi can enjoy her honeymoon! We will be back the week of May 8 with a brand new episode! In the meantime, we are going out with a bang.  On this episode, we're cleaning out our inbox and answering some of your burning questions:  1. How did Tiffany really build her six-figure business? She is opening up and telling us the REAL truth -- the ugly truth -- about entrepreneurship.  2. What do I do if I'm not happy with my employer's 401(k) options? 3. How am I supposed to balance work, life, relationships and health?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know how family sit coms used to always do one "wedding episode" and the entire thing revolved around all the drama surrounding the Big Day? After a year of planning, our girl Mandi is FINALLY tied the knot April 7 in Savannah. Tiffany was there and she's spilling all the details.  Check out some pics of the Big Day below:    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Today's show is dedicated to Titi Branch — a phenomenal woman, entrepreneur, and sister. We love and thank you for every contribution you made toward helping women embrace their natural beauty.* Miko Branch, the phenomenal cofounder of Miss Jessie's sits down with Mandi and Tiffany to talk about creating the Miss Jessie's hair care line with her big sister Titi in their Brooklyn brownstone over a decade ago.  The sisters mixed their products in the kitchen of their Brooklyn brownstone and bootstrapped the company themselves without any of the usual trappings of entrepreneurship (they didn't have MBAs, or a team of wealthy investors to back them). Word spread about their signature product, their "curly pudding", and soon enough they went from begging NYC-area stores like Ricky's to carry their products to lining up deals with major retailers like Target. But, of course, there were some bumps along the road to success.      After Titi's sudden passing in 2014, Miko has made it her mission to not only continue to grow the company they created as a team but also to focus even more on her own personal happiness, health and balance in life.   "I make happiness and health a priority right up there with business," she says. "I think money is a tool that you can use to do many things but I don't think money has much to do with your character or your decision making."  Check out Miko's book, "Miss Jessie's: Creating a Successful Business from Scratch---Naturally". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it possible to save TOO much? And should you quit your job if you've got a shot at getting your student loans forgiven if you stick it out? We're answering your questions today on BA. If you have a question on life, money or career, hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com.  But first... we recap the movie "Get Out" that has EVERYONE talking *Major spoiler alert -- skip ahead if you haven't seen it yet!). We talk about the mind tricks money can play on us... and when it's sometimes not such a good thing to be cheap all the time.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out www.brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, an EXCITING update on Tiffany's real estate adventure. -How she found her dream home (and what she's doing to make sure the deal goes through!)  -The strategy she's using to become a homeowner once again after facing a foreclosure during the recession  If you're a first time homebuyer, check out this guide Mandi mentioned on today's show:  Have a question for us? Drop us a line at brownambitionpodcast.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have questions about money or your career? Hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Mad World, y'all.  We couldn't start our show today without acknowledging the troubling events of the last few days. We eventually get down to business and take reader Angelique's question on sold off debt. "When a lender sells my debt and closes the account, do I still owe that debt?" We've got an answer for her and a huge Brown Ambition hug to everyone out there impacted by Lord Voldemort's refugee and muslim immigrant ban.  If you'd like to share your story, send us a note at Brownambitionpodcast.com or at [email protected].  Much love, Mandi & Tiffany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you dumped your big bank yet? On today's show, we've got a super special guest: Lisa Servon, author of the new book "The Unbanking of America: How the New Middle Class Survives" joins us for a conversation about how payday lenders and check cashing facilities are taking the place of big banks in our neighborhoods. Lisa didn't just write about these businesses. She actually worked for months at a check cashing business in the South Bronx in New York City and a payday lender in Oakland, California, where she talked to real people using these services to find out why — and how banks have let them down. On Servon's website, she has tips on how to ditch your big bank and find banks with lower fees: https://www.lisaservon.com/ Also on today's show: Suffering from an Inaugural hangover? Here's one way to feel better: Speak Up! Contact your local representatives and tell them how you feel about the direction our country is heading. We have voices. Let's use them!  Here's where to find your local reps: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials Today's listener question: "Should I stop paying an account that's been charged off?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So much to cover, so little time!   First of all, thank you for making January our biggest month for downloads yet! If you haven't, please take 2 minutes to leave us a review on iTunes. This is a HUGE factor in how many people are able to find our show on iTunes, and every review counts! Here are the hot topics and links we covered on today's show:  Mandi's Brown Boost this week featured two of her favorite money- and time-saving tools (these are NOT paid endorsements!) LevelMoney: Find out exactly what you can afford to spend each day. and Hello Fresh: How she makes great dinners without ever going to the store.  Today's question: How do I even begin to find a financial planner?  Resources:  LearnVest Financial Planning Review via MagnifyMoney Hidden Investment Fees to Watch Out For Mandi's $246 Flights to Italy For the full scoop on how Mandi used credit card points to book her honeymoon to Italy for $246, check out this post on Yahoo Finance >   Tiffany's win this week featured Lucinda Cross, founder of the "Activate Movement."     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've missed you and we're BACK BA Fam! On today's show: -Find out how Mandi booked a European honeymoon for FREE and Tiffany got her wedding dress for FREE. We are kind of killing this wedding planning thing, y'all.  -All you need to know about joining Tiffany's Live Richer Challenge: Credit Edition, a free online program that will help you finally pay down your credit card debt.  To sign up visit http://LRCCredit.com. -Balance Transfer: What it is, how to use one and mistakes to avoid. -Mandi shares a Ted Talk that blew her mind and Tiffany opens up about learning to be a taker as well as a giver. See the Ted Talk here >         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oh, prenups. On today's show, we are tackling this sticky taboo topic and telling y'all how to convince your partner to get on board with a prenup.  Tiffany updates us on her real estate investment journey and spills ALL the details on how she and Superman saved up for their first property, how they got preapproved for a mortgage lickity split and everything that went into their decision process so far.  Have a question you want featured on the show? Drop us a note at Brownambitionpodcast.com! Check out these snaps from Mandi's trip to Mumbai! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back! And you do not want to miss this show, y'all. We just went international. On today's jam-packed show:  -How to deal with the mania of Christmas and holiday shopping when you have kids -Mandi reveals the BEST travel rewards credit card on the market right now. Can you say "100,000 bonus miles"?  -The pros and cons of leasing a car -Tiffany's big cameo on The Real has aired! See her in action on the show right here >    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover a LOT of ground today, BA Fam. You do not want to miss this ep! Here's just a sample:  -Mandi spills the beans on how she and fiance boo saved a bundle on their new car AND got an amazingly low auto loan rate....AND found a sweet new apartment all in one week.  -Tiffany shares her rules for working with friends -Mandi FINALLY gets her wedding dress...and manages to save $400! -Tiffany and Mandi share tips on how to split gifts for the holidays   Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are so grateful for your love and support. Don't forget to send us love by leaving us a review or sending us a note at brownambitionpodcast.com.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Group hug everyone.  Love, Mandi & Tiffany  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone knows investing is a key component of a healthy financial life....but how the heck are you supposed to get started when you A) have no idea what you're doing and B) can hardly make ends meet as it is?  On today's show, we're joined by Eric Patrick, founder of the Black Market Exchange, a financial education website empowering millennials to get in the investing game.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have a question for us? Head to brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BA Fam -- You have asked for it and we are delivering! We want to answer your toughest questions on debt for an upcoming series on the podcast. Here are the topics we're covering: Relationships & Debt Paying off credit debt Debt vs. Savings Student Loan Debt payoff strategies Debt recovery -- how to bounce back Submit a question at brownambitionpodcast.com (just let us know if you want to remain anonymous)     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've missed you BA Fam! We are back this week with a fresh episode and trust us...we are making up for lost time in BIG way. First *drumroll please* one of us has a personal update we've all been waiting for....find out in the first 5 minutes of this week's show. We've got a feeling no one saw it happening like this. Then we catch up on all the latest headlines, from Solange's new album to FLOTUS' legendary NYT cover story to the latest Election drama (can we just fast forward to Nov. 9th already? Please and thank you?) Finally, we are taking YOUR questions on today's show. Have a question for us? Go to brownambitionpodcast.com to ask us anything. One listener is worried she signed up for a student loan payment scam. Mandi does a little digging to find out what she's really paying for. And lastly, another listener is worried she isn't cut out for her job and is considering quitting and going back to grad school. Is it worth the risk or should she stick it out? You don't want to miss Tiffany's answer on this one.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  This week on the podcast, we're cleaning out our inbox and answering YOUR biggest questions about money, careers and relationships.  Tiffany shares the secret behind her relationship success...Hint: it starts with her closet! Can you really write a letter to credit bureaus to get negative marks removed from your report? We've got your answer.  And finally, what do you do if you haven't built up enough credit history to get approved for new types of credit?  To send us your questions, head to BrownAmbitionPodcast.com and submit a question through our handy "Ask Us Anything" form. We'd love to hear from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you seen our new look? Check out the new BrownAmbitionPodcast.com! ---- On this week's show:  BA Anniversary dinner recap!  Tiffany and Mandi weigh in on the teacher from Georgia whose envelope-pushing ensembles have everyone talking.  Tiffany shares tips on how to qualify for student loan debt forgiveness. For more details, check out this in-depth article with more tips >  Have a question? Ask us anything!   -----     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Anniversary, BA Fam! By now we hope you have checked out our newly redesigned website and are loving the fresh new look. We are so thrilled to be celebrating our 1-year anniversary. We couldn't have gotten here without YOU! Thanks for listening, thanks for your support.  Please help us ring in our near year on a high note by leaving us a review today on iTunes>  On Today's show:  What does it really take to become CEO? We've got the results of a new LinkedIn study that reveals exactly what you need to do to have the best shot at a spot at the top of the office food chain.  We also take a question from single mom "Kim" who earns $92,000 and still feels like she's broke.        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Brown Ambition Tuesday! We've got a packed show for today:  Buzzworthy:  Lena Dunham. Why? Just why?  The Black-Owned Bank Movement everyone's talking about    Questions:    What's the right amount to give at weddings?  Do you really need travel health insurance?    Tifffany's book selection for this week: "The Gatekeepers are Gone" by Lamar Tyler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can hardly believe it, BA Fam...the Brown Ambition podcast is turning 1! To celebrate our pending anniversary, we're hosting an epic contest and treating a whole group of lucky listeners to a special evening with us — your hosts! Win a Night of Dinner + Drinks with Mandi and Tiffany! To enter, send an email [email protected] and answer this question: What does Brown Ambition mean to you personally, whether in your personal life or your career? This is a shot to tell us why you are proud to be part of the #BrownAmbition family. Submissions are Due by Sept. 1 and winners will be notified by September 4th.   The dinner will be hosted in Manhattan on the evening of Friday S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's guest needs no introduction but we gon' give her one anyway! Luvvie Ajayi has turned her hilarious pop culture blog AwesomelyLuvvie.com into a media sensation. For the last 13 years she bas been cracking up the Interwebs with her bitingly funny and whip smart takes on celebrity, TV, film, technology, politics and more. This year, the self-proclaimed "professional troublemaker" caught the eye of none other than Oprah Winfrey herself, who included Luvvie on her first annual Super Soul 100 list. This September, Luvvie is releasing her first book, "I'M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual". Pre-order it on Amazon or wherever books are sold.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can hardly believe it, BA Fam...the Brown Ambition podcast is turning 1! To celebrate our pending anniversary, we're hosting an epic contest and treating a whole group of lucky listeners to a special evening with us — your hosts! Win a Night of Dinner + Drinks with Mandi and Tiffany! To enter, send an email to [email protected] and answer this question: What does Brown Ambition mean to you personally, whether in your personal life or your career? This is a shot to tell us why you are proud to be part of the #BrownAmbition family. Submissions are Due by Sept. 1 and winners will be notified by September 4th. The dinner will be hosted in the NYC area, so keep that in mind before entering.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Welcome Dream Catchers! If you're just finding the show, be sure to check out our Facebook page and take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. On today's show, we chat with Keona Harris, a Houston, Texas-based mother and entrepreneur. After going through a divorce, buying a new home, and starting her own business — all within the last year! — Keona decided there was no better time to plan a cross country road trip with her 9-year-old daughter. "I was one of those people who when I had PTO days I couldn’t or wouldn’t use them because work would get backed up," Keona told us. "I just had to look at my situation and ask myself what is more important to me? My child was going to daycare and school all day. I didn’t get home until it was time to put her to bed. I didn’t want that life for her. I didn’t want that life for us… I don’t need to give the best of my years and my times to an institution when my daughter needs me most." We talked to Keona about why she decided to plan this journey for her daughter and, of course, how she saved up the money to fund it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  On this week's episode.... We recap Michelle Obama's EPIC Democratic Convention speech. Watch it here or read the transcript here. Resources mentioned on this week's show: We tell a listener whether or not she should refinance her mortgage. Check out the tools we mention: Smart Asset mortgage refinance calculator and Bankrate And Mandi tells you about finding a financial planner through the XY Planning Network, a network of financial planners who specialize in Gen X and Y professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Questions? E-mail us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Just 7 years ago, Patrice C. Washington was scraping up all the change in her purse to buy baby formula for her newborn daughter. Now, Patrice is a best-selling author and founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a boutique personal finance consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA, and is a featured financial coach on the Steve Harvey Show. On Jan. 19, Patrice is publishing her new book "Real Money Answers for Everyday Women" in bookstores nationwide. Patrice joined us last fall to talk about hitting rock bottom and how she clawed her way back to the top. She also has some tough advice for everyday women looking to get ahead. "When people are unfulfilled in their careers that leads them to mismanage their finances," she says. "I meet so many women who are quick to go the mall because they're frustrated with everything they've been through all week." As always, send us your money questions at [email protected] or hit us up on Facebook.com/BrownAmbition or Twitter @theBApodcast.   **This episode originally aired Nov. 17, 2015**   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Group hug everyone. We could all use one. Today's reader question: Should I refinance my car loan? Resources: How to get out of a bad car loan MagnifyMoney auto loan comparison tool Have a question for us? Send us an email at [email protected]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  We LOVE getting your lovely e-mails and all the great feedback you have on the show. Please take the time to share the love in an iTunes review. It helps others find the show and we will love you forever for it! Now, down to bidness: Today on the show: -The BET awards recap (ALL HAIL JESSE WILLIAMS) -Mandi and Tiff's latest book suggestions "Grit: The power of passion and perseverance" by Angela Duckworth "What I Know For Sure" By Oprah Winfrey -A question from reader who wants to know what comes first: business expenses or credit card debt? We will not have a show next week due to the Fourth of July! We'll be back on the air Tuesday July 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Brown Ambition is a weekly podcast about juggling life, career, family and building wealth on your own terms. Send us your financial and career questions at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  #LoveOrlando. To find out how you can help the victims of this senseless tragedy, check out this link. ************* We have a great question today from a single mom who's not happy with her paycheck. If you have a question, hit us up at [email protected] or send us a message on le Facebook.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Have a question for the show? Hit us up at [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Keep in touch, BA Fam! E-mail us your money and career questions at [email protected] (you can remain anonymous!) Or hit us up on Twitter @TheBApodcast and Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Stay in touch! Send us any and all finance/career questions: [email protected]   Twitter: @TheBApodcast Facebook: Brown Ambition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy belated Valentine's to our dear BA family. We love you! On this week's episode, you REALLY don't want to miss Tiffany's win of the week. Let's just say she is on the right side of the law ;). We are catching up on our inbox with questions from listeners Taylor R. and Rosey D. If YOU Have a question you'd like answered, email as [email protected]! Even if we can't get to your question on the show, we almost always respond. Last but not least, please please leave us a review! It helps others find the show and lets iTunes know you guys like us (you really really like us!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's just one word we need to describe today's show: BEYONCE.  If you have been living under a rock, please catch up here>  Other important mentions in this week's show:  Mandi's story highlighting 5 black business leaders who are changing the face of Silicon Valley.  We're answering TWO questions on next week's show! Send us yours at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode:  -Tiffany shares her Obamacare drama and Mandi gives tips on how to avoid a $695 tax penalty this year -We discuss the pros/cons of group dinners (OK, mostly cons) -And we answer something of a taboo question: What should a guy/girl REALLY spend on an engagement ring? Mandi tells you what the going rate for a rock is these days and has tips on how to save on that diamond.  Important links from this week's episode! Exemptions for the Obamacare tax penalty> Mandi's Story on whether or not you should buy an engagement ring on Etsy >  As always, email us at [email protected] with questions or tweet us @thebapodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brown Ambition fam... we have a star among us. Tiffany made her Good Morning America debut this week on a special segment called "Super Savers." Check it out here! Winter Storm Jonas couldn't hold us down this week! We are back to bidness talking about #OscarsSoWhite, the Flint Michigan water crisis and the personal finance blog post that had ALL the ladies talking this week: "The Story of an F-Off Fund".  Have questions for the show? Drop us a line at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six years ago, Aja McClanahan and her husband were $110,000 in the hole and in a constant tug-of-war with debt collectors. So they decided to make a drastic move in order to tackle their debt head one. Mandi sat down with Aja this week to chat about how they finally became debt-free and what advice she has for others out there feeling overwhelmed by their own debt. "You don't need a lot of money to do this," she says. "Being disciplined helped." Also on this week's episode:  -Hillary Clinton talks about how she's benefitted from white privilege -One woman attacks the #BlackGirlMagic movement-Networking strategies-Mandi's biggest complaint about wedding dress shopping As always, send us your questions at [email protected] or hit us up on facebook.com/brownambition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back Brown Ambition fam. This week, we take a reader question from a young woman who took a job before she realized how little it paid. Now she's stuck -- does she stay and remain loyal to her new employer, or should she start looking for new work and risk looking unreliable to future employers? PLUS: Tiffany shares her favorite book of the moment ... and how to manage career burnout. As always, join us on Facebook or Twitter. Email us your money and career questions at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  To kick off our first show of 2016, we talk about the results of a 75-year study on — what else? — the key to finding lasting happiness in life. Doing this ONE thing in your life can not only make you happier but healthier and, as a result, more likely to live longer. It's like tapping your own personal Fountain of Youth everyday...and here's a hint: it has nothing to do with going to the gym! Then, we take a question from a listener who's feeling torn — should she take a year off from work and travel, or is it too late for a little adventure?  Have any career or money questions to help you ensure a prosperous new year? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or join the BA Fam on Facebook and Twitter.  If you haven't signed up for Tiffany's Live Richer Challenge yet, what are you waiting for?! Visit Livericherchallenge.net for all the deets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the last show of 2015 for Brown Ambition! Thank you all for an amazing run these past four months. We'll be back and better (browner?) than ever in 2016. To set us up for the New Year, we want to know what YOU want more of/less of from us next year. More guests? Fewer dance breaks? Different advice? Email us at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook with your thoughts. And if you haven't left a review for us on iTunes yet, now's your chance! It would be the best Christmas present ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#TGIF BA Fam! After dealing with our edit issues, we're back this week with a brand new (and a little bit tardy) show for you. Enjoy! As ever, email us your money and career questions at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our Sweet 16, BA Fam!  Fair warning: if you have not yet watched The Wiz Live, spoilers are ahead! The cast...the music...the WARDROBE. It was truly a night of unforgettable black magic. On the down side, what's a groundbreaking moment for people of color without a little touch of racist shade? Ignorance was out in full force on the Twitterverse and we discuss in this week's Buzzworthy.   Next up, is it ever OK to move in with a significant other simply to save on rent? And Tiffany has a question for Mandi: Which race do you identify with more? Anyone who has a mixed racial/ethnic background will relate to her answer.   WINS: While Tiffany packs up for a week in paradise (jealous!), Mandi shares a major update about work (and really hopes she hasn't jinxed herself!). We hope it inspires every woman out there to ask for what she deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sorry in advance for all the singing. We were a little giddy this week...but for the best possible reason! One of us has something MAYJAH to share today BA fam (and it may or may not involve a ring!). After we squeal, we discuss important events of the last week, such as the Soul Train Awards (Baby Face tribute? Win! Choosing creeper R. Kelly to close the show? Fail!) and why it's important to support minority-owned businesses this holiday season. For Brown Break, Mandi gets real about what it's like working in an open concept office — and how easy it makes it for outside work drama to get in the way of your work flow. Tiffany makes a confession about her social life (or lack thereof) and takes a brown break from staying home. We answer an excellent question from a reader who wants to know if it's worth it going to a financial advisor -- and how she's supposed to get the house and family she wants with a mound of student loan and credit card debt weighing her down. WE are here for you Carrre girl! As always, send us your money/career questions at [email protected] or hit us up on Twitter (@theBApodcast) or Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey Hey Hey! Happy almost-Thanksgiving BA Fam! This week, we talk about the shocking "Scandal" winter finale (Shonda...you still got it girl) and the Apple Music commercial that everyone's talking about. Brown Break: Tiffany explains why she is sick of "Money Mantras" and Mandi lays out the facts that seem to be conveniently missing from the   anti-Syrian refugee movement in the U.S. (yes, we're talking to YOU Dr. Ben Carson). Then, we spend some time answering a fabulous question from a reader who wants to know...how do I save for retirement when I'm constantly switching jobs and want to buy a house some day? Since we didn't have time to dig all the way into her situation, here are a couple of links to resources we mention on the show: 1: Tiffany's "Buying a Home Checklist" and 2) NAPFA.org, a database of fee-only financial planners where you can start your search for a financial advisor in your area. Have a question you'd like us to answer? email us at [email protected] or tweet us @TheBApodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just 7 years ago, Patrice C. Washington was scraping up all the change in her purse to buy baby formula for her newborn daughter. Now, Patrice is a best-selling author and founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a boutique personal finance consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA, and is a featured financial coach on the Steve Harvey Show. On Jan. 19, Patrice is publishing her new book "Real Money Answers for Everyday Women" in bookstores nationwide. Patrice joins us to talk about hitting rock bottom and how she clawed her way back to the top. She also has some tough advice for everyday women looking to get ahead. "When people are unfulfilled in their careers that leads them to mismanage their finances," she says. "I meet so many women who are quick to go the mall because they're frustrated with everything they've been through all week." In addition to the lovely Patrice, we have a candid conversation about a dirty little monster called Stress...grab your stress balls ladies! You don't want to miss it. As always, send us your money questions at [email protected] or hit us up on Facebook.com/BrownAmbition or Twitter @theBApodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I know we say every episode is our best episode EVAH but....Y'ALL. THIS ONE IS FIIIIRE. In lieu of tips this week, Mandi sat down to chat with the extraordinary Mira Jacob, author of the critically acclaimed novel "The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing" and all around badass. Mira's viral Buzzfeed post "37 Difficult Questions From My Mixed-Race Son" hit us right in the feels — so sweet, so funny, and so relevant to what it's like to be a parent raising a kid in a multi-cultural family today. Mandi talks to Mira about that story PLUS her bumpy ascent in a business that, well, isn't exactly known for its loving embrace of diverse voices. BUZZWORTHY: -Starbucks cup? War on Christmas? Y'all cray. -We've had it with Spirit Airlines. And not just because they kicked 6 black people off a flight last week. -Serena Williams catches a crook. Ben Carson's lies catch up with him. -Donald Trump BOMBS on SNL. And all is right with the world again. BROWN BREAK: -Tiffany dumps her waist trainer for the real thing. -Mandi goes IN on so-called "travel hackers". Did we mention Mira is GORGEOUS too? #Werk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey hey hey BA Fam! Have you signed up for our newsletter yet? We won't spam you, promise! Once every few weeks we check in to let you know what's been going on in Brown Ambition land and give you tips on everything from saving and investing to balancing life + career. If you'd like to keep things a bit more casual, hit us up on Twitter or Facebook. This episode is dedicated to all the fans who've blown us away with your support of the show so far -- thanks to you, we made it to the iTunes "New & Noteoworthy" list for podcasts! Such amazing news. In this week's show, we talk about the importance of having older women around you as you advance in your career and how to pick and choose your mentors. You do not want to miss this segment — we tell you all the mistakes we've seen young people make and the key things you should know before you ask someone else for advice. Do YOU have a question about career or money you'd like us to answer on the air? Send us an email at [email protected]. We love hearing from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy 10th episode to us! In honor of the big 1-0, we are bringing you a PACKED show filled with all your favorite segments: Buzzworthy, Brown Break, Tips and Wins of the Week. As if that wasn't enough, we're also announcing the WINNER of our iTunes giveaway! Buzzworthy: -We are here for Dominican Drake! The #Hotlinering video was great...but the memes were even better. -Everyone's favorite "Hero Mom" from the Baltimore Riots has sadly not done too well since her 15 minutes of fame. -From one crazy to the next, Ann Coulter (of all people) puts Raven-Symone in her place. -Thousands of RushCard customers lost access to their funds for nearly 2 weeks. Now Russell Simmons is in hot water with regulators. We discuss the details and share stories from people who are struggling to pay bills without their hard-earned money. Brown Break: -Tiffany is over people who want to take but not give. -Mandi has a double BB this week: Texas + Trump Tips: -What's it like being a woman who earns more than her partner? How do you own your financial power and your success without diminishing your partner's role in the household? We keep it real and tell you what has worked for us. Wins of the week: -Tiffany treats herself to something nice. -Mandi gushes about her new TV obsession — "Jane the Virgin" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're baaack! Tweet us @TheBApodcast or join the fun community we're building on Facebook! Let us know what topics/questions you'd like addressed on the show. We spend a lot of time on today's show talking about one of our favorite subjects — how to push through and ask for more when you deserve it at work. We were inspired by Jennifer Lawrence's open letter about gender bias in the entertainment industry. Here's what else we've got cooking this week, BA fam: Brown Break: Why has no one canceled The View yet? Like for real though? And Tiffany begs the world to stop asking her this ONE question. Tips: Tiffany "The Budgetnista" herself reveals her (drumroll please!) BUDGET and we talk about how we work hard to avoid the "lifestyle inflation trap." Wins of the week: Tiffany tells you about the nonprofit helping homeless kids enjoy their birthdays and Mandi gives a huge shoutout to one of her idols. Want to stay in touch? You can always email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanks to you beautiful people our last episode was our most popular show to date! Please keep spreading the word by leaving us a review on iTunes and tweeting us @TheBApodcast with the hashtag #BrownAmbition. We keep the party going on Facebook, too, so like our page and stay in the loop on all our BA news: facebook.com/brownambition. Here’s what we’ve got going on in this week’s show: BUZZWORTHY: Tiffany teaches Mandi the meaning of “project heat”. How a teenage boy got a publisher to rewrite a chapter in his history book. #BrownAmbitionForReal We tell you ALL you need to know about “Hood Smart,” a show that has us buzzing with brown pride. BROWN BREAK: Mandi has some strong words for people spreading lies about Planned Parenthood.  It’s Halloween season and Tiffany makes a plea for the end of black face. TIPS: We give you FIVE amazing strategies to make your credit score “Jump like Jordan” as Tiff says. WINS: We introduce you to the woman who turned a school bus into a mobile financial literacy movement. She’s truly everything that Brown Ambition is all about. Mandi has a special shoutout for Shonda Rhimes (and it has nothing to do with her TV shows!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You may know her as the Money Coach, but we call her our Fairy Money Godmother — the incomparable Lynette Khalfani-Cox is our first-ever BA podcast guest! Lynnette is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of 12 books (Yes. 12.) including the New York Times bestseller "Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom." (Just in case you doubt her street cred, just know that Lynnette paid off $100,000 of credit card debt in 3 years!) She's an inspiration and she joins us to talk about how she made the leap from a 9-to-5 lifestyle to mega success as an entrepreneur. She also gets real about working side by side with her husband, Earl, and keeping their relationship healthy while managing their business. Don't forget we are doing an iTunes giveaway to a lucky reviewer! Leave a review and email us at [email protected] with a screenshot. We've got some great prizes! More info at brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You guys. We couldn't wait a whole week to talk about the epic amounts of black girl magic that occurred at the Emmys this weekend, so we are bringing you a special bonus edition of Brown Ambition. From Viola's history-making win, to Regina King's long overdue trophy and the Apple commercial that still has us talking (#KerryMaryTaraji) ... so much to celebrate! We also have some exciting news to share about Tiffany's Live Richer Challenge! ITUNES REVIEW GIVEAWAY: We're giving a way a copy of Tiff's bestselling book "The Live Richer Challenge" along with an adorable "Frugal is the New Cool" tote bag to one lucky reviewer, so please leave a review in iTunes if you haven't yet. Then email us at [email protected] to let us know you have. Website: brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Tiffany tells you how to spot a life coach scam, Mandi calls for the end of World Star Hip-Hop and the ladies tell you how to manage your finances jointly with your partner. See more at brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. 3 - We just can't with man buns anymore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 2 of Brown Ambition, we tell you what it's really like to be the "only one" in the office. Tiffany talks about growing up in "Nigeria Central", Mandi tells you how she negotiated a 25% raise, and we both discuss the merits of simply knowing when to shut up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first episode, we explain what 'Brown Ambition' is all about and tackle the question we've both been asking ourselves — when the hell is the right time to have a kid, anyway? Mandi explains what "white feminism" is all about, Tiffany calls for the end of the "Perm v. Natural" debate and both of us share our wins of the week. As if that wasn't enough, Mandi offers 4 key tips to save on rent and Tiffany serves up a key strategy for new business owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices