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 brownambitionpodast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 22, 2022•25 min
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://howtobuild...
Apr 20, 2022•35 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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 ab...
Apr 15, 2022•21 min
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 brownambitionpod...
Apr 13, 2022•41 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omny...
Apr 08, 2022•18 min
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 w...
Apr 06, 2022•47 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 01, 2022•21 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omny...
Mar 30, 2022•33 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Mar 25, 2022•21 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @b...
Mar 23, 2022•46 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnyst...
Mar 18, 2022•20 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio...
Mar 16, 2022•19 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Mar 11, 2022•20 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Le...
Mar 09, 2022•58 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudi...
Mar 04, 2022•16 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about yo...
Mar 02, 2022•41 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 25, 2022•24 min
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 th...
Feb 23, 2022•48 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more abo...
Feb 18, 2022•18 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your...
Feb 16, 2022•37 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
Feb 11, 2022•24 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Feb 04, 2022•53 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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/adch...
Jan 28, 2022•36 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jan 21, 2022•49 min
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 questi...
Jan 14, 2022•42 min
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 g...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 16 min
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 happ...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min
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 we...
Dec 29, 2021•52 min
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 ...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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...
Dec 21, 2021•5 min
