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 ...
Nov 16, 2022•28 min
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 n...
Nov 11, 2022•18 min
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 b...
Nov 09, 2022•45 min
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 "t...
Nov 04, 2022•31 min
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 t...
Nov 02, 2022•36 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us u...
Oct 28, 2022•17 min
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 official...
Oct 26, 2022•40 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See...
Oct 21, 2022•14 min
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 su...
Oct 19, 2022•54 min
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 ...
Oct 14, 2022•15 min
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 Enoug...
Oct 12, 2022•50 min
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 secret...
Oct 07, 2022•24 min
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 ...
Oct 05, 2022•43 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on In...
Sep 30, 2022•20 min
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 g...
Sep 28, 2022•41 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more a...
Sep 23, 2022•55 min
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 j...
Sep 21, 2022•47 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownamb...
Sep 16, 2022•34 min
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 griev...
Sep 14, 2022•33 min
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 brownambitionpodcast...
Sep 09, 2022•25 min
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. F...
Sep 07, 2022•52 min
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 fro...
Sep 02, 2022•24 min
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 a...
Aug 31, 2022•32 min
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...
Aug 26, 2022•14 min
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 "Th...
Aug 24, 2022•29 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @...
Aug 19, 2022•16 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instag...
Aug 17, 2022•43 min
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 See omnystu...
Aug 15, 2022•23 min
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 a...
Aug 12, 2022•19 min
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 brownambitionpo...
Aug 10, 2022•23 min
