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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or...
Jun 16, 2023•27 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn mor...
Jun 14, 2023•38 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices...
Jun 09, 2023•25 min
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 brownambitionpodcast...
Jun 07, 2023•42 min
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 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 informat...
Jun 02, 2023•25 min
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://therapyfo...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. L...
May 26, 2023•27 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail...
May 24, 2023•45 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your a...
May 19, 2023•22 min
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
May 17, 2023•50 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn...
May 12, 2023•20 min
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. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodc...
May 10, 2023•44 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @b...
May 05, 2023•29 min
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/b...
May 03, 2023•41 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Insta...
Apr 28, 2023•24 min
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 wee...
Apr 26, 2023•42 min
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 a...
Apr 21, 2023•29 min
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 profes...
Apr 14, 2023•29 min
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...
Apr 12, 2023•37 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Brown Ambition Is Nomina...
Apr 07, 2023•23 min
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 not...
Apr 05, 2023•40 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or h...
Mar 31, 2023•24 min
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...
Mar 29, 2023•51 min
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. Dro...
Mar 24, 2023•18 min
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. T...
Mar 22, 2023•51 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodc...
Mar 17, 2023•21 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or ...
Mar 15, 2023•23 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambiti...
Mar 10, 2023•18 min
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 m...
Mar 08, 2023•40 min
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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagra...
Mar 03, 2023•24 min
