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Brown Ambition

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The Brown Ambition Podcast helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own d@mn terms! New episodes Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Episodes

Can Doesn't Mean Should (BA Q&A)

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Sep 29, 202324 min

Is The Government Shutting Down? (Ep 378)

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 See omnystud...

Sep 27, 202350 min

BA Q&A: My Friends Are Counting My Pockets

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 22, 202325 min

Ep 377: An Update On Your Financial Besties

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 20, 202353 min

BA Q&A: De-Riskify Your Choices

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 15, 202327 min

Ep 376: Reimagine What Business Looks Like

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. L...

Sep 13, 202356 min

BA Q&A: Bankruptcy Is No Joke

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 08, 202335 min

Making Movies & Career Moves w/ Alex Woodruff

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-disciplin...

Sep 06, 202352 min

BA Q&A: Pay Your Debt Aggressively

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 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....

Sep 01, 202326 min

Ep 374: Motherhood On Her Own Terms ft. Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brow...

Aug 30, 20231 hr 8 min

BA Q&A: Do I Need A Financial Advisor?

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 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 infor...

Aug 25, 202318 min

Ep 373: Turn Your Voice Into Political Power ft. Will Jawando

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad c...

Aug 23, 202342 min

BA Q&A: Shift Your Side Hustle

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Aug 18, 202337 min

Ep 372: The Business Of Hair ft. Celebrity Hairstylist Lacy Redway

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 brownambition...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 11 min

BA Q&A: How To Use A HELOC ft. Farnoosh Torabi

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Aug 11, 202339 min

Ep 371: A Healthy State Of Panic ft. Farnoosh Torabi

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit u...

Aug 09, 202354 min

BA Q&A: How Will I Make Money?

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...

Aug 04, 202346 min

Ep 370: Brown Ambition Renaissance

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Aug 02, 202339 min

BA Q&A: How To Gain Confidence At Work

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com...

Jul 28, 202326 min

Ep 369: Mandi Is Back!

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 benefit...

Jul 26, 202356 min

BA Q&A: Budget, Budget, Budget ft. Lacey Robinson

Tiffany is joined by Lacey 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 brownambition...

Jul 21, 202338 min

Ep 368: Justice Seekers ft. Lacey Robinson

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 brow...

Jul 19, 202348 min

BA Q&A: What's Your Rich Life? ft. Ramit Sethi

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your a...

Jul 14, 202323 min

Ep 367: How To Get Rich ft. Ramit Sethi

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 ...

Jul 12, 202347 min

BA Q&A: How To Travel On A Budget ft. Victory Banwo

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Jul 07, 202317 min

Ep 366: Mind Your Money ft. Yanely Espinal

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 brownambi...

Jul 05, 202339 min

BA Q&A: If You Speak To Everyone, You Speak To No One

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnys...

Jun 30, 202326 min

Ep 365: Football, Films, and Finances ft. Matthew Cherry

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, ...

Jun 28, 202343 min

BA Q&A: I Wrote A Book. Now What?

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 h...

Jun 23, 202344 min

Ep 364: Money Out Loud ft. Berna Anat

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 a...

Jun 21, 202352 min
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