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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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Ep. 119 — What Does Student Loan Forgiveness Really Mean? (And other questions you've been asking!)

Today's show is all about YOU, our lovely listeners. We're shaking up our mail bag and answering your burning money and career questions. Have a question? Hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com. We're having a special guest soon to talk about ALL the documents you should have in order before you die...a will? Power of Attorney? What does that even mean anyway? We've got you covered. Send us your estate planning Qs and we'll select a few to discuss on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Mar 14, 201852 minSeason 2Ep. 119

Ep. 118 — The One Mistake You Never Want to Make on a Job Application

On today's show: Life insurance, the thing everyone should talk about but never does! We are determined to make it sexy. -Wanna know the one thing you should NEVER do on a job application? Tune in to hear Mandi's hiring nightmare. -Tiffany's got a productivity coach update! -#OscarsSoWOKE -Happy Independence day Ghana! Here's another excuse to read Mandi's favorite book of the year — Homegoing by Ghanian-American novelist Yaa Gyasi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Mar 07, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 118

Ep. 117 — Housing updates; How to Save for Retirement in Your 50s

Have a question for the show? Head to brownambitionpodcast.com Also, we're 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 28, 201844 minSeason 2Ep. 117

Ep. 116 — Wakanda Forever

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show: Black Panther won the weekend and we are still processing y'all. We take a listener's question about dealing with a collection bill after a hospital visit Shoutout to the kids of Parkland, FL who are rallying together to call for more gun control Mandi reveals the project management tool she can't live without (Spoiler alert: it's called Trello!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Feb 21, 201840 minSeason 2Ep. 116

Ep. 115 — Is This the Worst Time Ever to Buy a House?

Thanks to everyone who's completed our listener survey! There's still time for you to take it here: https://goo.gl/forms/0nM2A9rv7JMDLKA63 On today's show: We debate the merits of homeownership in today's housing market. Are we making the biggest mistake ever? Mandi breaks down "mortgage amortization" and how you can beat the bank by making extra mortgage payments. Tiffany takes a break from the folks hating on Michelle Obama's official portrait by Amy Sherald (seriously guys?) Learn more about ...

Feb 14, 201855 minSeason 2Ep. 115

Ep. 114 — What to Do When the Stock Market Drops and Everyone is Freaking Out

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! Show us the love by taking this SHORT 2-min survey so we can get to know our listeners better: https://goo.gl/forms/Oxo6wEtuCnRxtdHR2 On today's show: -Mandi's got some BIG news...and does the one thing she said she never thought she'd do in New York. -Tiffany's back and recovering well from surgery. -Mandi offers some perspective on the EPIC stock market drop felt 'round the country last week and explains WHY it really happened. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Feb 07, 20181 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 114

Ep. 113 — Sooo... Should I File Bankruptcy or Nah?

This episode originally aired in September 2017. Thanks for your support as Tiffany is recovering from surgery (all is well! Just needs a little R&R!). Feel free to shoot her a get well message @theBApodcast or on Facebook on the Brown Ambition page. 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 01, 20181 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 113

Ep. 112 — Tiffany preps for surgery; Mandi uncovers her Nigerian roots; We talk low down payment mortgages

On today's show, we take a question from listener Kim, who wants to know: Do you really need to put down 20% on a house? Send us your money and career questions at brownambitionpodcast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jan 24, 201847 minSeason 2Ep. 112

Ep. 111 — Saving For Retirement vs. Paying Off Debt

Have a question for us on finances or your career? Hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com! You can remain anonymous, just let us know when you leave our question. On today's show: Yes, we address the S**thole comment, with a focus on some of the beautiful responses from people around the world. Tiffany has a health update! Shoutout to the cofounders of the Black Lives Matter movement who have a new joint memoir out this week: When They Call You a Terrorist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Jan 17, 201859 minSeason 2Ep. 111

Ep. 110 — Boost Your Net Worth In 2018

2018 is well underway and Brown Ambition is back! On today's show: Golden Globes: Queen O rocks the world with her speech on female empowerment; celebs walk the red carpet in black alongside activists like #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke Holiday debt: Mandi reveals how much holiday debt Americans took on in 2017, from the latest MagnifyMoney survey. The most important number you can know: Your net worth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com...

Jan 10, 20181 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 110

Ep. 109 — Ask The Money Coach! How to Rock Your Salary Negotiation in 2018

Happy New Year to all! Brown Ambition returns with fresh episodes (and a special NET WORTH edition!) on January 9. In the meantime, we are re-airing our most popular episode of 2017 — our interview with our favorite money and career expert, Lynette Khalfani-Cox aka "The Money Coach". On the show, Lynette shares her best advice on how to negotiate on the job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com...

Jan 03, 20181 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 109

Ep. 108 — Buying Bitcoin; Big Retirement Talks; Interview Gripes

Happy holidays, BA Fam! This is our last show for 2017 but we will be BACK with fresh new episodes starting Jan. 10! On the Brown Ambition menu for this week... Holiday anxiety Work gripes when tools don't work Tiffany's having The Big Talk with her mom about retirement Also...guess who bought some Bitcoin! Question: Listener Brittany asks: Should I leave my financial job and move to NYC to become a writer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/l...

Dec 20, 20171 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 108

Ep. 107 — New Year's Goals

Hey BA Fam! We hope you're not going too crazy with all the holiday hoopla. We're all on our grind at work so we can take a few days off to spend with family but remember to take some deep breaths, take it one day at a time, and be kind to yourself. Hit us up with your financial resolution questions at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or visit brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omny...

Dec 13, 201749 minSeason 2Ep. 107

Ep. 106 — Tax reform! #@$* is getting real.

On today show: Tax reform! #@$* is getting real. Here's what you need to know. Listener "Mrs. Newlywed" has a question about managing her budget and bills with her new husbae. We have a few suggestions. Have a question for us? Please send us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or head over to BrownAmbitionPodcast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 06, 20171 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 106

Ep. 105 — Bitcoin mania and business bank accounts

Thanks for listening! Please share the love by leaving us a review on iTunes. brownambitionpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 29, 20171 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 105

EP. 104 — Tis the Season for Debt

On today's show: Tiffany's epic travels continue We talk Black Friday don'ts Anonymous listener "Shonda" wants to know whether or not she should move forward with a voluntary repossession of her car. Check out more episodes at Brownambitionpodcast.com! And please get in the holiday spirit a little early and write us a quick review on iTunes! xx Mandi & Tiffany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystu...

Nov 22, 201749 minSeason 2Ep. 104

Ep. 103 – Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington

One of our all-star guests is back on the show! Patrice Washington, America's money maven, author, speaker and new podcast host joins us to talk about the last two years. She gets real about the moment in her kitchen that changed the trajectory of her business two years ago and opens up about her new philosophy about managing career, marriage, and motherhood all at once. Check out Patrice at Patricewashington.com and her new podcast, Redefining Wealth on iTunes. Learn more about your ad choices....

Nov 15, 201752 minSeason 2Ep. 103

Ep. 102: Back By Popular Demand

We're back after a brief absence (!) as Tiffany took an epic adventure to Aussieland. On today's show: Tiffany's Australia trip wrap-up, including spending time with the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement. Mandi's half marathon win Tax reform! The GOP's new tax reform plan is out. We'll touch on how it might impact your wallet. It's Open Enrollment season and time for millions to choose a new health plan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudi...

Nov 08, 20171 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 102

Ep. 101 — The Truth About All Those Free Credit Scores

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show... We take some of your burning credit card questions and reveal the little known truth about those free credit scores that so many sites and credit cards offer these days. As promised, here's the MagnifyMoney guide to getting your free credit score > Please leave us a review while you're here! It is such a huge help because it helps others find our show on iTunes. xx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnys...

Oct 25, 201754 minSeason 2Ep. 101

100 — How to Invest Beyond Your 401(k)

Happy 100th episode BA fam! Help us celebrate by leaving us a review on iTunes! xx On today's show, we talk about the sneaky little secret Mandi has been keeping. She's a cash hoarder! And it's finally time to start thinking beyond the basic savings account and 401(k) and exploring other ways to invest, which we'll cover on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Oct 18, 20171 hrSeason 2Ep. 100

Finding the Courage to Speak Up

Watching the latest sexual harassment bombshell unfold, this time in the face of media mogul Harvey Weinstein, has been another opportunity to reflect on the enormous courage it takes to speak up and speak out against harassment. We also cover Jemele Hill's recent suspension* by ESPN and the Dove Ad that is stirring up controversy. One more episode till 100!!!! *Correction: Hill was suspended not fired. Sorry for the mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices S...

Oct 11, 20171 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 99

Pumpkin Spice and Nothing Nice

Our hearts are with the victims of the senseless attack in Las Vegas, as well as our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico still struggling in the wake of hurricane Maria. GoFundMe has a page for Las Vegas shooting-related fundraisers: https://www.gofundme.com/raise-funds/las-vegas-shooting You can also show solidarity by signing up to donate blood wherever you live: http://www.redcross.org/give-blood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for ...

Oct 04, 201757 minSeason 2Ep. 98

97. When Past Debts Come Back to Haunt You

It's a packed show, per usual! We address the NFL/Trump drama, cover an unexpected bump in the road for Tiffany and Superman's home purchase, and talk about the pros and cons of cooking in bulk (Hey - it's not for everyone). Today's question is from listener Tiyana. She asks: Can I rebuild my credit with a secured card? 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 27, 201758 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Son of a Breach

On today's show: -What can you do to protect your identity after the MASSIVE Equifax data breach? We've got you covered! As mentioned on the show, check out the MagnifyMoney Guide to Credit Monitoring and Identity Theft Protection and our tips on what to do after the hack. -Tiffany's got a house update! Is it good news? -#EmmysSoBrown Today's question from listener Tracy: "What do I do when my landlord's home goes into foreclosure and they want to evict me?" Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sep 20, 201754 minSeason 2Ep. 96

When Credit Debt Spirals Out of Control; How to Tell When You're Growing vs. Struggling at Work; #BlackGirlMagic Wins

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! That's right — Brown Ambition is now airing Wednesday mornings. On today's show... -Mandi shares the truth about struggling at work — sometimes the struggle is really proof that you're growing. -Tiffany has a housing update! Find out what happened with the foreclosure property she and Super Man placed a bid on this month. Today's Question: Did my credit card company really just cancel my account because I fell behind on payments? Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Sep 13, 20171 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Ep. 94 — Hump Day Goals

Sorry, Tuesday, Brown Ambition found a new bae called Wednesdays. Beginning Wednesday Sept. 13 catch new episodes of Brown Ambition every Wednesday! Sorry in advance for all the bad hump day jokes... On today's show: -How to get out of a bad auto loan? -How do I know it's a good idea to move cities? -Tiffany's house hunt continues Brownambitionpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/l...

Sep 05, 20171 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 94

I Hate My Job! What Do I Do Now?

ATTENTION BA FAM: Beginning Sept. 13, Brown Ambition will be airing on Wednesday mornings! We are giving you a heads up so we don't catch anyone by surprise. Enjoy the show! As ever, please send us a note at brownambitionpodcast.com. And while you're at it, please leave us a review! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 29, 20171 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 93

The Student Debt Show of Your Dreams ft. Financial Aid Expert Angela Howze

It's finally here, BA Fam! A show entirely dedicated to YOUR questions about student loan debt. To find a list of resources mentioned on the show, check out this link > http://bit.ly/2vavfwP We are joined by Angela Howze, a financial aid expert and owner of the Financial Aid Strategist, a nonprofit company that aims to help students and their families plan and pay for college without drowning in debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/list...

Aug 22, 201752 minSeason 2Ep. 92

When You Have To Be Your Own Best Advocate

On today's show, we discuss the importance of being your own self advocate in your life and especially in your career — even if it feels like the most uncomfortable thing in the world. Thank you for your continued support! Please leave us a review on iTunes to let us know how you feel about the show. xx Yours in Brown Ambition, Mandi & Tiffany Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Aug 15, 201756 minSeason 2Ep. 91

Find Your Travel Tribe

Evita Robinson, Founder of the Nomadness Travel Tribe, joins the show to talk about how she created the company from scratch at the forefront of the black millennial travel movement, her plans to grow and how she deals with her competitors. This episode originally aired June 27. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Aug 08, 201752 minSeason 2Ep. 90
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