We wish you all a happy Black Women's Equal Pay Day. Check out this report by the Economic Policy Institute on the gender/racial pay gap that is effecting women of color in the U.S. — and some myths about why Black women are still so far behind in the fight for equal pay. As always, stop by brownambitionpodcast.com to reach out with questions. And please don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes! Your support helps us keep growing more and more with each episode. Learn more about your ad choic...
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 89
On today's show, we swap medical billing nightmares and take a question from listener Latoya who says she was pursued for a medical debt she didn't owe. We offer tips on how to fight back when debts appear on your credit report that you know you don't owe, and share how Latoya was able to resolve her own medical billing nightmare. As mentioned on the show, here's a link to https://clearhealthcosts.com/, where you can compare prices for many medical procedures in different ZIP codes. Learn more a...
Jul 25, 2017•57 min•Season 2Ep. 88
On today's show... Tiffany does a quick debrief on Jay Z's 4:44 album and the financial lessons hidden in the lyrics... Mandi recaps her visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Tiffany gives us a big health update after an awkward (?) yet educational visit to the doctor We take a question from a listener who wants to know how she can prepare when she knows she'll be laid off and has nearly $40,000 worth of debt at the same time. A recent survey fo...
Jul 18, 2017•53 min
We are BACK with a packed show. On the agenda for today: Tiffany reveals how she got $18k of her student loan debt *POOF* forgiven! And we are spinning off this segment into an entire show dedicated to student loan debt. That means we need YOU to send us your student debt questions by visiting brownambitionpodcast.com or sending us an email at brownambitionpodcast[at]gmail[dot]com. We discuss Essencefest and Tiffany's observation that some of the most powerful women in business are secretly...MI...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 2 min
In September 2011, Evita "Evie" Robinson created the Nomadness Travel Tribe , "an online social community for travelers all around the planet, who have the similarity of an urban background and were looking for likeminded travelers to connect with around the world." What she did was kick off a new travel revolution, spurring thousands of travelers, the majority of whom are millennial black women, to pack a bag and see the world. These days, Evie is laser focused on how to take Nomadness to the n...
Jun 27, 2017•52 min
Throughout her entire career in the banking industry, Marsha Barnes was always a diligent saver. But she never understood what she was saving for until two years ago. It was then that she decided to launch The Finance Bar, a startup mobile — yes, as in wheels — personal finance hub meant to empower people to take control of their finances. The journey wasn't always easy — Marsha sunk over $35,000 of her own savings into the business and didn't make money right away. When she finally quit her job...
Jun 20, 2017•33 min
This episode has it all! We are joined by our favorite money and career expert, Lynette Khalfani-Cox aka "The Money Coach". Lynette went from a career as a journalist to an entrepreneur commanding $12,500 speaking fees, authoring over a dozen books, and crafting financial courses for consumers and businesses alike. Her website is Askthemoneycoach.com. On the show, Lynette shares her best advice on how to negotiate on the job. Her biggest tip? Know what your minimum salary requirement is before y...
Jun 13, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Our hearts are with the families and victims of last night's attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. Spread a little love in the world today, BA fam — we could all use some! -- Want to ask a question or share a story with us? Hit us up on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/brownambition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 23, 2017•43 min
As mentioned on the show, check out these helpful resources to find about more about student loan refi options: MagnifyMoney Loan consolidation vs. refinancing Curious about opening an FSA? Check out these explainers. What's an FSA? - Healthcare.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 16, 2017•1 hr 12 min
We're back! If you're new to the show and want to show your support, we would so appreciate it if you could leave us a review on iTunes. It gives us a huge boost and helps others find the show! 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 for privacy information....
May 09, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Thanks for letting us take a mini hiatus, BA Fam! We are back with a packed show. So. Much. Has. Happened! Serena's preggo? Bill O'Reilly is out of a job? Shea Moisture lost their damn minds? We cover it all. And today's reader question comes from D: Was I right to tell my sister I wouldn't co-sign her mortgage? Then, don't miss our interview with Blavity.com co-founder Morgan DeBaun, who's talking all about her new lifestyle brand 21ninety.com and how she's working to help other women -- includ...
May 02, 2017•1 hr 17 min
This is our last episode before we take a brief hiatus so that Mandi can enjoy her honeymoon! We will be back the week of May 8 with a brand new episode! In the meantime, we are going out with a bang. On this episode, we're cleaning out our inbox and answering some of your burning questions: 1. How did Tiffany really build her six-figure business? She is opening up and telling us the REAL truth -- the ugly truth -- about entrepreneurship. 2. What do I do if I'm not happy with my employer's 401(k...
Apr 18, 2017•1 hr 5 min
You know how family sit coms used to always do one "wedding episode" and the entire thing revolved around all the drama surrounding the Big Day? After a year of planning, our girl Mandi is FINALLY tied the knot April 7 in Savannah. Tiffany was there and she's spilling all the details. Check out some pics of the Big Day below: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Apr 11, 2017•44 min
*Today's show is dedicated to Titi Branch — a phenomenal woman, entrepreneur, and sister. We love and thank you for every contribution you made toward helping women embrace their natural beauty.* Miko Branch, the phenomenal cofounder of Miss Jessie's sits down with Mandi and Tiffany to talk about creating the Miss Jessie's hair care line with her big sister Titi in their Brooklyn brownstone over a decade ago. The sisters mixed their products in the kitchen of their Brooklyn brownstone and bootst...
Mar 28, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Is it possible to save TOO much? And should you quit your job if you've got a shot at getting your student loans forgiven if you stick it out? We're answering your questions today on BA. If you have a question on life, money or career, hit us up at brownambitionpodcast.com. But first... we recap the movie "Get Out" that has EVERYONE talking *Major spoiler alert -- skip ahead if you haven't seen it yet!). We talk about the mind tricks money can play on us... and when it's sometimes not such a goo...
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 6 min
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Mar 07, 2017•56 min
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Feb 28, 2017•54 min
On today's show, an EXCITING update on Tiffany's real estate adventure. -How she found her dream home (and what she's doing to make sure the deal goes through!) -The strategy she's using to become a homeowner once again after facing a foreclosure during the recession If you're a first time homebuyer, check out this guide Mandi mentioned on today's show: Have a question for us? Drop us a line at brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omn...
Feb 14, 2017•55 min
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Feb 07, 2017•47 min
It's a Mad World, y'all. We couldn't start our show today without acknowledging the troubling events of the last few days. We eventually get down to business and take reader Angelique's question on sold off debt. "When a lender sells my debt and closes the account, do I still owe that debt?" We've got an answer for her and a huge Brown Ambition hug to everyone out there impacted by Lord Voldemort's refugee and muslim immigrant ban. If you'd like to share your story, send us a note at Brownambiti...
Jan 31, 2017•55 min
Have you dumped your big bank yet? On today's show, we've got a super special guest: Lisa Servon, author of the new book "The Unbanking of America: How the New Middle Class Survives " joins us for a conversation about how payday lenders and check cashing facilities are taking the place of big banks in our neighborhoods. Lisa didn't just write about these businesses. She actually worked for months at a check cashing business in the South Bronx in New York City and a payday lender in Oakland, Cali...
Jan 24, 2017•51 min
So much to cover, so little time! First of all, thank you for making January our biggest month for downloads yet! If you haven't, please take 2 minutes to leave us a review on iTunes. This is a HUGE factor in how many people are able to find our show on iTunes, and every review counts! Here are the hot topics and links we covered on today's show: Mandi's Brown Boost this week featured two of her favorite money- and time-saving tools (these are NOT paid endorsements!) LevelMoney : Find out exactl...
Jan 17, 2017•41 min
We've missed you and we're BACK BA Fam! On today's show: -Find out how Mandi booked a European honeymoon for FREE and Tiffany got her wedding dress for FREE. We are kind of killing this wedding planning thing, y'all. -All you need to know about joining Tiffany's Live Richer Challenge: Credit Edition, a free online program that will help you finally pay down your credit card debt. To sign up visit http://LRCCredit.com . -Balance Transfer: What it is, how to use one and mistakes to avoid. -Mandi s...
Jan 10, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Oh, prenups. On today's show, we are tackling this sticky taboo topic and telling y'all how to convince your partner to get on board with a prenup. Tiffany updates us on her real estate investment journey and spills ALL the details on how she and Superman saved up for their first property, how they got preapproved for a mortgage lickity split and everything that went into their decision process so far. Have a question you want featured on the show? Drop us a note at Brownambitionpodcast.com ! Ch...
Dec 13, 2016•58 min
We're back! And you do not want to miss this show, y'all. We just went international. On today's jam-packed show: -How to deal with the mania of Christmas and holiday shopping when you have kids -Mandi reveals the BEST travel rewards credit card on the market right now. Can you say "100,000 bonus miles"? -The pros and cons of leasing a car -Tiffany's big cameo on The Real has aired! See her in action on the show right here > Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 06, 2016•56 min
We cover a LOT of ground today, BA Fam. You do not want to miss this ep! Here's just a sample: -Mandi spills the beans on how she and fiance boo saved a bundle on their new car AND got an amazingly low auto loan rate....AND found a sweet new apartment all in one week. -Tiffany shares her rules for working with friends -Mandi FINALLY gets her wedding dress...and manages to save $400! -Tiffany and Mandi share tips on how to split gifts for the holidays Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are so gratef...
Nov 22, 2016•1 hr 6 min
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Nov 15, 2016•58 min
Everyone knows investing is a key component of a healthy financial life....but how the heck are you supposed to get started when you A) have no idea what you're doing and B) can hardly make ends meet as it is? On today's show, we're joined by Eric Patrick, founder of the Black Market Exchange , a financial education website empowering millennials to get in the investing game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 08, 2016•1 hr 2 min
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Nov 01, 2016•1 hr 9 min
BA Fam -- You have asked for it and we are delivering! We want to answer your toughest questions on debt for an upcoming series on the podcast. Here are the topics we're covering: Relationships & Debt Paying off credit debt Debt vs. Savings Student Loan Debt payoff strategies Debt recovery -- how to bounce back Submit a question at brownambitionpodcast.com (just let us know if you want to remain anonymous) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.co...
Oct 25, 2016•1 hr 1 min
