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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

Throwback Episode: Dreams Are Free

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're nearing the end of the year and we're so grateful for all our listeners. Here's another one of our favorite episodes from this year, w'ere talking about mindset. It's not the solution for everything, but it can make SUCH a difference in your life. Then, we get to your questions about debt vs. savings and how to find a competent and trustworthy financial advisor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Dec 17, 20211 hr 12 min

Throwback Episode: Toughening Up

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! Today we're throwing it back to two of our favorite episodes from the last year. First, we're talking about THAT controversial Instagram post from social justice leader Tamika D Mallory where she takes on “lazy” people and gives some… questionable tough love. It’s caused all kinds of debate and we are here to have our own! Then we're throwing it back to one of our favorite guests of the year, amazing and inspirational couple, Sean and Michelle Clark from Double Dutch Aero...

Dec 15, 20211 hr 28 min

Throwback Episode: Taking Black Women to Higher Heights w/Special Guest Glynda Carr

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another holiday throwback episode from this past year. We've talked before on the show about the amazing organization Higher Heights. They're a 501(c)(3) that is building a national civic engagement infrastructure and network to strengthen Black women’s leadership capacity. This week we're talking to one of the founders of Higher Heights, Glynda C Carr. In this interview we'll learn: And more! This was an amazing conversation and we're so excited to share it ...

Dec 10, 202140 min

Throwback Episode: Planning Your Kids' Financial Futures w/Helen Ngo

Hey BA Fam! We're continuing our special holiday throwback episodes this week with one of our favorites from 2021. We’ve had some important conversations this past year about preparing our kids for their financial futures. One of our financial favs, Helen Ngo, spoke to us about how we plan finances for our kids -- and when is the best time to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Dec 08, 20211 hr 10 min

Throwback Episode: Earn Your Leisure ft. Troy Millings and Rashad Billal

Hey BA fam! This holiday season we're throwing back to our favorite episodes over the last year. We’re excited to bring you a very special interview this week. We had the joy and privilege of talking to Troy and Rashad from the podcast Earn Your Leisure! Also making a special appearance is Ian Dunlap from the Market Mondays podcast. We got so much wisdom and inspiration from them. Things like: How to use an economic downturn to your advantage (37:00) Why it’s important to build a foundation befo...

Dec 03, 20211 hr 43 min

Thanksgiving Throwback: Slay The Stock Market w/ Delyanne Barros

Happy Wednesday BA Fam and Happy Thanksgiving! This week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite special guest hosts Delyanne Barros, a Brazilian-born attorney-turned-investing coach who is empowering people of color to learn how to invest and build wealth. Delyanne has overcome so many challenges to achieve her dream of retiring early (and taking her mom with her!) in Portugal and we can’t wait for you to hear her extraordinary story. Delyanne talks about: making a huge pívot from her car...

Nov 24, 20211 hr 3 min

Flashback Episode: Bet On Yourself w/Jamila Souffrant

Hey BA Fam! Happy Almost-thanksgiving. To show our gratitude this holiday season we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from this year featuring the fabulous Jamila Souffrant from Journey To Launch. It started as a blog initially, chronicling her expedition to reach financial independence. After one year of logging her transformational growth to Financial Independence, the blog piqued the interest of a larger audience which inspired the launch of the podcast of the same name. Jam...

Nov 17, 202155 min

BA Q&A: Can You Buy Your Way to an Early Retirement?

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A! This week we're covering: When does it make sense to use credit unions? Can you buy your way to early retirement? 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 12, 202121 min

EP 290: Time to Get a Business Coach?

Happy Wednesday BA fam! This week we're doing a business check in. Mandi and Tiffany give updates on their businesses and discuss if it's time to get a business coach. 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 10, 202144 min

BA Q&A: The Refinancing Debate

Hey BA Fam its Friday and that means we're back with another BA Q&A. This week we're covering: Refinancing student loans Pension and social security 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 05, 20219 min

Ep 289: What to Do When Depression and Anxiety Won't Let You Be Great

Hey BA Fam! We're back after a much needed break. This week we're talking about the importance of mental health, pivoting your career, and creating a community. 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 03, 202147 min

Throwback Thursday! What's Zombie Debt?

Hey BA Fam! We're off this week but we couldn't leave you without a dose of BA Content so here's a special throwback Thursday episode with a spooky twist. What is zombie debt, and what does a statute of limitations mean for credit card debt? Some ways to think about prioritizing debt by thinking through the true cost of the debt How to help your parents make decisions about buying and selling a house We'll be back next Wednesday with our normal programming but remember you can always hit us up w...

Oct 28, 202120 min

BA Q&A: To Sell Your Home or Not?

It's Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A. This week we're covering: Is now a good time to sell your home? What is a Restricted Stock Units (RSU) ? How to ask for a bonus with a new job offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 22, 202119 min

EP 288: Make Stock Trading Your Side Hustle with Teri Ijeoma

Happy Wednesday BA fam! We're so excited to be joined this week by the founder of "Trade and Travel", Teri Ijeoma. Teri is an entrepreneur and former teacher just like Tiffany. She now teaches people to trade intentionally to find financial freedom. Free Webinar: https://www.tradeandtravel.com/ Trade and Travel Course: https://investwithteri.com/?affcode=213134_vvcps8-o Website: https://teriijeoma.com/ Contact: https://www.instagram.com/teriijeoma/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Oct 20, 20211 hr 3 min

BA Q&A: Surviving Breast Cancer with Comedian Marina Franklin

Happy Friday BA Fam! This week's Q&A episode is in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We're honored to be joined by stand-up comedian, actress and breast cancer survivor Marina Franklin. Marina dives into her diagnoses, the financial burden of cancer and her comedy special "Single Black Female". Follow Marina Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/list...

Oct 15, 202154 min

Ep 287: Negotiating Can Be Uncomfortable

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're talking about the importance of negotiating pay for your own work. Plus, Tiffany is getting more comfortable calling herself a millionaire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 13, 202146 min

BA Q&A: The Best Way to Increase Your Credit Score?

Hey BA Fam! Happy Friday! We're back with another BA Q&A: What is the best way to increase your credit score after learning from your mistakes? Should you wait to buy a home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 08, 202123 min

Ep 286: There's No Future in Frontin'

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're calling out those who take other people's work and try to pass it off as their own, there's no future in fronting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 06, 202154 min

BA Q&A: Should You Wait to Pay Student Loans?

Hey BA Fam! Happy Friday! We're back with another BA Q&A: Should you hold off on paying loans for President Biden's possible student loan forgiveness? Does paying off old credit cards help or hurt your credit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Oct 01, 202111 min

Ep 285: Afrominimalism Might Save Your Finances With Christine Platt

Hey BA Fam! It's Wednesday again and we're honored to be joined by social justice advocate and award-winning author Christine Platt, also known as the Afrominimalist. Her most recent book "The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living w/Less" is available now. Follow Christine: https://www.afrominimalist.com https://www.instagram.com/afrominimalist/?hl=en https://www.christineaplatt.com https://bookshop.org/books/the-afrominimalist-s-guide-to-living-with-less/9781982168049 Learn more about your ad choice...

Sep 29, 202144 min

BA Q&A: How to Kick Your Amazon Addiction

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A. This week Mandi and guest host Delyanne Barros take listener questions. How can you kick your online shopping addiction? Is there such thing as over-saving for retirement? Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/li...

Sep 24, 202120 min

EP 284: Slay The Stock Market with Guest Co-host Delyanne Barros

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! September is Hispanic Heritage Month and this week Mandi is joined by special guest host Delyanne Barros, a Brazilian-born attorney-turned-investing coach who is empowering people of color to learn how to invest and build wealth. Delyanne has overcome so many challenges to achieve her dream of retiring early (and taking her mom with her!) in Portugal and we can’t wait for you to hear her extraordinary story. Delyanne talks about: making a huge pívot from her career as an ...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 3 min

BA Q&A: Am I Onto Something?

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Do kids start with no credit or bad credit? How can you build your Childs credit? What to do with a loan refund check. Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.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...

Sep 17, 202118 min

Ep 283: Are You Overwhelmed or Just Lazy?

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're talking about THAT controversial Instagram post from social justice leader Tamika D Mallory where she takes on “lazy” people and gives some… questionable tough love. It’s caused all kinds of debate and we are here to have our own! Here are the black owned businesses we shouted out this week! Hummingbird Candle Co. Butter Bar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystu...

Sep 15, 202142 min

BA Q&A: Girl, Take That Maternity Leave

Happy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Should you have to choose your career over maternity leave? How to save for both a wedding and a mortgage. Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.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....

Sep 10, 202122 min

Ep 282: The Lost Episode of Brown Ambition

Happy Wednesday BA Fam! In honor of Brown Ambition's 6 year anniversary next week, we're throwing it all the way back to the beginning. Enjoy our very first episode that has been lost from the podcast space, then stick around to hear one of our favorite guest interviews with Dr. Imani Walker. We'll be back Friday for our BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ...

Sep 08, 20211 hr 3 min

BA Q&A: Should I Take Company Perks Right Before I Quit?

Hey BA Fam! It's Friday and we're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Is it worth it to dip into your 401k? Taking advantage of professional development funds at work Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.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....

Sep 03, 202120 min

Ep 281: Why Kids Need to Struggle

Hey fam it's BA Wednesday! This week we're discussing how to teach kids and teenages how to bounce back from financial struggles even when you're financially stable enough to provide them with the things they want and need. Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Mandi survived a road trip with a toddler (2:20) How Tiffany's teenage stepdaughter is making her think differently about teaching kids the value of financial strife (15:48) Why Mandi's taking a Brown Break from college degrees ...

Sep 01, 202146 min

BA Q&A: A Cry for Help

Hey BA Fam! It's Friday and we're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Refinancing your mortgage How to calculate your net worth Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.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....

Aug 27, 202119 min

Ep 280: This Goes Out to All The Broke Bobbys

Hey BA Fam! It's Wednesday again and this week we're emphasizing that your success is not measured by income or the size of your home. Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Only Fans is no longer allowing sex workers to post content (2:05) a Tiktoker releases a list of his friends' income and labels the lowest "Broke Bobby" (11:09) Mandi is a Yahoo Finance Contributor and gives a preview of her next article (32:17) We'll see you Friday for BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, h...

Aug 25, 202144 min
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