Brown Ambition

Hey BA fam, it's time for another “How To Throwback”. In honor of pride month, we look back at LinkedIn Career Expert Drew McCaskill’s appearance from 2022. He breaks down the best ways to use linked in for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Plus, Drew discusses how diversity plays a role in navigating through a post-grad career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See...

In another edition of the BA QA, Natasha asks how to unlock the next budget friendly step in her financial journey. With a good foundation on various topics, she would like to invest with education and purpose -- but wonders how she can elevate on a budget. Mandi and Tiffany break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Les Alfred , creator of The Balance Black Girl and host of the Balanced Black Girl podcast , tells Mandi and Tiffany all about how she finally learned to live her best life, the importance of self care, and why it's ultimately the journey that's the destination. Plus, the ladies further discuss therapy, fitness, health, and why it's going to be a "35 Hotter" summer. Learn more about your ad choice...

In another edition of How-To Monday, Mandi looks back on a very special episode -- the official book release week for Tiffany, and they're talking all about the concept of financial wholeness . Mandi even took the quiz herself. Listen in for the full breakdown of her results and learn how to (finally) get good with money. Buy Tiffany's book - Get Good with Money Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Listener "Penelope" received an annual bonus of 1% and a 2.5% salary increase, but still feels like she isn't making nearly enough money. Is racking up sign-on bonuses and equity the only way to make more in the corporate world? Mandi breaks it all down in another addition of the BA QA. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambit...

Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary during the Obama Administration, joins Mandi to talk about her book, UNDIPLOMATIC: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble.  She discusses her journey to one of the most sought-after gigs in D.C. and the life changing lessons it taught her. Plus, weird Obama quirks, behind-the-scenes stories about Prince and Stevie Wonder, and more. Learn m...

This week on the BA "How-To" Monday, Mandi and Tiffany discuss “HOW TO INVEST BEYOND YOUR 401(K)." In a throwback of the show's 100th episode, they break down why it’s finally time to start thinking beyond basic savings and retirement accounts. Plus, Mandi’s secret reveal – she’s a cash hoarder.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&. First, a woman who's going through a divorce needs advice on how to make the most out of her settlement money. Then, another woman who's considering a divorce need advice on how to protect her finances if the relationship ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's episode! She starts the episode by discussing her new beauty regimen and why it's so expensive. Then, The Budgetnista gets very transparent about her business and some important changes she's made. This is an excellent episode for any entrepreneur or anyone looking to scale a company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See om...

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Your financial big sisters are back in the studio for a BA Q&A. First, a listener who works in healthcare is tired of her 9-5 and needs advice on how to start a business. Then, a listener wants to know if she'll be rejected for a job because of her credit score. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystu...

The ladies are joined by Tiffany Cross. Tiffany C most recently hosted The Cross Connection on MSNBC. She served as a 2020 Resident Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. She is a longtime cable news veteran having previously served as the D.C. Bureau Chief for BET Networks, an Associate Producer for CNN, and a freelance Field Producer. The ladies discuss the new Diddy news...

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Cinneah, the creator of the online platform "Flynanced." Flynanced is dedicated to helping "9 to 5 hotties" earn more money so that they can build wealth effortlessly.  The ladies discuss Cinneah's career pivot into tech, how to negotiate a higher salary, and getting out of debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio...

A listener who's a major planner has planned out her life to a T and our financial besties explain why that's not always best for your mental health. Mandi also explains why it's good to have a plan but it's important to have lots of flexibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On today's throwback, Mandi and Tiffany 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

In this BA throwback, the ladies are 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 a...

Your financial besties are back for this week's BA Q&A. First, "Recent widow" wants to know if she should cash out her late husband's retirement account. Tiffany gave this listener awesome advice and explained why it's important to take your time. 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 a...

Your financial besties are joined by Rachel Rodgers. Rachel’s mission is to help historically excluded groups including women, people of color, queer people, and people with disabilities build their businesses and become millionaires. Since the inception of Hello Seven- she has helped hundreds become millionaires and thousands become financially free. Rachel Rodgers highly anticipated second book:...

The ladies are back to answer your hard-hitting questions. First, a listener needs advice on what to do when you've taken on too much responsibility at work and how to set boundaries! Plus, Mandi and Tiffany give great advice on how to establish solid business credit. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn mo...

Both of our BA besties are in the studio for this week's BA Q&A. The ladies start off by discussing the difference between leadership and management. Tiffany shares some insights inside of how she manages her team and gives us great advice on how to be better leaders. Then, a frustrated wife needs advice on how to manage her finances in a marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

This week our financial besties are joined by Kim Lewis. Kim Lewis is the CEO and co-founder of CurlMix, a clean beauty brand for curly hair. After a strong showing on Season 10 of ABC’s Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank with her husband and co-founder, Tim, Kim made the daring decision to bet on herself, and turned down a $400,000 Shark deal. Less than six months later, Kim’s talent for logistics and...

We are back with another Monday throwback! 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. Then, both ladies school us on how to avoid crazy scams. Lastly, listener Jalissa wants to know how to do a balance transfer to help with her debt, our financial big sisters give her excellent advic...

Hey BA Fam! We have two juicy questions for this week's BA Q&A. First, listener Crystal got a new job and moved her and kids across the country but is struggling with childcare. Crystal asked our financial besties if she should move back home and risk her job or attempt to convince them to let her work from home. Then, a listener is commuting three hours to get to her job and it's starting to...

Hey Ba Fam! Mandi is riding solo this week and is joined by Jannese Torres. The ladies discuss community and the importance of connecting with people in person. Then, Jannese shares her views on home ownership and why she doesn't care about expectations other people set for you. As a first-generation Latina, Jannese Torres, award-winning money expert, educator, and podcaster, knows these unique ch...

Happy Monday BA fam! We're so excited to be joined for this throwback 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/lis...