Brown Ambition

The ladies kick off this week by recapping Tiffany's Jordan vacation and Mandi's experience at the Webby Awards! In this episode, Tiffanys opens up about having to lay off employees and the toll that it's taking on her emotionally. Here's a link to the book "Burn Out" by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. https://www.burnoutbook.net/about-the-authors We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brow...

The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting questions! First they help a listener who isn't sure if she should pay off her debt by using her personal funds or her business funds. Plus, advice for a listener who is unsure if she's joining a pyramid scheme or not. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more...

The ladies kick-off this week's episode by recapping Mother's Day shenanigans! Mandi and Tiffany talk about a future recession and how to play it safe in the stock market just in case. They also discuss their health journeys and Mandi gives us insight on her upcoming book proposal! We want to hear from you ! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionp...

Tiffany is Back-ish and both of the ladies are here for an informative BA Q&A. First, what are the pros and cons of "Heloc" (Home Equity Line Of Credit). Plus, what to do if you miss a payment to avoid your credit taking a hit? Lastly, is 50 too old to establish a 401k? We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Le...

Tiffany is back-ish! The ladies discuss Tiffany's time away, new boundaries, and the steps that she's taking to heal. Tiffany also opens up about making a will, life insurance policies, and getting your affairs in order in case of a tragedy. Plus, the ladies give an official THANK YOU to all of the listeners for two WEBBY awards! We want to hear from you ! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gm...

In this episode, we dug up some of our favorite BA Career questions. First, how to overcome imposter syndrome at a new job. Plus, how to ask for a pay raise and lastly, Mandi helps a listener deal with a horrible boss. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Minda Harts. Minda is the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color, a Professor of Public Service at NYU Wagner, and the author of "The Memo", "Right Within", and "You Are More Than Magic". In this episode, the ladies discuss finding your own path to success-- at school, at work, at home, and beyond. We want to hear from you! Drop us...

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week is all about getting promoted at work and upgrading your personal brand. We want to hear from you! 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 omnystudi...

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. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit u...

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week is all about credit and Mandi gives great advice on how to tackle credit card debt and when to close a credit card. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/liste...

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Kimberly Atkins Stohr, a senior opinion writer for Boston Globe Opinion. Kimberly is also the inaugural columnist for The Emancipator, a joint independent antiracist multimedia project from Globe Opinion the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research. The ladies discuss the racial wealth gap, natural hair, discrimination in real estate, and using our voice...

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week a listener needs advice on how to deal with "whitesplaining" and feeling unappreciated at work. Plus, how to handle an exit interview after leaving a toxic work environment. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Vote For Brown Ambition at the Web...

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Page Turner, host of HGTV's "Fix My Flip." Page dismantles the myth that real estate is "fun" and stresses the fact that it's a business -- not just a "hustle." She also discussed working for Magic Johnson, being a single mom, and the importance of hard work. But it was through her role as executive producer on "Fix My Flip" that she ultimately learned the impor...

Mandi is back again to tackle your hard-hitting questions! This week a listener is concerned about paying off her debt, in fear that her credit score will suffer. Plus, how to figure out whether to pay off credit card debt -- or save for a house. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choic...

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Jodi-Ann Burey, a sought-after speaker   and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. They speak about her TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work,” and her health crisis that could've changed everything. Here's a link to her TED talk. https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_fu...

Mandi is back at it again to tackle your hard hitting questions! This week, how to deal with a difficult boss and what to do when you're in a role that you're overqualified for. We want to hear from you! 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...

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Deepa Purushothaman, author of "The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America." They speak about setting boundaries at work, listening to your body to prevent burnout, and how to play the corporate game as you change it. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram...

Mandi's back again to tackle your hard hitting questions ! She gives her honest advice to a listener who's asking, "Is it worth it to pay to have your resume professionally done?" Another listener asks how to make lateral moves in the same company, and lastly how to switch careers and convey that you're qualified in a different industry. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpod...

In this episode, Mandi is joined by Julien and Kiersten Saunders, co-founders of the popular blog "Rich & Regular." First, they discuss paying off $200,000 in debt! They also discuss where they invest, supporting your parents financially, and how your job can prepare you for entrepreneurship. Check out their new book "Cashing Out" coming out June 14th and available for preorder everywhere! We...

In this episode. Mandi tackles your hard hitting questions as usual! Mandi explains if it's better to rent or buy a house and steps you have to take to make it happen. Mandi answers a question about being an authorized user on a credit card and if a listener should use a financial planner or not. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @...

In this episode, Mandi tackles personal finance questions. Is it smarter to save or invest when you have limited funding? How do you ask your partner to stop loaning their mother money? Mandi also helps a listener out with a debt judgement! We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Hey BA fam! Mandi is tackling your questions once again . This week Mandi gives advice on what to do with a spouse that makes terrible financial decisions and the best resume practices if you've had short term jobs. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

This week, Mandi is joined by Ruchika Tulshyan, the author of "Inclusion On Purpose." Ruchika Tulshyan covers Diversity and Leadership for  Harvard Business Review as well as many other incredible accomplishments. This episode is all about Ruchika and Mandi's mission to amplify the voices of women of color in the workplace. For more information: https://www.rtulshyan.com/ We want to hear from you!...

Hey BA fam! Mandi is tackling your questions again in another edition of the BA Q and A. This week, real-talk about online savings accounts, how to invest a sudden windfall, and why it's never too late to start a new business. We want to hear from you! Reach out with your questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. V...

This week, Mandi is joined by millennial financial coach Dasha Kennedy, also known as The Broke Black Girl. Dasha shares her inspiring story from single mom to independent business owner -- and how her journey became a mission to help women of color achieve their financial goals. Check out The Broke Black Girl for more!  https://www.thebrokeblackgirl.com/ We want to hear from you! Drop us a note a...