Brown Ambition

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 inf...

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...

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 podcastcho...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Ess...

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,...

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...

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...

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 pri...

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/li...

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 privac...

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 tal...

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...

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...

*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...

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 i...

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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...

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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...

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...