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BA Q and A: Is Full-Time Work Really Better Than Contract Gig?

We got your Q and A for you today, and we've got two great listener questions. If you get offered a contract job that's almost double your current salary, do you take it? (1:23) If I'm looking out of state for jobs, how do I know what salary is fair? (6:22) Keep sending all your great questions to [email protected] or hit us up on IG @brownambitionpodcast. See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 202115 min

S6 Ep 275The Magical Mythical White Man

Happy BA Wednesday! This week Tiffany tells us all about why she's taking a social media break (22:03). And it might not be the reason you think. We'll also talk about The value of normalizing things like IVF (2:05) Why "negotiate like a white man" is AWFUL advice (29:50) What's the next step with a coach or therapist after you've met your goals? (9:20) Stay tuned Friday for the Q and A episode. And check out the link below if you want to apply for some free career coaching with Mandi:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3bAlTEEnDAVGZf-UR4_EE4LS09S4ihIszrWrI9H4EDNDwmg/viewform Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202136 min

BA Q and A: Am I Responsible For My Mom's Final Expenses?

Surprise! We've decided to break our Q and A segment out into a weekly bonus episode. We LOVE answering your questions and never want to stop. We've got some good ones this week: (2:20) How do I get my 17 year old step daughter to embrace personal finance? (11:07) My parents didn't raise me, how responsible am I for taking care of them as they age? As always feel free to hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG, or [email protected] out the links below for more:Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaim YourselfModern Black Girl: Wealth Building for Women of Color Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 202121 min

S6 Ep 274From 70k to 700k

TIFFANY IS BACK Y’ALLWe had a great time with our guest co-hosts and we’re so very grateful. But we missed our Tiff and she’s BACK. We’ll get to hear all about how she spent her time off, and we’ll hear about how Mandi took some time for herself too. As much as we love talking about work, career, and money, you all know we’re big fans of taking time for rest too. But that doesn’t mean we don’t get to business at all. Mandi recently decided to strike out on her own entrepreneurial journey, and we’ll talk about why she did that (19:58), and the value of figuring out the work you’re truly meant to do (18:40). We’ve got some big things on the horizon, and we can’t wait to bring you all along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 14, 202147 min

S6 Ep 273Summer Guest Series Greatest Hits

We made it y’all. And I can’t thank my guest cohosts enough for joining me and holding my hand through this period of separation. Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance, Berna Anat from Hey Berna, Jamila Souffrant from Journey to launch and lastly Jannesse Torres-Rodriguez from yo Quiero Dinero. I had a blast getting to know y’all better and feel like I've got four new financial besties already.. This reference is strictly for the millennials so Boomers and Gen Z, sorry not sorry. Remember those old episodes of Saved By The Bell where they meet up at The Max and they reminisce about the school year and look longingly at nothing in particular in the distance and then the screen goes all squiggly and you realize it’s one of THOSE episodes….a recap of some of the best moments from the past? Well here we go Bayside Tigers -- oh I mean BA Fam -- I am about to walk down memory lane and replay some of the most memorable moments from our summer cohost series... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 202148 min

S6 Ep 272Buy Back Your Time w/Jannese Torres-Rodriguez of Yo Quiero Dinero

This week's guest host is creator and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, Jannese Torres-Rodriguez! Jannese got tired of her corporate job and decided to side hustle her way to financial independence. And now, with TEN streams of income, she's been able to quit her job and do the things she loves. She's here to share some of her journey with us this week. We'll learn... Why Jannese left her six figure corporate job (9:43) How her time in corporate life prepared her for the very white, very male world of personal finance (14:21) Why getting into therapy was important for her journey (17:41) And as much as we LOVE answering your questions, we decided to take a deep dive into Jannese's TEN income streams instead. Her journey is so inspiring and it's an honor to be able to share it with y'all. Check out the links below for more:https://yoquierodineropodcast.com/https://www.delishdlites.com/https://www.instagram.com/yoquierodineropodcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 202150 min

S6 Ep 271Bet On Yourself w/Jamila Souffrant

Happy BA Wednesday, this week's special guest co-host is 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. Jamila talks about: How a breakdown during a 3 hour commute started her journey (5:04) How she was able to leave a 6 figure 9-5 to become an entrepreneur (8:33) Navigating life as an entrepreneur and parent during a pandemic (36:28) And we answer a great listener question about the smartest way to use inheritance money.Check the links below for more:Journey To LaunchJamila Souffrant on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 23, 202154 min

S6 Ep 270Financial Hype Woman Berna Anat

This week's guest host is the fantastic financial hype woman Berna Anat. Berna is a producer, speaker and Fin-fluencer (is that a thing?) dedicated to making financial literacy more funny, more accessible, and more Brown for young people everywhere. She's got all kinds of wisdom to share this week like: How she got out from under 50k in debt (23:34) Going from a 9-5 to full time influencer (27:10) She also helps answer some great listener questions about the balance between paying off debt and enjoying your income (36:07), and whether or not you should make your 401k deductions pre-tax (45:27).Berna is on the internet everywhere @HeyBerna, and you can check out her website at heyberna.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 20211h 10m

S6 Ep 269Just quit already! And other new rules for wealth-building

This week we're joined by special guest host Chris Browning. Chris is the host of Popcorn Finance, a podcast where he discusses finance in about the time it takes to make a bag of popcorn. He's also the co-host of This is Awkward, where he and his co-host Allison Baggerly help people with their awkward money problems. We dig into some good stuff this week like: After we get past financial survival/protection mode, what are the new rules to follow? What kind of life insurance is best? What happens when you've budgeted my whole income and you still can't find the cash to save or invest? Chris has some big shoes to fill and he did a fantastic job. Enjoy!Check out the links below for more:Popcorn FinanceThis is AwkwardGet Good With MoneyThe 2 Documents Everyone Should Have Before They Die Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 9, 20211h 10m

S6 Ep 268The Joy In Getting ‘Rich’

Hey BA Fam - Mandra here! We’ve got some incredible guests lined up for you this June while Tiffany is on a much-needed vacation. We’re kicking off the summer cohost series with Chris Browning from the Popcorn Finance podcast next Wednesday June 9th! Chris basically invented the perfect snackable money podcast with his show, which was recently featured on a list of great podcasts from none other than the New York Times. Not too shabby!This week, we’ve got a little something special for you. We’ve recorded dozens of episodes of this podcast but if we had to choose our favorite episode ever, it could very well be this conversation we had with Christina and Amon of Our Rich Journey.Christina and Amon are former government employees and parents of two who used savvy investing strategies and a whole lot of hustle to retire before age 40...in PORTUGAL. Now they help other people pursue FIRE (Financial Independence, Early Retirement) on their YouTube channel, Our Rich Journey. They get super candid with us on the show, revealing just how much they squirreled away before they determined they had enough in the bank to retire forever. But beyond the dollars and cents, what left the biggest impression on us had to be the insanely palpable waves of joy they exuded. It was seriously contagious. It sent Tiffany on her own journey to find joy in her business and success and helped me get back in touch with that 22 year old girl I used to be -- the one who turned down a job to travel internationally. She’s someone I didn’t know I was still “allowed” to be in my 30s until I spoke with Christina and Amon. Suddenly, I remembered what all my hard work and passion for saving and investing has been for -- my own ticket not just to wealth but my own version of a truly rich and fulfilled life. Alright, that’s enough preamble! Here’s our conversation with Christina and Amon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 2, 20211h 7m

S6 Ep 267What's The Money For?

Tiff is, after this episode, taking a much needed and well deserved break. We thought it was important to have a talk about why this is okay and necessary to do. And we have a talk about shifting your mindset away from simply survival, once your financial safety net is set up. You'll also hear: (27:29) - This is the 100th anniversary of The Tulsa Massacre. We have a quick guest appearance to explain what happened, and why it still matters today (40:56) - An important listener question: "how do we deal with inflation?" (50:55) - Is it reckless for a 50 year old single mom to be thinking about a year off from Corporate America? Check out the links below for more:Kevin's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Burning-Blueprint-Rebuilding-Century-Silence/dp/1736666703Kevin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbread/?hl=enCanadian company Knix Wear raises $53 million while disqualifying investors who questioned CEO's pregnancy: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-company-knix-wear-raises-53-million-while-disqualifying-investors-who-questioned-ceo-s-pregnancy-1.5436656Buckhead restaurant manager responds after claims of racism by Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins: https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dominique-wilkins-racism-claims-le-bilboquet-buckhead/85-2d51510a-0279-4d13-80f7-4371f8c52747UNC's rejection of Nikole Hannah-Jones and the opacity of academic tenure in America: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/unc-s-rejection-nikole-hannah-jones-opacity-academic-tenure-america-ncna1268421Buy Nikole Hannah-Jones' book: https://www.amazon.com/1619-Project-New-Origin-Story/dp/0593230574/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Nikole+Hannah-Jones&qid=1621984286&sr=8-1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 20211h 16m

S6 Ep 266How Do You Make a Unicorn Culture?

In her business, Tiffany calls her team the “Unicorn Squad.” We need to have a talk about how we create a “Unicorn Culture.” The old ways of doing work are dying and we say let them die. You want to talk a meeting while you’re out on a walk, why not? We had a great talk this week about how to value your employees as people instead of money generating machines.Then we’re on to your questions, this week we’ll talk about: (28:15) Is there really a housing bubble happening right now? 36:22) Paying off my debt has lowered my credit score, how can I start to recover it? And this week we’re also giving a big Brown Boost to Mandi’s new website https://www.mandimoney.com/Check out the links below for more:https://www.magnifymoney.com/https://www.creditcards.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 202152 min

S6 Ep 265Surviving (And Thriving) Through a Pandemic w/Double Dutch Aerobics

Happy BA Wednesday! This week we're bringing you another interview from an amazing and inspirational couple, Sean and Michelle Clark from Double Dutch Aerobics. We'll hear from them about: How their business was impacted by the pandemic (9:40) How their community came through for them in their time of need (36:04) How they’re coming back stronger after surviving the pandemic (39:45) The value of multiple income streams in helping survive the pandemic (44:47) Learn more about the amazing work Sean and Michelle are doing at https://www.doubledutchaerobics.com/.Also check out our small business boosts:Kier Gaines: https://www.instagram.com/kiergaines/?hl=enStarwalker Industries: https://starwalkerindustries.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 20211h 8m

S6 Ep 264Planning Your Kids' Financial Futures w/Helen Ngo

BA Fam, this week we're super excited to bring you another great interview. One of our financial favs Helen Ngo is back to talk to us about how we plan finances for our kids. We'll talk about: The difference between tactics and strategy when planning for your kids financial future (21:50) Why is college the first (and sometimes only) thing we think about when planning for our kids' financial future? (24:40) A few alternatives to the ever popular (and overhyped?) 529 plan (32:40) When is the right time to start? (41:41) Check out the links below for more:Investopedia's Complete Guide to 529 PlansWhat Is a Roth IRA?How Do UTMA Accounts Work?Capital Benchmark PartnersThe National Association of Personal Financial AdvisorsFee Only NetworkXY Planning Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 20211h 8m

S6 Ep 263Dreams Are Free

Happy BA Wednesday! Let's talk about mindset. It's not the solution for everything, but it can make SUCH a difference in your life. This week we cover: Why dreaming big and working big aren't the same thing (11:32) An activity you can use to dream big and shift your mindset (19:50) What Sesame Street can teach us about mindset (28:37) What's the mindset difference between a millionaire and a billionaire (35:05) Then we'll get to your questions about debt versus savings (42:55) and how to find a competent and trustworthy financial advisor 49:50).Come hang out with us April 28th with The 19th* at 1pm Eastern. They've invited us to go live with them to answer questions about managing finances in a pandemic. You can send in questions here, and register to join us here. We'll see you there!Don't forget you can call/text us your questions for Brown Ambition at 844-858-8080. And as always you can DM us on Insta @brownambitionpodcast or email us at [email protected] out the links below for more:The Get Good With Money ToolkitThe National Association of Personal Financial AdvisorsFee Only NetworkXY Planning NetworkMatt McGorry Post on Patrisse CullorsNumberblocksAlphablocksThis 12-year-old prodigy is heading off to college. She aspires to be a NASA scientist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 20211h 12m

S6 Ep 262Your Magic Wand is Working

There are so many emotions this week, especially with the guilty verdict(s!) in the George Floyd murder trial. We want you to know that we recorded this episode Monday, a day before the verdict was reached. Our hearts go out to Floyd's family and to all the supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement who fought for justice in Floyd's name. He will not be forgotten.There is still much work to be done. Here's how you can help: Call 202-499-6085 and ask your representatives in Congress to support The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Register to vote https://vote.gov Donate to causes that support social justice and racial equality We are sending virtual hugs to everyone and hoping you are taking care of yourselves. Here's a little preview of what we cover on today's show: Tiff's newest wisdom from Dr. Greene (5:27) Should you take advantage of your employer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan? (19:50) And where's best to park your home downpayment savings (26:35) Don't forget you can call/text your questions to: 844-858-8080And if your question is longer or more complicated, you can still hit us up on IG @brownambition podcast or email [email protected] your spot! On Thursday 4/29 at 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET Tiffany and I will be live in conversation with The 19th, a nonprofit newsroom amplifying the voices of women, people of color and LGBTQ+ citizens. Sign up here,Check out the links below for more:Employee Stock Purchase PlansYou can and should still buy Tiffany's book if you haven't!Economist who says racism costs the U.S. $16 trillion explains the math Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202140 min

S6 Ep 261Do Less, Be More

We got a New York Times best seller, fam! Get Good With Money is on a whole bunch of best seller lists and we couldn't be more proud. This week we spend some time talking about what it means for Tiff (1:22), what it takes to actually get on a best seller list (9:20), and maybe most importantly, what Tiff plans to do for REST (16:45).And after our amazing interview last week, we're back to answering your questions, like: I over contributed to my 401k, can I pull some of that money out to pay down some debt? (25:22) My career and family life are getting really hard to juggle, should I take a different job? (34:40) Don't forget you can text/call with your questions at 844-858-8080 (try to keep your messages under 1 minute please!)But you can always hit us up the old fashioned way too, on Insta @brownambitionpodcast or via email at [email protected] out the links below for more:Hardship Withdrawal vs 401(k) Loan: What's The Difference?The Butter Bar Skin CareHow Credit Card Balance Transfers Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202151 min

S5 Ep 260Earn Your Leisure ft. Troy Millings and Rashad Billal

Hey BA fam! 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 before you can seize on a “moment” (42:15) Turning a podcast into a network, then into a platform (53:25) What does “leisure” actually mean? (1:09:25) It was so great having these gents on the show. We’re sure you already know who they are. But if you don’t, now’s the time to get familiar! Check out Earn Your Leisure and Market Mondays and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out the links below for more:Get Good With Money Virtual SummitBuy Get Good With Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 20211h 43m

S6 Ep 259How to (Finally!) Get Good With Money

Happy BA Wednesday, fam! It’s book release week for Tiff, and we’re talking all about the concept of financial wholeness (12:55). Mandi even took the quiz, and we’ll discuss her results. We’d love to see you take it too. Head to ggwmoneyquiz.com and take the Financial Wholeness Quiz, then share your results on IG and tag us with the hashtag #ggwmoney.Other topics this week include: Should you worry about identity theft with a custodial brokerage account? (49:17) Should you drain your savings to pay off debt? (even if its a birthday present you totally deserve!) (53:05) A hard break for Georgia’s new voting restrictions (1:00:13) A boot for an IG account we love (1:02:30) It was so fun hearing from you all this week! Call and text us your questions for next week at 844-858-8080.Check out the links below for more:Buy Tiffany's book - Get Good with MoneyVisionPoetShopping for a New Car? Use the 20/4/10 RulePolicy GeniusSelect Quote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 20211h 7m

S6 Ep 258The Mortgage Question We've Never Heard Before

Before we do anything else, we want to let you know we're standing in solidarity our AAPI community in Atlanta and all of the US after the tragedy that happened there last week. This epidemic of violence against our AAPI siblings has to stop. Check this link to see how you can help.Other things happening this week: Chris Hogan, of DR fame resigns after failing to live up to their "righteous living" policy (17:35) Kylie Jenner asks people to crowdfund for her makeup artist's brain surgery (20:23) And then, of course, your questions! The woman whose mortgage question had us STUMPED (30:52) A listener wrote in to share a major debt win (37:24) I gave a lower salary range than I should have for a prospective job, should I go back with a higher number? (41:25) Don't forget we have a new way for you to send your questions, call or text: 844-858-8080Check out the links below for more:Order Tiffany's BookPhroogal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 20211h 3m

S6 Ep 257The Debate About Marrying "Up"

Have you ever heard of hypergamy? Wikipedia defines it as "the act or practice of a person marrying a spouse of higher caste or social status than themselves." Plenty of women today are actually following hypergamy in their relationships. Tiff fell down a YouTube rabbit hole and she's got questions...(3:18)Other highlights: Stimmys are coming! What should we be doing with them? (31:58) How do students and dependents get their checks? (33:53) Whether you should open a UGMA account for your child (35:49) What the child tax credit in the stimulus bill is all about (42:32) Check out the links below for more:Order Tiffany's BookGet Good With Money SummitVote for Tiff in the NAACP Image AwardsSchool of Affluence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 20211h 5m

S6 Ep 256The Princess Diaries Was a Lie

It's BA Wednesday and we got the royal tea for you this week. We talk about: Oprah's exit interview with Megan Markle and Prince Harry (1:41) Tiffany's (virtual) White House visit (22:39) Some news on more stimulus checks (26:24) Shouts out to the ladies for International Women's Day (31:16) A listener question about being asked to do more and more work without being paid more (40:54) Speaking of questions, we have a new way for you to connect with us so you can ask us your questions. You can now call and leave us a voicemail at 844-858-8080. We can't WAIT to hear from you!We've got a brown break for some racist security guard and some Brown Boosts for Ava DuVernay and for Tiff being nominated for an NAACP IMAGE AWARD (WHAT?)Check out these links for more:Pre-order Tiffany's bookVideo of Tiffany's (virtual) White House VisitWhat’s in the Stimulus Bill? A Guide to Where the $1.9 Trillion Is GoingAmanda Gorman, inaugural poet, 'tailed' by security guard on her walk homeArray Crew: A resource to find Black and Brown filmmaking talent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 20211h 3m

S6 Ep 255We Need to Talk About Digital Blackface

Happy BA Wednesday, fam. This one gets deep quick. This week we got... What is digital blackface and is it really a problem? (3:42) Tiff's going to the WHITE HOUSE (virtually)! (26:00) A great listener question about IRAs, and how many of them you can have. (33:27) A little more discussion on the question of "picking someone's brain" and how we should set those boundaries (38:20) Some Brown Boosts for Chadwick Boseman, Peloton, a listener's financial win, and a Facebook group we love (48:45) Don't forget to rate and subscribe to the show wherever you listen, and share us with your friends. Love you!Check out the links below for more:Brown Ambition Merch StoreKids Know Chadwick BosemanGet Good With Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 3, 202155 min

S6 Ep 254Girlfriends, Not Gurus

We almost called this episode "D*ve R*msey is Trash — The Sequel".We were overwhelmed by the response to last week's show. Thank you so much for the support!For more on the shady history of DR's corporation, check out this article from Religion News Service. It's worth the read, along with the full response from the DR team.But the real reason we want to talk about DR again is that last week his podcast was DETHRONED from the number one spot for financial shows on Apple Podcasts for personal finance. He was taken out by our friends Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure. Shine on!And after a word on the difference between finance gurus and finance girlfriends, we got to a really good listener question...(40:30) $40,000 in debt...where do I start?!Check out the links below to read more!Is Dave Ramsey’s empire the ‘best place to work in America’? Say no and you’re outFull Ramsey Solutions ResponseEarn Your Leisure PodcastDiscover Credit ScorecardGreenwood BankPre-order Tiffany's BookBrown Ambition Merch Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 20211h 1m

S6 Ep 253The D*ve R*msey Read

D*ve R*msey put his whole entire foot in his mouth on F*x N*ws last week — LET THE DRAGGING COMMENCE (3:11). Tiffany has some thoughts about that (7:20).We also take a question from a listener named Jane (29:25). Jane wants to leave her job to start her own business, and she's got a few questions about how to get financially ready for that. After we take a second to give her a round of applause for doing an amazing job with her finances thus far, we get to talking about how hard the life of an entrepreneur can be. Do you need to quit your job to start your business (31:10)? Is it okay to contribute a little less to your 401k (34:20).There's a lot to think about here, and Tiff gets real real about it (45:20).When you're done listening, this is the list of financial educators we want you to know about:Patrice C WashingtonJully-Alma Taveras - Investing LatinaPopcorn Finance PodcastAnna N'Jie-KonteFarnoosh TorabiJourney To LaunchCheck out the links below for more:Anna N'Jie-Konte's IG post about her former coworkerPre-Order Tiffany's book9 startling facts that show just how hard the student-debt crisis is hurting Black AmericansHome appraisal for Black couple skyrockets after white friend pretends to be homeownerThe Noodle BudgetNavipsychWho is Whitney Wolfe Herd? Bumble app founder becomes newest self-made billionaireAnd as always, don't forget to stop by the BA merch store to get some swag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 20211h 15m

S6 Ep 252The Sun Was Meant to Shine - and So Were You

The hits just keep on coming! We had a lot of good news for you last week and we've got even more good news to share this week. You'll have to listen to find out! (3:45) We've also got a few words for you on what arrogance and humility actually are (probably not what you think) (13:20)And then as usual we're on to your questions... 31:58 - could you all give advice for the best online brokerage for beginners? 43:55 - I’m 21, about to graduate college into our pandemic economy. I have a lot of things I want to do to get my finances in order, do you have any advice on what to do, where to start, and where to get good knowledge from? Check out the links below for more:Pre-order Tiff's bookAlly InvestAOC's Instagram LiveStash Stock Trading AppTD Ameritrade's Virtual Stick MarketDouble Dutch AerobicsChinese Jump RopeAnd don't forget to hit up the BA merch store for some swag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202153 min

S6 Ep 251I Got Promoted Without a Raise! Help!

We've got NEWS! BA has officially joined the Westwood One podcast network (5:43). We're so excited and grateful for the opportunity they're giving us to continue growing and reaching more people. A LOT happened while we were gone, so let's get into it...What in the world happened with Gamestop? What does it mean to "short" a stock? Did a reddit meme just make a whole bunch of people rich? We've got the tea. (11:44)We're sure you know about Tiffany's book by now. Its called Get Good With Money: 10 Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole. And now you can pre-order it! Go get it now right here: https://getgoodwithmoney.com/ (50:13)And we're back to answering your questions this week. We've got some great ones:32:29 - How does Tiffany take apple cider vinegar and why?34:09 - My job just promoted me without giving me a pay raise. They said this was the position I was meant to have all along, but I never signed anything saying that. I’m not in a position to quit right now. Help!40:08 - I have two 401ks from previous companies. Should I roll them over during the current economy, or should I leave them where they are? Also my company doesn’t have a match. Any suggestions for making the best of this?Check out the links below for more:Hedge funds and short-selling: How and why Gamestop shook the stock marketA 10-Year-Old GameStop Investor Cashed In. His Return? Over 5,000%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 3, 202154 min

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

We missed y'all last week! And this week is a bit of a different show. 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: (6:10) How Black women have been the architects of our democracy (8:45) Just how big a deal is it that we have Kamala Harris as our Vice President now? (19:12) What's at stake for us if we don't get more involved at the local levels? (21:15) If you want to get more involved but don't necessarily want to run for office, how do you do that? (33:28) Now that we're past the general election, how do we keep this current energy going? And more!This was an amazing conversation and we're so excited to share it with you! See you all next week!https://www.higherheightsleadershipfund.org/https://www.higherheightsforamericapac.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202138 min

S6 Ep 249Really, 2021?!

Welcome to 2021, BA Fam.To say the least, we are still reeling from the attack on our nation's capitol last (and DEMOCRACY ... and REALITY?) last week —OK, let's be real here the entire last four years. It was tough to find the words for this, y'all, but we are here to vent (a lot) with you and try to unpack what this means for the year to come.We're doing the best we can to take care of ourselves and each other, and sometimes that's all we can do. But most importantly, Brown Ambition is back in business for 2021, talking about self-care, career, personal finance, and empowerment. We got some great questions this week:28:53 - Can you really take online surveys as a side hustle?32:52 - What's the key to finding good virtual assistants for your business?Don't forget to check out the Brown Ambition merch store to get yourself some swag, and we'll see you all next week!Check the links below for more:Our song of the show: The Earth is GhettoWhat's on Tiffany's bookshelf this year:Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of BigContagious: Why Things Catch onThe Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's MindThe Effective Executive: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things DoneLead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real ChangeVagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 202159 min

S5 Ep 2502020 Rewind: Minority Mindset

This week we're bringing you a re-broadcast of our interview with Jaspreet Singh of The Minority Mindset YouTube channel. Like Tiffany, Jaspreet’s story started with him falling victim to a scam (19:27). But he didn’t let that stop him and he’s now built The Minority Mindset into a YouTube channel with over 650,000 subscribers, a popular newsletter, and more.This conversation was another highlight of our year, and we're excited to share it with you again. Keep an eye out soon for new episodes. Be well, and happy new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 20211h 5m

S5 Ep 2492020 Rewind: Our Rich Journey

We almost made it to the end of 2020. We're done making episodes for the year, but we wanted to replay this super fun, informative and important interview with Christina and Amon from Our Rich Journey. They achieved financial independence in 8 years, and they're shared some of their secrets with us. This was one of the highlights of our year, and its definitely worth a look back. Stay happy and healthy, we'll see you in 2021! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 20201h 10m

S5 Ep 248Ep 248 - Goodbye 2020!

Last chance y'all! Head over to the Brown Ambition merch store and use coupon code HOHOHO to get 25% off!----------------------Happy BA Wednesday y'all. It's our last episode of 2020! We're taking a look back at 2020 and talking about the good things that happened for us this year. We're also taking a look forward at 2021 and talking about what we're trying to do next year. Last but certainly not least, we're getting a new stimulus bill (2:45) soon, and we'll be telling you what is (and isn't in there).And because it's our favorite thing, we're still answering your questions this week! (35:43) I’m very unhappy in my current job. I have some money in savings and some in a 401k. Should I put my health first and quit my job now? Or should I wait until I secure something else? (41:48) I recently got a new job and lost all the sick time I had saved up. I want to start a family with my partner. I want to spend as much time with my new baby as possible. Should I spend the 6 months expenses I have saved to do that, or should I tough it out and go back to work after maternity leave? Check out these links to read more:NY Times: Congress Strikes Long-Sought Stimulus Deal to Provide $900 Billion in AidCNBC: Everything you need to know about the second round of coronavirus stimulus checksCDC Eviction Relief FormHow to volunteer to help the Georgia Senate runoffs: 12 things you can do for voter outreach right nowElle Magazine: The Journalist and the Pharma BroOvia Health AppsFollow the links below to support our sponsors:Speaking of sponsors though, you can support our sponsors here:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 20201h 2m

S5 Ep 247Ep 247 - How Can I Pay Off Debt on a Fixed Income?

Our self care journeys continue. Sometimes self care is more than a massage or your favorite cocktail. Sometimes it's therapy. Sometimes it's sitting in your car by yourself with your favorite drink. Whatever it means for you, we hope you're taking good care of yourself. The end of the pandemic is in sight, but we still have to get through the holidays and the first part of next year. It's still going to be hard, and you still deserve to be okay. In the meantime, we're going to keep bringing you money and career advice. There are some great questions this week like: (26:56) How can I pay off 20k in debt on a fixed income? (34:13) I’m 25 and I’m graduating with 2 masters degree. I received a job offer, but I’m afraid I might’ve asked for too little money. I had a great interview for a promotion with my current employer, and that might offer more money. I’m stressed out over what to do! As you finish up your holiday shopping, don't forget: You can save 25% at our merch store by using the coupon code HOHOHO. Good through the end of December! In this year especially, its great to support local and small businesses. One of our favorites right now is The Butter Bar skincare (not a sponsor, we just love them). Either way, do your best to shop local and support small businesses. We want to see them survive this pandemic!Speaking of sponsors though, you can support our sponsors here:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionCheck out the links below for more:Neal Katyal on IGCardi B's 88k purseNaviPsychThe Debt SnowballSandy Smith - Yes, I am CheapMagnify Money - When You Should Consider Bankruptcy and How to File Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 20201h 1m

S5 Ep 246Ep 246 - A New Season of Self Care

It's the holiday season, but its the season for other things too. It's always a good time to look at the things in our lives that seem little (that achey-but-not-too-bad arm?) but might turn into something big. Why not take care of it before it gets out of control? Whether its your money or some other thing in life, you're worth it. It's time to start acting like it!We got some great questions from you this week: (23:44) - How do I get better odds of getting a balance transfer credit card that will cover the full amount of my debt? (28:23) - I have 40,000 dollars in savings and I’m not sure what to do with it. Is there a better place than my savings account? Don't forget the whole month of December you can get a 25% discount at our merch store with coupon code HOHOHO!Check out the links below for more reading:The Catalyst: How to Change Anyone's Mind by Jonah BergerContagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah BergerFSA StoreThe Noodle BudgetMagnify Money's List of the Best High Yield Savings AccountsWhat is Clubhouse?Black Millennials fueled a surprising 2020 home-buying surge for African Americans@VisionPoet on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 202052 min

S5 Ep 245Ep 245 - Is It Time to Invest My Extra Savings?

HOHOHO the gift giving season is upon us! And for the Brown Ambition fan in your life (including you!) we're offering a 25% across our merch store at brownambitionstore.com. Use promo code HOHOHO to get your discount!_______________________________We made it past Thanksgiving! We got our Zoom on and did what we could to spend time with our families and stay safe. We're trying to finish this holiday season safe and get ready for this vaccine that will hopefully be coming soon. In the meantime we're so excited to hear that a lot of you are taking charge of your mental health by reaching out to our friend Stephanie over at NaviPsych (not a sponsor, we just love her) or otherwise getting into therapy, and we want to send our love to all of you. Wishing you the happiest of holiday seasons!We've got some great questions this week like: (21:20) - I have 10k saved for my wedding, but I don’t think we’ll get married for awhile, where should I store this money? (28:50) - Neither of my parents have life insurance or health insurance, and they don’t have any money set aside for retirement. I’m probably going to end up responsible for their care when they can’t work anymore. How can I convince them to start saving? Check out the links below for further reading:NaviPsychThe Catalyst: How To Change Anyone's MindPolicyGeniusQuote Wizard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 202052 min

S5 Ep 244Ep 244 - How Can I Avoid Being The Victim of a Racist Appraiser?

And just like that it's time for all the holidays! We've got Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and even birthday celebrations to plan. Like everything else this year, Covid is making it way too complicated (seems like there are vaccines on the way though! (9:35). We're making it work thought like we ALWAYS do. So whatever you're doing this season, please stay happy, safe, and spend some time with people you love. Safely!We've got some great questions from you all this week like: (19:50) How can I make sure I’m not the victim of a racist appraiser? (28:11) What’s your perspective on taking some money out of a savings account and putting it towards stocks or an ETF? (30:47) I have $1,000 left on my car note, I have a o% interest credit card balance transfer at $10,000, and $6,000 on a high interest credit card. I’ve been focusing more on paying down debt during the pandemic. My car loan will be paid off in December and I’m wondering how best to allocate those funds. Should I pay down more debt or save? Check out these links for more:Covid-19 Vaccine UpdatesNYT: Black Homeowners Face Discrimination in AppraisalsThe Noodle BudgetAnd check out these links to support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionDon’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 202049 min

S5 Ep 243Ep 243 - Can I Save When It Doesn't Seem Like There's Enough?

We're still out of breath from the election, but we are breathing a little easier. But Covid-19 is on the rise again and the holidays are coming up. It's going to be a hard year for family gatherings (or lack thereof). We hope you stay safe and give yourself some time off if you can. But we still need to find time to celebrate the good things. And one super good thing we can celebrate is Tiff released the cover for her book, Get Good With Money (2:15)! The book is coming in March 2021. But in the meantime you take the financial wholeness quiz to see how close you are to being financially whole. We've got some great questions for you this week like: (25:00) I’m just having a lot of trouble saving money. Is it actually possible for me to save money when there just doesn’t seem to be enough? (31:20) I own a home that’s in need of a LOT of work. I took a home equity loan for the repairs. I haven’t spent the money yet because of the pandemic. Should I hold onto that money or go ahead with the repairs? Check out these links for more info:BA Episode with Christina and Amon from Our Rich JourneyOur Rich JourneyOur Rich Journey JrWhat's a Home Equity Loan?Pixel LabCorp Covid-19 TestNeal Katyal on IGStay Tuned with Preet Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 202045 min

S5 Ep 242Ep 242 - Black Magic Everywhere

It's over! And we're breathing, at least a little. We made it y'all. It's been along four years, but Black folks (Black women specifically) pulled through and helped take this thing over the top for us. We hope wherever you are, you're able to relax and release some tension. But work is NOT over! There are two really important runoff elections happening in Georgia (16:20). These elections will help determine control of the Senate, and that could make a HUGE difference for what the next two years (at least) look like. Here's a great article describing how you can help even if you don't live in Georgia. Let's WORK.And we've got some great questions from you guys this week too: (38:54) I’ve got 40k in the stock market, should I pull some of that money out for a down payment on a house? (46:28) Yesterday I was fired from my new job. I experienced so much hate from the white women in the office, I think because of the election. Do you know anywhere I can go work and feel safe as a black woman? For further reading, check out:https://www.navipsych.com/https://www.higherheightsleadershipfund.org/https://sheshouldlead.com/https://therapyforblackgirls.com/-----------------------------------------------------------------Don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 20201h 15m

S5 Ep 241Ep 241 - Trouble Don't Last Always

Election day is over. All that's left is for us to send some love to our future selves and hope things haven't gotten too wild. We're trying to focus on what's good. Like the fact that 115 BIPOC women are running for election this year! (8:47). And at least we know where people stand. It's no longer impolite to talk politics, and honestly we're here for that. Regardless of what happens in the election, let's take a minute to breathe, then get ready to get back to work. Because there's much more to do.In the meantime, we're here to answer your money questions! This week we'll talk about: (20:57) I have about $4,300 of credit card debt between two cards with high interest. Is it a good idea to get a personal loan with a lower interest rate to consolidate that debt? (26:20) - I own 4 timeshares, but now I realize they’re a waste of money. Do you have any good advice for how I can get out of them? To learn more, check out these links:Options To Get Out of Your TimeshareThe Master InvestorFarnooshGreenwood BankMagnify Money's list of Black Owned BanksTela HolcombHigher Heights Leadership Fund---------------------------------------------Don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 202052 min

S5 Ep 240Ep 240 - Put Your Money Mask On

The Election is coming up y'all (and no we're not going to stop talking about it). Do you have a plan to vote? Do you have a plan B? Check out iwillvote.com to make sure you're registered, find ballot drop off locations, and get all the voting information you need. Let's DO this.And not to flex, but Tiff was on Good Morning America last week (1:00:38). Its a great segment where she gets to share her story, some basic budgeting tips, and celebrate the HUGE positive impact she's had for Black and Brown women all over the country. Check it out here.The questions we cover this week are pretty great too. We'll cover: (32:36) - what’s the best retirement account for someone who’s only a few years away from retirement? (41:20) - Because of covid, I’ve gotten generous refunds on stipends from my school, what should I do with this extra money sitting in my savings? To read and learn more, check out the links below:The Noodle BudgetRoth IRAsHigher Heights Leadership Fund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 20201h 16m

S5 Ep 239Ep 239 - Ownership = Wealth

Before we begin this week, we need to have word about knowing what you're worth. Its Covid and times are tough, but some people (big companies) are acting wild trying to take advantage of people. Also you'll remember awhile back, a listener wrote in asking about draining her 401k to pay off her debt. The BA fam cam through and someone offered to buy a grocery card for her (25:40). Y'all are amazing. Then it's on to your questions. This week we've got: (28:22) I’m shopping for a home, I’m trying to decide if I should take on a renovation project. How do you find a good Reno team that will do a good job and not take advantage of you? (38:12) Is a 529 plan a good way to save for college for my 2 year old granddaughter? (read more about 529's here) Don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 202053 min

S5 Ep 238Is it Time to Get a Financial Advisor?

Election time is approaching (and we're not going to shut up about it)! Are you registered? Do you have a plan? Do you have a plan B? Let's DO THIS. If there was a time to be extra, that time is now. Talk to your family and friends and do everything you can so we might be able to breathe some sigh of relief in a month or so.Aaaaaaanyway...We're back to answer your questions this week, and we got some juicy ones like: (19:00) My husband are looking to be first time homebuyers and we have some different ideas about how to get educated, is there a such thing as a home buying adviser? (27:40) My husband wants to invest our emergency fund, but I want to keep it liquid, what's the best thing to do? Also check out this essay that mentions Brown Ambition!And don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/And please support our sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionAnd for more info on the SARS Police in Nigeria, you can read up on them here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 202048 min

S5 Ep 237Ep 237 - The Devil Has No New Tricks

The rona invades The White House, Mandi's getting relatives to vote, and Miss Mali More's getting animated! We're doing what we can to smile right now because LORDT.And we're back to answering your money questions and we got some big ones this week... (26:50) I've never bought stock before and my employer is offering an employee discount on their stock. Should I buy some and how much? (34:22) I've got a lot of debt, some money in savings, and some money in a 401k. Does it make sense to just wipe out my debt now? And don’t forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/Shout out to our wonderful sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionCheck out the links below for more resources:Mali MoreEmployee Stock Purchase PlansThe Noodle BudgetMagnify Money's List of Banks Offering Covid ReliefCovid Relief for Retirement Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 202052 min

S5 Ep 236Ep 236 - We Asked The Money Coach

This week we're back with another interview. We got to talk with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach. She is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of 15 money-management books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom.We talked to her about how she's slowly building her real estate empire. You'll hear: Buying a property with a recourse mortgage (37:25) What it's like to manage the paperwork and logistics when you have multiple tenants in the same property? (40:16) Staying diversified, how to think about investments like stocks versus real estate (49:07) The link between age and risk tolerance (59:17) We love Lynnette so much and we were honored to have her back on the show!And don't forget about our new merch store. Use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15 to get 15% off your BA swag at https://brownambitionstore.com/Shout out to our wonderful sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition – Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com – Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 20201h 7m

S5 Ep 235Ep 235 - Day One, or One Day?

Hey, Hey, Hey — WE HAVE A MERCH STORE. Get your BA swag at last here: https://brownambitionstore.com/To score 15% off your order, use the promo code BROWNAMBITION15--On today's show, the 2020 hits keep on coming. We're all grieving the death of the Notorious RBG — Ruth Bader Ginsburg.No one knows for sure what this this means for the future, but we do know that we need y'all to VOTE. Make sure you're registered, make a plan, and ask your friends to do the same. Presidential elections matter, but your local elections do too. Get informed and do the thing! Here's how.We've done some amazing interviews these last few weeks. But this week we're back to answering your questions. Just remember, we're your financial girlfriends, not your gurus. (20:30) Interest is super low on savings right now, should I take some of my savings out of the bank and put it into investments? (27:10) Should I have a Pre Tax 401k, or a Roth 401k? Is it a good idea to have both? (31:30) I'm 41 years old and I've never invested, where should I start? (36:45) I have lots of credit card debt, and a big lump sum of money coming in from a freelance job. How I should I use that money to pay my debt down? We need your help. The company Printful is who we've decided to get our merch from. We like their stuff very much, but they have a diversity problem in their choices of models. Mandi's made a feature request on the platform to have more women of color represented, and we need your help! You can go upvote Mandi's feature request. You do need to make a Printful account to do it, but it's a fast and simple process, shouldn't take more than a minute or so. Once you're signed in, you can find Mandi's feature request here.Shout out to our wonderful sponsors:http://rothys.com/brownambitionhttp://betterhelp.com/brownambition - Special offer for Brown Ambition listeners, get 10% off your first monthhttp://fiverr.com - Receive 10% off your first order by using our code BrownAmbitionFurther reading:19 families buy nearly 97 acres of land in Georgia to create a city safe for Black peopleNoodle Budget 101Index Funds vs. Mutual Funds: The Differences That MatterHow Does a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA Work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 23, 202057 min

S5 Ep 234Ep 234 - 5 Years of Brown Ambition! (Plus Coronavirus Coping Strategies w/ Mental Health Expert Dr. Imani Walker)

Happy 5th anniversary to us...and all of you! We couldn't do this show without you, and we are so proud of this body of work. Whether you've been here say day 1 or you just subscribed this week, we are so grateful for your support.Today, we are walking down memory lane and chatting about some of our iconic episodes (Mouse in the House, anyone?!).Then, we're joined by a VERY special guest — Dr. Imani Walker from Bravo's Married to Medicine. She's here to give us some SOLID tips for staying sane during this quarantine, since it doesn't look like we'll be getting out any time soon. We're going to talk about: What is doomscrolling, and why should you stop? (39:20) What's the connection between the toilet paper shortage and anti-maskers? (41:40) What are the things we can do to bring back a sense of normalcy and control in our lives? (45:38) How do we learn to give ourselves a break? (51:15) The value of Black folks talking so openly about therapy (1:01:39) Why do we love our destructive habits so much? (1:06:45) It was an honor to have Dr. Imani on the show, and we hope you got something out of it like we did. To learn more about her, check out:https://doctor-imani.com/https://imanistateofmind.com/podcast/https://www.bravotv.com/married-to-medicinehttps://www.instagram.com/doctor.imani/?hl=enAs always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 20201h 13m

S5 Ep 233Ep 233 - Do You Have a Minority Mindset?

We're thrilled to bring you another interview this week! We're joined by Jaspreet Singh of The Minority Mindset. Like Tiffany, Jaspreet's story started with him falling victim to a scam (19:27). But he didn't let that stop him and he's now built The Minority Mindset into a YouTube channel with over 650,000 subscribers, a popular newsletter, and more. Jaspreet has SO much wisdom to share, and we're all so lucky to learn from him this week. We'll talk about: What does it mean to have a "minority mindset" (its not what you might think) (11:52) What actually is passive income, and where can we start? (31:20) What's a stock dividend? (35:24) What's the right mindset for getting into the stock market? (37:29) And where does Jaspreet go to get educated? (40:22) We have more exciting interviews coming up over the next weeks and months, we can't wait to share them with you! In the meantime, send your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcastFurther reading/resources:Seeking AlphaYahoo FinanceTrump Tells Agencies To End Trainings On 'White Privilege' And 'Critical Race Theory' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 20201h 4m

S5 Ep 232Ep 232 - They Don't Want Us To Know This

Mandi's building a she shed (2:38), we honor the life of our King T'Challa (6:34), and Tiffany has an update on her home appraisal fiasco (28:43). At it's core, our goal with this show is to give y'all knowledge to empower yourselves. This is stuff lots of powerful people have a vested interest in us not knowing. The revolution is to play their game and play it for YOURSELF (26:45).And the questions we're answering this week focus on podcasting! We feel like we've done pretty okay at the whole podcasting thing, so we thought we'd answer some questions from folks about how our podcast is made and how other people might go about making one of their own. (42:55) - How do you get your podcast on Apple Podcasts? Libsyn - for podcast hosting iTunes Connect - for getting your show on Apple Podcasts (45:35) - how much of your conversation gets edited out of your podcast? (49:30) - how much of a time commitment is your show? (50:18) - how long does it take to edit your show? (52:42) - how much did you pay to start your podcast? Canva - for logo and graphics making Audacity - for editing and mixing Blue Yeti - a very common podcasting mic that lots of people (including us!) use (55:13) - how do you get ads? Further reading:New York Times report on racism in home appraisalsDebra Kamin tweets about Tiffany's appraisalApple and Tesla Stock SplitsRobinhood Snacks NewsletterMinority Mindset NewsletterWhat's a Stock Dividend?As always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 20201h 12m

S5 Ep 231Ep 231 - Sandy Smith Earned $60k in a Month from Her Side Hustle — Now She's On a Mission To Educate Side Hustlepreneurs Like Herself

Sandy Smith is the undisputed queen of side hustles. This week she gives us everything we need to know and then some about how to get started on a side hustle to get out of debt and save for your future.She runs the website https://yesiamcheap.com/, a personal finance blog dedicated to helping you live your best financial life. She's also the founder of Elevate, a conference aimed at helping Black and Brown folks live better financial lives.There are so many amazing insights in this episode, everything from Amazon, to drop shipping, to figuring out which products to sell. After you're done listening, go to yesiamcheap.com and start reading from top to bottom. Start with this article about side hustles to boost your income during quarantine and beyond.Further reading:A comparison of ETFs and Mutual FundsThe Hustle CrewAs always, reach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 26, 20201h 1m

S5 Ep 230Ep 230 - OK, Why is Everyone Obsessed with Forex Trading?

First and foremost we're paying respects to our girl Cici aka The Six Figure Chick. She passed away last week, and we needed to say a word about someone who's spent so much of their life giving and giving and giving. We love you and we'll miss you.And y'all had some great questions for us this week: My job position is unstable, but I have some money saved. I’ve started my own business, and I have credit card debt. Which is a better use for my savings? I want to get into stocks, is there an app you can recommend for beginners? Learn about this and more, and check out the resources below for everything we talked about this week:my2020census.govmagnifymoney.comRobin Hood (for trading stocks)Vanguard InvestingWhat's a Target Date Fund?E-TradeWhat is Forex Trading?Living Apart TogetherFind out if/when you can vote earlyReach out with your questions to [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 20201h 9m