
Brown Ambition
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Ep 357: It's Okay To Love Love And Money
The ladies start this episode by discussing relationships and loneliness and Tiffany explains that she misses the sureness of love. This leads to an interesting conversation about dating and Tiffany talks about the trauma that it's bringing up for her. This was a deep conversation about relationships and how both ladies feel about sharing their relationships on social media.For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi boosts for a chance to meet up with her Mandi Moneymakers! Tiffany boosts/break for submitting her final draft of her "Get Good With Money" workbook.Drop us a note at [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.

BA QA: How To Avoid Fraud
Our financial besties are back with another BA Q&A. 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. Both ladies school us on how to avoid crazy scams. Then, listener Jalissa wants to know how to do a balance transfer to help with her debt, our financial big sisters give her excellent advice on the best way to go.Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 356: Social Media Is Making People Broker
The ladies are back for a catch up. Tiffany starts by talking about her new makeup journey and Mandi clowns her old school makeup skills. Then, they discuss the Don Lemon firing and Mandi reminds the BA fam that no job is stable and any of us could be on the chopping block at anytime.The ladies also breakdown the mind tricks that social media plays on us and why it's important to log off sometimes.Then, Tiffany gives us an update on her new condo and all the renovations she's doing. For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for Ramit's new Netflix show "How To Get Rich" and Mandi boosts for her potential new book deal. Plus, Are Mandi and Tiffany cousins? Listen in for more!Drop us a note at [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.

BA QA Is An Indicator Of The Economy
First, a listener wants to know if she should sell her house or not because they live in a bad school district but the interest on her house is super low. Mandi is thinking about selling her house as well so this is a very timely question! Mandi and Tiffany gave her great advice on how to decide what's best for her.Then, a frustrated listener is drowning in debt after some investing mistakes and desperately needs some advice. Tiffany's advice is for her to use her skill set to make more money and to forgive herself for her mistakes!Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Do It For The Right Reasons
First, a listener who works at a bank and wants to know if it's necessary to get an MBA. Mandi and Tiffany tells her to look at the bigger picture and not to make big decisions based off of her current circumstances. Mandi encourages her to do her research and to make sure she wants to go back to school for the right reasons. Then, we have a juicy question about a listener who wants to know how to drop a business partner. Tiffany gives her major advice on how to handle things amicably and professionally.Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here.https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/businessDrop us a note at [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.

Ep 354: And The Webby Nomination Goes To...
The ladies are back with an epic BA catch up. First, Tiffany is excited about the rich auntie life and Mandi is excited about her new baby! Then Tiffany talks about the inventor of "fire" going to work because he had kids and Mandi talks about how hard it is to be a mom. For this week's brown boost brown break, both ladies break from the racism we've seen from the Republicans and in women's basketball. Of course, the ladies have to encourage you to vote at the Webbys! We need your support BA fam. Click the link below to help us win our third Webby.Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here.https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/businessDrop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: How To Set A Boundary
Both of our financial besties are back for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she should get a new credit card for the flight benefits and our financial besties tell her to pass on it! Then, a frustrated sister is tired of loaning her sister money and desperately needs advice. Tiffany advises her to set a clear boundary and not to be afraid to say no.Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here.https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 353: Reunited And It Feels So Good
Tiffany is back from her hiatus and both ladies update us on their vacations! Mandi and her "husbae" had a great time in Costa Rica and Tiffany said Egypt was one of her favorite vacations! Tiffany also tells us about her trust and really breaks down the process for us. Before break, the ladies discuss social media and how to navigate it with children. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for "Black Honey" Lipstick and Mandi boosts for a book called "Black Cake".Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.Brown Ambition Is Nominated For "Best Business Podcast" at The Webbys! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here.https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BA Q&A: What Does A Bookkeeper Do? ft. Maya
This week, Maya joins us for the BA Q&A to ask how to handle her taxes as a freelance writer. Mandi gives her tips and tricks on how to write things off and encourages her to find a CPA. Mandi also breaks down what a bookkeeper is and why it's important to have one. The ladies also discuss how to find a bookkeeper and exactly how much they charge. To end the episode, the ladies discuss LLCs and Mandi stresses the importance of having one!Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 352: Jumpstart Your Online Business ft. Business Strategist Ellie Diop
This week we are joined by Ellie Talks Money! The ladies start by sharing how they met at Fincon and Ellie shares how her entrepreneur journey began. Ellie breaks down exactly how she used her stimulus check to start her business and how she juggled everything with four children. Ellie also breaks down how to build an audience, how to price your digital products, and she explains what a customer funnel is. The duo also stresses why it's important to give away freebies to market your business and what are the non-negotiables in business.https://www.ellietalksmoney.com/Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Girl, Raise Your Prices ft. Carla Wilmaris
Mandi is joined by Carla Wilmaris for this week's BA Q&A. First, listener Kayla wants to leave her 9-5 to become a lash artist but feels guilty leaving her job. Carla gives her a marketing plan to start her lash business and encourages her to keep he job in the meantime. Then, a listener is nervous about raising her prices and Mandi gives a breakdown on how to raise prices while honoring your loyal clients. Both ladies stress the importance of making your value clear as a business owner.Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.https://www.carlawilmaris.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 351: Podcasting and Pivoting ft. Carla Wilmaris
Mandi is joined by podcast extrordinaire, Carla Wilmaris. Carla starts by sharing her journey and pivot from accounting to podcast guru. Then, the ladies deep dive into what inspired Carla to start her podcast and teach others how to start their own as well. They discuss the best podcast equipment for beginners, the best editing practices, how to monetize, and sacrificing fun for your dreams. Carla also tells a funny story about how her interview with Charlemagne Tha God went absolutely crazy. This is a jam packed episode and it's full of gems!Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.https://www.carlawilmaris.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BA Q&A: Living An Instagram Lifestyle ft. Briana
For this week's Q&A, listener "Briana" wants to know whats the balance between paying off your credit card debt and still living your best life. Mandi encourages her to focus on paying off her credit card debt and to stop the frivolous spending. Mandi Money breaks down step by step exactly how to automate your paycheck so that you're handling your responsibilities before you even get your pay check.Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 350: Should I Freak Out About the SVB Bank Collapse?
Mandi Money is here to breakdown the silicon valley bank collapse and if we should be concerned or not! Mandi breaks down what FDIC insurance is and how that protects us from losing our money in banks. She goes on to explain that the wealthy investors in Silicon Valley are taking a big risk by keeping more money in SVB that is insured by the FDIC. Mandi assures us that as long we keep under 250k cash limit in our checking account, we are safe!Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: I Deserve A Raise! ft. Yacine
For this week's BA Q&A, Mandi is joined by listener "Yacine". Yacine was disappointed that she didn't get a raise at her job and asks our favorite career coach on what she should do about it. Mandi advises her to have a transparent conversation with her manager about raises and what's the company's policy on them. Mandi also stresses the importance of learning how to articulate your value at your company.Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 349: Being Ambitious Is Not Easy ft. Lauren Maillian
This week we are joined by mega entrepreneur Lauren Maillian. Lauren tells the BA fam all about her investments and stresses the important of having a strong network. Lauren Maillian is a change agent committed to diversity, innovation, equity, and inclusion. She’s an award-winning marketer, prolific investor, advisor, entrepreneur, and board member with a multi-hyphenate career spanning over 15 years. She advised and invested in over 40 startups and her portfolio represents over $5 billion in market capitalization.Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Rest Is Your Birthright
Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a listener wants to know how to open up a custodial account for her kids. Tiffany breaks down the difference between a Roth RIA, a custodial account, and a 529 account. Then, Producer "Imani" asks Tiffany how to get rest while still demonstrating your "Beyonce". Tiffany teaches us an important lesson on creating healthy boundaries and deciding when enough is enough.Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 348: Forget Your Couple Goals ft. Devale & Khadeen Ellis
This week we are joined by The Ellises! Khadeen and Devale start this episode by sharing how they got their start doing their own content. Then, Mandi asks how their marriage dynamic has changed since having kids and they share a darling story about their oldest son and how much he helps them. The lovely couple continues to tell us their love story, their journey with finances, and how they have held each other down throughout their marriage.Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Experience Is Priceless
The ladies are back to answer your juicy financial questions. First, a listener wants to know to do a career pivot from retail to marketing. Mandi encourages her to find a good internship and to spruce up her resume! Then, a 50-year-old listener wants to know if her age is a hinderance on the job searching hunt. Once again, our favorite career coach encourages her to get some experience by any means necessary and to find her niche in the writing world.Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 347: Our Personal Hair Journeys
The ladies kick-off the episode by giving us the inside scoop on their Galentine's date, their Beyonce tickets, and Tiffany finally meeting Mandi's son, Rio. In this special episode sponsored by Dove's Haircare Crown Collection, your financial besties share their personal hair stories. Mandi and Tiffany break down their earliest hair memories and tell us how they got to where they are with their crowns. Hair journeys are all unique, and there are so many interesting ways to care for and style your hair. From financial impacts to workplace setbacks, we are so excited to discuss our personal hair stories, tips, and much more!Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.Additional Links:https://bit.ly/3YRcLzchttps://bit.ly/3YSYDFzhttps://bit.ly/3XPvslt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BA Q&A: Run Your Business, Don't Let Your Business Run You
Nurse Jenna joins us for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener is nervous to make a career pivot and asks Mandi and Tiffany for advice. Our financial besties give her permission to take the leap and just go for it. Then, Nurse Jenna asks when the time is to hire help for her company and Mandi and Tiffany give an epic breakdown of everything you should consider.Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.discovherhealth.comIG: @discovHERhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 346: V-Day. V is for Vulva ft. Nurse Jenna Rae
We have a special BA Valentines Day Treat! The ladies are joined by Nurse Jenna Rae. Nurse Jenna shares why some women have a hard time holding their bladder, "the pelvic floor", Kegel myths, bladder care, and advocating for yourself at your doctor's appointments.Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.discovherhealth.comIG: @discovHERhealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BA Q&A: How To Prepare For Entrepreneurship
First, a listener wants to know if she should open up a Roth IRA .Tiffany and Jason gives her brilliant advice on how to maximize her retirement fund. Then, a listener wants to know if she should take equity out of her home to buy another property. Jason gives her the pros and cons of doing so and Tiffany advises her to run her numbers and make sure that the investment makes sense. Then, Tiffany asks Jason how to prepare for entrepreneurship.Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 345: Money, Happy Life ft. Jason Vitug
Mandi is not feeling well this week but The Budgetnista holds us down! Tiffany is joined by her longterm friend "Jason Vitug". Jason Vitug is a bestselling author and financial wellness expert empowering a generation to live their dream life through financial knowledge Tiffany starts the episode by giving Jason his flowers on living a "soft life" and Jason describes the 8 dimensions that make us the people we are. They dig deeper into his book, "Happy Money,Happy Life". Jason even practices breath work live on the show with Tiffany.Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Have You Heard Of House Hacking?
First, listener Taylor just got engaged and needs advice on how to handle finances in a relationship. Tiffany and Mandi shared their personal stories and how they talked to their partners about finances. Both of our financial besties recommend pre-marital counseling and getting a financial planner. Then, an aspiring real estate flipper wants to know how to raise funds to buy investments properties. Tiffany schools her on "house hacking".Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 344: I Don't Owe This Country My Trauma
Mandi kicks off this episode by sharing some of the struggles she has while being a baddie entrepreneur and being the "on call" parent when her son is sick and Tiffany talks about honoring her mom because of her sacrifices. Then, the ladies touch on the traumatizing police brutality that we are still experiencing. Before break, they touch on "workplace romance" and the drama happening with TJ Holmes and Amy Robach-- plus, the oscar snubs!For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi boosts for a tool called "Zapier" that's making her business life so much easier! Tiffany boosts for Jason Vitug's new book "Happy Money Happy Life".Drop us a note at [email protected] or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.mandimoneyscripts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BA Q&A: Pregnant and Unemployed
The ladies are back with another BA Q&A! A listener wants to know how to prevent non payment in her consulting business and the best practices for receiving money. Mandi advises her to give out contracts and Tiffany encourages her not to be afraid to take them to court or raise H3ll to the higher ups. Then, a pregnant listener asks if she should tell her potential employers that she's pregnant and our favorite pregnant career coach gives her the best advice.We want to hear from you!Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 343: Illustrate Your Beyonce
The ladies kick off the episode by recapping Beyonce's 24 million performance! Then, they dive into the new law in Florida that shuts down AP African American studies and discuss the mass tech layoffs. They have a very sad conversation about the mass shootings and Tiffany gives us an update on her real state journey. For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi boosts Tabitha Brown's amazing journey and Tiffany boosts for her new personal trainer, Jeremiah Bull.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Tell Your Money What To Do
First, a listener wants to know what contributes to your credit score. Tiffany gives a full credit breakdown and Mandi advises her to consider debt consolidation. Then, a listener wants to know if she should sell her home or not to save money for two properties. Mandi suggests she uses her home equity loan to buy a second home and Tiffany empowers her to tell her money what to do!We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 342: Defining Your Own Ambition
Both ladies are back in the studio! Tiffany starts by recapping her Kenya trip, where Brown Ambition got some major love, and Mandi shares her travel plans for this year. Then, The ladies share their thoughts on the new "MLK" statue and spoke about their favorite golden globes moment. Before break, they discuss "non compete" agreements and what's appropriate when signing them.For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for a phenomenal experience she had in Kenya involving helping young teen moms. Mandi's Boosts for defining your own ambition.Here's a link to the article Mandi mentioned.https://fortune.com/2023/01/17/the-pandemic-killed-my-ambition-heres-how-to-get-it-back/We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Waging War
Mandi is solo for today's BA Q&A! First, listener "Waging War" wants to know if she's underpaid at her job. Mandi gives her fantastic advice on how to bring this situation up to her manager and encourages her to keep her options open. Then, a listener is tired of working for big tech companies and feels uninspired. She says wants to be a high earner and work for a company that does good for the world. Our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her career tips!We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 341: Turn Up And Turn Out At Your Job
Both of our financial big sisters are here to educate us. First, a listener wants to know how to find a business attorney. Tiffany tells her to ask other small business owners for leads and gives plenty of advice on things to look for in an attorney. Also, Mandi shares a story about an issue she had with her "Mandimoney" trademark and how she resolved it. Lastly, listener "Nile", wants to know if she should negotiate for more money for a better position at her company. Mandi gives great advice on how to secure that bag!We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Credit Card Etiquette
The ladies are back in the studio for a New Years BA Q&A! Our first listener wants to know the best way to handle her credit cards. Tiffany and Mandi break down the the best way to use credit cards and warns us about these uprising interest rates. Tiffany explains that credit isn't good or bad depending on where you are in your financial journey. Both of our financial besties agree that paying down debt is super important for your financial growth. Then, listener "Double D" wants to know where her money should be going now that her student loans are paid off!We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 340: Mandi's $1.2 Million Tip
The ladies start the episode by reflecting on 2022 and sharing their business/personal goals for 2023. Tiffany shares an amazing testimony about locking in $1.2 million for 2023 by using Mandi's negotiation tips! Mandi is super excited about baby #2 and growing her family while Tiffany is looking forward to taking more time off and nurturing her personal relationships.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do ft. Tina
Both of our faves are in studio this week for the BA Q&A! Listener Tina is an overwhelmed real estate agent who needs advice on how to get her life back in order. She needs intense advice on how to pay off debt and get her finances together. Mandi and Tiffany gives her great advice on how to save money and how not to be hard on herself. We judge ourselves based on our ages often and the ladies tell us exactly why we shouldn't do that.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 339: People Come For You But They Stay For Each Other
Tiffany is joined by Dr.Aiko and they have a great conversation about how to build a community! Tiffany explains how to build a community off of digital media and how not to depend on social media. Then, Tiffany talks about the sacrifices she made to build her business in the beginning! To end the episode, Tiffany breaks down the importance of having mentors, peers, and mentees!We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Unemployed But Inspired ft. Miyokee
Tiffany is solo for this week's BA Q&A. The budgetnista breaks down the pros and cons of starting a non profit business and she warns us that you can get voted out of a business you started! Some of the benefits of a non-profit are getting sponsors and partnerships but Tiffany also gives tips on how get funding with having an llc. To finish, As always, Tiffany gives great advice on how to build community and build a company.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: What to Know Before Sending Your Kid to College
Hey BA Fam! This week, listener Carolyn Jones needs advice ahead of sending her daughter off to college for the first time. She joins Mandi and Tiffany in the virtual BA studio for key financial tips on how to navigate through this new phase of life. Plus, how first year college students can begin learning how to budget money. We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Optimizing the Paying Rent Experience?
In this BA Q&A, a listener wants to know if they should open up a custodial Roth IRA for their kids. Tiffany's been there done that, and breaks it all down. Then, is there a way to optimize the whole "paying rent" experience? Find out how to make your rent work in your financial favor.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 338: The Season of Allowing
With the holiday season in full swing, Mandi and Tiffany take a moment to reflect on the end of the year -- and why it's the perfect time to let go, wind down, and simply allow things to come in to your personal space. Plus, how to handle grief during the holidays, and the importance of connecting with your loved ones.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Emergency Savings Is A Safety Net ft. Shauntae
In this BA Q&A, Shauntae wants to know if she should put her savings in a high yield savings account or ETFs. Tiffany warns her about investing her emergency savings! The Budgetnista also schools us on how much money we should have in our emergency savings based off of our career path.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 337: Increase Can Come From Decrease ft. Kevin Kidd
The infamous "listener Kevin" joined Tiffany to discuss how to deal with finances in a marriage! Kevin speaks about how transformative Mandi and Tiffany's advice was on how to help his wife. Tiffany completely opens up about how she handled finances in her own marriage and spills all the tea for the BA fam. The two also have a great conversation about boundaries and safe words in a relationship.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: I Want A Black Realtor...Am I Racist?
Mandi and Tiffany are back with this week's BA Q&A!First, Listener Big Booty Judy, is concerned that her new accountant is unprofessional and sloppy. Mandi tells her to follow her gut and to not ignore the red flags! Tiffany warns us about the best way to handle confidential information when dealing with accountants. Then, a listener wants to know if it's racist that she wants a black realtor. Mandi gives her the green light and Tiffany breaks down what "racism" actually means.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 336: Economy Reality Check
The ladies kick-off this episode by giving us a recap of their holiday weekends. Mandi threw a 3rd birthday party for her son and Tiffany was on the Jennifer Hudson show!Then, our financial besties tell us about all of the signs of the recession, Tiffany's advice is to save our money and hunker down. Tiffany also talks about a scary message she received about owing taxes and Mandi warns everyone not to let the recession make them feel stuck in their career.For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for learning how to apply lashes. Mandi boosts for Richard Fierro who was the hero in a recent mass shooting. Here's the link to support his business!https://www.atrevidabeerco.com/We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Mama Ain't Raise No Fool
Mandi Money is back with a solo Q&A!First, a frustrated listener wrote in to ask if she should quit working for her mom. Ya'll can probably guess the advice we got from the Queen of quitting. Then, a new business owner is overwhelmed with clientele and wants advice on how to handle everything.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 335: You Don't Have to Have All the Answers ft. Marceia Cork
Tiffany is solo this week to answer one of your BA Q&As! One of Tiffany's special mentees wants advice on how to grow her podcast and grow her business. Tiffany gives her great tips on how to maximize her community. Tiffany then, stresses the importance of unlearning the lies we tell ourselves about being successful.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: To Incorporate...Or Not To Incorporate ft. Gabrielle Reid
Mandi and Tiffany are in the studio for this week's BA QA! The ladies are joined by an incredible listener, Gabrielle Reid.Gabrielle is an actor in New York and wants to know if she should incorporate or not. Tiffany starts off by giving her all of the benefits and disadvantages of starting a business. Then, Our favorite career coach, Mandi schools us about opening up a "solo 401k." This episode is packed with good information on incorporating for anyone who's interested in starting a business.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 334: There's No Such Thing As A Stable Job
Our favorite career coach is riding solo for a career BA QA today!First, a pregnant listener wants to know how to prepare for a baby in the career space. Mandi breaks down the truth about maternity leave and gives this mommy great advice on how to find career success while expecting.Then, a listener wants to know if she should keep a job that's not serving her out of fear. Mandi gives her the approval to free herself, trust herself, and to not move in fear.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

BA Q&A: Make Your Money Inconvenient
Both of our financial besties are back for a BA Q&A!First, a listener wants to know the best practices to save towards a home down payment. Tiffany gives us great advice on how to make your savings "inconvenient".Then, a listener who is going through a divorce needs major financial advice on how to start completely over. Mandi gives her great advice on how to prepare a resume and how to prep her savings. Tiffany gives her a lesson on forgiving herself.We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.

Ep 333: The Market Determines The Value
Both of our financial besties are back with a packed episode. In this week's catch up, Mandi shares her experience on the Today Show, where she spoke about the pay transparency law. Then, Tiffany gives us the run down on her trip to Dubai.Tiffany also gives us the full scoop on her house buying journey and drops major tips on how to determine a home's value. Then, Mandi warns the BA fam about layoffs and gives great advice on how to prepare for it with professional resiliency.For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for taking more time off next year and giving herself space. Mandi boosts for finishing her book proposal, "Quit Your Way Rich". Who else can't wait for Mandi's book?!We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at [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.