Brown Ambition

Mandi and Tiffany start the episode by doing a little catch up and reminisce on early Brown Ambition days. Before break, the ladies also discuss the rise of black investors. After break, the ladies are joined by Gigi Gonzalez. Gigi is a financial educator and bestselling author of Cultura & Cash! She's on a mission to empower first-generation students and young professionals of color entering the workplace to confidently manage their money, pay off debt, build generational wealth, and gain financial freedom. The first-generation and BIPOC experience often comes without a roadmap aka guidance, insight, and knowledge enjoyed by many of our peers around navigating higher education and professional spaces. Gigi's Book Is Here!https://www.thefirstgenmentor.com/my-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandi is joined by her cousin, Anna. Anna is a full-time college student with dreams of working in the med-spa industry. Mandi does a live coaching call and gives Anna some tools on what's going to set her apart. This is a great episode for anyone who are looking for creative ways to move up in your industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany is joined in the studio by Arlan Hamilton. Arlan chronicled her path of going from homeless to being a trailblazer in the venture capital world in her 2020 book, It’s About Damn Time: How To Turn Being Underestimated Into Your Greatest Advantage. Hamilton just released her latest book, Your First Million: Why You Don’t Have To Be Born Into A Legacy of Wealth To Leave One Behind. Hamilton’s goal is to help create 1,000 more millionaires in the next decade. While she wants to increase access to funding for underestimated founders, she believes a key to creating generational wealth is the path to ownership via entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, Tiffany gives us tips on how to stay on financial track this year. Then, The Budgetnista gives us some major business advice and teaches us how to save for a rainy day.Made Whole: madewholeworkbook.comBusiness mentorship with Tiffany: mymentortiffany.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Tiffany is joined by Vrinda Gupta. Vrinda Gupta is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sequin (www.sequincard.com/brownambition), a women’s banking and financial education membership club designed by women, for women. She is a globally recognized credit expert by Forbes, ABC7 News, and Fintech Magazine, who helped launch the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card at Visa Inc. Vrinda lives in San Francisco, California, and is a proud first-generation Indian immigrant.IG: @sequinclubTikTok: @sequinclub LinkedIn: @sequinclub Vrinda Gupta IG: @vrinda.gupta 40% off discount on an annual plan: sequincard.com/brownambition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both of your financial big sisters are back in the studio for a BA Q&A! First, a listener wants to know if she should be saving or paying down debt. Then, a listener wants to know if he should take a pay cut for a better work environment and the ladies give him great advice.Live Richer Challenge: Credit EditionLRCcredit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both of your financial besties are back in the studio this week! They start by recapping their holiday adventures and Tiffany gives us a little insight on her love life. Then, the ladies bring back "Brown Ambition Buzz" and share the hottest topics in the news. The ladies discuss the Johnathan Majors trial, the Katt Williams interview, and the money issues in black Hollywood. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for this year's "Live Richer" challenge and Mandi boosts for contributing to her solo 401k.Live Richer Challenge: Credit EditionLRCcredit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany is riding solo for the first recording of the New Year! First, Tiffany stresses the importance of being intentional this year and manifesting the life of our dreams. Then, The Budgenista shares a big business mistake she made and gives the BA Fam a major learning lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandice joins us for a BA Q&A! Brandice shares why she didn't make Harlem Fashion Week a non-profit business. She also gives tips on how to network and build partnerships with brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Budgetnista discusses "burn out" and how she's working to overcome it. Tiffany talks about how grief pushed her to change the dynamics of her business and how she's set boundaries for her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.