Brown Ambition

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com 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.