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The Brown Ambition Podcast helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own d@mn terms! New episodes Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Sep 9, 2022 • 25min
BA Q&A: Shady and Underpaid
Your financial besties are back to answer your juicy questions.First, listener "Shady" wants to know if she should start a business similar to the company she already works for. Mandi gives her great advice on how not to stir up the pot at work!Then, listener "Theo" got a great job offer but feels guilty about leaving his current job after only being there six months. Tiffany and Mandi encourage him to do what's best for himself.We want to hear from you! 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.

Sep 7, 2022 • 52min
Ep 324: Netflix and Negotiation Superstars
Tiffany kicks off this episode by recapping her exciting Vegas trip! She treated her sisters to front row tickets to the Usher residency and they had a blast. Then, she expresses her excitement about her new Netflix documentary "Get Smart With Money." Be sure to check it out.The ladies then reflect on their early Brown Ambition days and share some sentimental memories. They also discuss the Tabitha Brown controversy and Tiffany shares some of the nasty realities of the entertainment industry.For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi boosts about her new negotiation guide! Be sure to check it out now at www.mandimoneyscripts.com and learn plenty of helpful negotiation tips. Tiffany boosts for raising her rates and knowing her worth.We want to hear from you! 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.

Sep 2, 2022 • 24min
BA Q&A: Take Care Of Your Older Self
The ladies are back to answer your juicy finance questions.First, listener "Trudy" writes in and needs advice on how to save money on a $60,000 salary. Tiffany and Mandi give their special tips on the best techniques to save money.Then, listener "Unsure" has serious concerns and questions about her 401k . Lastly, a listener wants to know if they should max out their Roth IRA before investing in a brokerage account. As always, our financial besties give them the best advice.We want to hear from you! 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.

Aug 31, 2022 • 32min
Ep 323: Tiffany's Church Announcement
We have a Brown Ambition Church Announcement!Tiffany's Netflix documentary, "Get Smart With Money," comes out September 6, 2022. Be sure to watch the trailer and add it to your watchlist.Then, the ladies break down the student loan relief plan and how that's going to help us moving forward. Mandi also encourages everyone to checkout studentaid.gov/debtrelief to get all of the details for yourself.For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for Nigeria banning white models in all advertising which leads to a conversation about skin bleaching. Then, Mandi boosts for Lizzo's inspirational speech at the VMAs.We want to hear from you! 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.

Aug 26, 2022 • 14min
BA Q&A: Don't Quit Your Way Miserable.
Your financial big sisters are back to answer your juicy career questions.First, listener Steph writes in because she has a job offer from her current company's competitor and needs advice on how to handle it. Mandi gives her brilliant advice on how to use her leverage to get more money and weigh her options.Then, listener Sarah wants to know the ladies' opinion of the "over-employment" movement -- leading Mandi and Tiffany to warn her about burnout and to encourage everyone to find a gig that will benefit your skill set.We want to hear from you! 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.

Aug 24, 2022 • 29min
Ep 322: 99 Problems, Home Appraisals Is One!
Tiffany starts the episode by showing off her Webby Award that finally came in the mail. The ladies then celebrate their Webby Award win again and share their excitement about their Plutus Award nomination.Your financial besties also warn you about internet safety and how to be cautious about posting online. Plus, Mandi shares a humbling moment she had after catching a flat tire.For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi breaks for racist appraisers in the housing market and boosts for "The Read Podcast" coming back with a breakdown about Beyonce's new album. Tiffany boosts for her IG Live with "Financial Times" and her starring part in a Netflix documentary called "Get Smart With Money."Bill A5146We want to hear from you! 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.

Aug 19, 2022 • 16min
BA Q&A: I'm Drowning In Debt!
Your financial sisters are back to answer your juicy questions!First, a listener writes in who has a lot of medical debt and desperately needs advice. The ladies do not disappoint with their answer. Then, a very frustrated listener writes in about her personal student loan debt and feels that she'll never pay it off. Of course, Mandi and Tiffany give them the best advice and resources to help!We want to hear from you! 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.

Aug 17, 2022 • 43min
Ep 321: The Cost Of Turning Kids Into Cash Cows.
This week, Mandi and Tiffany talk all about bad parenting on the internet -- and why laws need to be created for kids online.Tiffany also talks about setting boundaries in business and making hard decisions to achieve happiness. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany breaks because of Covid, while Mandi boosts the new data from the Great Resignation -- which proves that you can quit your way rich!We want to hear from you! 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.

Aug 15, 2022 • 23min
Brown Ambition Presents CNN’s Diversifying “Negotiating Your Way to Success”
The pandemic has made a lot of us realize we’re worth more than we’re getting paid at work. While our attitudes toward compensation may have changed, the best way to level up hasn’t: negotiating. It’s not as scary as it sounds! In this episode of CNN’s Diversifying, host Delyanne Barros talks to Mandi Woodruff-Santos about knowing your value and how to ask for more – from signing bonuses to leadership opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2022 • 19min
BA Q&A: Keep Your Hands Off Your Retirement Fund.
Your financial besties are back to answer your juicy finance questions.First, a listener wants to know if she should take money out of her retirement fund to start a food truck business. Mandi and Tiffany give their expert advice on why they think this is a horrible idea.Then, listener Ken writes in to say he's drowning in debt and needs advice on how to pay off debt and boost his credit score. As usual, the ladies do not disappoint with their answer!We want to hear from you! 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.