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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.Check 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.

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 brownambitionpodcast@gmail.comSave 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.