Brown Ambition

We are kicking off Season 4 of Brown Ambition with a long-awaited investing episode. If you're wondering how you can start investing for wealth beyond your 401(k) this is the show for you. We're joined by Mandi's personal financial planner Helen Ngo of Capital Benchmark Partners to go step by step through the process — from choosing your investments to deciding which types of accounts to open. You can schedule a FREE consultation with Helen via her website.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight years ago, Aja McClanahan and her husband were $110,000 in the hole and in a constant tug-of-war with debt collectors. So they decided to make a drastic move in order to tackle their debt head-on. Mandi sat down with Aja this week to chat about how they finally became debt-free and what advice she has for others out there feeling overwhelmed by their own debt. "You don't need a lot of money to do this," she says. "Being disciplined helped." Brown ambition is back with new episodes on Sept. 12!Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Send us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.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 Brown Ambition Wednesday!We are looking back at our favorite episodes over the last (3!) years as we prepare for season 4 of the podcast. New episodes begin airing Sept. 12. Enjoy this look back at our EPIC interview with author, speaker and Luvvie Ajayi. And, if you haven't yet, get her book "I'm Judging You: The Do Better Manual" and check out her podcast "Rants and Randomness". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy #BrownAmbition Wednesday!On today's show, Tiffany opens up about the pressures of scaling what was once a one-woman business into a juggernaut with full-time employees, benefits, and all the complications that come with it. "It's so much more than just the people who are involved. When I talk to [my employee] on the pone and I hear her baby crying I think oh my gosh it’s not just her. This has to work for all of us... There’s so many people are depending on this working. It's a lot of pressure but it’s also a lot of fulfillment to be able to do this work."Also, on the show Tiff announces a special deal on the Live Richer Academy. Sign up at https://joinLRA.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a new episode of Brown Ambition!  On today's show, we dedicate some time to questions from our listeners.  One listener wants to know how much she should save by age 30. We take her question on the show and actually reveal how much WE saved by age 30 ourselves. Here's a link to the resource mentioned on the podcast, the JP Morgan Chase Guide to Retirement. The chart that suggests how much to save by different ages is on page 18! There's also a screenshot on the our website brownambitionpodcast.comAnother listener asks what's worse — a voluntary car repossession or delinquent payments? Lastly, we take a question from a listener feeling pressured to have a massive wedding. Have a question for the show? Email us at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.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 Brown Ambition Wednesday!On today's show: Tiffany's low-budget Greece vacation Mandi shares the workplace personality test that totally changed the way she communicates with others at work Is a 29.99% APR too high for a personal loan? Should you track your credit with all these data breaches going on? We've got the answers today when we open up our listener inbox to tackle your questions. Here are a few links to resources mentioned on today's show! Free credit scores:Discover ScorecardMyLendingTree  Compare personal loans so you know you're getting the best deal possible:LendingTree's personal loan marketplaceMagnifyMoney's personal loan marketplaceDISC AssessmentLearn more at discprofile.comTony Robbins offers a stripped-down, free version of the DISC assessment. Just be aware that you'll be asked for your email and they will add you to his email list.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, we're joined by Miko Branch, who in 2004 co-founded Miss Jessie's curly hair products with her sister Titi, inspired by their grandmother's homemade recipes They have been serving the curly, kinky and wavy hair community ever since.This episode originally aired on March 25, 2017.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday!On today's show: Tiffany's biggest tax lessons as an entrepreneurA shoutout to Yelp Cash Back — check it out if you haven't yet! Today's Q&A features some great listener questions —1) Does interest stop accruing if you cancel a credit card? and 2) What should a husband do if his wife is hesitant to dip into their savings to pay off his student debt? Have a question for us? Hit is up at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.As mentioned on today's show, here are some helpful link:   Compare Balance Transfer Credit Card OffersBest Debt Consolidation Loans  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: We shoutout listeners who Tweet or Instagram us on each show. Want a shoutout? Hit us up at @brownambitionpodcast on the gram or @theBApodcast on Twitter. We take a question from listener Sheena who wants to know if she should defer her student loans in order to pay off her car.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Each week we feature comments/questions from our listeners on Twitter and Instagram! Want to get a shoutout? Hit is up @theBApodcast on Twitter or @brownambitionpodcast on the gram. As mentioned on the show, here are some great resources if you're looking for a low down payment mortgage program: LendingTree: Your Guide to First-Time Homebuyer ProgramsMagnifyMoney: The Best Mortgages That Require No or Low Down PaymentHUD: Search down payment assistance programs in your areaDisclaimer: The Q&A segment on our show is when we give off the cuff advice and tips we hope can help you start moving in the right direction — these answers are not intended to serve in place of advice from a certified financial adviser or planner or other financial professional.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.