Brown Ambition

Thanks to you beautiful people our last episode was our most popular show to date! Please keep spreading the word by leaving us a review on iTunes and tweeting us @TheBApodcast with the hashtag #BrownAmbition. We keep the party going on Facebook, too, so like our page and stay in the loop on all our BA news: facebook.com/brownambition. Here’s what we’ve got going on in this week’s show: BUZZWORTHY: Tiffany teaches Mandi the meaning of “project heat”. How a teenage boy got a publisher to rewrite a chapter in his history book. #BrownAmbitionForReal We tell you ALL you need to know about “Hood Smart,” a show that has us buzzing with brown pride. BROWN BREAK: Mandi has some strong words for people spreading lies about Planned Parenthood.  It’s Halloween season and Tiffany makes a plea for the end of black face. TIPS: We give you FIVE amazing strategies to make your credit score “Jump like Jordan” as Tiff says. WINS: We introduce you to the woman who turned a school bus into a mobile financial literacy movement. S

You may know her as the Money Coach, but we call her our Fairy Money Godmother — the incomparable Lynette Khalfani-Cox is our first-ever BA podcast guest! Lynnette is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of 12 books (Yes. 12.) including the New York Times bestseller "Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom." (Just in case you doubt her street cred, just know that Lynnette paid off $100,000 of credit card debt in 3 years!) She's an inspiration and she joins us to talk about how she made the leap from a 9-to-5 lifestyle to mega success as an entrepreneur. She also gets real about working side by side with her husband, Earl, and keeping their relationship healthy while managing their business. Don't forget we are doing an iTunes giveaway to a lucky reviewer! Leave a review and email us at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com with a screenshot. We've got some great prizes! More info at brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/

You guys. We couldn't wait a whole week to talk about the epic amounts of black girl magic that occurred at the Emmys this weekend, so we are bringing you a special bonus edition of Brown Ambition. From Viola's history-making win, to Regina King's long overdue trophy and the Apple commercial that still has us talking (#KerryMaryTaraji) ... so much to celebrate! We also have some exciting news to share about Tiffany's Live Richer Challenge! ITUNES REVIEW GIVEAWAY: We're giving a way a copy of Tiff's bestselling book "The Live Richer Challenge" along with an adorable "Frugal is the New Cool" tote bag to one lucky reviewer, so please leave a review in iTunes if you haven't yet. Then email us at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com to let us know you have. Website: brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Tiffany tells you how to spot a life coach scam, Mandi calls for the end of World Star Hip-Hop and the ladies tell you how to manage your finances jointly with your partner. See more at brownambitionpodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In Episode 2 of Brown Ambition, we tell you what it's really like to be the "only one" in the office. Tiffany talks about growing up in "Nigeria Central", Mandi tells you how she negotiated a 25% raise, and we both discuss the merits of simply knowing when to shut up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first episode, we explain what 'Brown Ambition' is all about and tackle the question we've both been asking ourselves — when the hell is the right time to have a kid, anyway? Mandi explains what "white feminism" is all about, Tiffany calls for the end of the "Perm v. Natural" debate and both of us share our wins of the week. As if that wasn't enough, Mandi offers 4 key tips to save on rent and Tiffany serves up a key strategy for new business owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices