Brown Ambition

Both of our financial besties are back for a BA catch up. Mandi and Tiffany share their night out at the Webby Awards , they discuss Tiffany joining the iPhone gang, and Tiffany gives Mandi some tips on how to edit her book. Tiffany also fills us in on her fun trip to Nashville. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany breaks for the culture of overwork and overwhelmed and she boosts for self awareness. Mandi boosts for her Mandi Money Maker landing an incredible job with amazing benefits. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Lacey Robinson for this week's BA Q&A. First, Lacy asks Tiffany how to create a budget as a new teacher. The Budgetnista does not disappoint with her expertise! Then, Lacey asks what someone that's making six figures for the first time should do with their money and Tiffany breaks down another perfect budgeting plan. Lastly, Lacey asks how to have a side hustle while having a high-profile job and Tiffany gives her some cool tip and tricks. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. paycheckcity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Lacey Robinson. Lacey is President and CEO of UnboundEd, an education organization that offers standards-aligned resources and immersive Professional Learning for teachers and leaders seeking equity. She has over 20 years’ experience in education and focuses on helping educators in school systems disrupt systemic racism and its legacies. Tiffany and Lacey discuss Lacey's book "Justice Seekers" and bond over their passion for education and our children. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Purchase Lacey's Book Here. https://www.unbounded.org/justice-seekers-book?hs_preview=qvTMUxab-105283065366 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Ramit Sethi for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she should take out a home equity line of credit to pay off her debt. Ramit encourages her to just attack her debt aggressively and not to transfer her debt from one place to another. Then, Tiffany asks Ramit about pivoting in business and Ramit talks about living your "rich life". Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Ramit Sethi! Ramit is the host of Netflix’s hit show, How to Get Rich, and author of the New York Times bestseller, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich.” Ramit is known for his unconventional insights into money psychology and his no-nonsense approach to designing and living a rich life. The duo talks about home ownership and Ramit shares why it may not be all that it's cut out to be. Ramit also discusses why financial advisors get mad at him and gives us some insight into how his Netflix show came about. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Tiffany is joined by Victory Banwo. Victory needs advice on how to budget and fund her business and Tiffany doesn't disappoint with her expert business advice. Then, Victory asks how to get the biggest bang for her buck while traveling and Tiffany schools us on credit card rewards and how to finesse a VPN. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Yanely Espinal. Yanely is the author of Mind Your Money, Creator at MissBeHelpful, & Director of Educational Outreach at Next Gen Personal Finance. The ladies discuss the process of getting bills passed through congress, book inspirations, and Yanely's story about getting caught stealing. Yanely ends this episode by talking about her first interactions with white people and how everything in her life has come full circle. mindyourmoneybook.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/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by a Lachele for this week's Q&A. Lachele is a Dream Catcher and has some great questions for Tiffany. First, she wants to know the best strategy to start a podcast. Tiffany advises her to find a niche market and to stay consistent! Then Lachele needs advice on the best way to start an online course. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode sponsored by Dove's Haircare Crown Collection, the ladies are joined by Matthew Cherry. Matthew Cherry is an American film director, writer, producer, and former American football player. He is best known for the 2019 Academy Award-winning animated short film, Hair Love. The Kickstarter campaign for Hair Love raised nearly $300,000 and broke the record for the highest amount raised for any short film on the platform. They discuss his pivot from football to film making, going from being broke to successful, and his personal hair journey regarding his natural hair. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Additional Links: https://bit.ly/3YRcLzc https://bit.ly/3YSYDFz https://bit.ly/3XPvslt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Tiffany is joined by Berna Anat. Berna Anat is an award-winning producer, speaker, podcast host, rich auntie in training, and Financial Hype Woman—which is her made-up way of saying she creates financial education media all over the Internet. First, a woman wants to know how to make a life change but has a lot of ideas and Tiffany advises her to move out of want and not fear. Then Berna asks what to do after you've found major success in business and her and Tiffany have a great conversation about pivoting. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Berna Anat. Berna Anat is an award-winning producer, speaker, podcast host, rich auntie in training, and Financial Hype Woman—which is her made-up way of saying she creates financial education media all over the Internet. A proud Filipina-American daughter of immigrants, born and raised in the Bay Area, she taught herself how to pay off over $50,000 of debt and did what any Millennial would do: Yell about it on the internet. Berna’s work has been featured on platforms such as Forbes, The New York Times, and Buzzfeed. Berna was named The Plutus Awards’ Most Entertaining Financial Creator two years in a row, and was named one of ABS-CBN's Global Pinoy Idols. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Tiffany is joined by financial educator Yanely Espinal. First, a listener has an Amex loan and wants to know if she should be paying off the loan or saving up her cash because of inflation. The ladies tell her to make a choice and stick beside it! The, Yanely asks Tiffany if her focus should be passion driven or money driven while running her business. The Budgetnista doesn't disappoint with her insightful expertise. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, Tiffany is joined by Marcus Collins. Marcus has a book out called "For the Culture". His book is endorsed by the CEO of McDonald's, Reddit, Delta, Home Depot and many more major companies. He ran social media strategy for Beyonce for many many years and talks all about culture and why we do what we do. The duo discuss branding and which brands are getting it right. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's BA Q&A, Mandi gives Kevonya a full Mandi Money coaching! Kevonya is looking for full time work as a project manager and Mandi gives her a full breakdown on the best LinkedIn practices to use. Mandi also gives her other resources outside of LinkedIn that she can use on her job search. This is a very informative episode for anyone looking for a job! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is joined by Page Turner. Page is a real estate broker, house flipping expert, and the star of HGTV's "Fix My Flip". The ladies discuss the biggest mistakes sellers and buyers make and Page gives great advice on how to make the best decisions when buying a house. Tiffany breaks down her process while buying her condo and Page assures that she did the right thing. Page also schools us on what "house hacking" is and how we can use that to our benefit. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Tiffany is riding solo for another episode of the BA Q&A! First, a listener asks which she should pay off first -- credit card debt? Or loans? Plus, should you create an email list for your business? Tiffany breaks down the importance of owning access to your audience. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey BA fam! This week, Mandi and Tiffany are joined by psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford to talk about her debut book, Sisterhood Heals. Dr. Joy discusses the transformative power of sisterhood, friendship, and community -- and why having sister-friends is crucial to our mental health.  Pre-order your copy of Sisterhood Heals here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702822/sisterhood-heals-by-joy-harden-bradford-phd/ Listen to Dr. Joy's Therapy For Black Girls Podcast: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/ Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, Tiffany tells a funny story about her taxes and encourages everyone to get a book keeper to keep you financially organized. Then, listener "Niya" needs advice on her retirement options and Tiffany gives her some tips and shared some things she should lookout for . Tiffany also breaks down the difference between a regular IRA and a Roth IRA. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Mandi is joined by Nathalia Copeland. Nathalia teaches entrepreneurs how to create profitable digital products and how to sell without hustle using funnels + ads. Nathalia breaks down the best tools to use when launching an online business and gives great advice on how to stand out amongst competitors. Both ladies stress the importance of using your 9-5 skills in your own business and how important it is to build trust within your audience. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, a listener wants to transition from being a teacher into another career field and needs advice on how to layout her linkedin in page. Then, a listener wants to know how to negotiate when getting a promotion at her current job. Our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her awesome advice and Tiffany reminds everyone to demonstrate their value at their workplace. Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices