Synopsis
Brown Ambition is a weekly podcast about juggling life, career, and building wealth on your own terms. Your hosts are Mandi Woodruff, executive editor of MagnifyMoney.com and former personal finance reporter for Yahoo Finance, and Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and best-selling author of "The One-Week Budget."
Episodes
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Ep 302: Your Full Authentic Self ft. Jodi-Ann Burey
06/04/2022 Duration: 46minIn this episode, Mandi is joined by Jodi-Ann Burey, a sought-after speaker and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. They speak about her TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work,” and her health crisis that could've changed everything.Here's a link to her TED talk.https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_full_authentic_self_to_work?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspreadWe 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.
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The BA Q&A: My Boss Is A Jerk
01/04/2022 Duration: 20minMandi is back at it again to tackle your hard hitting questions! This week, how to deal with a difficult boss and what to do when you're in a role that you're overqualified for.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.
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Ep 301: Your Job Is Killing You ft. Deepa Purushothaman
30/03/2022 Duration: 33minIn this episode, Mandi is joined by Deepa Purushothaman, author of "The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America." They speak about setting boundaries at work, listening to your body to prevent burnout, and how to play the corporate game as you change it.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.
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The BA Q&A: Should I Pay For A Resume?
25/03/2022 Duration: 20minMandi's back again to tackle your hard hitting questions ! She gives her honest advice to a listener who's asking, "Is it worth it to pay to have your resume professionally done?" Another listener asks how to make lateral moves in the same company, and lastly how to switch careers and convey that you're qualified in a different industry.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.
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EP 300: Rich & Regular ft. Julien and Kiersten
23/03/2022 Duration: 45minIn this episode, Mandi is joined by Julien and Kiersten Saunders, co-founders of the popular blog "Rich & Regular." First, they discuss paying off $200,000 in debt! They also discuss where they invest, supporting your parents financially, and how your job can prepare you for entrepreneurship. Check out their new book "Cashing Out" coming out June 14th and available for preorder everywhere!We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on instagram @brownambitionpodcastAdditional links:https://richandregular.com/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665525/cashing-out-by-julien-saunders-and-kiersten-saunders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The BA Q&A: Do I Need a Financial Planner?
18/03/2022 Duration: 20minIn this episode. Mandi tackles your hard hitting questions as usual! Mandi explains if it's better to rent or buy a house and steps you have to take to make it happen. Mandi answers a question about being an authorized user on a credit card and if a listener should use a financial planner or not.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.
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The BA Q&A: Save Or Invest?
16/03/2022 Duration: 19minIn this episode, Mandi tackles personal finance questions.Is it smarter to save or invest when you have limited funding? How do you ask your partner to stop loaning their mother money? Mandi also helps a listener out with a debt judgement!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.
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The BA Q&A: My Husband Keeps Blowing Money!
11/03/2022 Duration: 19minHey BA fam! Mandi is tackling your questions once again . This week Mandi gives advice on what to do with a spouse that makes terrible financial decisions and the best resume practices if you've had short term jobs.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.
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EP 299: Inclusion On Purpose w/ Ruchika Tulshyan
09/03/2022 Duration: 57minThis week, Mandi is joined by Ruchika Tulshyan, the author of "Inclusion On Purpose." Ruchika Tulshyan covers Diversity and Leadership for Harvard Business Review as well as many other incredible accomplishments. This episode is all about Ruchika and Mandi's mission to amplify the voices of women of color in the workplace.For more information: https://www.rtulshyan.com/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.
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The BA Q and A: How to Invest a Windfall
04/03/2022 Duration: 15minHey BA fam! Mandi is tackling your questions again in another edition of the BA Q and A. This week, real-talk about online savings accounts, how to invest a sudden windfall, and why it's never too late to start a new business.We want to hear from you! Reach out with your questions to 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.
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EP 298: Embracing the Struggle w/The Broke Black Girl Dasha Kennedy
02/03/2022 Duration: 40minThis week, Mandi is joined by millennial financial coach Dasha Kennedy, also known as The Broke Black Girl. Dasha shares her inspiring story from single mom to independent business owner -- and how her journey became a mission to help women of color achieve their financial goals.Check out The Broke Black Girl for more! https://www.thebrokeblackgirl.com/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.
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The BA Q and A: Keeping That Debt Down
25/02/2022 Duration: 24minHey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BA Q and A. This week, Mandi tackles credit unions, credit card debt, and how to go about figuring out the best health insurance plan.We want to hear from you! Reach out with your questions to 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.
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EP 297: Stacey Abrams on Leveling Up Your Business
23/02/2022 Duration: 48minHey BA fam! This week, groundbreaking politician, author and activist Stacey Abrams joins the show with her long-time business partner, Lara Hodgson, to talk about their journey as entrepreneurs and the launch of their new book "LEVEL UP: Rise Above the Hidden Forces Holding Your Business Back." With behind-the-scenes straight-talk about how they built their own businesses, Stacey and Lara share inspiring stories and key insights on how women and people of color can overcome obstacles to take their businesses to new heights. 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.
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The BA Q and A: The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
18/02/2022 Duration: 18minHey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BA Q and A. This week, Mandi gets real about what imposter syndrome really means. Plus, the importance of online therapy, and what to think about when it comes to investing for your children's future.Link to Ruchika Tulshyan article:https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndromeAs always, you can reach out with your questions to 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.
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EP 296: Building Your Brand Identity w/Tracy Aliche
16/02/2022 Duration: 36minHey BA fam! PR pro Tracy Aliche, founder and CEO of Tracy Aliche Consulting, joins Mandi for an in depth conversation about the importance of your professional brand and why leaning into what makes you unique is the best thing you can do for your career.For more, visit Tracy's website : https://tracyaliche.comFollow Tracy on Instagram : @TracyAlichePRWe 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.
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EP 295: The BA Q and A: How to Advocate For Yourself
11/02/2022 Duration: 23minHey BA fam! It's time for another edition of the BA Q and A. Mandi is flying solo and ready to dive into your latest questions. This week, a look at how to advocate for yourself at work, renegotiating your pay, and key advice for padding up that emergency fund.As always, you can reach out with your questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EP 294: Building a Million Dollar Business w/Tonya Rapley
04/02/2022 Duration: 52minHey BA fam! This week Mandi is joined by special guest host Tonya Rapley of My Fab Finance to talk all about her first million dollar year in business -- as well as her newest foray into real estate investing. Check out My Fab Finance to learn more about how to get your financial life in order and transform your money into millions.As always, reach out with your questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The BA Q and A is Back!
28/01/2022 Duration: 35minHey BA fam! We're back with the long awaited return of listener questions! Mandi is joined by Amber Jones, founder of www.mysocialgourmet.com, to tackle everything form student loan debt to what you should think about when deciding to change careers.As always, reach out with your questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EP 292: Juggling Your Business with Your 9-5 (w/Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance)
21/01/2022 Duration: 48minHey BA Fam! Ever wonder if you should quit your 9-5 to go full-time business owner? Having recently made the transition themselves, Mandi and special guest-host Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance share all the life lessons they've learned from early entrepreneurship.For more of Chris's advice, check out:https://popcornfinance.comAs always, reach out with your questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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EP 291: Plant Your Financial Seeds for 2022 (w/Jamila Souffrant of Journey to Launch)
14/01/2022 Duration: 41minHey BA Fam! It's the start of another new year, which means it’s time to make some fresh new financial goals. Luckily, special guest-host Jamila Souffrant, personal finance educator and founder of Journey To Launch, joins Mandi with the financial seeds you need to start planning in order make 2022 a more prosperous year.To learn more about Jamila's tips for all things financial wellness, check out:www.journeytolaunch.comhttps://journeytolaunch.com/podcastAs always, reach out with your questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.