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 287: Negotiating Can Be Uncomfortable
13/10/2021 Duration: 45minHappy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're talking about the importance of negotiating pay for your own work. Plus, Tiffany is getting more comfortable calling herself a millionaire! 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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BA Q&A: The Best Way to Increase Your Credit Score?
08/10/2021 Duration: 23minHey BA Fam! Happy Friday! We're back with another BA Q&A: What is the best way to increase your credit score after learning from your mistakes? Should you wait to buy a home? 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 286: There's No Future in Frontin'
06/10/2021 Duration: 54minHappy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're calling out those who take other people's work and try to pass it off as their own, there's no future in fronting! 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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BA Q&A: Should You Wait to Pay Student Loans?
01/10/2021 Duration: 10minHey BA Fam! Happy Friday! We're back with another BA Q&A: Should you hold off on paying loans for President Biden's possible student loan forgiveness? Does paying off old credit cards help or hurt your credit? 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 285: Afrominimalism Might Save Your Finances With Christine Platt
29/09/2021 Duration: 43minHey BA Fam! It's Wednesday again and we're honored to be joined by social justice advocate and award-winning author Christine Platt, also known as the Afrominimalist. Her most recent book "The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living w/Less" is available now.Follow Christine:https://www.afrominimalist.comhttps://www.instagram.com/afrominimalist/?hl=enhttps://www.christineaplatt.comhttps://bookshop.org/books/the-afrominimalist-s-guide-to-living-with-less/9781982168049 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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BA Q&A: How to Kick Your Amazon Addiction
24/09/2021 Duration: 19minHappy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A. This week Mandi and guest host Delyanne Barros take listener questions. How can you kick your online shopping addiction? Is there such thing as over-saving for retirement? Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.
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EP 284: Slay The Stock Market with Guest Co-host Delyanne Barros
22/09/2021 Duration: 01h02minHappy Wednesday BA Fam! September is Hispanic Heritage Month and this week Mandi is joined by special guest host Delyanne Barros, a Brazilian-born attorney-turned-investing coach who is empowering people of color to learn how to invest and build wealth. Delyanne has overcome so many challenges to achieve her dream of retiring early (and taking her mom with her!) in Portugal and we can’t wait for you to hear her extraordinary story.Delyanne talks about: making a huge pívot from her career as an attorney (4:21) Why she’s moving to Portugal (13:28) how money can impact family dynamics (29:28) Follow Delyanne:https://www.instagram.com/delyannethemoneycoach/?hl=enhttps://delyannethemoneycoach.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@delyannethemoneycoach? 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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BA Q&A: Am I Onto Something?
17/09/2021 Duration: 17minHappy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Do kids start with no credit or bad credit? How can you build your Childs credit? What to do with a loan refund check. Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.
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Ep 283: Are You Overwhelmed or Just Lazy?
15/09/2021 Duration: 42minHappy Wednesday BA Fam! This week we're talking about THAT controversial Instagram post from social justice leader Tamika D Mallory where she takes on “lazy” people and gives some… questionable tough love. It’s caused all kinds of debate and we are here to have our own! Here are the black owned businesses we shouted out this week! Hummingbird Candle Co.Butter Bar 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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BA Q&A: Girl, Take That Maternity Leave
10/09/2021 Duration: 22minHappy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Should you have to choose your career over maternity leave? How to save for both a wedding and a mortgage. Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.
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Ep 282: The Lost Episode of Brown Ambition
08/09/2021 Duration: 01h03minHappy Wednesday BA Fam! In honor of Brown Ambition's 6 year anniversary next week, we're throwing it all the way back to the beginning. Enjoy our very first episode that has been lost from the podcast space, then stick around to hear one of our favorite guest interviews with Dr. Imani Walker.We'll be back Friday for our BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email 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.
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BA Q&A: Should I Take Company Perks Right Before I Quit?
03/09/2021 Duration: 20minHey BA Fam! It's Friday and we're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Is it worth it to dip into your 401k? Taking advantage of professional development funds at work Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.
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Ep 281: Why Kids Need to Struggle
01/09/2021 Duration: 46minHey fam it's BA Wednesday! This week we're discussing how to teach kids and teenages how to bounce back from financial struggles even when you're financially stable enough to provide them with the things they want and need.Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Mandi survived a road trip with a toddler (2:20) How Tiffany's teenage stepdaughter is making her think differently about teaching kids the value of financial strife (15:48) Why Mandi's taking a Brown Break from college degrees (31:40) We'll see you Friday for BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email 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.
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BA Q&A: A Cry for Help
27/08/2021 Duration: 19minHey BA Fam! It's Friday and we're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Refinancing your mortgage How to calculate your net worth Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.
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Ep 280: This Goes Out to All The Broke Bobbys
25/08/2021 Duration: 44minHey BA Fam! It's Wednesday again and this week we're emphasizing that your success is not measured by income or the size of your home.Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Only Fans is no longer allowing sex workers to post content (2:05) a Tiktoker releases a list of his friends' income and labels the lowest "Broke Bobby" (11:09) Mandi is a Yahoo Finance Contributor and gives a preview of her next article (32:17) We'll see you Friday for BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email 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.
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BA Q&A: This is for My Homies
20/08/2021 Duration: 22minWe're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: How to pay for renovating your home Buying a personal home vs. an investment home Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.
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Tiffany Owns That B...
18/08/2021 Duration: 49minHey BA Fam! This week we're talking about the importance protecting your intellectual property as a business owner or creator in general. No matter how good a deal or contract looks, protect your IP at all costs!Here are a few highlights from today's episode: Follow Mandi & Tiffany on TikTok! (3:50) Don't have a defeatist attitude about growing wealth (7:41) Protecting your intellectual property as a business owner (31:42) Elevate Black Wall Street: As we heard from Mandra on today's show, friend-of-the-show Sandy Smith of Yes I am Cheap is hosting a FREE virtual conference called "Elevate Black Wall Street: From the Ashes" on August 26th where speakers will talk about the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre and how we can build a new Black Wall Street.Tickets are FREE.Visit elevateblackwallstreet.com for details!--We'll see you Friday for BA Q&A show! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.com Learn
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BA Q&A: Eff Them Student Loans?
13/08/2021 Duration: 22minWe're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Setting up an IRA for your Teen Refinancing student loans Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.
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EP 278: Being The Face of Your Own Business
11/08/2021 Duration: 42minHey BA Fam! This week we're talking about business. Mandi launched her "Just Quit!" Toolkit and Tiffany met some BA listeners at a book signing. Tiffany's book signing (2:49) Mandi's "Just Quit" Toolkit (10:32) Allyson Felix becomes the most decorated track and field olympian of all time, winning gold and bronze in sneakers she developed herself after breaking ties with Nike (29:36) We'll see you Friday for BA QA! In the meantime, as always, hit us up with your questions @brownambitionpodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.comCheck out the links below for more:Mandi Money's "Just Quit!" ToolkitGet Good With Money Toolkit 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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BA Q&A: How Do You Ask for a Larger Credit Limit?
06/08/2021 Duration: 15minWe're back with another BA Q and A! This week we'll cover: Does your baby need life insurance? Will asking for a larger credit limit harm your credit score? Until next Friday hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email 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.