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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How To Avoid A Stolen Identity (BA Q&A)
06/10/2023 Duration: 23minYour financial besties are back for BA Q&A. First, listener T's credit score has dropped by 200 points and she needs advice on how to get her credit score back up. Then, a listener wants to add her bank account on an app but is afraid of getting her identity stolen. Our financial big sisters did not disappoint with their timely advice. 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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Humble Beginnings? I'm In the Humble Now (Ep 379)
04/10/2023 Duration: 55minMandi starts the episode by sharing her experience in the scary New York flood, then Tiffany talks about her time at A3C festival. The ladies discuss the homeless crisis in Atlanta and Mandi stresses the lack of childcare resources. Tiffany stresses the importance of living below your means and Mandi gets very transparent about her finances and the assumptions people make about her. 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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Can Doesn't Mean Should (BA Q&A)
29/09/2023 Duration: 24minFirst, an overworked aspiring mom needs advice on how to slow down with her two full time jobs. Tiffany recommends her to prioritize her health if motherhood is something she wants. Then a listener dealt with racism at her past job and is frustrated with her new job search.Mandi is giving away her nail your negotiation scripts for free! Go get yours now. mandimoneyscripts.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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Is The Government Shutting Down? (Ep 378)
27/09/2023 Duration: 50minThe ladies start the episode by discussing the possible government shutdown and how that will affect Mandi's household. Then, they chat about the writer's strike and Tiffany shares her true feelings about "affiliate marketing". Tiffany also gives us insight into dating as a successful woman. For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi's boosts for Leslie Jone's new memoir and Tiffany boosts for Koko Rose Beauty products. 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: My Friends Are Counting My Pockets
22/09/2023 Duration: 25minFor this week's BA Q&A, a listener wants to know when is the time for the next big financial step in her life. Then, a listener has a huge salary increase and she feels like her friends are counting her pockets and acting weird. 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 377: An Update On Your Financial Besties
20/09/2023 Duration: 53minThe ladies start this episode by discussing breast feeding and motherhood. Then, Tiffany gives us a little bit of insight on her dating experience. For this week's Boost Or Break, Mandi breaks for the weight loss drug "ozempic" and Tiffany boosts for a black owned eyebrow business "Secrets To Plush". 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: De-Riskify Your Choices
15/09/2023 Duration: 26minBoth of our financial besties are in the studio for this week's QA. First, a listener wants to know if they can buy a house with a domestic partner and what are the legal implications of it. Then, a listener who's in the nursing field wants more money and our financial besties give her the best advice. 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 376: Reimagine What Business Looks Like
13/09/2023 Duration: 56minBoth of our financial besties are back in the studio! Tiffany starts the episode by recapping her Europe vacation and breaks down some financial travel tips. Mandi shares her excitement for back to school season and what it means for her business AND bank account. For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi boosts for Julie Leung and her new children's book "The Truth About Dragons". Check it out here, https://jleungbooks.com/books/. Tiffany boosts for making big changes in her professional career. 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: Bankruptcy Is No Joke
08/09/2023 Duration: 35minTiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. First, listener Rob needs advice on how to manage his debt and is considering bankruptcy. Then, listener Todd asks about Tiffany's opinion on life insurance. 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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Making Movies & Career Moves w/ Alex Woodruff
06/09/2023 Duration: 52minToday, Mandi is joined by her brother, Alex Woodruff!Mandi and Alex talk about their relationship as equally ambitious siblings growing up in Atlanta, how he uses his career in tech software sales to power his film-making endeavors and his financial milestones — like paying off $50K of student debt, buying and selling his first condo, building his dream home in East Atlanta, and managing his first rental property, all by age 31.Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Alex Woodruff is a multi-disciplined artist, merging work in music, film, & technology (and the proudest little brother ever to big sis Mandi). After sharing the stage with high-profile acts like Kendrick Lamar (2013) & Big Sean (2011), he launched a dual-pronged career in Filmmaking and Technology Sales. His Emmy Award-winning production company Pineapple Cut Pictures creates movies that reflect authentic black, brown, & LGBTQ stories, including 2023’s “Mysore Magic.” On the tech front, after 9 years in Enterprise Software Sales, he joined
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BA Q&A: Pay Your Debt Aggressively
01/09/2023 Duration: 26minFirst, listener Bianca wants needs some tips on how to pay down her credit card debt quicker. Then, listener Chelsea wants to know what would Mandi and Tiffany tell their 20 year old selves.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 374: Motherhood On Her Own Terms ft. Blavity CEO Morgan DeBaun
30/08/2023 Duration: 01h07minMandi is joined by Morgan DeBaun, the CEO of Blavity. The ladies discuss the balance between business and motherhood, romantic partnership, and how to blend being a boss and having a family. Morgan gives great insight on how she hired employees and set her business up to prepare for a baby. The ladies end this episode by talking about childcare options and Morgan teaches us about night nurses and how much they cost.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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BA Q&A: Do I Need A Financial Advisor?
25/08/2023 Duration: 17minMandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener wants to know if she's too old for a career pivot and our favorite career coach gives her amazing advice. Then, a listener wants to know if she should get a financial advisor and what are the best way to find a good one.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 373: Turn Your Voice Into Political Power ft. Will Jawando
23/08/2023 Duration: 42minHey BA Fam! Tiffany is joined by Will Jawando. Will "Yemi" Jawando is a civil rights lawyer, Obama White House alum, and education leader running to fight for the village that raised him. He currently represents over 1.1 million neighbors on the Montgomery County Council. Will gives us a step by step on how to get laws passed and educates us on how to get our voices heard.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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BA Q&A: Shift Your Side Hustle
18/08/2023 Duration: 37minMandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, listener Sarah needs advice on entrepreneurship and how to start a wedding planning business. Then, a listener wants to know if it's wrong to leave a company after two months. Our favorite career coach gives both of these ladies brilliant advice.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 372: The Business Of Hair ft. Celebrity Hairstylist Lacy Redway
16/08/2023 Duration: 01h10minThis week the ladies are joined by celebrity hairstylist, Lacy Redway! They start the episode by sharing how Lacy got her start in the hair business and stress the importance of hard work as an entrepreneur. Lacy also shares the business of hair and why it's important to set up a professional structure. The ladies finish up by discussing the iconic "braided cowgirl hat" that Tessa Thompson wore to the Met Gala and how they "balance" mom guilt and entrepreneurship.Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast.Additional Links:https://bit.ly/3YRcLzchttps://bit.ly/3YSYDFzhttps://bit.ly/3XPvslt 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 Use A HELOC ft. Farnoosh Torabi
11/08/2023 Duration: 39minTiffany is joined by Fanoosh to answer some of your burning questions! First, a Broadway performer writes in and wants to know how to set up retirement as someone who doesn't have a typical 9-5. After break, the ladies discuss Farnoosh's book "A Healthy State Of Panic and answers a listener question about taking out a home equity loan.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 371: A Healthy State Of Panic ft. Farnoosh Torabi
09/08/2023 Duration: 53minTiffany is joined in the studio by Farnoosh! Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities — hooked on helping you live your richest, happiest life. She is a multi-bestselling Financial Author, former CNBC host and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast, So Money, Farnoosh has become one of the country’s favorite go-to money experts. The ladies discuss "fear" and Farnoosh's new book, "A Healthy State Of Panic".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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BA Q&A: How Will I Make Money?
04/08/2023 Duration: 45minThe Budgetnista is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. Tiffany starts the episode by talking about therapy and why she recommends it to everybody. First, a listener asks if should she get a financial advisor and needs advice on how much to contribute to her retirement fund. Tiffany shares her perspective and also breaks down the difference between a 401k and a Roth IRA. Then, Tiffany shares a question from a friend, "how do you turn passion projects into sustainable money?"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 370: Brown Ambition Renaissance
02/08/2023 Duration: 38minOur financial besties recap their time at the Beyonce concert! They talk about their once-in-a-lifetime experience in Club Renaissance and why they decided to splurge on tickets. Mandi and Tiffany were so inspired by the show and they both talk about feeling seen. They end this episode by discussing spending money on experiences and why it's so worth it.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.