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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Throwback Episode: Dreams Are Free
17/12/2021 Duration: 01h11minHappy Friday BA Fam! We're nearing the end of the year and we're so grateful for all our listeners. Here's another one of our favorite episodes from this year, w'ere talking about mindset. It's not the solution for everything, but it can make SUCH a difference in your life. Then, we get to your questions about debt vs. savings and how to find a competent and trustworthy financial advisor. 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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Throwback Episode: Toughening Up
15/12/2021 Duration: 01h28minHappy Wednesday BA Fam! Today we're throwing it back to two of our favorite episodes from the last year. First, 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! Then we're throwing it back to one of our favorite guests of the year, amazing and inspirational couple, Sean and Michelle Clark from Double Dutch Aerobics. 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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Throwback Episode: Taking Black Women to Higher Heights w/Special Guest Glynda Carr
10/12/2021 Duration: 39minHappy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another holiday throwback episode from this past year.We've talked before on the show about the amazing organization Higher Heights. They're a 501(c)(3) that is building a national civic engagement infrastructure and network to strengthen Black women’s leadership capacity. This week we're talking to one of the founders of Higher Heights, Glynda C Carr. In this interview we'll learn:And more!This was an amazing conversation and we're so excited to share it with you! See you all next week!https://www.higherheightsleadershipfund.org/https://www.higherheightsforamericapac.org/ 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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Throwback Episode: Planning Your Kids' Financial Futures w/Helen Ngo
08/12/2021 Duration: 01h10minHey BA Fam! We're continuing our special holiday throwback episodes this week with one of our favorites from 2021. We’ve had some important conversations this past year about preparing our kids for their financial futures. One of our financial favs, Helen Ngo, spoke to us about how we plan finances for our kids -- and when is the best time to start. 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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Throwback Episode: Earn Your Leisure ft. Troy Millings and Rashad Billal
03/12/2021 Duration: 01h43minHey BA fam! This holiday season we're throwing back to our favorite episodes over the last year. We’re excited to bring you a very special interview this week. We had the joy and privilege of talking to Troy and Rashad from the podcast Earn Your Leisure! Also making a special appearance is Ian Dunlap from the Market Mondays podcast.We got so much wisdom and inspiration from them. Things like: How to use an economic downturn to your advantage (37:00) Why it’s important to build a foundation before you can seize on a “moment” (42:15) Turning a podcast into a network, then into a platform (53:25) What does “leisure” actually mean? (1:09:25) It was so great having these gents on the show. We’re sure you already know who they are. But if you don’t, now’s the time to get familiar! Check out Earn Your Leisure and Market Mondays and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out the links below for more:Get Good With Money Virtual SummitBuy Get Good With Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic
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Thanksgiving Throwback: Slay The Stock Market w/ Delyanne Barros
24/11/2021 Duration: 01h03minHappy Wednesday BA Fam and Happy Thanksgiving! This week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite special guest hosts 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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Flashback Episode: Bet On Yourself w/Jamila Souffrant
17/11/2021 Duration: 54minHey BA Fam! Happy Almost-thanksgiving. To show our gratitude this holiday season we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes from this year featuring the fabulous Jamila Souffrant from Journey To Launch. It started as a blog initially, chronicling her expedition to reach financial independence. After one year of logging her transformational growth to Financial Independence, the blog piqued the interest of a larger audience which inspired the launch of the podcast of the same name. Jamila talks about: How a breakdown during a 3 hour commute started her journey (5:04) How she was able to leave a 6 figure 9-5 to become an entrepreneur (8:33) Navigating life as an entrepreneur and parent during a pandemic (36:28) And we answer a great listener question about the smartest way to use inheritance money.Check the links below for more:Journey To LaunchJamila Souffrant on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.
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BA Q&A: Can You Buy Your Way to an Early Retirement?
12/11/2021 Duration: 20minHappy Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A! This week we're covering: When does it make sense to use credit unions? Can you buy your way to early retirement? 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 290: Time to Get a Business Coach?
10/11/2021 Duration: 43minHappy Wednesday BA fam! This week we're doing a business check in. Mandi and Tiffany give updates on their businesses and discuss if it's time to get a business coach. 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 Refinancing Debate
05/11/2021 Duration: 09minHey BA Fam its Friday and that means we're back with another BA Q&A. This week we're covering: Refinancing student loans Pension and social security 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 289: What to Do When Depression and Anxiety Won't Let You Be Great
03/11/2021 Duration: 46minHey BA Fam! We're back after a much needed break. This week we're talking about the importance of mental health, pivoting your career, and creating a community. 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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Throwback Thursday! What's Zombie Debt?
28/10/2021 Duration: 20minHey BA Fam! We're off this week but we couldn't leave you without a dose of BA Content so here's a special throwback Thursday episode with a spooky twist. What is zombie debt, and what does a statute of limitations mean for credit card debt? Some ways to think about prioritizing debt by thinking through the true cost of the debt How to help your parents make decisions about buying and selling a house We'll be back next Wednesday with our normal programming but remember you can always hit us up with your questions @BrownAmbitionPodcast on IG and through email at BrownAmbitionPodcast@gmail.comCheck out the links below for more:What is Zombie DebtThe 4% Rule 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: To Sell Your Home or Not?
22/10/2021 Duration: 18minIt's Friday BA Fam! We're back with another BA Q&A. This week we're covering: Is now a good time to sell your home? What is a Restricted Stock Units (RSU) ? How to ask for a bonus with a new job offer. 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 288: Make Stock Trading Your Side Hustle with Teri Ijeoma
20/10/2021 Duration: 01h02minHappy Wednesday BA fam! We're so excited to be joined this week by the founder of "Trade and Travel", Teri Ijeoma. Teri is an entrepreneur and former teacher just like Tiffany. She now teaches people to trade intentionally to find financial freedom.Free Webinar: https://www.tradeandtravel.com/Trade and Travel Course: https://investwithteri.com/?affcode=213134_vvcps8-oWebsite: https://teriijeoma.com/Contact: https://www.instagram.com/teriijeoma/ 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: Surviving Breast Cancer with Comedian Marina Franklin
15/10/2021 Duration: 54minHappy Friday BA Fam! This week's Q&A episode is in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We're honored to be joined by stand-up comedian, actress and breast cancer survivor Marina Franklin. Marina dives into her diagnoses, the financial burden of cancer and her comedy special "Single Black Female".Follow Marina Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines 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 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.