Brown Ambition

Mandi 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/adchoices

Mandi 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/adchoices

Hey 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/adchoices

Mandi 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/adchoices

This 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/3YRcLzc https://bit.ly/3YSYDFz https://bit.ly/3XPvslt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany 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/adchoices

Tiffany 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/adchoices

The 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/adchoices

Our 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/adchoices

Your financial besties are back with a BA Q&A. First, a listener who's having a hard time at work needs advice on how to stay calm and build up her confidence at her job. Then, a listener wants to know how to start an online business for her doula business and Mandi and Tiffany gives her their expert opinion. 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

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