Brown Ambition

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. A proud Filipina-American daughter of immigrants, born and raised in the Bay Area, she taught herself how to pay off over $50,000 of debt and did what any Millennial would do: Yell about it on the internet. Berna’s work has been featured on platforms such as Forbes, The New York Times, and Buzzfeed. Berna was named The Plutus Awards’ Most Entertaining Financial Creator two years in a row, and was named one of ABS-CBN's Global Pinoy Idols. 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 financial educator Yanely Espinal. First, a listener has an Amex loan and wants to know if she should be paying off the loan or saving up her cash because of inflation. The ladies tell her to make a choice and stick beside it! The, Yanely asks Tiffany if her focus should be passion driven or money driven while running her business. The Budgetnista doesn't disappoint with her insightful expertise. 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, Tiffany is joined by Marcus Collins. Marcus has a book out called "For the Culture". His book is endorsed by the CEO of McDonald's, Reddit, Delta, Home Depot and many more major companies. He ran social media strategy for Beyonce for many many years and talks all about culture and why we do what we do. The duo discuss branding and which brands are getting it right. 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, Mandi gives Kevonya a full Mandi Money coaching! Kevonya is looking for full time work as a project manager and Mandi gives her a full breakdown on the best LinkedIn practices to use. Mandi also gives her other resources outside of LinkedIn that she can use on her job search. This is a very informative episode for anyone looking for a job! 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 Page Turner. Page is a real estate broker, house flipping expert, and the star of HGTV's "Fix My Flip". The ladies discuss the biggest mistakes sellers and buyers make and Page gives great advice on how to make the best decisions when buying a house. Tiffany breaks down her process while buying her condo and Page assures that she did the right thing. Page also schools us on what "house hacking" is and how we can use that to our benefit. 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, Tiffany is riding solo for another episode of the BA Q&A! First, a listener asks which she should pay off first -- credit card debt? Or loans? Plus, should you create an email list for your business? Tiffany breaks down the importance of owning access to your audience. 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! This week, Mandi and Tiffany are joined by psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford to talk about her debut book, Sisterhood Heals. Dr. Joy discusses the transformative power of sisterhood, friendship, and community -- and why having sister-friends is crucial to our mental health.  Pre-order your copy of Sisterhood Heals here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702822/sisterhood-heals-by-joy-harden-bradford-phd/ Listen to Dr. Joy's Therapy For Black Girls Podcast: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/ 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 riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, Tiffany tells a funny story about her taxes and encourages everyone to get a book keeper to keep you financially organized. Then, listener "Niya" needs advice on her retirement options and Tiffany gives her some tips and shared some things she should lookout for . Tiffany also breaks down the difference between a regular IRA and a Roth IRA. 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, Mandi is joined by Nathalia Copeland. Nathalia teaches entrepreneurs how to create profitable digital products and how to sell without hustle using funnels + ads. Nathalia breaks down the best tools to use when launching an online business and gives great advice on how to stand out amongst competitors. Both ladies stress the importance of using your 9-5 skills in your own business and how important it is to build trust within your audience. 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

First, a listener wants to transition from being a teacher into another career field and needs advice on how to layout her linkedin in page. Then, a listener wants to know how to negotiate when getting a promotion at her current job. Our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her awesome advice and Tiffany reminds everyone to demonstrate their value at their workplace. 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

On this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi and Tiffany are joined by Kendra Porter. Kendra is a body expert and style architect who inspires women and girls. As founder of Honor You, a personal image consulting agency her method of body-centric styling teaches women to embrace their shape no matter their size and love the skin they’re in. The ladies have a great conversation about style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a single mom wants some tips on how to find a financial advisor. Then, "Shanice" wants to know if it's more wise to pay off your debt or build your savings. The Budgetnista doesn't disappoint wit her timely advice. Lastly, "Shirlene" has a personal loan with a high interest rate and needs advice on how where to allocate her extra 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

Tiffany is riding solo this week while Mandi goes on maternity leave. First, Tiffany tackles the viral Eboni K Williams clip about dating bus drivers. Tiffany shares her opinion on this and gives us insight into her own personal love story. Tiffany chose love over money and it worked out amazing for her. Then, Tiffany gives us some great business advice and tips on how to position yourself as an expert. 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

First, listener "fomo" was left out of a social event at work and needs advice on how to handle it! Mandi gives her terrific advice on how to deal with being excluded. Of course, The Budgetnista encourages her to stack her bread in case of a layoff or if she decides to quit. Then, a listener writes in and needs advice on how to handle someone stealing her creative work. Tiffany knows how to deal with this all too well. 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 ladies start this episode by discussing relationships and loneliness and Tiffany explains that she misses the sureness of love. This leads to an interesting conversation about dating and Tiffany talks about the trauma that it's bringing up for her. This was a deep conversation about relationships and how both ladies feel about sharing their relationships on social media. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Mandi boosts for a chance to meet up with her Mandi Moneymakers! Tiffany boosts/break for submitting her final draft of her "Get Good With Money" workbook. 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 are back with another BA Q&A. First, listener Ashley wants to know how to protect her identity from being stolen. Tiffany explains to use what "life lock" is and how to freeze your credit. Both ladies school us on how to avoid crazy scams. Then, listener Jalissa wants to know how to do a balance transfer to help with her debt, our financial big sisters give her excellent advice on the best way to go. 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 ladies are back for a catch up. Tiffany starts by talking about her new makeup journey and Mandi clowns her old school makeup skills. Then, they discuss the Don Lemon firing and Mandi reminds the BA fam that no job is stable and any of us could be on the chopping block at anytime.The ladies also breakdown the mind tricks that social media plays on us and why it's important to log off sometimes.Then, Tiffany gives us an update on her new condo and all the renovations she's doing. For this week's boost or break, Tiffany boosts for Ramit's new Netflix show "How To Get Rich" and Mandi boosts for her potential new book deal. Plus, Are Mandi and Tiffany cousins? Listen in for more! 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

First, a listener wants to know if she should sell her house or not because they live in a bad school district but the interest on her house is super low. Mandi is thinking about selling her house as well so this is a very timely question! Mandi and Tiffany gave her great advice on how to decide what's best for her. Then, a frustrated listener is drowning in debt after some investing mistakes and desperately needs some advice. Tiffany's advice is for her to use her skill set to make more money and to forgive herself for her mistakes! 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 episode, the ladies are joined by the brilliant Amanda Seales. They start by discussing janky politicians and Amanda explains how rest helps her deal with the stress. Amanda describes how her mom encouraged her to be bold as a child and how black tv stars gave her inspiration and hope. The ladies bond over the crazy entertainment industry and explain how managers want too much these days. Tiffany also brings up a time when she saw Amanda in Kenya and how Amanda affirmed her. Of course, the ladies talk "Insecure", and Amanda explains how her experience behind the scenes at Insecure might not have been the best. Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business 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

First, a listener who works at a bank and wants to know if it's necessary to get an MBA. Mandi and Tiffany tells her to look at the bigger picture and not to make big decisions based off of her current circumstances. Mandi encourages her to do her research and to make sure she wants to go back to school for the right reasons. Then, we have a juicy question about a listener who wants to know how to drop a business partner. Tiffany gives her major advice on how to handle things amicably and professionally. Brown Ambition Is Nominated For A Webby! We need your support BA Fam. Vote here. https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/individual-episodes/business 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