Feb 21 2025 30 mins
In this raw, heartfelt episode, Mandi tackles listener questions about layoffs, debt, and rebuilding after financial mistakes – all while sharing her own reflections on friendship, motherhood, and weathering life’s storms.
Key Topics Covered
• Why showing up for friends matters (even in sleet!) + Mandi’s hilarious The Read live show recap
• Federal layoffs & corporate cuts: 75K+ gov jobs axed, Meta’s shady “performance review” purge
• Listener Q&A:
• “Should I abandon public health after a rescinded job offer?” → Transferable skills, LLC tips & side hustle tax hacks (featuring listener Bri’s Pilates pivot!)
• “I’m drowning in debt from my 20s!” → Debt negotiation tips, credit counseling resources & mindset shifts for new moms
• Mandi’s unfiltered take: Why no job is safe + protecting yourself with “receipts”
Actionable Takeaways
• 🛑 For laid-off workers: Document praise emails, save performance reviews, explore adjacent industries
• 💸 For debt payoff: Prioritize newer debts, negotiate settlements, avoid credit repair scams
• 💡 For everyone: Build a “financial parachute” via side gigs
Mentioned Resources
• National Foundation for Credit Counselors (nfcc.org)
• National Debt Relief (nationaldebtrelief.com)
CALL TO ACTION
• 🎧 Subscribe for weekly career/finance therapy
• 💌 Submit your Q: DM @brownambitionpodcast or email [email protected]
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