Brown Ambition

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Winner of The Webby Award, Brown Ambition helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own terms! So join personal finance expert and journalist Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and author of The New York Times bestseller "Get Good With Money." Published Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Financially Lit ft. Jannese Torres

Apr 23 2024 46 mins  
Hey Ba Fam! Mandi is riding solo this week and is joined by Jannese Torres. The ladies discuss community and the importance of connecting with people in person. Then, Jannese shares her views on home ownership and why she doesn't care about expectations other people set for you. As a first-generation Latina, Jannese Torres, award-winning money expert, educator, and podcaster, knows

How To Make Stock Trading Your Side Hustle ft. Teri Ijeoma (How To Mondays)

Apr 21 2024 66 mins  
Happy Monday BA fam! We're so excited to be joined for this throwback 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leverage Is My Favorite Word

Apr 18 2024 33 mins  
Mandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a concerned mother wants to know if her daughter will be discriminated against in the workplace for her health condition. Then, a listener wants to know if she should accept a job with more pay even though her current company has a great 401k match and retirement plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc

Confrontation Doesn't Mean Conflict

Apr 16 2024 49 mins  
Mandi and Tiffany are both in the studio today! Tiffany shares why she's exhausted these days and Mandi shares a bizarre experience she had dropping her son off at daycare. The ladies also share some new insights about confrontation and how their feelings have changed about it. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany boosts for her new condo almost being done! Mandi boosts for "Bir

How To Speak Up For Yourself ft. Amanda Seales (How To Mondays)

Apr 14 2024 82 mins  
(Throwback Monday) 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

4 Ways To Fund A Business

Apr 11 2024 31 mins  
Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, The Budgetnista gives us four helpful tips on how to fund a business. Then, Tiffany gives us some great advice on how to pivot in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Didn't Do Anything Wrong

Apr 09 2024 49 mins  
Both of our BA besties are in the studio this week! Mandi is joined by her baby boy, Rio, so this episode is a little action packed. Tiffany shares the story of meeting Donald Miller and how much knowledge he poured into her and her team. Then, the ladies discuss Lizzo's recent public breakdown and the double standard for women athletes. For this week's Boost Or Break, Tiffany boos

How To Get Fired In 24 Hours (How To Mondays)

Apr 07 2024 40 mins  
Hey Hey BA fam! This is our first "How To" episode for a new series in the Brown Ambition universe. This is a hilarious throwback from the time Tiffany had to fire someone in less than 24 hours. Then, the ladies answer a couple of BA questions regarding bank fees and traveling on a budget. Stay tuned every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to keep up with your financial besties! Learn

You've Been Professionally Ghosted

Apr 04 2024 23 mins  
Both of our financial besties are in the studio for this week's episode. It is career day and our favorite career coach did not disappoint with her expert advice. First, a listener wants to negotiate for more money at her current company. Then, a listener wants to know if she's been professionally ghosted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cowboy Brown Ambition

Apr 02 2024 66 mins  
The ladies start this episode by celebrating Beyonce's new album, Cowboy Carter. Mandi and Tiffany do a full break down of Beyonce's ground breaking country album and share all of their favorite moments with the BA fam. The ladies also discuss California raising their minimum wage, high interest rates, and seasonal allergies. For this week's Boost or Break, Mandi's calls out the Bo