Brown Ambition

By: Brown Ambition LLC
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  • The first money & career podcast for women of color, by women of color — Brown Ambition helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own d@mn terms! Published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It's time to secure the bag sis!!!
    © 2025 Brown Ambition LLC
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  • The Government Rescinded My Job Offer — Now What? Plus, Coping With The Shame of Money Mistakes

    The Government Rescinded My Job Offer — Now What? Plus, Coping With The Shame of Money Mistakes
    Feb 21 2025
    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75K+ gov jobs axed, Meta’s shady “performance review” purge • Listener Q&A: • “Should I abandon public health after a rescinded job offer?”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 brownambitionpodcasts@gmail.com • 🌟 Rate & review if this episode helped you – it fuels our mission! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • No One Is Self-Made: How to Build Villages (Not Networks)

    No One Is Self-Made: How to Build Villages (Not Networks)
    Feb 19 2025
    Mandi Woodruff hosts Dr. Key Hallmon (founder of The Village Market) and Renae Bluitt (creator of She Did That) for a candid conversation about empowering Black and minority-owned businesses through community, intentionality, and economic liberation. They explore systemic challenges, the power of collaboration, and practical strategies for entrepreneurs to thrive in uncertain times. Purchase Dr. Key's book > The Village Market Atlanta > Follow Dr. Key on IG @DrKeyHallmon Check out Renae's upcoming She Did That events > Follow Renae on IG @IamRenaeBluitt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • My Husband's Parents Pay His Credit Card — Help! [BA QA]

    My Husband's Parents Pay His Credit Card — Help! [BA QA]
    Feb 14 2025
    It's BA QA Time! This week, Mandi is joined by Naseema McElroy of Financially Intentional to get real about the messy, beautiful, and sometimes awkward conversations we need to have about money and love. We’re talking about why early financial convos are a must (yes, even before the wedding bells), how to merge finances without losing your mind, and why transparency is the key to avoiding money drama down the line. Plus, we’re answering listener questions on everything from prenups to handling different money mindsets in a relationship. If you’ve ever side-eyed your partner’s spending habits or wondered how to raise financially savvy kids, this one’s for you. Tap in for real talk, practical tips, and a few laughs along the way! Check out Naseema's podcast, Financially Intentional > Read The Prenup Prescription by Aarron Thomas > Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins

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I love this pod cast im so glad I'm came over it. I will definitely be listening to every episode!!!

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Amazing Podcast!

Tiffany and Mandi are amazing! This podcast is like The View meets finace. it's a weekly catch up between friends where major knowledge is shared. The financial information is not overwhelming, but enough to make one take action in her own life. Mandi answers questions emailed to her, immediately, so these ladies definitely, walk the walk when they say that their aim is to help women. Listening to them is like having a good laugh with friends that have truly helped me to change my life, and my financial trajectory. I love these ladies and look forward to hearing from them weekly.

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Energized for Financial Success

One of the best dialogues around money growth and financial protection. I admit 2020 has me completely focused on personal success forever more. No excuses.... you got time.... where you going??? Stop the laziness and listen and learn. I planted my “acorn”and these ladies speak the truth and they are relatable. Sip your coffee, tea, and water and just listen n learn. Choose growth and joy!!

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