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The Brown Ambition Podcast helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own d@mn terms! New episodes Wednesdays and Fridays.
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From Nanny to CEO: Do You Really Need an MBA?
Hey BA Fam! Today I’m answering a question from a listener who calls herself “Tired Nanny” — a 27‑year‑old who recently moved to the U.S., has a bache...
Mandi's Life Update + How Celebrity Hairstylist Lacy Redway Turned $10 Braids Into a Six‑Figure Career
This week, we’re heading back into the Brown Ambition vault for a powerful conversation with celebrity hairstylist and image maker Lacy Redway.
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Using a 401(k) Loan to Tackle Debt: Smart or Risky? [BA QA]
In this Flashback Friday Brown Ambition Q&A, Mandi and Tiffany tackle two big money dilemmas listeners are facing right now: whether to borrow from a...
I Make Six Figures and I’m Still Drowning: Debt Relief Options No One Explains
Debt doesn’t have to be the big bad boogeyman on your back. In this throwback episode of Brown Ambition, I’m joined by two powerhouses in the money sp...
How Our Marriage & Business Survived Reality TV ft Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson
This week on Brown Ambition, we’re joined by none other than HGTV’s powerhouse duo, Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson, stars of “Married to Real Estate”...
You’ve Got a 750+ Credit Score… Now What?
In this throwback BA Q&A episode, we revisit two powerful listener questions all about leveling up an already strong credit score without losing your...
Dr. Uché Blackstock on Burnout, Purpose & Walking Away
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi Money sits down with physician, author, entrepreneur, and health equity advocate Dr. Uché Blackstock for a deeply h...
Through Mom’s Eyes: Sheinelle Jones on Motherhood, Grief & Career Success
In this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Sheinelle Jones Today Show co-host, journalist, and New York Times bestselling author of Throu...
The Reality of “Having It All” [BA QA]
Hey BA fam! In this Q&A episode, we’re diving into two conversations that have been all over your group chats, your timelines, and probably your own t...
Ambition Reboot ft. Amina AlTai
The week on Brown Ambition Mandi sits down with returning guest and career coach Amina AlTai, author of The Ambition Trap, to unpack what it really lo...
How She Leveled Up After a Layoff: LaKesha’s Story
In this week’s special flashback episode, we’re revisiting a live coaching session with LaKesha J., who is trying to figure out how to position hersel...
From Short Films to Bridgerton: Rayne Harris's Path to Directing
What happens when you’re doing everything “right” climbing the corporate ladder, getting promoted, securing the salary and still feel completely out o...
The Day After the Crash: How I Move After a Full System Shutdown
On this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi keeps it all the way real about something we don’t talk about enough, what happens when your nervous s...
How to Avoid Credit Card Honey Traps [BA QA]
BA fam, we’re diving deep into the world of credit cards this week! Mandi, Yanely (aka MissBeHelpful), and Chris Browning break down the newest update...
3 Wealthy Habits That Will Make You Richer in 2026 [Rewind]
Happy BA Wednesday! I hope you enjoy this throwback episode, one of the most popular of 2026 so far. I'm taking some much-needed time to work on the m...
“Well-Endowed" ft. Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu
This week, on Brown Ambition Mandi Money is joined by financial educator and “Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu for a real, unfiltered conversation about money...
How to Get a Bigger Tax Refund in 2026 With New Tax Breaks [BA QA]
Tax season is here, and this week BA QA, Mandi sits down with TurboTax expert Lisa Green-Lewis to break down what you need to know before the filing d...
Adulting Ain’t Cheap: Cars, Careers & Costly Decisions Ft. Kiersten Saunders Yanely Espinal
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by Kiersten Saunders and Yanely Espinal for an honest conversation about the real cost of adulting in 202...
How She Paid Off $955,000 Worth of Debt As a Single Mom of 3 ft. Naseema McElroy
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with returning guest Naseema McElroy, founder of Financially Intentional, for a powerful and transparent...
Self-Care for Black Women with Oludara Adeeyo [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with therapist and bestselling author Oludara Adeeyo, creator of Self-Care for Black Women. Oludara share...
The Long Game: Rejection, Reinvention & Landing Reasonable Doubt [Replay]
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with award-winning producer, filmmaker, and breakout actress Kiah Clingman for a real conversation about...
BA QA: How to Negotiate a Raise While Pregnant [Replay]
Hey BA fam! We're digging back in the BA vault for a classic Q&A. Pregnant Penny needs advice on how to ask for a raise while pregnant. From breaking...
How Women of Color Build Wealth in a Broken System Ft. Bernadette Joy & Kiersten Saunders
Happy Women’s History Month, BA Fam! 🎉
In this powerful roundtable, Mandi Money sits down with money expert Bernadette Joy (author of Crush You...
High Functioning with Dr. Judith Joseph [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
In this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi Money welcomes Dr. Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist and author of 'High Functioning'. They discuss the concept o...
How to "Cash Out" of Corporate Life Without Crashing Out ft. Kiersten Saunders
In this Brown Table chat, Mandi sits down with Kiersten Saunders co‑author of “Cashing Out” and co‑host of Rich & Regular to talk about what it really...
BA Q&A: Should I Pause Student Loan Payments During Grad School?
In this week’s BA Q&A, Mandi answers a listener question about student loan deferment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), emergency savings, and...
Remote, Hybrid, or Stuck? ColorComm’s CEO on Advancing Your Career in Any Workplace
On this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Lauren Wesley Wilson, founder of ColorComm, for a powerful conversation on career advancement,...
BA Q&A: How do I career pivot in my 50s?
In this week's BA Q&A Mandi is getting real about reinvention, risk, and responsibility. A listener in her 50s is ready to pivot careers but she’s n...
The Gifts of Grief: Tiffany Aliche on Love, Loss and What Came After
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by the one & only Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche and it feels like a homecoming.
Tiffany is back...
BA Q&A: Are Company Background Checks Legit?
In this week’s BA Q&A Mandi answers a listener question that gets straight to the point: How do employers actually verify where we’ve worked and what...
How to Turn a Layoff into Your Full‑Time Creative Career ft. Kaisha Huguley
In this episode of Brown Ambition, MandiMoney sits down with actor, content creator, and entrepreneur Kaisha Huguley (aka Kaisha Creates) for a real c...
Should I Stop Paying My Student Loans? [BA QA]
Mandi is back for a solo BA Q&A, answering a juicy listener question about balancing student loans, grad school, a possible home move, and a new car p...
Stacey Abrams: How We Take Back Our Freedom & Power
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by author, activist, and democracy defender Stacey Abrams for a powerful, timely, and deeply grounding co...
How to Heal Burnout Through Breathwork ft. Jasmine Marie of Black Girls Breathing [BA REWIND]
This week, I'm revisitng my interview with the brilliant Jasmine Marie breathwork practitioner, founder of Black Girls Breathing, and author of Black...
How to Protect Your Bag from Inflation, AI & Student Loans in 2026
In this episode of Brown Ambition, host Mandi Woodruff-Santos dives into the pressing financial trends of 2026, focusing on inflation, interest rates,...
Should I Sell My Shares of Target ($TGT) Stock? [BA QA]
This week on Brown Ambition’s Friday BA QA, Mandi answers a listener question that hits right at the intersection of money, values, and activism. A li...
She Was Ready to Quit Acting Then "Reasonable Doubt" Called (with Kiah Clingman)
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with award-winning producer, filmmaker, and breakout actress Kiah Clingman for a powerful conversation ab...
3 Wealthy Habits That Will Make You Richer in 2026 [Solo Ep]
This week on Brown Ambition, MandiMoney is back with a simple, shame‑free money reset for 2026: 3 wealthy habits you can actually stick with, even whe...
Realistic Money Goals for 2026: Ditch the Shame Spiral and Set Intentions That Stick
It's January and the pressure is on to go harder, save more, invest more, and transform your entire life by next year. But piling on intense goals doe...
How to Rethink Your Financial Strategy During Tr*mp Tariff SZN [BA Rewind]
Happy New Year, BA Fam! In our most popular episode of 2025, Mandi was joined by two of our faves in the finance space: Chris Browning of “Popcorn Fin...