Brown Ambition

Latest Episodes:

Ep 321: The Cost Of Turning Kids Into Cash Cows. Aug 17, 2022

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This week, Mandi and Tiffany talk all about bad parenting on the internet -- and why laws need to be created for kids online.

Tiffany also talks about setting boundaries in business and making hard decisions to achieve happiness. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany breaks because of Covid, while Mandi boosts the new data from the Great Resignation -- which proves that you can quit your way rich!

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Brown Ambition Presents CNN’s Diversifying “Negotiating Your Way to Success” Aug 15, 2022

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The pandemic has made a lot of us realize we’re worth more than we’re getting paid at work. While our attitudes toward compensation may have changed, the best way to level up hasn’t: negotiating. It’s not as scary as it sounds! In this episode of CNN’s Diversifying, host Delyanne Barros talks to Mandi Woodruff-Santos about knowing your value and how to ask for more – from signing bonuses to leadership opportunities.

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BA Q&A: Keep Your Hands Off Your Retirement Fund. Aug 12, 2022

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Your financial besties are back to answer your juicy finance questions.

First, a listener wants to know if she should take money out of her retirement fund to start a food truck business. Mandi and Tiffany give their expert advice on why they think this is a horrible idea.

Then, listener Ken writes in to say he's drowning in debt and needs advice on how to pay off debt and boost his credit score. As usual, the ladies do not disappoint with their answer!

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Ep 320: Employment Is Up Baby! Aug 10, 2022

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This week, .Tiffany kicks things off with a recap about her time at Invest Fest, Also, it turns out Mandi was right about the jobs report -- employers added half a million jobs this year.

The ladies then break down the "Inflation Reduction Act," and what it really means for your bottom line.

And for this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany breaks due to Covid, while Mandi boosts for jobs -- with an extra nod to Viola Davis's memoir.

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BA Q&A: Chase Harmony, Not Balance. Aug 05, 2022

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The ladies are back to tackle your juicy finance questions.

First, we've got an update from "Frustrated Husband". He originally wrote in, asking for advice on how to encourage his wife to take a promotion. Mandi and Tiffany gave him expert advice and he wrote in to give an update!

Then, a lawyer writes in and wants advice on choosing between doing what she loves for less money or working for the big corporations and making that bag.

Lastly, "Ad Girl" wants advice on how to show off at work without overextending yourself and how to keep a good work life balance !

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Ep 319: Give Me The Lump Sum! Aug 03, 2022

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Fresh off of our YT live, the ladies are back with life and financial updates!

They discuss the Billion-dollar lottery and what they'd do with the money, overspending at target, the horrible teacher shortage, and the Usher residency in Vegas.

For this week's boost and break, Tiffany boosts working with her bonus daughter to produce her TikTok videos. Mandi boosts a new podcast called "Rubirosa". It's a podcast that explores the life of Rubirosa, the man who inspired the character of James Bond.

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BA Live Special: Survival Tips For A Recession. Jul 29, 2022

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On this special edition of Brown Ambition, the ladies went live on YouTube for the first time ever!

Mandi Woodruff and Tiffany Aliche react to the latest news about the U.S. economy. Winners of The Webby Award for the Best Business podcast, they offer advice on what you can do to survive a recession.

Here's the YouTube link in case you missed it.

https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0

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Ep 318: No Jail, But No Heaven Either! Jul 27, 2022

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Tiffany's clip about paying for mentorship went viral last week and the ladies break it down even further today!

Mandi and Tiffany talk about their own mentorship businesses and how they make sure their mentees get what they came for. Tiffany also shares how much she paid for her business coach and how much it helped her .

For this week's boost or break, Mandi chooses "break" over the sesame street racism controversy. Tiffany chooses "boost" over this new book she's been reading, "The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months."

Check It Out Here

https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234

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https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0

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Ba Q&A: The Mentorship Scam. Jul 22, 2022

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The ladies are back to answer your hard hitting questions!

First, a listener is in a challenge with financial influencers and isn't sure if she should pay for an expensive mentorship or not. Tiffany then goes on a rant about scammers in the black and brown community !

Lastly, a listener needs advice on personal branding and how to position herself to find a new job. Mandi gives her excellent advice on how to stand out on linked in.

Subscribe to Cumulus Podcast On Youtube and Checkout Mandi and Tiffany on Youtube Live, July 28th at 12pm EST for Recession Day!

https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0

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Ep 317: What's Your Wealth Identity? ft. Dr. Pamela Jolly Jul 20, 2022

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This week we are joined by wealth strategist and author, Dr.Pamela Jolly.

This episode is all about black business and discovering your "wealth identity". Dr.Jolly gives great tips on how to prepare your business for the future, advice on hiring, and the difference between a lifestyle business/ legacy business.

Be sure to pre-order her book!

"The Narrow Road"

www.pamelajolly.com

Subscribe to Cumulus Podcast On Youtube and Checkout Mandi and Tiffany on Youtube Live, July 28th at 12pm EST for Recession Day!

https://youtu.be/flvtcUu8oE0

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