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Brown Ambition

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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65:46

Legacy, Resilience, and Building America with Cheryl...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/21

This week onBrown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Cheryl McKissick Daniel — President and CEO of McKissick & McKissick, the oldest Black- and women-owned design and construction firm in the U.S. With five generations of legacy behind her, Cheryl has literally changed skylines while paving the way for women and people of color in an industry that wasn’t built for us. In this inspiring conversation, Cheryl shares: The journey behind her new book, The Black Family Who Built America:

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23:32

Karen Attiah Firing Explained + When Your Voice Can...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/19

Welcome back for a special episode 10 years in the making. Today, Mandi unpacks the real cost of speaking out in a climate where your voice can cost you your job, especially if you’re a Black woman. She celebrates 10 years of Brown Ambition (yes, 800+ episodes!), but the focus quickly shifts to the headlines: journalists, teachers, and professionals are losing their livelihoods for what they say online, with Karen Attiah (Washington Post) as just the latest in a chilling pattern. SAVE THE

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58:03

How to Launch & Monetize a Blog in 2025 Ft. Jannese...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/17

This week onBrown Ambition, Mandi welcomes back powerhouse guest Jannese Torres entrepreneur, author of Financially Lit, host of the award-winning Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, and now, a new mom. Together, Mandi and Jannese sit at the “Brown Table” to get real about: How motherhood reshapes entrepreneurship, boundaries, and time management Breaking free from people-pleasing and stepping fully into self-advocacy Why owning your platform (through blogging, newsletters, and websites) is

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69:31

Bet on Black: Eboni K. Williams on Freedom, Finances...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/14

This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with powerhouse lawyer, author, and TV host Eboni K. Williams for an inspiring and transparent conversation about life, career, and motherhood. Eboni opens up about her journey to becoming a solo mom by choice, navigating a 45-hour labor, and the support system that helped her through postpartum. She also shares hard truths about the maternal health crisis for Black women, the realities of egg freezing and fertility treatments, and why she named her

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24:00

I Owe The IRS $5,000 and Have $11,000 of Credit Card...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/12

This week’s listener, “Beth,” is stuck between tax debt and credit card debt—plus the anxiety that comes when you’re a little bit of a rebel, chasing that nonprofit art life immigrant parents never signed off on. (We see you, Beth!) Mandi shares lessons from her own contractor journey, breaks down why the IRS is no joke, and gets honest about how hard it is to face down those phone calls and official forms. You’ll hear: • Why tax debt takes priority (because

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46:25

Finding Your Power Hour: Owning Your Best Time for...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/10

On this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi shares a personal update on reclaiming her office space, juggling family life, and the big push to finish her upcoming book Brown Ambition. She opens up about the discipline it takes to chase big goals—like her 4 a.m. writing sessions—and why it’s so important to reserve your best energy for yourself, not just your 9-to-5. Mandi also dives into the latest jobs report and what the data really says about the state of the economy,

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49:57

How The Budgetnista And Anjali Jariwala Became a...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/07

BA Fam, we’ve got a special one for you today! 🎉 Tiffany is back in the studio and she didn’t come alone — she brought along her powerhouse financial advisor Anjali Jariwala. If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to build wealth after financial setbacks, this convo is for you. Tiffany opens up about her journey from foreclosure to financial freedom, and how she learned to let go of control and finally trust someone else with her money. (Spoiler: it wasn’t

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66:51

The Double Tax & Why It’s So Damn Expensive to Be a...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/09/03

This week onBrown Ambition, Mandi sits down with the brilliant Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman award-winning researcher, speaker, and author of The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid. Anna breaks down the reality of the “double tax” that compounded cost of racism + sexism that women of color know all too well. From hair discrimination to pay inequity, resume “whitening” to broken rungs on the career ladder, Anna shows us the data behind our lived

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63:51

How Digital Nomads Can Move to Spain in 2025 ft. The...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/31

BA Fam, today’s Wash Day Woosah is a treat. We’ve got our girl Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez aka The First Gen Mentor, author of Cultura & Cash, and three-time BA guest back on the mic. But this time, she’s not joining us from Chicago… she’s calling in from Spain! In this episode, Gigi shares the money moves and life decisions that made it possible for her and her husband to pack up and move abroad. We talk about: The financial planning behind her big move

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66:13

Best of Summer 2025: My Top 5 Summer Standouts

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/27

This week, we’re doing something different, BA Fam! Mandi takes us on a trip down memory lane, looking back at her five favorite moments from the summer of 2025. From thought-provoking conversations to laugh-out-loud guest appearances, these episodes stood out not just while recording, but even more when listening back with fresh ears. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: -Why replaying past episodes feels so different from being in the interviewer’s chair -The most popular and

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47:10

The Business of Black Girls Who Love Anime ft....

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/24

It's the podcast crossover you probably never saw coming, BA Fam. For today's Washday Woosah show, I sit down with Victoria L. Johnson, founder of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast. In each episode of the SailorMoonFan Club, Victoria L. Johnson interviews incredible fans of the '90s anime including bestselling authors, comic book and manga creators, influencers, musicians --baddies like Saweetie, WWE Superstar Sasha Banks, and Fefe Dobson. Since she founded the podcast in 2020, Victoria's expanded

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38:35

How Yanely Became Her Family's CFO + Savings Tips for...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/22

BA Fam, this week’s BA QA Mandi is joined by her girl, Yanely Espinal aka Miss Be Helpful and author of Mind Your Money — to answer a listener question that so many of us can relate to: How do you financially support aging parents when there’s little to no retirement savings in place? Yanely shares the systems she and her eight siblings built to cover their parents’ expenses, including: Setting up a joint family fund to automate bill payments. Creating a fair way for

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138:54

Solopreneur Secrets, Life Updates, and Hard...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/20

Hey BA Fam! Mandi, Yanely, and Chris are back at the Brown table with real talk about life, business, and the news that’s shaping our money and our sanity. This week, Mandi kicks things off with a story about her busted laptop, a wild Apple Store experience, and how she stumbled onto a secret financing program for small business owners. From cracked screens to unexpected leases, we’re breaking down the ways solopreneurs can stretch their resources without drowning in debt. But

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51:10

"The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery" Author Clarence...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/17

This week, BA fam—grab your coffee, get cozy, and let’s talk all things The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, our official August/September book club pick! Mandi Woodruff-Santos sits down with none other than Clarence Haynes, author, publishing pro, and all-around NYC icon for a bold, joyful, and real convo packed with gems. Want to join the BA Book Club? All you've got to do is become a free member of our Patreon > Show recap: Mandi introduces Clarence and gets real about what

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25:10

Private Equity in Your 401k? Slow Your Roll with...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/15

BA Fam, this week’s BAQA is personal, I brought in my friend and financial powerhouse, Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, to unpack a buzzy headline that had my eyebrow raised: the president’s executive order that could open the door for private equity (and other alternative investments) in your 401k. We break down what this actually means, why you probably won’t be adding a private equity fund to your plan tomorrow, and why you need to know

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64:52

NABJ Highlights, Networking Gems & A Little...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/13

Hey BA Fam, pull up a chair at the Brown Table! This week Mandi is joined by two returning guests: Jonquilyn Hill from Vox Media and Yvie Saint-Louis from Blavity. Fresh from NABJ’s 50th anniversary conference in Cleveland, the ladies swap stories on conference strategy, avoiding burnout, and why the hotel bar might just be your best networking move. We get into: NABJ 2024 recap — from career fairs to that family reunion energy, and why you don’t need to hit every event to make

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64:43

On a Mission to Secure Black Women's Future in Tech...

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/10

Hey BA Fam! On today’s Washday Woosah episode, we’re joined by the intelligent, passionate, and powerhouse CEO of Black Girls Code, Cristina Mancini! 👩🏾‍💻✨ Cristina drops serious gems on everything from how to confidently promote yourself online and in person, to what it really means to be a hard worker in today’s world. We also dive into the art of networking with purpose, and why it’s so important to stay updated on emerging technologies, evolving industries, and the

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42:32

Reclaiming My Space, Speaking My Truth [Solo BA QA]

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/08

Hey BA Fam! This week I’m coming to you from Cleveland, where I’m soaking up all the love (and ALL the nostalgia) at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. It’s been a full-circle moment walking back into this space, not as a reporter for a big outlet, but as Mandi Woodruff-Santos, aka Mandi Money, host of Brown Ambition! We’re talking about: Why it’s okay to come back to spaces you’ve outgrown—just show up as your new self. How

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60:29

How to Tell If That “Black-Owned” Brand Is Still for Us

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/06

In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by Alexa Claire and first-time guest Mia Brabham Nolan for a vibrant conversation full of career advice, pop culture takes, and real talk on entrepreneurship and Black excellence. The three dive into everything from half-birthdays and pop culture dry spells to the real challenges facing today’s job market. They celebrate Black-owned businesses like The Lip Bar, Black Girl Sunscreen, and Cloudy Donut Co. and unpack

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70:21

How Ambitious Women Can Find (and Keep) True Love ft....

Brown Ambition ·

2025/08/03

Hey BA Fam! On today's Washday Woosah, we’re sitting down with two amazing, talented, and intelligent women: author of How to Find True Love: Unlock your Romantic Flow and Create Lasting Relationships, relationship coach, podcast host, TED speaker, and certified matchmakerFrancesca Hogi, and relationship coach, host of Netflix's Sneaky Links, and founder of The Spicy Life, Spicy Mari! We dive deep into all things love, connection, and personal growth, from how to be vulnerable in

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