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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How to Make a Career Pivot in 2026
<p>Thinking about switching careers but not sure where to start? In this episode, Mandi Money breaks down what it really takes to make a successful career pivot in 2026 — without burning yourself out or making impulsive moves.</p> <p>We talk about why self-care and self-trust are non-negotiable during career transitions, how to investigate new paths without rushing the process, and the mindset shifts required to move with confidence. Mandi also walks us through a five-step framework for career pivots, helping you identify what’s holding you back, explore different types of pivots, and own your story as you move forwar...
Should I Pay Off My $2200 Credit Card With a Balance Transfer? [BA QA]
<p>What's up BA Fam! Mandi's back with a new BA QA, taking listener Tina's question about managing credit card debt, specifically focusing on balance transfers. She explains the benefits and risks associated with transferring balances to 0% interest cards, the importance of comparing offers, and the potential pitfalls of deferred interest. Mandi emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to debt management, encouraging listeners to take charge of their finances while also being mindful of their mental health during challenging financial times.</p> <p>As always, these QA episodes are meant for edutainment purposes and are not a replacement for p...
How an Akashic Record Reading Made Me Rethink My Business [Solo Ep]
<p>In this week’s solo episode, Mandi Money invites the BA Fam into a deeply personal, deeply revealing moment of reflection. After attending an intimate one-day mastermind retreat hosted by friend of the show Amina Altai, Mandi found herself sitting with something she rarely lets linger: discomfort.</p> <p>What started as a simple business check-in turned into a powerful lesson on alignment, limiting beliefs, burnout, and trusting your gut—even when it feels like your whole body is screaming, “Girl, run!” From sharing vulnerably about juggling three major projects (the podcast, coaching, and her book), to getting an unexpecte...
How to Plan Your Next Act in Your 50s (Without Burning It All Down)
<p>In this BAQA episode, Mandi Money is joined by legendary money expert and Money Coach, Lynnette Khalfani‑Cox, to answer a powerful question from listener Raquel: “I’m 56, I like my paralegal job, I love my podcast, and I know I can’t afford to fully retire… so what does my next act even look like?”</p> <p>Together, we talk honestly about purpose vs. profit, identity beyond your 9–5, and how to design a “second half” of your career that actually feels good—not like another grind.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <p>• What to do when you can’t imagine not work...
No-Contact Family Trend, Record Black Friday Spending, Chris & Yanely Are Back!
<p>This week on the show, we’re getting real about the holiday season at the Brown Table because as much as we love the food, the vibes, and a good family kiki, the holidays can bring up a lot. From navigating messy family dynamics to redefining traditions, the hosts open up about what it means to protect your peace, your energy, and yes…your bank account, during one of the most emotionally loaded times of the year.</p> <p>We break down Black Friday and Cyber Monday (are we still doing this??) and how inflation is shifting the way we sh...
BA Throwback: A World Without White People? ft. Sky Full of Elephants Author Cebo Campbell
<p>Hi BA Fam - I hope you had the loveliest, peaceful Thanksgiving week and weekend. I will be back with a brand new Brown Table this Weds, and I am recording new BA Q&A episodes as well! So please submit any questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG @brownambitionpodcast. </p> <p>In the meantime, enjoy this rewind episode of my conversation with THEE incredible Cebo Campbell, a creative director, author and entrepreneur who wrote the bestselling novel The Sky Full of Elephants. SFOE was my first-ever Brown Ambition Book Club Pick of 2025, and if you h...
Thanksgiving Crossover: Brown Ambition x Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast
<p>Happy Thanksgiving week, beloved BA Fam! As a special treat, I wanted to share a crossover episode with Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast, featuring their incredible hosts Sean Piles and Elizabeth Ayoola. </p> <p>We had SUCH a good conversation about career strategies, salary negotiations, and how to navigate this wild job market we’re in right now.<br><br>We talked about everything—from how I 10x’d my salary by quitting my way to the top, to why you need to stop being loyal to companies that won’t pay you what you’re worth. We even got into the power o...
Is Your Achievement Ladder Holding You Back? ft. Monique Shields [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
<p>This week, Mandi Money sits down with powerhouse executive coach and host of Ambition Without Compromise, Monique R. Shields a woman whose mission is simple but profound: to liberate the professional imaginations of women of color.</p> <p>From being a “lost English major” to coaching leaders across mental health, tech, and corporate spaces, Monique shares the honest, unfiltered truth about taking up space, transitioning careers, and surviving this messy middle season so many of us are navigating.</p> <p>Together, Mandi and Monique dive deep into:</p> The pressure high-achieving women feel to fix everything through achievement What it re...
BA QA: A Husband's $50,000 Loss; Sexually Harassed at Work and HR Dropped the Ball
<p>Hey, hey BA fam! This week we're revisiting two intense listener questions: </p> <p>Financial Infidelity: When Your Partner Invests Behind Your Back</p> <p>Listener Robin's husband made an over $50,000 investment on credit cards without telling her—and lost it all. Mandi breaks down how to protect yourself: separate your finances, secure bank accounts with strong authentication, and get a family law attorney involved ASAP to understand spousal debt laws.</p> <p>Workplace Sexual Harassment: When Do You Speak Up?</p> <p>Our second listener is dealing with sexual harassment, an HR department that dropped the ball, and a t...
Best of BA: C-Suite Edition ft. Black Girls Code CEO Christina Mancini
<p>This week, Mandi Money brings the BAFAM a special “Best Of” mash-up episode featuring two powerhouse women who’ve carved out space in the C-suite and beyond. From boldly leaving corporate America to building whole new tables (not just getting a seat at one), these conversations are all about self-belief, wealth-building, and trusting your gut—even when everyone else thinks you’re wild for betting on yourself.</p> <p>This ep revisits conversations with:</p> <p>✨ Christina Mancini, CEO of Black Girls Code [link to full EP]<br>✨ Gabrielle Gambrell, media executive at Hachette Book Group [link to full ep]</p> <p>Both...
