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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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Latest Episodes

In this special Friday episode, Mandi celebrates the BA Fam, shares the origin story behind Brown Ambition, and introduces Brown Buzz—your new end-of-week roundup of the headlines shaping your money, career, culture, and life.

This week on Brown Bu... more

What happens when the ambition that helped you build your life starts costing you your well-being?

For many ambitious women, especially women of color, success can come with a hidden cost: saying yes when we’re exhausted, pushing through when our b... more

What happens when you spend years pouring everything into your career, relationships, and success only to realize they aren’t pouring the same love back into you?

In this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with journalist and author Tiffany... more

September can be a powerful time to get visible, activate your network, and pursue the next role—but smart career strategy is not just about landing a new job. It is also about protecting your options before year-end budget decisions and possible res... more

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Recent Guests

Nassima McElroy
Founder of Financially Intentional, Labor and Delivery nurse
Financially Intentional
Episode: Karen Attiah's Huge Win vs Washington Post, plus a Single Mother's $1 Million Debt Payoff
Uche Blackstock
Harvard-educated physician, author of Legacy, and public commentator on racism in medicine
Advancing Health Equity; MSNBC contributor
Episode: Health, Healing, and Knowing Your Worth ft. Dr. Uche Blackstock [Rewind]
Arshia Jones
Co-founder of Capital City Mambo Sauce
Capital City Mambo Sauce (distributed via Walmart)
Episode: Is My Promoted Coworker Playing the Parent Card? [BA Q&A]
Rod Johnson
Co-founder of Black & Bold, a social enterprise coffee/tea brand
Black & Bold
Episode: How to Finally Reach Debt Freedom [Summer Money Reboot Week #3]
Jespreet Singh
Founder and host of Minority Mindset; entrepreneur; Money expert
Minority Mindset / Market Briefs
Episode: How to Regain Financial Safety After a Setback [Summer Money Reboot Week #2]
Sabina Nawaz
Executive coach; former Microsoft and HR leader; author
Author of You're the Boss, Become the Manager You Want to Be and Others Need
Episode: Power Doesn't Corrupt Leaders — Pressure Does [Encore]
Jessica Cruel
Editor-in-Chief of Allure and Self Magazine
Allure Magazine and Self Magazine
Episode: Single AF and Building a Real Estate Empire ft. Allure Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jessica Cruel
Lacy Redway
Celebrity hairstylist and image maker
Self-employed stylist / Brand collaborations
Episode: Mandi's Life Update + How Celebrity Hairstylist Lacy Redway Turned $10 Braids Into a Six‑Figure Career
Dasha Kennedy
The Broke Black Girl
None stated
Episode: I Make Six Figures and I’m Still Drowning: Debt Relief Options No One Explains

Hosts

Mandi Money
Host associated with Brown Ambition; long-running figure in personal finance and career guidance.
Mandi Woodruff Santos
Co-host with focus on finance, entrepreneurship, and leadership topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.1k ratings
  • Sister-friends in my head

    You can get personal finance advice from a lot of different options these days, but I so enjoy listening to Mandi and Tiffany cause it sounds just like the conversations I have with my sisters and girlfriends. Finance isn’t just about what you have in the bank account but what it means for your family, security, health, community, future and safety, and I so appreciate how they’re able to address and weave together all of these different areas. They’re fun, down-to-earth, and refreshingly honest... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariam Abe
    United States2 months ago
  • Right on Time

    I was feeling a way and in a crisis and I looked specifically for an episode to help give me some clarity and I found the right one. It was an episode I never heard and right on time. It was like every single segment was so personal. It’s truth, wisdom, and vulnerability.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CloNYbyMTL
    United States2 months ago
  • You are doing an amazing job

    I’ve been listening for more than 2 years. I stuck with you after Tiffany left - in sisterly support. The last 6 months you have found your groove and the content is great. I look forward to each episode. You rock sis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Purfleet lass
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Best podcast!!!

    Their authenticity makes me feel like I’m listening to girlfriends every week. Mandi and Tiffany have helped me cultivate a better relation with my finances. Love these ladies!! - update Mandi continues to deliver quality of the show that is enriching and meaningful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KekeHib
    United States6 months ago
  • Virtual besties

    Long time BA listener here. I started listening to this podcast years ago for the financial advice which helped me pay off A LOT of credit card debt after medical school and residency. I stayed with the podcast for the familiarity and life lessons. Hearing Mandi and Tiffany together again on this most recent episode was like catching up with friends you haven’t see in forever; I stared singing the boost or break song with yall :) Thanks for always being real and relatable…I can’t even begin to t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    0509Ria
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise honesty, vulnerability, and practical money moves.
Authentic and relatable guidance on money and career from real people.
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#147
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#164
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Build a Life You Can Fall Madly in Love With ft. Tiffany D. Cross
Q: What did you learn about your career after the experience of leaving MSNBC and how has that shaped your current work?
Leaving MSNBC forced me to reassess value beyond network status, leading me to write a book that centers on self-worth, Black women's resilience, and building autonomous platforms while continuing to pursue intellectually honest, impactful journalism.
REWIND: 27 Years Old And Starting Over — Where Do I Begin? [BA QA]
Q: What should Serena do first to start over without quitting the nine-to-five right away?
Start by embracing a single, well-defined niche and building credibility in that space before expanding; keep the nine-to-five temporarily for insurance while you test and grow your own business.
My mom's $36,000 retirement [BA QA]
Q: Tamara says, due to medical complications, my mother, who's 59, had to medically retire after 19 years with the same company. She exhausted her medical leave, PTO, sick time, and short-term disability, and then tried to access her retirement savings to help cover medical bills. When she asked me to log in to her Fidelity account, I saw she had only about $36,000 left. What is the smartest way for someone in my mom's position to protect and stretch about $36,000 while awaiting disability and housing assistance without making a mistake that could create more taxes or affect her eligibility for benefits?
The host explains that because she is over 59 1/2, she avoids the 10% early withdrawal penalty, but the distribution may still be taxable. The recommended path is to rollover the entire withdrawal (gross amount, including taxes withheld) into a rollover IRA within 60 days to avoid further tax penalties. If she cannot replace the withheld amount, she can still rollover whatever portion is available; the non-rolled portion becomes a taxable distribution. It is crucial to gather specifics from Fidelity (gross distribution, withholdings, dates) and consult a tax professional or fee-based financial planner to optimize the tax outcome, help qualify for housing and other benefits, and plan for near-term liquidity using a high-yield savings account rather than locking everything into CDs.
Is My Promoted Coworker Playing the Parent Card? [BA Q&A]
Q: Am I being petty, and how should I handle a coworker who just got promoted and uses family responsibilities as an excuse?
The host responds with empathy, suggesting the caller examine their own situation, recognize their own feelings, and shift focus toward strengthening their professional brand and allyship with the senior colleague. The advice emphasizes reducing judgment, exploring practical ways to increase visibility (e.g., presenting on calls, engaging on LinkedIn, speaking at conferences), and viewing promotions as opportunities to build relationships rather than as threats.
How to Regain Financial Safety After a Setback [Summer Money Reboot Week #2]
Q: I want to ask y'all, do you have less than three months of savings in the bank? Are you living paycheck to paycheck, or using credit cards for basic needs like groceries, gas, or rent?
Jespreet explains that the situation is highly personal and depends on your life stage; the critical step is identifying your emergency buffer and prioritizing actions to move toward safety without crossing into debt that worsens your long-term position.

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A practical, candid show focused on building wealth through a mix of personal-finance strategies, career advancement, and entrepreneurship. Episodes frequently blend actionable tips—such as debt payoff tactics, investing basics, salary negotiation, and side-business ideas—with real-life stories from founders and leaders. The format often includes roundtable-style discussions, interviews with women-led brands, and Q&A segments that address work-life balance, parenting, and financial resilience. Notably, the show frequently features Black and Brown women founders and experts, emphasizing mentorship, community, and actionable playbooks for achieving financial independence on one's own terms.

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2. Uche Blackstock
3. Arshia Jones
4. Rod Johnson
5. Jespreet Singh
6. Sabina Nawaz
7. Jessica Cruel
8. Lacy Redway

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