Brown Ambition
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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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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...
How to Set Real Financial Goals + Find the Right Financial Planner for You
It’s time for another BA Q&A, where we answer your money and career questions straight from the inbox!
This week, we're rewinding to a couple o...
How to Career PIvot in 2026
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 caree...
Should I Pay Off My $2200 Credit Card With a Balance Transfer? [BA QA]
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 tra...
Retreat Revelations, Jasmine Crockett’s Power Move & That 3-Hour TikTok Drive
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...
How to Plan Your Next Act in Your 50s (Without Burning It All Down)
In this BAQA episode, Mandi Money is joined by legendary money expert and Money Coach, Lynnette Khalfani‑Cox, to answer a powerful question from liste...
Holiday Stress, No-Contact Trend, & Black Friday Spending
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 famil...
BA Throwback: A World Without White People? ft. Sky Full of Elephants Author Cebo Campbell
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 reco...
Thanksgiving Crossover: Brown Ambition x Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast
Happy Thanksgiving week, beloved BA Fam! As a special treat, I wanted to share a crossover episode with Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast, featuring the...
Is Your Achievement Ladder Holding You Back? ft. Monique Shields [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week, Mandi Money sits down with powerhouse executive coach and host of Ambition Without Compromise, Monique R. Shields a woman whose mission is...
BA QA: A Husband's $50,000 Loss; Sexually Harassed at Work and HR Dropped the Ball
Hey, hey BA fam! This week we're revisiting two intense listener questions:
Financial Infidelity: When Your Partner Invests Behind Your Back
Best of Brown Ambition: C-Suite Edition
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...
What it Means to Be Black In Tech in the Age of AI ft. C.J. Farley [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
In this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi Money sits down with author C.J. Farley to unpack his new book Who Knows You by Heart a story that hi...
One Couple's $13,000 Debt Dilemma, plus Are HSAs Worth It? [BA QA]
On today's BA QA, where I take your questions about life, money, career and everything in between (!), we're revisiting past questions on managing deb...
How to Boycott Big Business This Holiday Season
Hey BA Fam! As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, Mandi Money is keeping it real about what this season can bring emotionally, financiall...
How To Thrive More and Suffer Less In a Leadership Role ft. C-Suite Coach Muriel Wilkins [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
In this week’s Washday Woosah episode, Mandi Money sits down with executive coach and author Muriel Wilkins for a powerful conversation about leadersh...
How to Cope with Financial Uncertainty in 2025 [Solo Ep]
Hey BA Fam! this week Mandi Money is flying solo with a heart-to-heart about what it really looks like to find peace in uncertain times.
Between...
Can I Risk Bringing My "Authentic Self" to Work? ft. Jodi-Ann Burey [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
In this powerful conversation, Mandi Woodruff-Santos sits down with writer and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey to unpack what it truly means to be authentic in...
The Well Has Run Dry [Solo Ep]
This week, Mandi opens up about her healing journey—sharing how slowing down, softening up, and getting real rest have transformed her mental health a...
Uncompete ft, Ruchika T. Malhotra [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week, Mandi sits down with leadership and inclusion strategist Ruchika T. Malhotra — author of Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Radical...
Mama Check-In: Finding Joy in the Messy Middle of Motherhood
In this unfiltered Brown Ambition mama check-in, Mandi sits down with fellow podcasters and moms Jessica Norwood and Rana Campbell for an honest conve...
Painful Ambition vs. Purposeful Ambition ft. Amina AlTai [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week, Mandi sits down with Amina AlTai — executive coach, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Star...
Taking off the Mask: My Lifelong Battle with Depression [Solo Ep]
⚠️ Hey BA fam, before we jump in, just a heads-up: today we’ll be talking about depression and mental health. These topics matter and can hit close to...
Hope After Heart Attack: Trymaine Lee's Journey [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, author, and MSNBC contributor Trymaine Lee to discuss his powerfu...
Gov’t Shutdown, Bad Bunny Rage, & Hoa-Hoa Szn [BROWN TABLE]
Hey BA Fam! It’s been a minute, but Mandi, Yanely, and Chris are back at the table with a rich, reflective conversation on life, culture, and communit...
How to Survive Your Season of Surrender ft. “The Residence” star Edwina Findley [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the radiant and multi-talented Edwina Findley, actress, author, and faith-driven creative, for a deeply inspir...
An Ex-Hip-Hop Video Director Turns Her Lens on Black Women's Health Ft. Lisa Cunningham
In this week’s episode, Mandi sits down with Lisa Cunningham, a powerhouse creative and the Head of Marketing at the Black Women’s Health Imperative,...
Is Now The Time to Buy or Sell A Home? Ft. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather [BAQA]
The U.S. housing market feels impossible to navigate — high prices, rising taxes, low inventory, and mortgage rates that just won’t budge. This week o...
How to Buy a House With Your BFF (and Her Kids!) ft. Ayesha Rascoe & Jasmin Melvin Hudson
What does it look like to redefine family and build a support system rooted in friendship? In this episode of Brown Ambition, host Mandi Woodruff-Sant...
Legacy, Resilience, and Building America with Cheryl McKissick Daniel [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Cheryl McKissick Daniel — President and CEO of McKissick & McKissick, the oldest Black- and women-ow...
Karen Attiah Firing Explained + When Your Voice Can Cost You Your Job
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 y...
How to Launch & Monetize a Blog in 2025 Ft. Jannese Torres of Yo Quiero Dinero
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi welcomes back powerhouse guest Jannese Torres entrepreneur, author of Financially Lit, host of the award-winning Yo...
Bet on Black: Eboni K. Williams on Freedom, Finances & Finding Joy [WASHDAY WOOSAH]
This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with powerhouse lawyer, author, and TV host Eboni K. Williams for an inspiring and transparent conversati...