In this week’s BA Q&A Mandi answers a listener question that gets straight to the point: How do employers actually verify where we’ve worked and what information are they collecting about us behind the scenes.

We dive into the world of work verification and big data, including platforms like WorkMarket, and unpack how employers confirm employment history, income, and background details in today’s digital-first hiring process.

 

 In this episode, we cover:
How employers verify past employment
What WorkMarket is and how it fits into the hiring ecosystem
The role of big data in background checks
How to review, protect, and correct your employment data

Because being financially informed also means being data-aware.

 

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In this week&rsquo;s BA Q&amp;A <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en">Mandi</a> answers a listener question that gets straight to the point: How do employers actually verify where we&rsquo;ve worked and what information are they collecting about us behind the scenes.
We dive into the world of work verification and big data, including platforms like WorkMarket, and unpack how employers confirm employment history, income, and background details in today&rsquo;s digital-first hiring process.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;In this episode, we cover:
<ul>
<li>How employers verify past employment</li>
<li>What WorkMarket is and how it fits into the hiring ecosystem</li>
<li>The role of big data in background checks</li>
<li>How to review, protect, and correct your employment data</li>
</ul>
Because being financially informed also means being data-aware.
&nbsp;
Stay Connected &nbsp; - Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. - Send a voice note or DM on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast">@brownambitionpodcast&nbsp;</a>

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BA Q&A: Are Company Background Checks Legit?

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Hey BA fam! We're digging back in the BA vault for a classic Q&A. Pregnant Penny needs advice on how to ask for a raise while pregnant. From breaking down the importance of standing up for oneself to how to plan ahead of maternity leave, your financial sisters have it covered.

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Hey BA fam! We're digging back in the BA vault for a classic Q&amp;A. Pregnant Penny needs advice on how to ask for a raise while pregnant. From breaking down the importance of standing up for oneself to how to plan ahead of maternity leave, your financial sisters have it covered.
We want to hear from you! Drop us a note at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or hit us up on Instagram @brownambitionpodcast
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BA QA: How to Negotiate a Raise While Pregnant [Replay]

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Happy Women’s History Month, BA Fam! 🎉

In this powerful roundtable,Mandi Money sits down with money expert Bernadette Joy(author of Crush Your Money Goals) and financial freedom advocateKiersten Saunders of Rich & Regular for an honest, layered conversation about what it really looks like to build wealth as women—especially women of color—in today’s economy.

They break down:
The gap between entrepreneurship growth and actual funding
Why traditional wealth advice doesn’t always work for us
The pressure women face to overwork, over-explain, and over-give
How to stop overanalyzing and start executing

From angel investing to paying off debt, this episode is about rejecting average outcomes and creating a new playbook.

One takeaway: Do something today.
Move $10. Sell something. Update your budget. Just start.

Because building wealth isn’t about perfection,t’s about momentum.

 

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Happy Women&rsquo;s History Month, BA Fam! 🎉
In this powerful roundtable,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/"> Mandi Money</a> sits down with money expert <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bernadebtjoy/">Bernadette Joy </a>(author of Crush Your Money Goals) and financial freedom advocate<a href="https://www.instagram.com/richandregular/"> Kiersten Saunders</a> of Rich &amp; Regular for an honest, layered conversation about what it really looks like to build wealth as women&mdash;especially women of color&mdash;in today&rsquo;s economy.
They break down:
<ul>
<li>The gap between entrepreneurship growth and actual funding</li>
<li>Why traditional wealth advice doesn&rsquo;t always work for us</li>
<li>The pressure women face to overwork, over-explain, and over-give</li>
<li>How to stop overanalyzing and start executing</li>
</ul>
From angel investing to paying off debt, this episode is about rejecting average outcomes and creating a new playbook.
One takeaway: Do something today. Move $10. Sell something. Update your budget. Just start.
Because building wealth isn&rsquo;t about perfection,t&rsquo;s about momentum.
&nbsp;
Stay Connected &nbsp;
- Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. - Send a voice note or DM on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast">@brownambitionpodcast&nbsp;</a>

How Women of Color Build Wealth in a Broken System Ft. Bernadette Joy & Kiersten Saunders

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In this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi Money welcomes Dr. Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist and author of 'High Functioning'. They discuss the concept of high functioning depression, the importance of reclaiming joy in mental health, and Dr. Judith's 5 Vs framework for healing. Mandi shares her personal experiences with depression and anxiety, emphasizing the need for emotional well-being amidst productivity. 

The conversation highlights the difference between happiness and joy, encouraging listeners to identify small moments of joy in their daily lives. In this conversation, the speakers explore the concept of joy and its significance in mental health. They discuss practical strategies for cultivating joy, including tracking points of joy, the importance of sleep, and the impact of social media. The conversation also delves into the biopsychosocial model of well-being, the challenges of perimenopause, and the importance of meaningful relationships.

The RESET method is introduced as a tool for managing digital well-being, and the speakers highlight the unique struggles of women of color with high functioning depression. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and community support in achieving happiness.

 

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-Get a copy of High Functioning by Dr. Judith Joseph,
- Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.
- Send a voice note or DM on IG: @brownambitionpodcast 

In this episode of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/?hl=en">Brown Ambition</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en">Mandi Money</a> welcomes <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/?hl=en">Dr. Judith Joseph,</a> a psychiatrist and author of '<a href="https://highfunctioningbook.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnhodakumYVushdHvIAl9e3VYyvx_nXSTwWMWoUwkxMRkj01pWvoqgtROmhuw_aem_R1B-rRxPE78tnCgHtD6Xzw">High Functioning</a>'. They discuss the concept of high functioning depression, the importance of reclaiming joy in mental health, and Dr. Judith's 5 Vs framework for healing. Mandi shares her personal experiences with depression and anxiety, emphasizing the need for emotional well-being amidst productivity.&nbsp;
The conversation highlights the difference between happiness and joy, encouraging listeners to identify small moments of joy in their daily lives. In this conversation, the speakers explore the concept of joy and its significance in mental health. They discuss practical strategies for cultivating joy, including tracking points of joy, the importance of sleep, and the impact of social media. The conversation also delves into the biopsychosocial model of well-being, the challenges of perimenopause, and the importance of meaningful relationships.
The RESET method is introduced as a tool for managing digital well-being, and the speakers highlight the unique struggles of women of color with high functioning depression. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, personal growth, and community support in achieving happiness.
&nbsp;
Stay Connected &nbsp;
-Get a copy of&nbsp;<a href="https://highfunctioningbook.com/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnhodakumYVushdHvIAl9e3VYyvx_nXSTwWMWoUwkxMRkj01pWvoqgtROmhuw_aem_R1B-rRxPE78tnCgHtD6Xzw">High Functioning</a> by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/?hl=en">Dr. Judith Joseph,</a> - Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com. - Send a voice note or DM on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast">@brownambitionpodcast&nbsp;</a>

How to Reclaim Joy and Cure High Functioning Depression ft. Dr. Judith Joseph [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 

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BA Q&A: Are Company Background Checks Legit?

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