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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In this week's  BA Q&A  Mandi is getting real about reinvention, risk, and responsibility. A listener in her 50s is ready to pivot careers but she’s not trying to blow up her financial “safety” to do it. In this economy? Whew. The fear is valid. But as Mandi reminds us, a pivot doesn’t have to be reckless to be powerful.

She breaks down how to make bold moves without making jarring ones:


Set a minimum salary floor so you know your non-negotiables


Max out your retirement catch-up contributions (don’t play about your future)


Build savings while creating a real plan to tackle debt strategically


And most importantly, pivot in stages (you don’t have to leap without a net)

Then she dives into part two of the question: facing down $45,000 in debt. Mandi shares practical best practices for staying ahead of debt, the mindset shifts required, and the common obstacles that trip people up from lifestyle creep to inconsistent income to avoidance.

Take a listen. Take notes. And remember, BA Fam—we don’t panic pivot, we plan pivot.

Join The 5-Day Career Reboot Challenge  

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- Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.
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In this week's &nbsp;BA Q&amp;A &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/">Mandi </a>is getting real about reinvention, risk, and responsibility.&nbsp;A listener in her 50s is ready to pivot careers but she&rsquo;s not trying to blow up her financial &ldquo;safety&rdquo; to do it. In this economy? Whew. The fear is valid. But as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/">Mandi </a>reminds us, a pivot doesn&rsquo;t have to be reckless to be powerful.
She breaks down how to make bold moves without making jarring ones:
<ul>
<li>
Set a minimum salary floor so you know your non-negotiables
</li>
<li>
Max out your retirement catch-up contributions (don&rsquo;t play about your future)
</li>
<li>
Build savings while creating a real plan to tackle debt strategically
</li>
<li>
And most importantly, pivot in stages (you don&rsquo;t have to leap without a net)
</li>
</ul>
Then she dives into part two of the question: facing down $45,000 in debt. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/">Mandi</a> shares practical best practices for staying ahead of debt, the mindset shifts required, and the common obstacles that trip people up from lifestyle creep to inconsistent income to avoidance.
Take a listen. Take notes. And remember, BA Fam&mdash;we don&rsquo;t panic pivot, we plan pivot.
<a href="https://www.mandimoney.com/reboot">Join The 5-Day Career Reboot Challenge&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
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>

BA Q&A: How do I career pivot in my 50s?

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This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by the one & only Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Alicheand it feels like a homecoming.

Tiffany is back to catch us up on everything happening behind the scenes. From exciting updates about the evolution (and new name!) of the Live Richer Academy to the release of the paperback edition of her New York Times bestselling book Get Good With Money, she shares what this current season of life and business looks like.

But this conversation goes deeper than accolades and announcements.Mandi and Tiffany take a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the early days of Brown Ambition and the foundation that built the BA community we know today. Then the conversation shifts into something more personal and powerful. Tiffany opens up about her ongoing journey with grief, how it has reshaped her perspective, and what healing looks like in real time.

And because this is BA, we also get the tea on what’s next including what Tiffany is cooking up for her next book.This episode is heartfelt, reflective, and full circle. For the OG BA Fam, it truly feels like coming back home.

Stay Connected  
- Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.
- Send a voice note or DM on IG: @brownambitionpodcast 

This week on Brown Ambition, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en">Mandi </a>is joined by the one &amp; only <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/?hl=en">Tiffany &ldquo;The Budgetnista&rdquo; Aliche </a>and it feels like a homecoming.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/?hl=en">Tiffany</a> is back to catch us up on everything happening behind the scenes. From exciting updates about the evolution (and new name!) of the Live Richer Academy to the release of the paperback edition of her New York Times bestselling book<a href="https://getgoodwithmoney.com"> Get Good With Money</a>, she shares what this current season of life and business looks like.
But this conversation goes deeper than accolades and announcements.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en">Mandi</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebudgetnista/?hl=en">Tiffany</a> take a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the early days of Brown Ambition and the foundation that built the BA community we know today. Then the conversation shifts into something more personal and powerful. Tiffany opens up about her ongoing journey with grief, how it has reshaped her perspective, and what healing looks like in real time.
And because this is BA, we also get the tea on what&rsquo;s next including what Tiffany is cooking up for her next book.This episode is heartfelt, reflective, and full circle. For the OG BA Fam, it truly feels like coming back home.
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>

The Gifts of Grief: Tiffany Aliche on Love, Loss and What Came After

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In this episode of Brown Ambition, MandiMoney sits down with actor, content creator, and entrepreneur Kaisha Huguley (aka Kaisha Creates) for a real conversation about layoffs, self-belief, and choosing yourself—especially when the plan falls apart. Kaisha  opens up about being laid off from her 9–5, navigating seasonal depression, and the mindset shifts that helped her bet on herself and build multiple income streams. From acting and content creation to brand deals and financial planning with a partner, this episode is packed with honesty, strategy, and encouragement for anyone moving through an uncertain career season.

Whether you’ve been laid off, are considering entrepreneurship, or just need a reminder that your worth isn’t tied to a job title this one’s for you.

 

What We Get Into
00:00 – Introduction & personal reflections
00:37 – Welcome to Brown Ambition
00:47 – Meet today’s guest: Kaisha Huguley
01:01 – Kisha’s journey & career coaching work
02:06 – A word for listeners navigating layoffs
03:13 – Celebrating Brown Ambition’s renewal
04:14 –Kaisha s layoff story
07:18 – Choosing full-time entrepreneurship
09:43 – Balancing acting & content creation
16:12 – Seasonal depression & career uncertainty
24:20 – Teaching, social media, and staying afloat
28:52 – Pitching yourself & securing brand deals
40:47 – Corporate burnout & workplace realities
42:03 – Choosing entrepreneurship every day
43:39 – Financial uncertainty & faith in the process
44:30 – Podcasting, debt payoff & money transparency
45:21 – Financial planning as a couple
55:31 – Managing money as an entrepreneur
57:17 – Retirement, investing & long-term planning
01:09:32 – Reflecting on the entrepreneurial journey
01:13:42 – Gratitude, community & paying it forward
01:16:30 – Final thoughts & wrap-up

 

Key Takeaways
A layoff can be an ending and a beginning
Self-belief is a muscle—you build it through action
Multiple income streams don’t mean chaos when you plan intentionally
Mental health and financial health go hand in hand
Entrepreneurship is a daily choice, not a one-time leap

Stay Connected  
- Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.
- Send a voice note or DM on IG: @brownambitionpodcast 

In this episode of Brown Ambition, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/?hl=en">MandiMoney</a> sits down with actor, content creator, and entrepreneur <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaishacreates/">Kaisha Huguley</a>&nbsp;(aka <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaishacreates/">Kaisha Creates</a>) for a real conversation about layoffs, self-belief, and choosing yourself&mdash;especially when the plan falls apart.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaishacreates/"> Kaisha</a>&nbsp; opens up about being laid off from her 9&ndash;5, navigating seasonal depression, and the mindset shifts that helped her bet on herself and build multiple income streams. From acting and content creation to brand deals and financial planning with a partner, this episode is packed with honesty, strategy, and encouragement for anyone moving through an uncertain career season.
Whether you&rsquo;ve been laid off, are considering entrepreneurship, or just need a reminder that your worth isn&rsquo;t tied to a job title this one&rsquo;s for you.
&nbsp;
What We Get Into
<ul>
<li>00:00 &ndash; Introduction &amp; personal reflections</li>
<li>00:37 &ndash; Welcome to Brown Ambition</li>
<li>00:47 &ndash; Meet today&rsquo;s guest: Kaisha Huguley</li>
<li>01:01 &ndash; Kisha&rsquo;s journey &amp; career coaching work</li>
<li>02:06 &ndash; A word for listeners navigating layoffs</li>
<li>03:13 &ndash; Celebrating Brown Ambition&rsquo;s renewal</li>
<li>04:14 &ndash;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kaishacreates/">Kaisha </a>s layoff story</li>
<li>07:18 &ndash; Choosing full-time entrepreneurship</li>
<li>09:43 &ndash; Balancing acting &amp; content creation</li>
<li>16:12 &ndash; Seasonal depression &amp; career uncertainty</li>
<li>24:20 &ndash; Teaching, social media, and staying afloat</li>
<li>28:52 &ndash; Pitching yourself &amp; securing brand deals</li>
<li>40:47 &ndash; Corporate burnout &amp; workplace realities</li>
<li>42:03 &ndash; Choosing entrepreneurship every day</li>
<li>43:39 &ndash; Financial uncertainty &amp; faith in the process</li>
<li>44:30 &ndash; Podcasting, debt payoff &amp; money transparency</li>
<li>45:21 &ndash; Financial planning as a couple</li>
<li>55:31 &ndash; Managing money as an entrepreneur</li>
<li>57:17 &ndash; Retirement, investing &amp; long-term planning</li>
<li>01:09:32 &ndash; Reflecting on the entrepreneurial journey</li>
<li>01:13:42 &ndash; Gratitude, community &amp; paying it forward</li>
<li>01:16:30 &ndash; Final thoughts &amp; wrap-up</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Key Takeaways
<ul>
<li>A layoff can be an ending and a beginning</li>
<li>Self-belief is a muscle&mdash;you build it through action</li>
<li>Multiple income streams don&rsquo;t mean chaos when you plan intentionally</li>
<li>Mental health and financial health go hand in hand</li>
<li>Entrepreneurship is a daily choice, not a one-time leap</li>
</ul>
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 to Turn a Layoff into Your Full‑Time Creative Career ft. Kaisha Huguley

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