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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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- Email your questions: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com.
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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.

 

Stay Connected  

-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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In this Brown Table chat, Mandi sits down with Kiersten Saunders co‑author of “Cashing Out” and co‑host of Rich & Regular to talk about what it really looks like to walk away from corporate in 2026 without blowing up your life. They get into why the message of “cashing out” hits different now that layoffs, Trump‑era uncertainty, and AI chaos have Black women rethinking their careers all over again.

Kiersten shares what surprised her most in six years of entrepreneurship, from detoxing corporate habits to riding out a brutal few years for creators and brand deals. She and Mandi get real about breadwinner fatigue, health insurance math, mom guilt, and the panic‑scrolling nights where LinkedIn starts looking a little too tempting.

They also dig into: how to tell the difference between burnout and “I need to quit today,” why your nervous system not just your budget has to be part of your exit plan, and the underrated power of hyper‑local community, borrowing, and free resources when you’re building a softer, more sustainable life. Plus, Mandi and Kiersten confess how they really use AI to talk themselves off the ledge on tough days.

If you’ve been side‑eyeing your 9‑to‑5, flirting with creator life, or just craving more freedom without losing your mind (or your money), this episode is your permission slip to rethink what “cashing out” looks like for you.

 

Stay Connected  

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

In this Brown Table chat,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/"> Mandi</a> sits down with Kiersten Saunders co‑author of &ldquo;Cashing Out&rdquo; and co‑host of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/richandregular/?hl=en">Rich &amp; Regular</a> to talk about what it really looks like to walk away from corporate in 2026 without blowing up your life. They get into why the message of &ldquo;cashing out&rdquo; hits different now that layoffs, Trump‑era uncertainty, and AI chaos have Black women rethinking their careers all over again.
Kiersten shares what surprised her most in six years of entrepreneurship, from detoxing corporate habits to riding out a brutal few years for creators and brand deals. She and Mandi get real about breadwinner fatigue, health insurance math, mom guilt, and the panic‑scrolling nights where LinkedIn starts looking a little too tempting.
They also dig into: how to tell the difference between burnout and &ldquo;I need to quit today,&rdquo; why your nervous system not just your budget has to be part of your exit plan, and the underrated power of hyper‑local community, borrowing, and free resources when you&rsquo;re building a softer, more sustainable life. Plus, Mandi and Kiersten confess how they really use AI to talk themselves off the ledge on tough days.
If you&rsquo;ve been side‑eyeing your 9‑to‑5, flirting with creator life, or just craving more freedom without losing your mind (or your money), this episode is your permission slip to rethink what &ldquo;cashing out&rdquo; looks like for you.
&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 to "Cash Out" of Corporate Life Without Crashing Out ft. Kiersten Saunders 

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BA QA: How to Negotiate a Raise While Pregnant [Replay]

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