We’re back BA Fam with a whole lot to celebrate! Joining us are two of our faves in the finance space: Chris Browning of “Popcorn Finance” and Berna Anat, author of the amazing book “Money Out Loud”. If you’re looking to level up your money game and feel good doing it, this episode’s for you.

We get into:

- The highs and lows of aggressively saving money  

- Gen Z’s "we’re gonna have fun & save money" energy  

-Your financial strategy in the age of Tr*mp Tariffs

-Lizzo’s redemption tour

-Are solopreneurs heading back to Corporate America?

We also chat about what’s going on in the world—from economic uncertainty and tariffs to the importance of staying informed without losing your peace. And when it comes to career shifts, Berna talks about her transition from full-time solopreneurship back to the 9-5 life…and how she’s doing it on her own terms. 

Make sure you stick around till the end when we share our Brown Boosts and Breaks for the week! Special mentions for Oakland, Moesha and Lizzo’s redemption tour. 

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(0:00:06) - Brown Ambition With Mandy Woodruff-Santos

(0:04:49) - Financial Reflections and Regrets

(0:18:29) - Realigning Values and Money Habits

(0:26:21) - Navigating Economic Uncertainty and Tariffs

(0:34:07) - Community Building Through Thrift and Bartering

(0:45:56) - Investing Strategies and Debt Management

(0:48:58) - Transitioning to Stable Employment

(0:56:04) - Exploring Oakland's Black and Brown Community

(1:04:37) - Lizzo's Journey to Self-Love

(1:10:05) - Navigating Cancel Culture and Redemption

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This episode is all about giving yourself grace, finding balance, and building the life you want—with your finances in check and your spirit intact.

We&rsquo;re back BA Fam with a whole lot to celebrate! Joining us are two of our faves in the finance space: Chris Browning of &ldquo;Popcorn Finance&rdquo; and Berna Anat, author of the amazing book &ldquo;Money Out Loud&rdquo;. If you&rsquo;re looking to level up your money game and feel good doing it, this episode&rsquo;s for you.
We get into:
- The highs and lows of aggressively saving money&nbsp;&nbsp;
- Gen Z&rsquo;s "we&rsquo;re gonna have fun &amp; save money" energy&nbsp;&nbsp;
-Your financial strategy in the age of Tr*mp Tariffs
-Lizzo&rsquo;s redemption tour
-Are solopreneurs heading back to Corporate America?
We also chat about what&rsquo;s going on in the world&mdash;from economic uncertainty and tariffs to the importance of staying informed without losing your peace. And when it comes to career shifts, Berna talks about her transition from full-time solopreneurship back to the 9-5 life&hellip;and how she&rsquo;s doing it on her own terms.&nbsp;
Make sure you stick around till the end when we share our Brown Boosts and Breaks for the week! Special mentions for Oakland, Moesha and Lizzo&rsquo;s redemption tour.&nbsp;
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------
(0:00:06) - Brown Ambition With Mandy Woodruff-Santos
(0:04:49) - Financial Reflections and Regrets
(0:18:29) - Realigning Values and Money Habits
(0:26:21) - Navigating Economic Uncertainty and Tariffs
(0:34:07) - Community Building Through Thrift and Bartering
(0:45:56) - Investing Strategies and Debt Management
(0:48:58) - Transitioning to Stable Employment
(0:56:04) - Exploring Oakland's Black and Brown Community
(1:04:37) - Lizzo's Journey to Self-Love
(1:10:05) - Navigating Cancel Culture and Redemption
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This episode is all about giving yourself grace, finding balance, and building the life you want&mdash;with your finances in check and your spirit intact.

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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