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>
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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>

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Brown Ambition

How to Turn a Layoff into Your Full‑Time Creative Career ft. Kaisha Huguley

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