On today's BA QA, where I take your questions about life, money, career and everything in between (!), we're revisiting past questions on managing debt as a couple, navigating military benefits during a cross-country move, and figuring out whether high-deductible health plans are actually worth it .

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And while you’re there, leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts—it seriously helps other people find the show and helps us climb back into that top ten for business podcasts.

On today's BA QA, where I take your questions about life, money, career and everything in between (!), we're revisiting past questions on managing debt as a couple, navigating military benefits during a cross-country move, and figuring out whether high-deductible health plans are actually worth it .
Quick reminder: if you want YOUR question featured on the show, head to brownambitionpodcast.com and submit it through our website, or slide into our DMs on Instagram at @BrownAmbitionPodcast.
And while you&rsquo;re there, leave us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts&mdash;it seriously helps other people find the show and helps us climb back into that top ten for business podcasts.

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One Couple's $13,000 Debt Dilemma, plus Are HSAs Worth It? [BA QA]

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Hey BA fam, it’s Mandi Money! Today I’m bringing you a Brown Ambition Rewind featuring my conversation with physician, author, entrepreneur, and health equity advocate Dr. Uché Blackstock. We get real about burnout, identity, ambition, and what it takes to walk away from spaces that no longer serve you. Uché shares why she left a prestigious academic career, the emotional cost of feeling unseen, and how grief, motherhood, caregiving, and entrepreneurship have reshaped her definition of success. We also talk about the backlash against DEI, what patients should know about AI in healthcare, and why listening to your body, prioritizing rest, and making room for joy and community are just as important as chasing the next accomplishment.

 

Resources & Links
Dr. Uché Blackstock’s memoir: Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine
Follow Dr. Uché Blackstock on Instagram: @ucheblackstockmd
Learn more about Dr. Uché Blackstock: Uche Blackstock Official Website

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Listen to more episodes: Brown Ambition Official Website

Hey BA fam, it&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/">Mandi Money</a>! Today I&rsquo;m bringing you a&nbsp;Brown Ambition Rewind featuring my conversation with physician, author, entrepreneur, and health equity advocate <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ucheblackstockmd/">Dr. Uch&eacute; Blackstock</a>. We get real about burnout, identity, ambition, and what it takes to walk away from spaces that no longer serve you. Uch&eacute; shares why she left a prestigious academic career, the emotional cost of feeling unseen, and how grief, motherhood, caregiving, and entrepreneurship have reshaped her definition of success. We also talk about the backlash against DEI, what patients should know about AI in healthcare, and why listening to your body, prioritizing rest, and making room for joy and community are just as important as chasing the next accomplishment.
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Resources &amp; Links
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<li><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705871/legacy-by-uche-blackstock-md/">Dr. Uch&eacute; Blackstock&rsquo;s memoir: Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine</a></li>
<li>Follow Dr. Uch&eacute; Blackstock on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ucheblackstockmd/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">@ucheblackstockmd</a></li>
<li>Learn more about Dr. Uch&eacute; Blackstock: <a href="https://www.ucheblackstock.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Uche Blackstock Official Website</a></li>
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Keep Up With Brown Ambition
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<li>Follow Brown Ambition on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brownambitionpodcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Brown Ambition Podcast</a></li>
<li>Listen to more episodes: <a href="https://brownambitionpodcast.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Brown Ambition Official Website</a></li>
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Health, Healing, and Knowing Your Worth ft. Dr. Uche Blackstock [Rewind]

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This week, Mandi is reporting live from the National Association of Black Journalists convention with reflections, real talk, and a reminder that the best opportunities at a conference rarely come from simply being in the room.First, she breaks down how to turn conferences, industry events, and professional gatherings into meaningful networking opportunities. 

From preparing before you arrive to making authentic connections in the moment—and actually following up afterward—Mandi shares practical ways to leave an event with more than a tote bag and a stack of business cards.

Then, the episode shifts to excerpts from the powerful Nolan Wells plenary at NABJ, featuring comments from his courageous mother, Christine, attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton. The conversation is a moving reflection on community, advocacy, grief, and the importance of telling the stories that matter.

In This Episode
•    A recap of Mandi’s experience at NABJ
•    How to approach networking without feeling transactional or awkward
•    Why preparation matters before you step into a conference
•    How to introduce yourself in a way people remember
•    The follow-up strategy that can turn a quick conversation into a real relationship
•    Why community is one of the most valuable things you can build in your career
•    Excerpts from the Nolan Wells plenary and reflections from the room


Mandi’s Networking Reminders
•    Go in with a goal: Know who you want to meet, what you want to learn, and how you can be useful to others
•    Lead with genuine curiosity, not a pitch
•    Make your introduction clear: Say who you are, what you do, and what you’re interested in
•    Do not wait for the “perfect” moment to introduce yourself
•    Follow up within a few days, and give people a reason to remember the conversation
•    Focus on building relationships, not collecting contacts


Listener Note
This episode includes excerpts from a conversation involving Nolan Wells’s family and themes that may be emotionally difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

This week, Mandi is reporting live from the National Association of Black Journalists convention with reflections, real talk, and a reminder that the best opportunities at a conference rarely come from simply being in the room.First, she breaks down how to turn conferences, industry events, and professional gatherings into meaningful networking opportunities. From preparing before you arrive to making authentic connections in the moment&mdash;and actually following up afterward&mdash;Mandi shares practical ways to leave an event with more than a tote bag and a stack of business cards. Then, the episode shifts to excerpts from the powerful Nolan Wells plenary at NABJ, featuring comments from his courageous mother, Christine, attorney Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton. The conversation is a moving reflection on community, advocacy, grief, and the importance of telling the stories that matter. In This Episode &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;A recap of Mandi&rsquo;s experience at NABJ &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to approach networking without feeling transactional or awkward &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why preparation matters before you step into a conference &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;How to introduce yourself in a way people remember &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;The follow-up strategy that can turn a quick conversation into a real relationship &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Why community is one of the most valuable things you can build in your career &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Excerpts from the Nolan Wells plenary and reflections from the room
 Mandi&rsquo;s Networking Reminders &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Go in with a goal: Know who you want to meet, what you want to learn, and how you can be useful to others &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lead with genuine curiosity, not a pitch &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Make your introduction clear: Say who you are, what you do, and what you&rsquo;re interested in &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Do not wait for the &ldquo;perfect&rdquo; moment to introduce yourself &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Follow up within a few days, and give people a reason to remember the conversation &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Focus on building relationships, not collecting contacts
 Listener Note This episode includes excerpts from a conversation involving Nolan Wells&rsquo;s family and themes that may be emotionally difficult for some listeners. Please take care while listening.

How to Network With Purpose — Plus, Nolan Wells' Parents Speak Out 

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Mandi Money closes out the Summer Money Reboot series by rethinking what ambition looks like when the goals you once chased no longer fit the life you're living today. If you've ever reached a milestone and wondered, Is this still what I want?, this episode is your invitation to redefine success on your own terms.

Mandi explores the difference between Brown Ambition and toxic ambition, sharing why changing direction doesn't mean you're giving up. Through the story of a coaching client navigating divorce, financial pressure, and a career crossroads, she breaks down what can happen when you stop chasing bigger titles and start prioritizing flexibility, creativity, financial stability, and peace.

Mandi also opens up about her own ambition reboot and the decision to rewrite her book from scratch when she realized the original version no longer reflected who she had become. Whether you're considering a career pivot, letting go of an old goal, or simply questioning what success means in this season, this episode is a reminder that changing the plan doesn't make you less ambitious. Sometimes it means your ambition is finally working for you.

Summer Money Reboot: Week 6 — Ambition Reboot

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/">Mandi Money</a> closes out the Summer Money Reboot series by rethinking what ambition looks like when the goals you once chased no longer fit the life you're living today. If you've ever reached a milestone and wondered, Is this still what I want?, this episode is your invitation to redefine success on your own terms.
Mandi explores the difference between Brown Ambition and toxic ambition, sharing why changing direction doesn't mean you're giving up. Through the story of a coaching client navigating divorce, financial pressure, and a career crossroads, she breaks down what can happen when you stop chasing bigger titles and start prioritizing flexibility, creativity, financial stability, and peace.
Mandi also opens up about her own ambition reboot and the decision to rewrite her book from scratch when she realized the original version no longer reflected who she had become. Whether you're considering a career pivot, letting go of an old goal, or simply questioning what success means in this season, this episode is a reminder that changing the plan doesn't make you less ambitious. Sometimes it means your ambition is finally working for you.
Summer Money Reboot: Week 6 &mdash; Ambition Reboot

How to Reboot Your Ambition [Summer Money Reboot Week #6]

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One Couple's $13,000 Debt Dilemma, plus Are HSAs Worth It? [BA QA]

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