Retreat Revelations, Jasmine Crockett’s Power Move & That 3-Hour TikTok Drive

In this week’s solo episode, Mandi Money invites the BA Fam into a deeply personal, deeply revealing moment of reflection. After attending an intimate one-day mastermind retreat hosted by friend of the show Amina Altai, Mandi found herself sitting with something she rarely lets linger: discomfort. …

How to Plan Your Next Act in Your 50s (Without Burning It All Down)

In this BAQA episode, Mandi Money is joined by legendary money expert and Money Coach, Lynnette Khalfani‑Cox, to answer a powerful question from listener Raquel: “I’m 56, I like my paralegal job, I love my podcast, and I know I can’t afford to fully retire… so what does my next act even look like?”…

No-Contact Family Trend, Record Black Friday Spending, Chris & Yanely Are Back!

This week on the show, we’re getting real about the holiday season at the Brown Table because as much as we love the food, the vibes, and a good family kiki, the holidays can bring up a lot. From navigating messy family dynamics to redefining traditions, the hosts open up about what it means to pro…

BA Throwback: A World Without White People? ft. Sky Full of Elephants Author Cebo Campbell

Hi BA Fam - I hope you had the loveliest, peaceful Thanksgiving week and weekend. I will be back with a brand new Brown Table this Weds, and I am recording new BA Q&A episodes as well! So please submit any questions to brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or DM me on IG @brownambitionpodcast.  In the me…

Thanksgiving Crossover: Brown Ambition x Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving week, beloved BA Fam! As a special treat, I wanted to share a crossover episode with Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast, featuring their incredible hosts Sean Piles and Elizabeth Ayoola.  We had SUCH a good conversation about career strategies, salary negotiations, and how to navig…

Is Your Achievement Ladder Holding You Back? ft. Monique Shields [WASHDAY WOOSAH]

This week, Mandi Money sits down with powerhouse executive coach and host of Ambition Without Compromise, Monique R. Shields a woman whose mission is simple but profound: to liberate the professional imaginations of women of color. From being a “lost English major” to coaching leaders across menta…

BA QA: A Husband's $50,000 Loss; Sexually Harassed at Work and HR Dropped the Ball

Hey, hey BA fam! This week we're revisiting two intense listener questions:  Financial Infidelity: When Your Partner Invests Behind Your Back Listener Robin's husband made an over $50,000 investment on credit cards without telling her—and lost it all. Mandi breaks down how to protect yourself: se…

Best of BA: C-Suite Edition ft. Black Girls Code CEO Christina Mancini

This week, Mandi Money  brings the BAFAM a special “Best Of” mash-up episode featuring two powerhouse women who’ve carved out space in the C-suite and beyond. From boldly leaving corporate America to building whole new tables (not just getting a seat at one), these conversations are all about self-…

What it Means to Be Black In Tech in the Age of AI ft. C.J. Farley [WASHDAY WOOSAH]

In this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi Money sits down with author C.J. Farley to unpack his new book Who Knows You by Heart  a story that hits right at the intersection of ambition, identity, and the harsh realities of working in big tech. Farley takes us behind the curtain of corporate …

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

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 …