How to Set Real Financial Goals + Find the Right Financial Planner for You

It’s time for another BA Q&A, where we answer your money and career questions straight from the inbox!  This week, we're rewinding to a couple of our favorite questions from this year. 💫 “How do I set and stick to financial goals?” — Listen up, Unicorn! We’re breaking down how to get clear on your…

How to Make a Career Pivot in 2026

Thinking about switching careers but not sure where to start? In this episode, Mandi Money breaks down what it really takes to make a successful career pivot in 2026 — without burning yourself out or making impulsive moves. We talk about why self-care and self-trust are non-negotiable during caree…

Should I Pay Off My $2200 Credit Card With a Balance Transfer? [BA QA]

What's up BA Fam! Mandi's back with a new BA QA, taking listener Tina's question about managing credit card debt, specifically focusing on balance transfers. She explains the benefits and risks associated with transferring balances to 0% interest cards, the importance of comparing offers, and the p…

How an Akashic Record Reading Made Me Rethink My Business [Solo Ep]

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…