In this raw, heartfelt episode, Mandi tackles listener questions about layoffs, debt, and rebuilding after financial mistakes – all while sharing her own reflections on friendship, motherhood, and weathering life’s storms.




Key Topics Covered

 • Why showing up for friends matters (even in sleet!) + Mandi’s hilarious The Read live show recap

 • Federal layoffs & corporate cuts: 75K+ gov jobs axed, Meta’s shady “performance review” purge

 • Listener Q&A:

 • “Should I abandon public health after a rescinded job offer?” → Transferable skills, LLC tips & side hustle tax hacks (featuring listener Bri’s Pilates pivot!)

 • “I’m drowning in debt from my 20s!” → Debt negotiation tips, credit counseling resources & mindset shifts for new moms

 • Mandi’s unfiltered take: Why no job is safe + protecting yourself with “receipts”




Actionable Takeaways

 • 🛑 For laid-off workers: Document praise emails, save performance reviews, explore adjacent industries 

 • 💸 For debt payoff: Prioritize newer debts, negotiate settlements, avoid credit repair scams

 • 💡 For everyone: Build a “financial parachute” via side gigs




Mentioned Resources




 • National Foundation for Credit Counselors (nfcc.org)

 • National Debt Relief (nationaldebtrelief.com)




CALL TO ACTION




 • 🎧 Subscribe for weekly career/finance therapy

 • 💌 Submit your Q: DM @brownambitionpodcast or email brownambitionpodcasts@gmail.com

 • 🌟 Rate & review if this episode helped you – it fuels our mission!



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In this raw, heartfelt episode, Mandi tackles listener questions about layoffs, debt, and rebuilding after financial mistakes – all while sharing her own reflections on friendship, motherhood, and weathering life’s storms. Key Topics Covered • Why showing up for friends matters (even in sleet!) + Mandi’s hilarious The Read live show recap • Federal layoffs &amp; corporate cuts: 75K+ gov jobs axed, Meta’s shady “performance review” purge • Listener Q&amp;A: • “Should I abandon public health after a rescinded job offer?” → Transferable skills, LLC tips &amp; side hustle tax hacks (featuring listener Bri’s Pilates pivot!) • “I’m drowning in debt from my 20s!” → Debt negotiation tips, credit counseling resources &amp; mindset shifts for new moms • Mandi’s unfiltered take: Why no job is safe + protecting yourself with “receipts” Actionable Takeaways • 🛑 For laid-off workers: Document praise emails, save performance reviews, explore adjacent industries • 💸 For debt payoff: Prioritize newer debts, negotiate settlements, avoid credit repair scams • 💡 For everyone: Build a “financial parachute” via side gigs Mentioned Resources • National Foundation for Credit Counselors (nfcc.org) • National Debt Relief (nationaldebtrelief.com) CALL TO ACTION • 🎧 Subscribe for weekly career/finance therapy • 💌 Submit your Q: DM @brownambitionpodcast or email brownambitionpodcasts@gmail.com • 🌟 Rate &amp; review if this episode helped you – it fuels our mission! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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