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Hey BA Fam! Mandi's riding solo today for the brown table and sharing insights on the biggest headlines that impact your wallet.&nbsp;
New here? Join us three times a week:
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💼 Washday Woosah (Sunday interviews with inspiring guests)
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🪑 Brown Table Wednesdays (group chat energy, always)
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🎤 BA Q&amp;A Fridays + Conversations! (your money + career questions answered)
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We launched a Patreon, too! 🎥 Get early access to ad-free video recordings, the BA book club, and even get a chance to be LIVE in the studio audience during show tapings.&nbsp; 👉 <a data-start="2392" data-end="2454">patreon.com/brownambition</a>
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Stay Connected: 🔗 @brownambitionpodcast 🌐 brownambitionpodcast.com 💌 Leave a review&mdash;your feedback fuels us, BA Fam!
Let&rsquo;s keep rising, building, and showing out. 💼💰✊🏾

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How to Deal With Tr*mp Tax Cuts & A Crazy Competitive Job Market

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What happens when you spend years pouring everything into your career, relationships, and success only to realize they aren’t pouring the same love back into you?

In this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with journalist and author Tiffany D. Cross to talk about her new book, Love, Me: A Letter to Black Women in a Toxic Country, Career, and Relationship.

Tiffany opens up about her very public exit from MSNBC, rebuilding her life after career heartbreak, and the difficult process of learning to recognize her own value. Together, Mandi and Tiffany explore the parallels between toxic workplaces and toxic relationships—and why so many of us chase validation through promotions, titles, money, and other people’s approval.

They also talk about financial security, building your own table instead of waiting for a seat, the power of community, and why Black women need to think differently about career success, wealth, and what we’re building for the next generation.

Plus, Tiffany makes a passionate case for putting down the phone, picking up a book, and remembering that the algorithm is not the blueprint.

In this episode:


Tiffany Cross on leaving MSNBC and starting over


Career burnout, workplace validation, and knowing your worth


Toxic relationships and toxic workplaces


Financial security and building wealth


Creating your own opportunities instead of waiting for a seat


Community, Black women, and building for the next generation


Why reading and learning still matter in the age of social media

BOOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT: Also, we're thrilled to announce the Brown Ambition Book Club is back! And Tiffany's book is our September/October selection. We're giving 5 lucky listeners a FREE copy -- be sure to listen to the full episode to find out how to get yours!

What happens when you spend years pouring everything into your career, relationships, and success only to realize they aren&rsquo;t pouring the same love back into you?
In this episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with journalist and author Tiffany D. Cross to talk about her new book, Love, Me: A Letter to Black Women in a Toxic Country, Career, and Relationship.
Tiffany opens up about her very public exit from MSNBC, rebuilding her life after career heartbreak, and the difficult process of learning to recognize her own value. Together, Mandi and Tiffany explore the parallels between toxic workplaces and toxic relationships&mdash;and why so many of us chase validation through promotions, titles, money, and other people&rsquo;s approval.
They also talk about financial security, building your own table instead of waiting for a seat, the power of community, and why Black women need to think differently about career success, wealth, and what we&rsquo;re building for the next generation.
Plus, Tiffany makes a passionate case for putting down the phone, picking up a book, and remembering that the algorithm is not the blueprint.
In this episode:
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Tiffany Cross on leaving MSNBC and starting over
</li>
<li>
Career burnout, workplace validation, and knowing your worth
</li>
<li>
Toxic relationships and toxic workplaces
</li>
<li>
Financial security and building wealth
</li>
<li>
Creating your own opportunities instead of waiting for a seat
</li>
<li>
Community, Black women, and building for the next generation
</li>
<li>
Why reading and learning still matter in the age of social media
</li>
</ul>
BOOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT: Also, we're thrilled to announce the Brown Ambition Book Club is back! And Tiffany's book is our September/October selection. We're giving 5 lucky listeners a FREE copy -- be sure to listen to the full episode to find out how to get yours!

Build a Life You Can Fall Madly in Love With ft. Tiffany D. Cross

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September can be a powerful time to get visible, activate your network, and pursue the next role—but smart career strategy is not just about landing a new job. It is also about protecting your options before year-end budget decisions and possible restructurings. In this solo episode, Mandi shares how to use the fall hiring window, make yourself easier to hire, and create a no-panic layoff-readiness plan for your career and your money.

 

In this episode, Mandi covers:

• How to get specific about the role and work you want next

• Why real conversations can be more useful than online salary data alone

• A simple outreach script to reconnect with your network

• How to refresh your résumé and LinkedIn without overthinking either one

• Why 2–5 strong-fit applications can beat dozens of random ones

• How to prepare for possible reorgs or layoffs without spiraling

• Why you cannot afford to be the best-kept secret in your industry

 

Get the free September Career Reset Toolkit

https://mandimoney.myflodesk.com/september

 

Want every script and checklist from this episode in one place? Download Mandi’s free September Career Reset Toolkit, including the target-role Mad Lib, networking and reconnect-message templates, résumé and LinkedIn refresh checklist, job-search pipeline tracker, raise and promotion conversation prompts, and layoff-readiness plan.

 

>>> Start here: two scripts from today’s episode

 

Define your target role  

 

“I am targeting [role] opportunities in [industry or type of company] where I can use [two to three skills] to help solve [a specific business problem].”

 

Reconnect with someone in your network  

 

“Hey [Name], I hope you had a good summer. I’ve been thinking about the work I want to focus on next, and I’m exploring [target role or field]. I’ve always respected your perspective on [specific reason]. If you have 20 minutes this month, I’d love to catch up and hear what you’re seeing in the industry. No pressure at all if your calendar is packed.”

 

The 15-second LinkedIn test:  

If a hiring manager saw your LinkedIn profile for 15 seconds, could they tell what you do, who you help, and what results you create?

 

Stay connected

• Download Mandi’s Nail Your Negotiation Toolkit for 25+ scripts to help you negotiate compensation and advocate for yourself.: https://www.mandimoney.com/shop/p/nail-the-negotiation-17-word-for-word-scripts-to-help-you-negotiate-like-a-boss-without-ever-leaving-money-on-the-table-again

 

• Subscribe to the Brown Ambition newsletter.

• Watch full-length Brown Ambition video episodes on YouTube.

• Follow Brown Ambition on Instagram: @brownambitionpodcast

• Follow Mandi on Instagram: 

September can be a powerful time to get visible, activate your network, and pursue the next role&mdash;but smart career strategy is not just about landing a new job. It is also about protecting your options before year-end budget decisions and possible restructurings. In this solo episode, Mandi shares how to use the fall hiring window, make yourself easier to hire, and create a no-panic layoff-readiness plan for your career and your money.
&nbsp;
In this episode, Mandi covers:
&bull; How to get specific about the role and work you want next
&bull; Why real conversations can be more useful than online salary data alone
&bull; A simple outreach script to reconnect with your network
&bull; How to refresh your r&eacute;sum&eacute; and LinkedIn without overthinking either one
&bull; Why 2&ndash;5 strong-fit applications can beat dozens of random ones
&bull; How to prepare for possible reorgs or layoffs without spiraling
&bull; Why you cannot afford to be the best-kept secret in your industry
&nbsp;
Get the free September Career Reset Toolkit
<a href="https://mandimoney.myflodesk.com/september">https://mandimoney.myflodesk.com/september</a>
&nbsp;
Want every script and checklist from this episode in one place? Download Mandi&rsquo;s free September Career Reset Toolkit, including the target-role Mad Lib, networking and reconnect-message templates, r&eacute;sum&eacute; and LinkedIn refresh checklist, job-search pipeline tracker, raise and promotion conversation prompts, and layoff-readiness plan.
&nbsp;
&gt;&gt;&gt; Start here: two scripts from today&rsquo;s episode
&nbsp;
Define your target role &nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ldquo;I am targeting [role] opportunities in [industry or type of company] where I can use [two to three skills] to help solve [a specific business problem].&rdquo;
&nbsp;
Reconnect with someone in your network &nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ldquo;Hey [Name], I hope you had a good summer. I&rsquo;ve been thinking about the work I want to focus on next, and I&rsquo;m exploring [target role or field]. I&rsquo;ve always respected your perspective on [specific reason]. If you have 20 minutes this month, I&rsquo;d love to catch up and hear what you&rsquo;re seeing in the industry. No pressure at all if your calendar is packed.&rdquo;
&nbsp;
The 15-second LinkedIn test: &nbsp;
If a hiring manager saw your LinkedIn profile for 15 seconds, could they tell what you do, who you help, and what results you create?
&nbsp;
Stay connected
&bull; Download Mandi&rsquo;s Nail Your Negotiation Toolkit for 25+ scripts to help you negotiate compensation and advocate for yourself.: <a href="https://www.mandimoney.com/shop/p/nail-the-negotiation-17-word-for-word-scripts-to-help-you-negotiate-like-a-boss-without-ever-leaving-money-on-the-table-again">https://www.mandimoney.com/shop/p/nail-the-negotiation-17-word-for-word-scripts-to-help-you-negotiate-like-a-boss-without-ever-leaving-money-on-the-table-again</a>
&nbsp;
&bull; Subscribe to the Brown Ambition newsletter.
&bull; Watch full-length Brown Ambition video episodes on YouTube.
&bull; Follow Brown Ambition on Instagram: @brownambitionpodcast
&bull; Follow Mandi on Instagram:&nbsp;

The September Hiring Bump Is Here—Here’s How to Use It.

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This week's BA Q&A, Mandi is joined by friend of the show Naseema McElroy of Financially Intentional to answer a question from Serena, a 28-year-old multi-passionate entrepreneur torn between beauty and holistic health.

Naseema drops gems on the power of niching down, embracing your unique story, and positioning yourself as a Key Person of Influence. If you’re feeling stuck between passions and need clarity on how to turn your ideas into a purposeful business, this episode is for you.

🔑 Highlights:


Why failing fast is essential to the entrepreneurial journey


How to build your business by owning your story and defining your niche


📚 Book rec:Key Person of Influence by Daniel Priestley (as recommended by Naseema)

💌 Got a question for the show?
Email us at brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on IG @brownambitionpodcast

This week's&nbsp;BA Q&amp;A, Mandi is joined by friend of the show Naseema McElroy of Financially Intentional to answer a question from Serena, a 28-year-old multi-passionate entrepreneur torn between beauty and holistic health.
Naseema drops gems on the power of niching down, embracing your unique story, and positioning yourself as a Key Person of Influence. If you&rsquo;re feeling stuck between passions and need clarity on how to turn your ideas into a purposeful business, this episode is for you.
🔑 Highlights:
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<li>
Why failing fast is essential to the entrepreneurial journey
</li>
<li>
How to build your business by owning your story and defining your niche
</li>
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📚 Book rec: Key Person of Influence <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Key-Person-of-Influence-Audiobook/B01BUIZ0M8" data-agch="HJ3bqe" data-impdclcc="1" data-agdh="fvd3vc" data-rw="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChsSEwiFhcX_4cGOAxXunVoFHRLKET0YACICCAEQCRoCdnU&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwm93DBhD_ARIsADR_DjETejEYQ1lD_plvZOQe-jIJeL0_MKxz89vlGH1tJzTOHzxqJjMB7IcaAqLdEALw_wcB&amp;cce=1&amp;sig=AOD64_1n_vjWou9O8tKsphYF5U3yEzXZSQ&amp;q&amp;adurl" data-ae="1" data-al="1" data-ved="2ahUKEwix8b3_4cGOAxUhFVkFHXkGFloQ0Qx6BAg9EAE">by Daniel Priestley</a> (as recommended by Naseema)
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💌 Got a question for the show? Email us at <a href="mailto:brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com">brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com</a> or DM us on IG @brownambitionpodcast

REWIND: 27 Years Old And Starting Over — Where Do I Begin? [BA QA]

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How to Deal With Tr*mp Tax Cuts & A Crazy Competitive Job Market

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