Brown Ambition

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The money & career podcast for women of color, by women of color — Brown Ambition helps you unapologetically build wealth by saving, investing and making smart career choices — on your own d@mn terms! So join career and negotiation expert Mandi Woodruff-Santos and Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and author of The New York Times bestseller "Get Good With Money." Published every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It's time to secure the bag sis!!!

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  • Maria3Borja
    Love
    Mandi and Tiffany, I absolutely love y’all!!! I have been listening to BA for about 2 years and love all the education, laughs, community, encouragement and love that you ladies bring to the table. I just finished listening to Mandi’s last episode and I just want to say that you my dear have put into words all of my feelings. I am grateful that this is a safe space not only for you but for all of us and that you are able to articulate our sentiments! Thank you ladies for the work that you both do but more than anything thank you for just being there on my happy days but more importantly on my emotional days.
  • C.K. H
    Inspiring and Real
    Thank you so much for your encouragement. Today’s podcast was much needed. You ladies always show up for us!
  • Aaliyah Medici
    You’re the best Mandi
    Thank you for your latest episode and for your bravery and dedication and grit. Love you. ❤️
  • gselaromg
    Love it
    It’s educational, comforting and they’re hilarious what else can you ask for!?! Ladies you’ve helped me be financially whole, even if I’m still a work in progress, the love and vulnerability give me great comfort when I’m feeling a little extra vulnerable myself. Makes situations a little more human for me. Thank you for being friends!
  • Soso-T
    Looooooove you ladies!
    Hey Mandi and Tiff! First of all you get 10 stars because you are both amazing! Thank you for being authentic! There is so much I want to say but just know that I am rooting for both of you as you root for us brown women! Also please have another live event as I am unable to make this one. Would love to meet you and tell you in person how much your advices have meant to me over the years Solange (the original hehehe)
  • Mel C5
    Love it!
    This podcast is so real and helpful! The highlight of the week. I wish I had of found them years ago, love Mandi and Tiffany! Now Tiffany is leaving, I hate to see her go. They are such a wise balanced duo, both with great advice. Don’t go Tiffany 🙏 or at least frequent frequently. It so hard to find this gem of a podcast and team making a real mark in helping their audience with their wisdom and insight. Each podcast was like meeting up with trusted friends sharing insight, wisdom and laughter, trying to make sure we can all thrive! Please keep all the past episodes up from start. I learn something with each episode and stage of life. Best wishes to you both!
  • LT Shine
    Car Buying
    I never leave reviews but felt compelled to after listening to your car buying episode. I literally was buying a used car the next day and the information you provided was so helpful. Keep doing the work you’re doing, you never know who’s listening and what’s happening in their lives that your information will help them with. Thank you ladies.
  • Kphizz
    Would love to give more stars
    Love the concept of this podcast and really want to support it, but it's hard when you come in to hear an interview and Tiffany spent the entire podcast talking about herself and not asking questions or tying it back to what the interviewee said
  • Berry2199
    Huge Impact
    By far my favorite podcast. I love being able to navigate my 20s with the great advice and overall positivity these ladies disperse weekly! I was able to switch jobs and negotiate a salary $20k more than what I was making while staying in the same field. Being able to do that as a 23 year old Black girl in the legal profession was a huge boost to my confidence. I don’t think I would have been able to do that without the guidance I’ve received simply by listening to this podcast. Thanks for being my role models♥️
  • AJ_podcastfan
    Great podcast! Would love less intro tho
    Really enjoy this podcast and they cover so many important topics comprehensively with witty humor. My only gripe is I always have to fast forward like 30 min before the podcasters actually get to the meat of the topic. Other than that, love the podcast
  • Chelley Roze
    My Fave Money Duo!
    I absolutely LOVE the Brown Ambition podcast. Yall feel like the sisters/cousins I always needed who are money savvy! The vibe is very educational while still being relaxed and fun. The content is relatable. And the advice is PRICELESS! Thank you for all the hard work you’ve done to benefit others, particularly other Black and Brown women. I’m in a career transition and Mandy’s advice specifically re Linked In has been so helpful. And Tiffany’s direct and sage budget advice is helping me be a little smarter with my coins! Love yall. Keep it up.
  • Travi01
    Mediocre Content & Race Obsession
    Race-obsessed midwits. If you get your financial advice from this podcast, you have only yourself to blame.
  • tajhoneyque
    Brown Excellence
    BA is the highlight of my week!
  • Angela 929
    Love the show!
    Tiffany and Mandi are real!! Love listening to know what’s going on in the financial and career space. They also drop some book gems that at top tier! Thanks for all you do!
  • JakRN
    Locked in!!!!
    I am locked in!! Love all your advice! I am about to review my credit cards and make sure I am on the path to get the most of the benefits offered!!!!
  • diva18670300
    I adore the podcast ❤️
    These are my besties! I have learned so much listening to them. Just like having a conversation with good friends. I'm so invested and I look forward to every episode. These women are family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • kaylaraeann
    Drop the names, sis!!
    You ladies give me life. I seriously consider you both my aunties whose advice I actually listen to. I appreciate the kindness, tough love and everything in between. Came here to leave a good review (obviously) but also to say, drop the names sis! We wanna know who is trying not to pay Tiffany for her speaking engagements!!
  • 10k emergency done
    Love from your white sister
    I’ve been listening to Brown Ambition for the last four years, it’s the absolute best! I feel like I have a perfect foundation about my personal finances from listening to this show and I am always thoroughly entertained by your stories. Y’all are the best, thank you for this show.
  • rdcmawc
    Moving cross country as a single middle age black woman
    Good experience because I took no furniture. Shipped boxes early and got on the plane with 4 suitcases 😌. California >Georgia
  • Moi_Rae
    Love your show
    Literally Just shared your show with a friend! Im a first time listener and just love your energy! You’re so fun to listen to. Looking forward for many more “listens”👌🏾❤️🤗❤️
  • Kysses2000
    Down to Earth relatable and informative all in one
    Hey Ladies, you two are life. The weekly informational Kiki is much needed. Everything from financial business advice to family, you ladies are a breath of fresh air each week sharing your real life experiences. Keep it coming!!! Years later and still blazing with informative and educational info that holds your attention and makes you think about how finance, personal growth and business are essential to this thing we call adulting. Thanks ladies !!!
  • 🌹💋❤️✊🏽
    🔥🔥🔥
    I love listening to Mandi & Tiffani. I have also utilized many of the free resources they both offer on their websites and I keep up with them on social media. Their insight on finances and career moves has given me more confidence to negotiate my salary and take charge of my financial health. Def recommend their podcast!!!
  • itsTayKay
    Podcast from the Gawds
    I’ve recently discovered this podcast & I’m glad I did. I’ve learned so many things & have been able to put so many of your tools & tips into play in my own life & finances. Only way this podcast could be any better is if I could listen 24/7. P.S. show notes would be great, if you have the time.
  • KCBunny23
    Inspiring and Funny
    Mandi and Tiffany are so vibrant in their energy and friendship, I love how they flow through conversations and topics that are so relatable & what we think but don’t say sometimes. I especially love that they have so many different episode topics from insurance to fashion. Mandi has amazing advise on negotiating and reminding yourself of your worth, and being admit on knowing the value we provide. Thank you so much Mandi, I’ve been going through it in my career lately and so inspiring to hear your voice telling the hard truths that helped me put into motion to provide notice to my job after coming to the realization that I am a young hard working black woman, and have always done above and beyond any job has asked of me, to the point that I get taken advantage of because they got used to it and expected it for less. But no more, thanks to Mandi. Tiffany aka the Budgetnista, is soooo insightful on looking at your money as more than just a monetary item we all work so hard for, but to see the opportunity you can create for yourself with it. I love how transparent Tiffany is about where she started & the work it takes to make yourself “whole”, as well as reminding us that it is a continuous work in Process. I have been listening to the podcast for a few months now & recently came across Tiffany’s Netflix special, it really inspired me more to take more action and decided to get me a coach to help push me through. These women have helped me reshape my mindset in a more positive way, as well as opened my eyes to more tools and opportunities. I appreciate you ladies !!
  • TravelByFaith
    Best authentic convo on the web
    I love love love listening to you ladies. Just a good girl chat that makes my mornings. Definitely keep the at times chaotic conversations as is. Makes it more fun to listen in.
  • Araba Assan
    BEST MONEY PODCAST EVER!!!
    Hey Mandi and Tiffany, I love, love, LOVE listening to you both on Brown Ambition. Been listening for the past year and half. As a 30-year Black woman, getting more serious about my finances, listening to you both has been refreshing and a learning experience. I’ve taken all your tips and putting them into practice. I am still learning. I am also a fellow Dream Catcher Tiffany!! Thank you, thank you. Brown Ambition has been my life-saver. Keep doing what you ladies do! ✊🏿❤️
  • Kansas City Diana
    Funny, musical and educational
    These two ladies have inspired me with their advice and hype while interviewing some of the most interesting and helpful guests. I have laughed and cried and felt so uplifted by hearing the stories every week.
  • TT Shieka
    My Favorite Podcast to Share
    Listening to the BA podcast is like being on a good phone call with old friends. It’s extremely informative and fun. I’ve listened to other financial podcasts in the past but couldn’t connect with the hosts. Brown Ambition is a welcoming space. I’ve especially recommended this show to my daughter and younger family members since many of them are either still in college or recent graduates. These young ones are starting businesses and the advice in this podcast is fantastic. Thank you for this excellent show!
  • Char From The Mitten
    Brown Ambition For the Win
    I cannot even begin to tell you how much this podcast has helped me in every aspect of my life! I am a day one listener and haven’t missed a single podcast, not even the reruns! Every single topic is necessary, transparent, and insightful. Tiffany, and Mandi are the type of women us black and brown girls have needed to guide us in this world of business and finance that was not designed for us to succeed, and they show us how to make success while rocking natural hair and flawless skinny! You two have shown up for us continuously while having your own ever changing lives and I am grateful! If you’re looking for some info on business, finance, career, relationships (there really isn’t a topic they haven’t covered lol) then listen to THIS podcast! Brown Ambition is truly the best podcast… Webbies well deserved! New episodes can’t drop fast enough!!!
  • Rae Lifeguard
    Love listening to Brown Ambition!
    I have learned so much from listening to this podcast, and I continue to grow in my financial understanding through listening to this podcast, reading Tiffany’s book and checking out the other resources that their guests discuss or share. So immensely grateful to have learned about these amazing ladies a few years ago and to follow them still today. Especially as a White teacher working with beautiful kiddos of all hues, I want to be intentional about how I can be an ally and advocate for my students, without overstepping, and these remarkable women educate me CONSTANTLY. So grateful for this podcast on multiple levels!
  • DiamondZimm
    Love the podcast but…
    Hey! Have been a long time listener! Just one concern from the show today . I was listening with my toddler because the show description says clean and the F bomb was dropped. Was not expecting this. Tiffany said it was ok when the guest asked , so should the description be changed to explicit so we know not to listen with toddlers and adolescents?
  • georgica13
    Phenomenal!
    Phenomenal podcast always, but the cherry on top was your recent episode with Amanda Seales! Thank you for this. Such an amazing conversation! ❤️
  • Vicky7412
    Get ya life together and tune in!
    This podcast has not only enhanced my life in the career + personal finance sector but provided the space for my girl gang to share knowledge and discussion. Thank you Mandi & Tiffany to your commitment to serving women of color in an authentic and vulnerable way!
  • Asdfghjkllkjhgfdsa000111
    Girl Boss Gang
    I’ve listened to this podcast over the years and it’s been so enjoyable hearing women who are further in life than me share their experiences, ups downs, perspectives and wins over challenges. This podcast is a breadth of fresh air week by week even the non finance related parts. It all just works, definitely listen if you are trying to achieve anything in life while remaining integral and balanced especially as a women. It’s inspirational and encouraging to hear these two ladies experiences and advice week by week.
  • michellexx92
    10/10
    I love the show and the energy you both bring to the table! I’ve learned so much. Please continue to do what you’re doing!
  • germanandboxer
    Dynamic duo
    Love the energy and how financial topics are discussed in super simple ways. You go gals!
  • essentiallymom
    I know you care about the Girlies, Tiffany!
    Fellow and Future BA Girlies! Listen to me. Sometimes, information is helpful and useful. But sometimes, just knowing that I am not alone in my failures and mistakes gives me encouragement to get back on the horse or just get on the horse. If you have made mistakes, are making mistakes and or want information to avoid making mistakes, give this episode a listen. Mandi is vulnerable in sharing her challenges, but Tiffany drops ways for Mandi - and us - to walk through them. Good. Stuff. Here.
  • kvylb
    They deserve all the awards
    I absolutely love this podcast! Like every single episode even the guest ones (I typically hate guest episodes for pods). I always get something out of the content even if it just motivates me to open my laptop and take a look at some jobs on LinkedIn or look at my noodle budget (I read Tiffany’s GGWM book in 2 days 😭); I feel like I’m listening to women who just really want to be a voice in the black girl finance/business world.
  • Ms #1
    Amazing!!
    Tiffany and Mandi are so amazing!! They give out such good information. Especially for everyday situations. I love the episode on Life insurance! Thank you ladies!!
  • Tea D.
    Favorite Part of My Week
    The release dates for the Brown Ambition Podcast on Wednesdays and Fridays are my favorite part of the week. Without fail, there will be nuggets of wisdom dropped that are practical and easily applied. Thank you Tiffany and Mandi for sharing your knowledge so willingly and generously.
  • aye lord
    Well done!
    The best! Not too long.. concise and easy to understand information. Relatable to many! Love it!
  • Idelca H.
    Best Podcast Everrrrrr!
    I started listening to Brown Ambition while looking for something to listen to on my long commute to work and by far this is the best one out there! I listen to other podcasts as well, but none compare to the authenticity, sound advice and humor of this one. The chemistry is perfect. I look forward to listening to each and every episode. I love Mandi and Tiffany as if they were my BFFs, lol. ~Karen from The Bronx 🙌🏽
  • hendiehshiehehdheu
    🫶🏿🫶🏿
    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a while and still make some bad decisions! I always have the voices of Mandi and Tiffany in my head like girllll get it together, you know what to do! Thanks for the amazing advice, encouragement, guests and so much more!
  • Tlynn813
    Tee L.
    Must hear podcast! Very good advice. I listen every week but I loved the episode with Mandi and cousin Ana.
  • Vonne M.
    Helping me more than you know
    Both of you are inspirational, beautiful, smart women. I have been going through depression and anxiety for a few years. I was so unsure of my life goals and how to maneuver in this world. Your authenticity has helped me understand and how to love me. Thank you so much and I look forward to hearing next week’s episode! Vonne M.
  • DezzieDezdes
    Share with a friend
    This is such a great podcast and I truly enjoy the energy and information Mandy and Tiffany provides
  • Kikikiki7777777
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS SHOW!
    I recently found this show when I was listening to Anthony ONeal’s podcast. Tiffany was on his show promoting her new book. I fell in love with this show so much, I even went back to the beginning of the podcasts and have been listening to ALL of the shows! This show is so entertaining and informative. I absolutely love this show and I’m so glad I found it!!
  • jdch6
    Sending love to Mandi
    Mandi speaking on her family history with kidney disease and diabetes really resonated with me. My dad has struggled with multiple kidney transplants and diabetes complications my entire life, and most of my family members also have diabetes and hypertension. I know how hard it can be & just want to send some extra love!!
  • Jus Jaii
    Love these ladies!
    This is one of the best podcasts by black women who talk about all things business and personal finance and just leveling up your life. I love the conversations and it just feels like you are talking to your girlfriends. Keep up the great work ladies!
  • tootincommon
    Love
    This podcast has become a staple listen for me. Lots of great advice for finance and business and even for life in general. I'm planning to start my own business in a couple of years and I listen to keep myself in that mindset. I think this podcast is best if you listen regularly. It may seem off topic if you listen and they are talking about, say, going to see Beyoncé. But I started listening recently-in the last 6 months- and started with listening to older episodes. So in that time, they were giving financial advice, but then one of the hosts had a tragedy. So the show has become more nuanced-they are much more balanced wrt life and business because nothing will shift your priorities like a personal loss. If you can learn it before going through it, it's to your benefit. The hosts are knowledgeable and vulnerable and dependable-the episodes come out like clockwork. I've already listened to the "Are You Coachable?" episode multiple times and I've sent it to many people. Thank you Tiffany and Mandy for sharing so much of yourselves and your wisdom!!
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