On this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi shares a personal update on reclaiming her office space, juggling family life, and the big push to finish her upcoming book Brown Ambition. She opens up about the discipline it takes to chase big goals—like her 4 a.m. writing sessions—and why it’s so important to reserve your best energy for yourself, not just your 9-to-5.

Mandi also dives into the latest jobs report and what the data really says about the state of the economy, especially for Black women. With over 300,000 Black women pushed out of the workforce this year, she breaks down why the numbers don’t always tell the full story and how systemic bias shows up in hiring trends. But it’s not all doom and gloom she highlights industries where jobs are still growing, from healthcare to IT, and offers perspective on pursuing career moves that align with your skills and passion rather than just chasing trends.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to identify your personal “power hours” and use them for your most important goals
• The reality behind the labor market and why Black women are being hit hardest
• Sectors where job opportunities are growing despite the downturn
• How to balance pursuing in-demand fields with staying true to your own career path
• Practical ways to use AI to boost your job search and career strategy
• Why protecting your mental health is just as important as networking and applying

Resources and Links Mentioned:

• Click here to Sign up for Mandi’s free workshop: How to Leverage AI for Your Career – September 25th, 8 p.m. EST
• Join the Brown Ambition Book Club via Patreon:patreon.com/brownambition
• Learn more about the Loveland Foundation: thelovelandfoundation.org

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BA Fam, we’ve got a special one for you today! 🎉 Tiffany is back in the studio and she didn’t come alone — she brought along her powerhouse financial advisor Anjali Jariwala.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to build wealth after financial setbacks, this convo is for you. Tiffany opens up about her journey from foreclosure to financial freedom, and how she learned to let go of control and finally trust someone else with her money. (Spoiler: it wasn’t easy!)

Anjali breaks down the emotional side of money — especially for children of immigrants — and shares the tools she uses to help clients like Tiffany make smart financial moves. We get into everything from navigating money trauma, to building a solid financial foundation, to unlocking “cheat codes” the wealthy use (ever heard of a pledged asset line? 👀).

You’ll also hear:

• Why Tiffany interviewed nearly 20 advisors before landing on Anjali
• How financial planning goes way beyond investing (think: insurance, estate planning, and even grief support)
• The real talk about debt: when it’s dangerous and when it can actually be a wealth-building tool
• Tiffany’s behind-the-scenes stories of buying not one but TWO new properties — and the strategies that made it possible

This episode is equal parts financial glow-up and bestie therapy session. Whether you’re just starting out or already stacking assets, you’ll walk away with practical tips and a reminder that money is emotional and that’s okay.

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This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with the brilliant Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman award-winning researcher, speaker, and author of The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid.

Anna breaks down the reality of the “double tax” that compounded cost of racism + sexism that women of color know all too well. From hair discrimination to pay inequity, resume “whitening” to broken rungs on the career ladder, Anna shows us the data behind our lived experiences and, most importantly, offers solutions for economic justice.

We get real about:

• Why “diversity vs. merit” is a false narrative (spoiler: they’re complements, not competitors).

• The hidden financial and emotional toll of navigating workplaces as women of color.

• How Anna negotiated her first big offer (and walked away with $20K more 💅🏾).

• The role of allies — and why Chelsea Clinton writing her book’s foreword actually makes sense.

• Why Governor Lisa Cook’s fight matters for all of us, not just Black women.

Anna also shares her personal journey: from growing up Ghanaian-American to becoming a PhD candidate at Harvard, teaching future economists, and creating a pathway for the next generation of women of color in academia and beyond.

This isn’t just a convo about the problems — it’s about solutions, power moves, and creating change.

✨ Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Grab Anna’s book: The Double Tax: How Women of Color Are Overcharged and Underpaid

• Follow Anna on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsafronomics/?hl=en

• Learn more about the Sadie Collective: sadiecollective.org

• Show your support: #WeStandWithLisaCook

Let’s Connect:
IG: @brownambitionpodcast | @mandimoney
Email: brownambitionpodcast@gmail.com

We launched a Patreon! 🎉

🎥 Get early access to ad-free video recordings, join our BA book club, and even score a seat live in the studio during tapings. 👉 patreon.com/brownambition

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