Battle of the Sexes with Paychecks & Balances
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This is a show years in the making — we finally have our podcast pals Rich and Marcus from Paychecks and Balances on the show! The guys join us to tackle some awkward and controversial questions about money and relationships. Follow Rich and Marcus . -- Today's show is sponsored by Lola, a female-founded company offering a line of organic cotton tampons, pads, liners and all-natural cleansing wipes. LOLA products come in a simple, customizable subscription so you get exactly what you need, exactly when you need it. For 40% off all subscriptions, visit and enter promo...
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How Tela Holcomb Doubled Her 401(k) In 6 Months and "Traded" Her Way to Financial Independence
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Tela Holcomb, is a self-described "mom, wife, six-figure stocks and options trader, 9 to 5 survivor, risk taker and freedom catcher." But she wasn't always a stock trading wiz. It wasn't until Tela lost her job in 2012 that she decided to dive into learning all she could about the stock market. Today, Tela supports herself on income she earns from a combination of short-term stock trading and long-term investing and saving, as well as income earned from teaching online courses on how to trade. She joins Brown Ambition today to offer tips* for beginner investors looking to get into the market...
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Ep. 144 — How The Recession Made Us Stronger...and How We're Preparing for the Next One
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We reflect back on the financial crisis on the 10 year anniversary and talk about how it impacted our finances and career. We want to hear your recession comeback stories. Send us an email at or tweet us to let us know how the recession touched your life in good ways or bad and how you've changed since. *** Want help putting together a meal in a pinch? is the cheaper, healthier alternative to takeout or delivery. You get to enjoy amazing, chef-designed meals for just $4.99 per serving EveryPlate is already super affordable but they put together an even sweeter deal for Brown...
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143 — Fertile fixer upper
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Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show: A long-awaited health/family update from Tiffany What happens when taxes go unpaid? When's the right time to ask for a credit limit increase? Resources mentioned: a great resource if you're looking for a fee-only financial planner.
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Ep. 142 — Think Outside the 401(k) — Tips to Invest for Wealth from Mandi's Financial Planner
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If you're wondering how you can start investing for wealth beyond your 401(k) this is the show for you. We're joined by Mandi's personal financial planner Helen Ngo of Capital Benchmark Partners to go step by step through the process — from choosing your investments to deciding which types of accounts to open. You can schedule a FREE consultation with Helen via her website.
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How A Hand-Me-Down House Helped This Couple Pay off $110,000 of Debt
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Eight years ago, and her husband were $110,000 in the hole and in a constant tug-of-war with debt collectors. So they decided to make a drastic move in order to tackle their debt head-on. Mandi sat down with Aja this week to chat about how they finally became debt-free and what advice she has for others out there feeling overwhelmed by their own debt. "You don't need a lot of money to do this," she says. "Being disciplined helped." Brown ambition is back with new episodes on Sept. 12! Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Send us a note at...
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Awesomely Luvvie Ajayi
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Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday!
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Ep. 141 — Confessions of an Entrepreneur
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Happy #BrownAmbition Wednesday! On today's show, Tiffany opens up about the pressures of scaling what was once a one-woman business into a multi-million-dollar juggernaut with full-time employees, benefits, and all the complications that come with it. "It's so much more than just the people who are involved. When I talk to [my employee] on the pone and I hear her baby crying I think oh my gosh it’s not just her. This has to work for all of us... There’s so many people are depending on this working. It's a lot of pressure but it’s also a lot of fulfillment to be able to do this...
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Ep. 140 — Here's How Much You Should Save by Age 30
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On today's show, we dedicate some time to questions from our listeners.
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Ep. 139 – The Personality Test That Can Totally Change the Way You Work
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Happy Brown Ambition Wednesday! On today's show: Tiffany's low-budget Greece vacation Mandi shares the workplace personality test that totally changed the way she communicates with others at work Is a 29.99% APR too high for a personal loan? Should you track your credit with all these data breaches going on? We've got the answers today when we open up our listener inbox to tackle your questions. Here are a few links to resources mentioned on today's show! Free credit scores: Compare personal loans so you know you're getting the best deal...
info_outlineWelcome Dream Catchers! If you're just finding the show, be sure to check out our Facebook page and take the time to leave us a review on iTunes. On today's show, we chat with Keona Harris, a Houston, Texas-based mother and entrepreneur. After going through a divorce, buying a new home, and starting her own business — all within the last year! — Keona decided there was no better time to plan a cross country road trip with her 9-year-old daughter. "I was one of those people who when I had PTO days I couldn’t or wouldn’t use them because work would get backed up," Keona told us. "I just had to look at my situation and ask myself what is more important to me? My child was going to daycare and school all day. I didn’t get home until it was time to put her to bed. I didn’t want that life for her. I didn’t want that life for us… I don’t need to give the best of my years and my times to an institution when my daughter needs me most." We talked to Keona about why she decided to plan this journey for her daughter and, of course, how she saved up the money to fund it.