Brown Ambition

This week Tiffany is joined by Vrinda Gupta. Vrinda Gupta is the CEO & Co-Founder of Sequin (www.sequincard.com/brownambition), a women’s banking and financial education membership club designed by women, for women. She is a globally recognized credit expert by Forbes, ABC7 News, and Fintech Magazine, who helped launch the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card at Visa Inc. Vrinda lives in San Francisco, California, and is a proud first-generation Indian immigrant. IG: @sequinclub TikTok: @sequinclub  LinkedIn: @sequinclub  Vrinda Gupta IG: @vrinda.gupta  40% off discount on an annual plan: sequincard.com/brownambition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of your financial big sisters are back in the studio for a BA Q&A! First, a listener wants to know if she should be saving or paying down debt. Then, a listener wants to know if he should take a pay cut for a better work environment and the ladies give him great advice. Live Richer Challenge: Credit Edition LRCcredit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both of your financial besties are back in the studio this week! They start by recapping their holiday adventures and Tiffany gives us a little insight on her love life. Then, the ladies bring back "Brown Ambition Buzz" and share the hottest topics in the news. The ladies discuss the Johnathan Majors trial, the Katt Williams interview, and the money issues in black Hollywood. For this week's Brown Boost Brown Break, Tiffany boosts for this year's "Live Richer" challenge and Mandi boosts for contributing to her solo 401k. Live Richer Challenge: Credit Edition LRCcredit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for the first recording of the New Year! First, Tiffany stresses the importance of being intentional this year and manifesting the life of our dreams. Then, The Budgenista shares a big business mistake she made and gives the BA Fam a major learning lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandice joins us for a BA Q&A! Brandice shares why she didn't make Harlem Fashion Week a non-profit business. She also gives tips on how to network and build partnerships with brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Budgetnista discusses "burn out" and how she's working to overcome it. Tiffany talks about how grief pushed her to change the dynamics of her business and how she's set boundaries for her life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo this week for a BA Q&A. A frustrated listener is having a hard time looking for work and our favorite career coach doesn't disappoint with her advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a fresh question and BA throwback! These two Q&As are all about consolidating debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A! First, a woman who recently moves to the states and is tired of being a nanny needs some advice on the next steps. Then, Mandi gives a woman awesome advice on how to pivot at her current company and negotiate for the big bucks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, listener Cayenne lost her business to covid and needs some advice on how to get her money up! Then, we have a BA Throwback where the ladies are encouraging a woman to take care of her retirement before she invests her money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies start this episode by sharing their festive Holiday plans! Mandi is proud about her investment achievements and Tiffany is making some big changes in her business! Tiffany gives us real insights on her business and the shifts she's making on her team. Mandi gives advice on how to stand tall after a negotiation hasn't gone your way. For this week's Boost or Break, Tiffany boosts for Brown Ambition and and Mandi boosts for executing her 2023 plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by Jamila for this week's BA Q&A! First, a listener has a question about her Roth IRA and her 401k. Then, a listener who is debt free is asking what's the best way for her to leverage her extra money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi is joined by Jamila Souffrant. Jamila is the founder and host of the Journey To Launch platform and podcast where she shares her journey to reaching financial freedom while helping & inspiring others to do the same. Along with a being a passionate financial educator and content curator, Jamila is also a wife & mom to 3 young children. Jamila's new book, "Your Journey to Financial Freedom," will be out on December 5th! If you want to accelerate your unique & truly epic journey to financial freedom & independence, learn more about the book and get a free bonus for ordering by heading over to: YOURJOURNEYTOFINANCIALFREEDOM.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are joined by Brandice Daniel for this week's BA Q&A. First, Brandice asked a question about how much to pay her employees and Tiffany gave her a very clear and helpful answer. Then, Tiffany asks Brandice how she's mastered brand partnerships. Brandice does not disappoint with he tips and tricks on how to get a brand's attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ladies are joined by Brandice Daniel. Brandice, CEO and Founder of Harlem's Fashion Row, has over 12 years of experience in fashion ranging from retail, buying, costing, and production. In May 2007, Brandice created HFR and produced the first fashion show which received critical acclaim and a mention in Women's Wear Daily. The ladies discuss her phenomenal career in fashion and her new book "Fashion In Color". brandicedaniel.com Get Your Book Here! https://fashionincolorbook.com/products/fashion-in-color-volume-i Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo this week and answers some juicy money questions. First, a listener wants to know how to start investing for your little ones. Then a listener asks a question about job giving her "free money" that's supposedly taxed. Then, lastly, a listener had a problem using credit cards and needs some advice ASAP! Audio excerpted courtesy Penguin Random House Audio from Made Whole: The Practical Guide to Reaching Your Financial Goals by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche; Read by Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche © 2023, Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche, ℗ Penguin Random House, LLC.  MadeWholeWorkbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mandi starts this episode by discussing some of the challenges she's facing during this holiday season and tiffany shares the same sentiments. "Made Whole" is out now and Tiffany gives us a full breakdown of her new book and gives us everything we can look forward to. Made Whole is the ultimate hands-on workbook for anyone looking to get their finances in order—from budgeting to investing and everything in between. Order Yours Now! madewholeworkbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tiffany is riding solo for this week's BA Q&A. This week Tiffany is feeling a little spicy and tells a story about an old friend asking for money. She does not disappoint with her business and friendship advice! Then, The Budgetnista gives us tips on how to budget for the holidays this year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, Tiffany is joined by Jude Benard. Jude founded BKBNK INC, also known as the Brooklyn Bank in 2017, and is responsible for the organization’s direction. ​From the 30+ year span of his entrepreneurial career, Jude prides himself on learning from mistakes and bouncing back from numerous setbacks. He is passionate about sharing his wealth of information with local schools and community organizations to help others avoid the same mistakes he made and successfully navigate their own financial freedom. Beyond his roles as a leader of BKBNK INC and an entrepreneur, Jude is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker, Licensed General Contractor, business consultant, landlord, public speaker, philanthropist, and wealth educator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our financial besties are back for this week's BA Q&A. First, a listener was recently let go from her job after being put on a "PIP" (performance improvement plan). Mandi suggests that she omit that information while applying for new jobs and get it together in her career! Then, "Sad YouTuber" got a corporate job and was asked to quit her personal YouTube channel due to a conflict of interest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices