Brown Ambition

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BA Q&A: Are Company Background Checks Legit?

In this week’s BA Q&A Mandi answers a listener question that gets straight to the point: How do employers actually verify where we’ve worked and what information are they collecting about us behind the scenes. We dive into the world of work verification and big data, including pl ...  Show more

How to Turn a Layoff into Your Full‑Time Creative Career ft. Kaisha Huguley

In this episode of Brown Ambition, MandiMoney sits down with actor, content creator, and entrepreneur Kaisha Huguley (aka Kaisha Creates) for a real conversation about layoffs, self-belief, and choosing yourself—especially when the plan falls apart. Kaisha opens up about being la ...  Show more

BA Q&A: Should I Keep Paying My Student Loans While PSLF?

Mandi is back for a solo BA Q&A, answering a juicy listener question about balancing student loans, grad school, a possible home move, and a new car payment—all while chasing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). She breaks down how PSLF *actually* works, why “qualifying paymen ...  Show more

How We Protect Our Freedom in an Authoritarian America ft. Stacey Abrams

This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by author, activist, and democracy defender Stacey Abrams for a powerful, timely, and deeply grounding conversation about where we are as a country and what we can actually do about it. Recorded during a moment of collective grief, fea ...  Show more

How to Heal Burnout Through Breathwork ft. Jasmine Marie of Black Girls Breathing

This week, I'm revisitng my interview with the brilliant Jasmine Marie breathwork practitioner, founder of Black Girls Breathing, and author of Black Girls Breathing: Heal from Trauma, Combat Stress, and Find Your Freedom. From surviving the corporate grind to creating wellness s ...  Show more