Best Blog Monetization Podcasts (2025)

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How to Launch & Monetize a Blog in 2025 Ft. Jannese Torres of Yo Quiero Dinero 58:03

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This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi welcomes back powerhouse guest Jannese Torres entrepreneur, author of Financially Lit, host of the award-winning Yo Quiero Dinero podcast, and now, a new mom. Together, Mandi and Jannese sit at the “Brown Table” to get real about: How motherhood reshapes entrepreneurship, boundaries, and time management Breaking f…

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Gov’t Shutdown, Bad Bunny Rage, & Hoa-Hoa Szn 1:07:08

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Hey BA Fam! It’s been a minute, but Mandi, Yanely, and Chris are back at the table with a rich, reflective conversation on life, culture, and community. This week’s episode dives into how our identities, skills, and values shape the way we move through an ever-changing world. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Cultural Identity & Authenticity — Why sta…

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$5.7 Million Affiliate Launch Secrets: Top 10 on the Leaderboard Using Instagram 52:14

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Want to know how someone with a small email list still landed in the Top 10 of one of the biggest affiliate launches of the year using a single social media network? In this episode, you’ll hear directly from a social media pro who leveraged Instagram — not ads, not email — to crush it on the leaderboard. Links Mentioned in this Episode Manu’s Inst…

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How to Survive Your Season of Surrender ft. “The Residence” star Edwina Findley [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 49:59

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In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the radiant and multi-talented Edwina Findley, actress, author, and faith-driven creative, for a deeply inspiring conversation about walking in purpose, trusting divine timing, and showing up for the vision on your life. From her early beginnings in Washington, D.C. to her breakout roles in Hollywood, Edwina …

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An Ex-Hip-Hop Video Director Turns Her Lens on Black Women's Health Ft. Lisa Cunningham 1:03:19

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In this week’s episode, Mandi sits down with Lisa Cunningham, a powerhouse creative and the Head of Marketing at the Black Women’s Health Imperative, to unpack her incredible journey from directing music videos to becoming a champion for health equity. Lisa shares how personal loss and self-discovery shaped her purpose, leading her to use storytell…

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$5.7 Million Affiliate Launch Secrets: From Zero to Second Place with Justin Demers & Sara Temte 1:01:08

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What happens when two marketers team up, run a paid workshop, and use that momentum to finish second in a $5.7 million affiliate launch? In this episode, you’ll hear how Justin Demers and Sara Temte built an audience of buyers before the launch even started… then used that list to generate massive affiliate sales, deepen their relationships, and cr…

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Is Now The Time to Buy or Sell A Home? Ft. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather [BAQA] 29:48

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The U.S. housing market feels impossible to navigate — high prices, rising taxes, low inventory, and mortgage rates that just won’t budge. This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, to cut through the noise and explain what’s really going on. From the “lock-in effect” keeping homeowners stuck, to…

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How to Buy a House With Your BFF (and Her Kids!) ft. Ayesha Rascoe & Jasmin Melvin Hudson 58:56

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What does it look like to redefine family and build a support system rooted in friendship? In this episode of Brown Ambition, host Mandi Woodruff-Santos sits down with NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe and her best friend Jasmin Melvin Hudson to talk about their bold decision to buy a home together and raise their five children under one roof. From meeting as yo…

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$5.7 Million Affiliate Launch Secrets: How a First-Time Affiliate Cracked the Top 25 and Made $18K 1:00:08

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What if your very first affiliate promotion brought in $18,000... and landed you in the Top 25 out of hundreds of seasoned pros? In this episode, we’re talking with someone who did exactly that. No list, no big team. Just a smart plan, a clear voice, and a whole lot of heart. It’s proof that you don’t need to be a marketing ninja or email wizard to…

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Legacy, Resilience, and Building America with Cheryl McKissick Daniel [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 1:05:46

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This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Cheryl McKissick Daniel — President and CEO of McKissick & McKissick, the oldest Black- and women-owned design and construction firm in the U.S. With five generations of legacy behind her, Cheryl has literally changed skylines while paving the way for women and people of color in an industry that wa…

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Karen Attiah Firing Explained + When Your Voice Can Cost You Your Job 23:32

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Welcome back for a special episode 10 years in the making. Today, Mandi unpacks the real cost of speaking out in a climate where your voice can cost you your job, especially if you’re a Black woman. She celebrates 10 years of Brown Ambition (yes, 800+ episodes!), but the focus quickly shifts to the headlines: journalists, teachers, and professional…

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$5.7 Million Affiliate Launch Secrets: Opt-in Bonuses That Convert & Grow Your List 56:59

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What if one simple bonus could double your opt-in rate… and build a list of buyers before the cart even opens? In today’s episode, we’re unlocking a powerful strategy from a $5.7 million affiliate launch—a strategy that helped dozens of affiliates stand out from the crowd, grow their list, and convert at higher rates. It’s time to talk about opt-in…

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Bet on Black: Eboni K. Williams on Freedom, Finances & Finding Joy [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 1:09:31

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This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with powerhouse lawyer, author, and TV host Eboni K. Williams for an inspiring and transparent conversation about life, career, and motherhood. Eboni opens up about her journey to becoming a solo mom by choice, navigating a 45-hour labor, and the support system that helped her through postpartum. She als…

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I Owe The IRS $5,000 and Have $11,000 of Credit Card Debt — Now What? 24:00

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This week’s listener, “Beth,” is stuck between tax debt and credit card debt—plus the anxiety that comes when you’re a little bit of a rebel, chasing that nonprofit art life immigrant parents never signed off on. (We see you, Beth!) Mandi shares lessons from her own contractor journey, breaks down why the IRS is no joke, and gets honest about how h…

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How Did The Government Get The Jobs Data So Damn Wrong? [Solo Ep] 46:25

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On this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi dives into the latest jobs report and how the government issued ANOTHER correction that shows we actually added 911,000 FEWER jobs than they calculated last year. That's half as many jobs as they reported. WTF? She also digs into what the data really says about the state of the economy, especially for…

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$5.7 Million Affiliate Launch Secrets: The Affiliate Playbook Part 2 35:55

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What if the difference between being a good affiliate and a TOP affiliate...came down to how well you tell your story? Or when you send one single email? In Part 2 of our $5.7 million launch breakdown, we’re revealing the next-level strategies that turned browsers into buyers, including what worked on cart close day, how to find your hottest leads,…

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How The Budgetnista And Anjali Jariwala Became a Financial Planning Power Couple [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 49:57

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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 finan…

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The Double Tax & Why It’s So Damn Expensive to Be a Woman of Color Ft. Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman 1:06:51

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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 discrimi…

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$5.7 Million Affiliate Launch Secrets: The Affiliate Playbook Part 1 46:43

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Big launches create big lessons…and a $5.7 million affiliate launch we ran was no exception. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of one of the biggest promotions we’ve ever run and share what worked, what didn’t, and what you can apply to your next campaign. You’ll learn how to deepen connections with your audience, grow your list while promot…

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How Digital Nomads Can Move to Spain in 2025 ft. The First Gen Mentor Gigi Gonzalez [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 1:03:51

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BA Fam, today’s Wash Day Woosah is a treat. We’ve got our girl Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzalez aka The First Gen Mentor, author of Cultura & Cash, and three-time BA guest back on the mic. But this time, she’s not joining us from Chicago… she’s calling in from Spain! In this episode, Gigi shares the money moves and life decisions that made it possible for …

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Best of Summer 2025: My Top 5 Summer Standouts 1:06:13

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This week, we’re doing something different, BA Fam! Mandi takes us on a trip down memory lane, looking back at her five favorite moments from the summer of 2025. From thought-provoking conversations to laugh-out-loud guest appearances, these episodes stood out not just while recording, but even more when listening back with fresh ears. What You’ll …

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How Two Parents Added 104,000 Email Subscribers in 14 Days 1:09:10

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Meet Jason and Cecilia Hilkey. They're not your typical online marketers. They don't sell courses on "how to get rich quick" or promise to teach you the "secrets of internet millions." They're just two parents in the parenting space who, until recently, had a modest email list of 3,000 people. Then they did something that blew my mind: they added 1…

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The Business of Black Girls Who Love Anime ft. Victoria L. Johnson [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 47:10

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It's the podcast crossover you probably never saw coming, BA Fam. For today's Washday Woosah show, I sit down with Victoria L. Johnson, founder of the Sailor Moon Fan Club podcast. In each episode of the Sailor Moon Fan Club, Victoria L. Johnson interviews incredible fans of the '90s anime including bestselling authors, comic book and manga creator…

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How Yanely Became Her Family's CFO + Savings Tips for Aging Parents [BA QA] 38:35

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BA Fam, this week’s BA QA Mandi is joined by her girl, Yanely Espinal aka Miss Be Helpful and author of Mind Your Money — to answer a listener question that so many of us can relate to: How do you financially support aging parents when there’s little to no retirement savings in place? Yanely shares the systems she and her eight siblings built to co…

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Solopreneur Secrets, Life Updates, and Hard Conversations 2:18:54

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Hey BA Fam! Mandi, Yanely, and Chris are back at the Brown table with real talk about life, business, and the news that’s shaping our money and our sanity. This week, Mandi kicks things off with a story about her busted laptop, a wild Apple Store experience, and how she stumbled onto a secret financing program for small business owners. From cracke…

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How Affiliates Can Win Big with Virtual Summits (Even if You Aren't Speaking) 37:05

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Virtual summits are one of the easiest, highest-converting affiliate promos out there. They're free for your audience, packed with value, and loaded with backend commission potential. And the best part? You don’t even have to be a speaker to win big. In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to promote virtual summits as an affiliate, even if your…

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"The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery" Author Clarence Haynes [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 51:10

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This week, BA fam—grab your coffee, get cozy, and let’s talk all things The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, our official August/September book club pick! Mandi Woodruff-Santos sits down with none other than Clarence Haynes, author, publishing pro, and all-around NYC icon for a bold, joyful, and real convo packed with gems. Want to join the BA Book …

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Private Equity in Your 401k? Slow Your Roll with CNBC’s Sharon Epperson [BA QA] 25:10

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BA Fam, this week’s BAQA is personal, I brought in my friend and financial powerhouse, Sharon Epperson, CNBC’s Senior Personal Finance Correspondent, to unpack a buzzy headline that had my eyebrow raised: the president’s executive order that could open the door for private equity (and other alternative investments) in your 401k. We break down what …

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Rooting for Everybody Black [In Business] 1:04:52

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Hey BA Fam, pull up a chair at the Brown Table! This week Mandi is joined by two returning guests: Jonquilyn Hill from Vox Media and Yvie Saint-Louis from Blavity. Fresh from NABJ’s 50th anniversary conference in Cleveland, the ladies swap stories on conference strategy, avoiding burnout, and why the hotel bar might just be your best networking mov…

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The Affiliate Manager's Burnout Survival Guide 36:17

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You got into affiliate management because you love it. You believe in what you're doing. You love seeing affiliates succeed. But right now? You're running on fumes. You've got 47 different things on your plate, affiliates texting you at all hours, and it feels like every day brings three new fires to put out. Sound familiar? Look, if you've ever ca…

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On a Mission to Secure Black Women's Future in Tech [Washday Woosah] 1:04:43

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Hey BA Fam! On today’s Washday Woosah episode, we’re joined by the intelligent, passionate, and powerhouse CEO of Black Girls Code, Cristina Mancini! 👩🏾‍💻✨ Cristina drops serious gems on everything from how to confidently promote yourself online and in person, to what it really means to be a hard worker in today’s world. We also dive into the art o…

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Reclaiming My Space, Speaking My Truth [Solo BA QA] 42:32

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Hey BA Fam! This week I’m coming to you from Cleveland, where I’m soaking up all the love (and ALL the nostalgia) at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention. It’s been a full-circle moment walking back into this space, not as a reporter for a big outlet, but as Mandi Woodruff-Santos, aka Mandi Money, host of Brown Ambition! We’re t…

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How to Tell If That “Black-Owned” Brand Is Still for Us 1:00:29

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In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by Alexa Claire and first-time guest Mia Brabham Nolan for a vibrant conversation full of career advice, pop culture takes, and real talk on entrepreneurship and Black excellence. The three dive into everything from half-birthdays and pop culture dry spells to the real ch…

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The Affiliate Army Playbook: Lessons from a Record-Breaking Launch 1:04:37

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There was pressure. There were problems. There were moments when it felt like everything might fall apart. But in the end, we pulled off a multi-million dollar affiliate launch that blew past expectations. In this episode, I’m sharing the real behind-the-scenes story—what we did right, where we nearly failed, and the powerful lessons you can use to…

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How Ambitious Women Can Find (and Keep) True Love ft. Francesca Hogi & Spicy Mari [Washday Woosah] 1:10:21

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Hey BA Fam! On today's Washday Woosah, we’re sitting down with two amazing, talented, and intelligent women: author of How to Find True Love: Unlock your Romantic Flow and Create Lasting Relationships, relationship coach, podcast host, TED speaker, and certified matchmaker Francesca Hogi, and relationship coach, host of Netflix's Sneaky Links, and …

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Solo Show: How Mandi's Coaching Women Through This Incredibly Competitive Job Market 38:56

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Hey BA Fam! Mandi is flying solo this week, and whew—she came with heart, and hard truths. She’s breaking down what’s really going on in today’s job market beyond the headlines, and what she’s learning from working 1:1 with high-achieving women who are stuck in the “I have the résumé, but why can’t I get the offer?” cycle. Spoiler: It’s not your ré…

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The 5 Worst Affiliate Recruiting Mistakes You Can Make 9:21

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Recruiting affiliates isn’t rocket science...but it’s shockingly easy to screw up. There are five mistakes I see over and over again...and they can completely tank your results before you even get started. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest recruiting missteps affiliate managers make… and how to avoid every single one. Links Mentioned in this…

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How to Be The Kind of Boss Your Team Needs ft. Sabina Nawaz! 38:51

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Hey BA fam! For this Washday Woosah episode, we are welcomed by CEO Coach, keynote speak, and author of “YOU'RE THE BOSS: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)”, Sabina Nawaz! During this episode, Sabina discusses being able to understand the complex connection between power and pressure as a workplace manager, and how to turn the hid…

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How to Plan Financially When You're Living With a Chronic Illness ft. Gigi The First Gen Mentor 30:35

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BA Fam, send us your financial, career and everything-in-between questions! Submit via email at [email protected] or DM us @brownambitionpodcast on IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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When Will This Dumspter Fire End? 1:09:39

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We’re back, BA Fam! After surviving a morning of tech chaos (and some truly humbling camera angles), your favorite financial BFFs are back at the brown table— and we’ve got a lot to say. Mandi shares how motherhood keeps her grounded (and off the doomscroll), and Yanely drops gems on supporting immigrant parents while building wealth. Plus, we get …

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 4 37:05

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What if you could close more sales after the purchase? What if you could turn one email into three social posts...or flip negative reviews into your most persuasive talking points? That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode. I’m sharing 15 advanced ways to use AI in your affiliate marketing…and some of these are straight-up cheat codes for …

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The 7 Trust Languages of Work ft. Minda Harts [Washday Woosah] 43:56

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This week’s BA Q&A, Mandi is joined by powerhouse author, filmmaker, and workplace equity consultant Minda Harts to talk about how we build trust, advocate for ourselves, and demand more from the spaces we show up in—especially as women of color. Minda opens up about her latest book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace…

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27 Years Old And Starting Over — Where Do I Begin? [BA QA] 24:48

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This week's BA Q&A, Mandi is joined by friend of the show Naseema McElroy of Financially Intentional to answer a question from Serena, a 28-year-old multi-passionate entrepreneur torn between beauty and holistic health. Naseema drops gems on the power of niching down, embracing your unique story, and positioning yourself as a Key Person of Influenc…

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How Mandi Fell for a $700 Beyoncé Bait 'n Switch 42:17

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This week, Mandi is joined at the Brown Table by friend of the show, nurse and financial educator Naseema McElroy of Financially Intentional. The two get real about motherhood, love, career breaks, and all the chaos in between—from co-parenting struggles to Beyoncé ticket drama. Naseema shares an update on her mini retirement and an upcoming mommy-…

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 3 39:39

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What if you could boost your affiliate income... without posting more, emailing more, or working harder? What if the secret wasn’t hustle... but knowing exactly what to say and how to say it…before your audience even asks? Today, I’m giving you 10 clever ways smart affiliates are using AI to warm up followers, boost conversions, and make sales feel…

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Dr. Jatali Bellanton: From Med School Dreams to Big Bank Moves, Kids Who Bank—and Finding Her Washday Woosah 1:00:08

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🎙️ Hey BA Fam! We’re back with a brilliant BA Q&A! Mandi sits down with Dr. Jatali Bellanton—Angel Investor, financial literacy powerhouse, and founder of Kids Who Bank—to talk about the game-changing power of mentorship and building teams that actually work. Whether you’re dreaming up your first business or scaling your empire, this convo is a mus…

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How- to Choose the Right Business Bank Account [BA QA] 20:08

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Hey BA Fam! We’re back with a classic BA Q&A. Mandi is joined by Yanely Espinal (aka MissBeHelpful) and Marc Russell from BetterWallet to answer Amber’s question: What should I look for when opening a business bank account—and what are the red flags? Whether you’re launching a side hustle or running a full-on business, this convo breaks down what r…

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Baby Bonds, Tax Confusion & Essence Fest Mayhem 1:27:42

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In this week’s Brown Table, Mandi is joined by Yanely Espinal (@missbehelpful) and Marc Russell from Better Wallet to break down the new “baby bonds” launching in 2025 (if your baby’s already here... sorry, you missed the cutoff 😅).We also get into the mess around the so-called “Social Security tax credit” (spoiler: it’s not a credit), and why that…

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How Smart Affiliates Are Using AI (And How You Can Too) - Part 2 36:03

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If you want to stand out as an affiliate today, you need to do more than just send a few emails and post on social media. You need to answer questions before they’re asked. You need to overcome objections before they pop up. And you need to overcome your own resistance. If you've wondered “What do I say about this product?"" or ""What do I post tod…

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Media Maven Gabrielle Gambrell, Hachette Book Group's Chief Communications Officer [Washday Woosah] 1:00:41

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Welcome to Washday Woosah, BA Fam! It's the Sunday slow-down you need, something to listen to while you're doing the laundry, deep conditioning, or simply enjoying a nice quiet moment of relaxation before the Sunday scaries start to hit. If you needed a sign to play matchmaker for your friends, this episode is it! Gabrielle and I were "set up" by a…