Best Color My Credit Podcasts (2026)

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How to Rethink Your Financial Strategy During Tr*mp Tariff SZN [BA Rewind] 1:21:49

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Happy New Year, BA Fam! In our most popular episode of 2025, Mandi was joined by two of our faves in the finance space: Chris Browning of “Popcorn Finance” and Berna Anat, author of the amazing book “Money Out Loud”. If you’re looking to level up your money game and feel good doing it, this episode’s for you. We get into: - The highs and lows of ag…

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How lenders are navigating volatility in 2026, with David Silverstein 47:30

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Happy New Year! I'm in Tallinn, hopefully showing my South African nieces some snow, though this winter is staying stubbornly mild. Anyway, that's not why you're here. The flipping over of the calendar is also a great time to think of the year ahead, and the trends that might shape it - and that's exactly what I did with David Silverstein, founder …

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Decumulation Tactics in 50s: Preparing for Financial Independence & Retirement 20:59

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📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealtheleva…

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Lines of Credit with Business Owner Andrew Amann from ninetwothree.co 50:23

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📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealtheleva…

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How to Set Real Financial Goals + Find the Right Financial Planner for You 24:24

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It’s time for another BA Q&A, where we answer your money and career questions straight from the inbox! This week, we're rewinding to a couple of our favorite questions from this year. 💫 “How do I set and stick to financial goals?” — Listen up, Unicorn! We’re breaking down how to get clear on your money priorities, stay consistent when life gets mes…

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FT News Briefing: How to spend wisely this holiday season with Claer Barrett 10:57

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The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the most expensive. Between gifts, food and travel, people can end up spending a lot of money this year. The Financial Time’s Marc Filippino talks with Claer about why people are feeling the pinch this season and what they can do about it. Mentioned in this podcast: FT Financi…

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How AI and behavioural economics can re-humanize financial services, with Diederick van Thiel 52:45

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"We live in a world where AI is transforming everything, but the real opportunity isn’t in automation: it’s in reimagining systems around people." In today's episode, I'm speaking to Dr Diederick van Thiel, fintech entrepreneur, executive, academic, and, most recently, author of Brilliant Data, a call to leaders, innovators, and policymakers to cre…

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How to Make a Career Pivot in 2026 41:30

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Thinking about switching careers but not sure where to start? In this episode, Mandi Money breaks down what it really takes to make a successful career pivot in 2026 — without burning yourself out or making impulsive moves. We talk about why self-care and self-trust are non-negotiable during career transitions, how to investigate new paths without …

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Ask an Estate Attorney: Values & Planning with Andrew Howell 28:31

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📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealtheleva…

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Should I Pay Off My $2200 Credit Card With a Balance Transfer? [BA QA] 13:49

23d ago13:49

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What's up BA Fam! Mandi's back with a new BA QA, taking listener Tina's question about managing credit card debt, specifically focusing on balance transfers. She explains the benefits and risks associated with transferring balances to 0% interest cards, the importance of comparing offers, and the potential pitfalls of deferred interest. Mandi empha…

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Giving credit credit in the board room, with Marlize Buys 56:43

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Data analytics is no longer an isolated and arcane backroom activity to be understood by only a handful of geeks, it's at the core of every successful lending business. For those of us that have grown up in data science, that's great news, but that rising prominence also means that a new audience must now come to terms with the implications of mach…

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How an Akashic Record Reading Made Me Rethink My Business [Solo Ep] 50:59

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In this week’s solo episode, Mandi Money invites the BA Fam into a deeply personal, deeply revealing moment of reflection. After attending an intimate one-day mastermind retreat hosted by friend of the show Amina Altai, Mandi found herself sitting with something she rarely lets linger: discomfort. What started as a simple business check-in turned i…

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Rethink Your 401(k) Strategy Now: Important Tax Implications 6:49

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In this episode, we delve into why many investors over 55 regret heavily contributing to deferred 401(k)s and other retirement plans, primarily due to future high tax brackets. We discuss alternative investment strategies like real estate, which offer immediate tax benefits, and caution against the long-term tax implications of deferred retirement …

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How to Plan Your Next Act in Your 50s (Without Burning It All Down) 38:26

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In this BAQA episode, Mandi Money is joined by legendary money expert and Money Coach, Lynnette Khalfani‑Cox, to answer a powerful question from listener Raquel: “I’m 56, I like my paralegal job, I love my podcast, and I know I can’t afford to fully retire… so what does my next act even look like?” Together, we talk honestly about purpose vs. profi…

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Put a bit of juice in the tank, with Katherin Chan 36:55

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We typically explain SME under lending as a supply gap: staid banks don't want to, or simply don't know how to, lend to new-fangled businesses. And to some extent, that is true, but there is also a demand gap. "There is a lack of knowledge, confidence, and trust when it comes to seeking growth capital through loans. While many founders hesitate to …

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No-Contact Family Trend, Record Black Friday Spending, Chris & Yanely Are Back! 1:33:48

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This week on the show, we’re getting real about the holiday season at the Brown Table because as much as we love the food, the vibes, and a good family kiki, the holidays can bring up a lot. From navigating messy family dynamics to redefining traditions, the hosts open up about what it means to protect your peace, your energy, and yes…your bank acc…

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Networking with Accredited investors is Critical 35:22

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📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealtheleva…

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BA Throwback: A World Without White People? ft. Sky Full of Elephants Author Cebo Campbell 1:11:24

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Hi BA Fam - I hope you had the loveliest, peaceful Thanksgiving week and weekend. I will be back with a brand new Brown Table this Weds, and I am recording new BA Q&A episodes as well! So please submit any questions to [email protected] or DM me on IG @brownambitionpodcast. In the meantime, enjoy this rewind episode of my conversation …

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The 2025 Budget: what does it mean for your money? 53:33

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It’s been a rollercoaster week for both UK politics and our personal finances, with chancellor Rachel Reeves setting out tens of billions of pounds of tax rises in the Budget. But how will these new taxes be applied and what could they cost you? In a podcast recorded live at the FT, host and consumer editor Claer Barrett is joined by Dan Neidle, th…

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Your branch on your phone, with Albert Howard 42:12

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For a long time now, the prevailing narrative has been branch versus phone, and phone has been winning. But there is another option, branch and phone, or rather branch in phone, and it gives us the best of both worlds plus a few fresh advantages to boot. Connect with Albert on LinkedIn using https://www.linkedin.com/in/albert-howard-mb/ And while y…

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Thanksgiving Crossover: Brown Ambition x Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast 39:28

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Happy Thanksgiving week, beloved BA Fam! As a special treat, I wanted to share a crossover episode with Nerdwallet's SmartMoney Podcast, featuring their incredible hosts Sean Piles and Elizabeth Ayoola. We had SUCH a good conversation about career strategies, salary negotiations, and how to navigate this wild job market we’re in right now. We talke…

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Taxes Before Year-End: Using Oil & Gas Investments to Lower Ordinary Income 1:03:34

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In this episode, Lane and guest tax expert Jack Hollander dive into strategies for offsetting ordinary income through oil and gas investments. They discuss the unique tax benefits, including intangible drilling costs and depletion allowances, and how these can provide significant deductions for high-income earners. The conversation addresses common…

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Is Your Achievement Ladder Holding You Back? ft. Monique Shields [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 58:50

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This week, Mandi Money sits down with powerhouse executive coach and host of Ambition Without Compromise, Monique R. Shields a woman whose mission is simple but profound: to liberate the professional imaginations of women of color. From being a “lost English major” to coaching leaders across mental health, tech, and corporate spaces, Monique shares…

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BA QA: A Husband's $50,000 Loss; Sexually Harassed at Work and HR Dropped the Ball 16:25

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Hey, hey BA fam! This week we're revisiting two intense listener questions: Financial Infidelity: When Your Partner Invests Behind Your Back Listener Robin's husband made an over $50,000 investment on credit cards without telling her—and lost it all. Mandi breaks down how to protect yourself: separate your finances, secure bank accounts with strong…

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How to teach money to students, with Latreace Wells and Rod Griffin 1:19:19

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While it is true that our mistakes are a great source of learning, it is also true that they can be a very expensive source of learning. This is particularly true when it comes to credit, where human nature and compound interest mean that many of us first learn about the true mechanics of credit when collections are on the phone and our debts have …

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Best of BA: C-Suite Edition ft. Black Girls Code CEO Christina Mancini 54:06

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This week, Mandi Money brings the BAFAM a special “Best Of” mash-up episode featuring two powerhouse women who’ve carved out space in the C-suite and beyond. From boldly leaving corporate America to building whole new tables (not just getting a seat at one), these conversations are all about self-belief, wealth-building, and trusting your gut—even …

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Jailbreaking you 401k: Investing Through Self-Directed IRAs & Solo 401ks 54:50

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📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealtheleva…

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What it Means to Be Black In Tech in the Age of AI ft. C.J. Farley [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 53:01

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In this week’s episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi Money sits down with author C.J. Farley to unpack his new book Who Knows You by Heart a story that hits right at the intersection of ambition, identity, and the harsh realities of working in big tech. Farley takes us behind the curtain of corporate life through the journey of Octavia, a young Black wo…

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One Couple's $13,000 Debt Dilemma, plus Are HSAs Worth It? [BA QA] 25:40

2M ago25:40

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On today's BA QA, where I take your questions about life, money, career and everything in between (!), we're revisiting past questions on managing debt as a couple, navigating military benefits during a cross-country move, and figuring out whether high-deductible health plans are actually worth it . Quick reminder: if you want YOUR question feature…

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P2P funding for Europe's farmers, with Nikita Goncars 35:03

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Agricultural loans offer a unique combination of high collateral and EU subsidies – in a crisis-resistant sector. Lande gives us exclusive access to these loans, and this week I'm speaking to the founder, Nikita Goncars. Meet Nikita on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikita-goncars-lande/ Or jump straight to Lande's homepage at https://land…

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How to Boycott Big Business This Holiday Season 46:51

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Hey BA Fam! As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, Mandi Money is keeping it real about what this season can bring emotionally, financially, and politically. In this episode, she dives into how seasonal changes can impact our moods and motivation, why planning ahead for the holidays can save both your sanity and your wallet, and how col…

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How To Thrive More and Suffer Less In a Leadership Role ft. C-Suite Coach Muriel Wilkins [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 58:48

2M ago58:48

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In this week’s Washday Woosah episode, Mandi Money sits down with executive coach and author Muriel Wilkins for a powerful conversation about leadership, self-efficacy, and the internal work required to truly step into your power. Muriel host of Harvard Business Review’s Coaching Real Leaders podcast and author of Leadership Unblocked, pulls back t…

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The loans that fund life's biggest moments, with Scott Baker 33:51

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People don't want mortgages; they want houses, and mortgages are just the unavoidable, often overly-complicated means to that end. Scott Baker understands this, and has embedded it into the very fabric of Toast. Join us as we talk about Scott's journey from retail to finance, the state of the Australian mortgage landscape, and how he built Toast to…

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How to Cope with Financial Uncertainty in 2025 [Solo Ep] 50:07

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Hey BA Fam! this week Mandi Money is flying solo with a heart-to-heart about what it really looks like to find peace in uncertain times. Between election night energy, economic anxiety, and personal challenges with depression and anxiety, I’ve been reminded how important it is to slow down, show yourself compassion, and stay connected to your peopl…

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LP Understanding Multifamily Apartment Investments: Maximize Your Real Estate Investment: Market Types and CapEx Planning 26:13

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📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealtheleva…

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Can I Risk Bringing My "Authentic Self" to Work? ft. Jodi-Ann Burey [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 1:04:16

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In this powerful conversation, Mandi Woodruff-Santos sits down with writer and speaker Jodi-Ann Burey to unpack what it truly means to be authentic in the workplace—especially for women of color. Together, they explore how authenticity evolves over time and the ways mental health, disability, and capitalism intersect to shape our professional and p…

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Modern fraud solutions for modern fraud problems, with Rob Meakin 31:03

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We’re increasingly seeing collaboration between cybercrime, fraud, organised crime and money laundering. Organisations face mounting challenges in protecting their digital infrastructure and customers from fraudulent activities - and this is true in developed and developing markets. Developed countries tend to have more developed risk controls, but…

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Mental Health Update, SNAP Crisis & Trump’s $300M Ballroom [Solo Ep] 47:58

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This week, Mandi opens up about her healing journey—sharing how slowing down, softening up, and getting real rest have transformed her mental health and daily rhythm. From battling depression and anxiety to finally finding peace through sleep, nourishment, and support. Plus, she gives updates on the Brown Ambition book (you can help pick the cover!…

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Uncompete ft, Ruchika T. Malhotra [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 54:20

2M ago54:20

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This week, Mandi sits down with leadership and inclusion strategist Ruchika T. Malhotra — author of Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Radical Success. In a world obsessed with winning, Ruchika’s message is a breath of fresh air: true success comes from rest, collaboration, and community not from constant competition. Together, they unpack …

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Cashflows and credit for SMEs, with Guga Gorenstein 47:45

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Corporate cards, payments, accounting, and credit for growing businesses in 25+ countries - there's a lot to cover today, and then we also chat about Brazzilion fintech and Guga's impressive career! If you're in Mexico as this comes out, I think you can still catch the Jeeves team at Mexico Tech week (https://www.mexicotechweek.mx/). If not, you ca…

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Finding Joy in the Messy Middle of Motherhood 1:14:33

2M ago1:14:33

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In this unfiltered Brown Ambition mama check-in, Mandi sits down with fellow podcasters and moms Jessica Norwood and Rana Campbell for an honest conversation about motherhood, depression, grief, survival mode, and rediscovering joy amidst the chaos. Mandi opens up about her battle with depression and what it means to mother while navigating mental …

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Maximize Your Rental Property Returns: Should You Sell and Reinvest? 19:40

2M ago19:40

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📚 Unlock the secrets to building wealth! My book and 12-module Masterclass cover everything I’ve learned about passive investing and creating financial freedom. Watch it on-demand for FREE: http://thewealthelevator.com/master 🤝 Join the Hui Deal Pipeline Club and get a one-on-one call with me to discuss your investment goals: https://thewealtheleva…

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Painful Ambition vs. Purposeful Ambition ft. Amina AlTai [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 47:40

3M ago47:40

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This week, Mandi sits down with Amina AlTai — executive coach, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living. Amina’s story takes us from burnout and near organ failure to a full-on breakthrough that reshaped her entire relationship with success. She shares how growing up as the daughter of immigran…

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Collecting from debtors is hard, but often not as hard as selling to strangers, with Amanda Morrison 48:16

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If you're fed up with chasing unpaid invoices and debts, iCollect's DIY debt collection software might be the solution for you. You don't have to be a lender to have creditors, but you often have to be a lender to afford a full team to chase those creditors when they start to default - that's where Amanda Morrison steps in. icollect is at https://w…

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Taking off the Mask: My Lifelong Battle with Depression [Solo Ep] 39:19

3M ago39:19

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⚠️ Hey BA fam, before we jump in, just a heads-up: today we’ll be talking about depression and mental health. These topics matter and can hit close to home. What you’ll hear is real talk, but it’s not medical advice—we’re sharing stories and information, not diagnoses. If you or someone you care about needs support, please reach out. You can call o…

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Hope After Heart Attack: Trymaine Lee's Journey [WASHDAY WOOSAH] 56:05

3M ago56:05

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This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist, author, and MSNBC contributor Trymaine Lee to discuss his powerful new book, A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America. From reporting on Trayvon Martin and Ferguson to confronting his own family’s legacy of gun violence, Trymaine o…

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Flexible and intelligent collections for improved returns, with Hannah Baynham 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Getting out of debt has never been harder, and, yes, a sluggish economy and the cost of recovering from a global pandemic play a big role in this, but lenders are not entirely blameless. For too long, it felt cheaper to deliver rigid and unpleasant collections processes, because 'it's not like the customer has a choice'. But they do, they have the …

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

3M ago1:07:08

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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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How Smart Investors Are Pivoting After the Commercial Real Estate Crash 30:27

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

3M ago49:59

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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 …