About Brown Ambition
Launched in 2015, Brown Ambition quickly established itself as a groundbreaking podcast at the intersection of personal finance, career growth, and the lived experiences of women of color.
From its inception, Brown Ambition set itself apart by blending practical financial advice with discussions about self-worth, professional challenges, and cultural identity. The podcast’s mission was clear: to inspire women of color to build wealth on their own terms, financially, professionally, and personally. The hosts tackled topics ranging from investing, salary negotiation, and entrepreneurship to mental health, motherhood, and navigating systemic barriers. Their engaging, relatable style and willingness to share personal stories resonated with a wide audience, propelling the show into the top ranks of business and career podcasts.
The Founders
The show was co-created and co-hosted by Mandi Woodruff-Santos aka MandiMoney, a personal finance journalist, and Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and bestselling author. Their partnership began after bonding at a conference in New Orleans, where they envisioned a space for candid conversations about money, work, and life as women of color.
Awards & Recognitions
From episode one, they refused to play it safe. The response was overwhelming. Listeners didn’t just tune in—they became part of a movement. Major publications like Insider, Time, Forbes, and Fast Company recognized Brown Ambition as one of the best personal finance podcasts, but the real validation came from lives being transformed week after week.
In 2022, the podcast swept both the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Business Podcast. The following year, their deeply personal episode “Guess Who’s Back-ish? Tiffany Returns After Death of Husband” won another People’s Voice Award, showcasing their unique ability to blend vulnerability with strength.
Brown Ambition Now
After nearly a decade of partnership, Tiffany stepped away from regular hosting in late 2024, marking the end of an era filled with reflection and gratitude. Today, Mandi Woodruff-Santos carries the Brown Ambition torch forward as sole host, bringing the same fearless energy that made the show a phenomenon.
In 2025, Brown Ambition joined the iHeartPodcast network, expanding its reach while staying true to its grassroots mission. What started as a conversation in New Orleans has become a decade-long movement, creating a space where financial empowerment meets cultural authenticity and building wealth means living boldly and unapologetically.
The mission remains unchanged
Inspiring women of color to build wealth on their own terms—financially, professionally, and personally.