Podcast Episodes

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

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…

Published on 1 month ago

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

⚠️ 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 no…

Published on 1 month ago

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

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…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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

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 identit…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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

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, trusti…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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 m…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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 Fair…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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 bes…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Legacy, Resilience, and Building America with Cheryl McKissick Daniel [WASHDAY WOOSAH]

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…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

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.

Published on 2 months ago