This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with the powerhouse that is Page Turner—real estate broker, single mom, and the magnetic new host of HGTV’s Love It or List It. Page opens up about her incredible journey from hustling as a single mom to owning her spotlight on national TV. She gets real about what it takes to bounce back from life’s curveballs, trust your gut, and pivot with purpose.

We talk motherhood, money moves, and why it’s never too late to bet on yourself. Page drops gems on building confidence, tackling fear head-on, and leaving a legacy for the next generation. Plus, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the wild world of home renovations—what really goes down when family needs, budgets, and dreams collide.

If you’re ready for a dose of inspiration with a side of real talk, this one’s for you.

Watch Love It or List It Mondays at 10/9c on HGTV or stream it on Max.

Key Moments:

05:21 The Journey of Resilience
13:35 Legacy and Raising Daughters
16:03 Career Shifts and Timing
18:25 Inspiration for Women in Their 50s
26:19 The Dynamics of Love It or List It
28:55 Navigating Home Renovations and Family Needs
41:26 Navigating Career Transitions
43:46 Embracing Self-Care and Softness
46:17 Finding Balance in a Demanding World
48:30 Legacy and New Beginnings
51:24 The Journey of Personal Growth

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Student loan repayments are officially back, and if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just plain confused, you’re not alone. This week on Brown Ambition, we’re diving deep into the chaos with two of our favorite money minds: Yanely Espinal, author of Mind Your Money, and Chris Browning from Popcorn Finance.

We break down what’s really going on inside the federal student loan system from glitchy portals to a laundry list of repayment plans and why so many borrowers are left in the dark.

Here’s what we’re unpacking:

-🔍 How to spot and avoid shady loan forgiveness scams

- 💸 What income-driven repayment plans actually mean for your wallet

- 🧩 Why the student loan simulator on studentaid.gov should be your new best friend

- 🧾 The IRS confusion that’s messing with people’s payment plans

- 💬 The power of community when you’re navigating money decisions solo

Whether you're just restarting payments or knee-deep in the forgiveness process, this episode is packed with tips, real talk, and the support you need to take back control of your student loans.

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BA Fam we’re back at the Brown Table! It’s been a minute, but the original crew Mandi, Yanely, and Chris are together again and catching up on everything. From West Coast travels and birthday plans to coaching updates and sleep podcast dreams (yes, really), this episode is full of laughs, life, and hard-earned lessons.

Mandi shares the behind-the-scenes of launching her new 12-week VIP coaching program and why one-on-one coaching needs more than just one call. We also get real about the job market and how AI is already shifting the game especially for new grads and folks trying to break in. The tea? Relationships matter more than ever.

Chris is dreaming up a new show (spoiler: it might put you to sleep—in the best way, and Yanely is out here living her best life… and finally seeing Beyoncé live in her hometown.

And of course, we round it all out with a good ol’ Brown Boost / Brown Break—featuring a Pulitzer Prize-winning book and a sobering reminder that hiring bias is still alive and well.

What We Talk About:

- Life & travel updates (hi, Portland! hey, Hawaii!)

- Why Mandi’s shifting back into one-on-one coaching

- Coaching horror stories + how to find the right fit

- AI’s takeover and what that means for your career

- How side projects can keep your creativity flowing

- Book recs, Beyoncé, and a big announcement 👀

Links + Resources:

✨ Apply for Mandi’s VIP coaching: https://mandymoney.com)

📖 James by Percival Everett (Chris's Brown Boost pick)

📱 Essence article: “Black, Qualified, and Ignored” by Aaliyah Jones

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