I was $300,000 in debt including student loans and mortgages, living a lifestyle way above my means. Three years later my family had paid off all of it including our house! Now that I'm 100% DEBT FREE (that's right no credit cards, car payments or debt of any kind), I'm on a mission to build a community of people who are ready to crush their money goals. This isn't your regular finance show - we're here to have fun and learn about life any money together. Welcome!
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I was $300,000 in debt including student loans and mortgages, living a lifestyle way above my means. Three years later my family had paid off all of it including our house! Now that I'm 100% DEBT FREE (that's right no credit cards, car payments or debt of any kind), I'm on a mission to build a community of people who are ready to crush their money goals. This isn't your regular finance show - we're here to have fun and learn about life any money together. Welcome!
Season 7 Episode 3: How To Be Ambitious Without Losing Your Authenticity (with Mandi Woodruff-Santos)
Crush Your Money Goals
39 minutes
1 year ago
Season 7 Episode 3: How To Be Ambitious Without Losing Your Authenticity (with Mandi Woodruff-Santos)
In this episode of the "Crush Your Money Goals", Bernadette Joy and Stefanie chat with Mandi Woodruff-Santos to discuss her journey from journalism to entrepreneurship. Mandi shares her experiences with career transitions, balancing work and family life, and empowering women of color through her podcast "Brown Ambition." Mandi talked about her key career moments, mindset and financial stability, and the challenges of authentic content creation.
In this episode, you will learn the following :
Balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood and family life
Challenges and rewards of being the breadwinner in her family
Authenticity in content creation and staying true to oneself
Engaging with audience through email, social media, and genuine interactions
The importance of mindset and financial stability in pursuing career goals
Navigating the demands of entrepreneurship and family life
Episode Timeline:
[00:02:29] - Mandi's career journey from journalism to marketing
[00:09:53] - Fears and doubts women face when making career changes
[00:14:20] - Balancing work and family life
[00:21:11] - Anxiety around being the breadwinner & managing finances
[00:24:30] - Authenticity in content creation.
[00:26:33] - Building relationships with the audience
[00:28:18] - Consistency and partnership in podcasting
[00:35:14] - Balancing business and friendship
[00:38:11] - Engagement and connection with the audience
Learn more about Mandi Woodruff-Santos:
Website: https://www.mandimoney.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandiwoodruff/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandimoney/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maaandimoney
Learn more about Stefanie Gonzales and the Women's Wealth Effect:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stefanie-gonzales-83a87aa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenswealtheffect/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Womenswealtheffect
Early Retirement Planner: https://www.womenswealtheffect.com/planner
Book Your Free 1:1 with Stefanie: https://www.womenswealtheffect.com/free
Learn more about Bernadette Joy and the Crush Your Money Goals:
Order her book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Crush-Your-Money-Goals/Bernadette-Joy/9781507222638
Website: https://www.crushyourmoneygoals.com/
10 Money Tools: https://www.crushyourmoneygoals.com/freeguide
Crush Your Money Goals
I was $300,000 in debt including student loans and mortgages, living a lifestyle way above my means. Three years later my family had paid off all of it including our house! Now that I'm 100% DEBT FREE (that's right no credit cards, car payments or debt of any kind), I'm on a mission to build a community of people who are ready to crush their money goals. This isn't your regular finance show - we're here to have fun and learn about life any money together. Welcome!