How to Tell If That “Black-Owned” Brand Is Still for Us
Brown Ambition
iHeartPodcasts
4.9 • 2.5K Ratings
🗓️ 6 August 2025
⏱️ 71 minutes
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Summary
In this heartwarming and hilarious episode of Brown Ambition, Mandi is joined by Alexa Claire and first-time guest Mia Brabham Nolan for a vibrant conversation full of career advice, pop culture takes, and real talk on entrepreneurship and Black excellence.
The three dive into everything from half-birthdays and pop culture dry spells to the real challenges facing today’s job market. They celebrate Black-owned businesses like The Lip Bar, Black Girl Sunscreen, and Cloudy Donut Co. and unpack what happens when Black brands get bought out.
Plus, they get candid about:
- The emotional toll of job hunting in a tough market
- Why side hustles deserve more respect
- How to market yourself and keep creating even when you’re unemployed
- And yes… some Love Island fanfic might be involved 👀
If you're looking for a mix of professional gems, cultural commentary, and friendship goals—this episode’s for you.
💼 Resources & Mentions:
- Mandi’s Career Coaching Program
- Mia’s Substack: In Deep
- Alexa’s site: Moments with Alexa Claire
💌 Connect with the Hosts:
- Mandi Woodruff-Santos | @mandimoney
- Mia Brabham Nolan | @yourstrulymia
- Alexa Claire | @momentswac
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