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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