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Travel Should Be Safe and Sexy for Big Girls, Too ft. Kanoa Greene
Kanoa Greene, the founder of Nakoa Adventure, a travel company dedicated to creating inclusive adventure experiences for the plus-size community is in the studio today, BA fam!
Kanoa shares her personal journey from corporate recruiter to entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. The discussion delves into the importance of representation in adventure sports, the need for better gear and resources for plus-size individuals, and the transformative power of movement and fitness. Kanoa emphasizes the significance of finding joy in physical activity and the importance of self-care in entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights for anyone navigating their own journey of self-acceptance and empowerment.
Chapters
01:43 Nakoa: A Plus-Size Adventure Community
03:34 Overcoming Barriers in Adventure Sports
06:34 The Impact of Body Image on Adventure
08:45 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
14:50 Embracing Adventure as a Visually Impaired Person
26:56 Mental Health and Movement
32:57 Navigating Leadership Challenges
34:56 The Balance of Compassion and Directness
35:33 Building a Sustainable Business Model
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Should You Get Life Insurance? Here Are Your Options
Hey BA fam! It's time for another BA QA. This week, Mandi is joined by special guest, Popcorn Finance's Chris Browning, to navigate all of your burning financial questions. Wondering if you really need life insurance? We're breaking down what you should consider first, and the best options to look into. Plus, a look at the importance of understanding one's financial needs and the value of experience in the workplace.
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Introducing... The BA Fam Roundtable!
Hey Hey BA fam! Mandi here. This week, I'm joined by Chris Browning of Popcorn Finance and
Yanely Espinal of MissBeHelpful for the first ever BA Fam Roundtable.
During roundtables, I'm going to bring in a mix of friends, experts and maaaaybe a celeb or two(!?) and catch up on the latest topics in finance, career, pop culture, news and, yes, our real lives out here tryna survive in 2025 OK!
I am SO excited for this new era of BA and can't thank BA Fam enough for sticking by me! Moving forward, you can still expect to hear solo episodes from me, as well as episodes featuring one guest who can share their personal finance and career journeys. I'm gonna keep it fresh and keep mixing it up.
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Creative Ways to Advance Your Career (How-To Monday)
Hey BA fam! It's time for another throwback! In this week's How-To Monday, learn how to advance in your industry with a live career coaching call. In this episode, Mandi is joined by her cousin, Anna, a full-time college student with dreams of working in the med-spa industry. Listen in for some expert tools on how to set yourself apart in your field -- a key strategy for success. This is a great episode for anyone who are looking for creative ways to move up in your industry. Give it a listen!
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[Bonus] Join The Brown Ambition 2025 Career Reboot Challenge!
Hey, BA Fam! Are you ready to level up your career and make 2025 your most ambitious year yet? If you’re nodding along, I’ve got something amazing for you!
It’s called the Career Reboot Challenge. This 5-day challenge kicks off on January 15, and it’s packed with strategies to help you tackle the job market like a pro.
Here’s the part I’m most excited about: this challenge includes daily emails with exclusive video lessons from me, Mandi! Every day, I’ll walk you through actionable steps to make your career reboot a success. It’s like having your personal coach cheering you on every step of the way. And, you’ll also get two live group coaching calls with me, where we’ll dive deeper into your questions and challenges so you can get personalized advice.
So, if you’re ready to transform your career, don’t wait. Head over to mandimoney.com/career-reboot to sign up today.
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