In this week’s episode, we’re joined by the radiant and multi-talented Edwina Finley, actress, author, and faith-driven creative, for a deeply inspiring conversation about walking in purpose, trusting divine timing, and showing up for the vision on your life.

From her early beginnings in Washington, D.C. to her breakout roles in Hollywood, Edwina shares how her journey has been shaped by faith, surrender, and community. She opens up about her new book, The World Is Waiting For You, a guide for anyone ready to step into their calling and manifest the dreams that have been placed on their heart.

Together, we talk about:
✨ What it really means to wait—and grow—in a “season of surrender”
✨ The importance of surrounding yourself with people who speak life into you
✨ How to recognize divine signs when you’re being called to pivot or level up
✨ Why nurturing positivity (in yourself and the next generation) is a key to long-term success
✨ Building multiple streams of income and embracing entrepreneurship as a form of purpose

If you’ve ever felt like you’re in a holding pattern or you’re wondering how to turn your faith into forward motion, this conversation will remind you: the world is waiting for you to show up.

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In this week’s episode, Mandi sits down with Lisa Cunningham, a powerhouse creative and the Head of Marketing at the Black Women’s Health Imperative, to unpack her incredible journey from directing music videos to becoming a champion for health equity.

Lisa shares how personal loss and self-discovery shaped her purpose, leading her to use storytelling as a tool for change—especially in women’s health. Through her documentary Me Period, she’s breaking down stigmas around menstruation and helping young women and their caregivers access the knowledge and confidence they deserve.

Together, Mandi and Lisa dive into what it really means to prioritize your health, wealth, and wellness—and how those three things are deeply connected. They discuss:
✨ The role women play as health advocates in their families
✨ Why accurate health information is key to empowerment
✨ How chronic disease prevention and epigenetics shape generational well-being
✨ Navigating career pivots with purpose and financial confidence
✨ The importance of community and partnership in personal growth

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Watch Me Period: https://kinema.com/

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The U.S. housing market feels impossible to navigate — high prices, rising taxes, low inventory, and mortgage rates that just won’t budge. This week on Brown Ambition, Mandi sits down with Daryl Fairweather, Chief Economist at Redfin, to cut through the noise and explain what’s really going on.

From the “lock-in effect” keeping homeowners stuck, to why renting may actually be more affordable than buying in many cities, Daryl offers insights grounded in both data and behavioral economics. She also shares practical advice for first-time buyers, discusses the hidden costs of homeownership, and explores how systemic challenges continue to impact Black and Brown communities.

And before she goes, Daryl gives us a sneak peek into her new book Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love and Work — an empowering take on how to use economics to outsmart unfair systems and claim your wins.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Why so many homeowners feel “stuck” with low-rate mortgages

• The growing affordability gap between buying and renting

• How return-to-office mandates are reshaping housing choices

• The hidden costs of owning a home (taxes, insurance, maintenance)

• Programs that can help first-time and minority buyers

• How zoning and local government decisions impact affordability

• Why Black households are seeing declining homeownership rates

• Insights from Daryl’s new book Hate the Game

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