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How to Get Paid What You’re Worth: Salary Negotiation and Managing Career Pivots with Mandi Woodruff-Santos


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For most people, work and money go hand-in-hand, and it’s hard to build wealth when we’re being underpaid. That’s why in today’s episode we’re talking about how to use the skills you have to increase your pay with Mandi Woodruff-Santos.

Mandi Woodruff-Santos is an inclusive wealth-building advocate, career coach, and co-host of the popular award-winning podcast Brown Ambition. She’s a regular contributor to Yahoo Finance Live and her personal finance and career advice has also been featured on The Dr. Phil Show, The New York Times, CNBC, CNN, Business Insider, Essence, Teen Vogue, and U.S. News & World Report.

Mandi is a master negotiator who has helped thousands of women navigate career crossroads, plan their next move, and negotiate higher salaries. This episode is packed with gems and is like sitting down for a coaching session with Mandi.

We Also Talk About…

  • How Mandi was able to 10x her net worth by quitting jobs.
  • Navigating career transitions when the economy is down.
  • How to negotiate a higher salary.
  • Other perks and benefits you can negotiate in addition to base salary.
  • How to use the skills you have to make more money.

  • Resources:

    • Listen to the Brown Ambition podcast, hosted by Mandi and Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche
    • Follow Mandi on Instagram @mandimoney
    • Follow Mandi on TikTok @mandimoney
    • Book a 1-on-1 Coaching Session with Mandi
    • Join the MandiMoney Makers community

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