I Make Six Figures and I’m Still Drowning: Debt Relief Options No One Explains

I Make Six Figures and I’m Still Drowning: Debt Relief Options No One Explains

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May 27, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

The episode discusses various debt relief options and the emotional impacts of debt with financial experts.

Debt doesn’t have to be the big bad boogeyman on your back. In this throwback episode of Brown Ambition, I’m joined by two powerhouses in the money space—financial activist Dasha Kennedy (The Broke Black Girl) and  National Debt Relief  Chief Compliance and Consumer Affairs Officer, Natalia Brown—for an honest, stigma‑free conversation about what debt relief is, who it’s for, and how to finally create a plan you can live with. We unpack the emotional weight of debt, from shame and secrecy to the very real health impacts of chronic financial stress, and we walk through practical options—from DIY payoff and consolidation loans to credit counseling, debt relief programs, and bankruptcy.  You’ll hear exactly what happens when you call a company like National Debt Relief , how settlements actually get negotiated, and the red flags to watch for so you don’t fall for scammy debt collectors.If debt is stealing your sleep, this is your permission slip to put the shame down and pick up a plan. For more information on a variety of debt topics, feel free to visit National Debt Relief’s Resource page for more information on…

People in this episode

Host: not specified

Guests: Dasha Kennedy, Natalia Brown

Topics covered

  • debt relief
  • financial stress
  • money management
  • emotional weight of debt
  • financial planning

Keywords

  • debt relief
  • financial stress
  • consolidation loans
  • credit counseling
  • bankruptcy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Debt Relief, The Broke Black Girl

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